It wasnt long before people pointed out the sign actually means I love you in sign language. Not only did Terry tell the rockstar that she thought it was a really obnoxious thing to say, but Gene initially refused to let the interview hit the air. According to Simmons' tech at (13:16), "This is the main bass for the show. The Spector web site is clear on the matter: "The bass in the photo above [on the Spector web site, not featured here] is still in Gene's possession as far as we know. BA1 1UA. In Atlanta 76.08.29 it's still mk VI but for the start of the Winter Tour in Savannah 76.11.24 the new bridge is in place. It has the same basic hardware as the #1 but a slightly different body shape and a mirror-like pickguard with a jagged lower edge. Apparently, some people think the rockstar actually had a cow tongue surgically attached to his mouth, and thats how hes achieved such an impressive length all these years. And the first time I used this was on New Year's Eve, Dubai, 2020. Princes cause of passing was ultimately ruled as an accidental overdose. Things went from bad to worse when two women accused Gene of behaving inappropriately, something he denies. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. At the time Spector only had two model bass guitars, the SB-1 and the SB-2. There's a high-gloss, mirror-like finish on the body and headstock, added rivules on the body near the pickup, and, true to form, a hole where there should be (or had been) a tone knob. Sadly, we get the feeling that Gene would have rocked a lot less face paint during his time in the classroom. Kiss is currently out on the road for their final tour, dubbed End Of The Road. Since this part relies entirely on picture evidence of miniscule details clicking the individual pictures below will bring up higher-res images. People accused Nick of plagiarizing ideas from the likes of Hellsing, One Piece, and Bleach, something that was enough to see the youngsters dreams of becoming a graphic novel author vanish before he got his time to shine. His. In 1987 Gene turns up with what looks like a slightly altered version of the Jackson. And most people know that he was partial to using it while spending time the many thousands of women the frontman claimed to have spent time with . 15155. Okay, its hard to deny that one of Gene Simmons most prominent features is his tongue. Sadly, the truth isnt quite so exciting as Gene apparently discovered he had an impressively long tongue when he was 13 years old and realized it was a hit with the ladies. Ron Wood is very under-appreciated. Wherever the LoBue eventually ended up it is one of the great lost treasures of KISStory, one that deserves enshrinment. The very obvious absence of an Axe during 1990-95, with the possible exception below, might suggest that Gene was in fact trying out various prototypes in preparation of going into the Axe business for himself. The pickup becomes a Gibson EB-0 style, something that Gene had experimented with before (the Fender he used during the Wicked Lester days) and it would be the last pickup change for the LoBue. Once you do, the ceramic magnets in the Rhythm and Lead T-Bird humbuckers pack a powerful and immediate response, with no shortage of punch and depth, making for a bass that sounds, much like the American groups landmark 1975 release, truly alive. Long believed to be a prototype for a possible Gibson Gene Simmons signature guitar, this bass is actually a heavily modified 60's Gibson EB-0. It was probably added to help the intonation problems inherent in any set bridge like the original, but this one proved problematic as the few surviving pictures show that the strings had a tendency to skip out of position. All in all, this first offering from G2 delivers on virtually every front, from the dazzling black diamond aesthetic through to playability and versatility. I've scammed people all this time The world of Jean-Jacques Burnel. It can be easy to think that any of Gene Simmons children would have tried to walk in his footsteps after seeing the success their dad has enjoyed over the years. Spector #1 is certainly still in the picture but when it comes to relative use their fortunes are reversed with #1 "coming off the bench" here and there and #2 getting more stage time. Though he speaks measuredly . The first G model is a Thunderbird Bass. Sadly, that all changed in 2017 when the rockstar made a bit too much of a lasting impression at the new network after a meeting gone wrong. It has also been suggested that this one is actually from 1981 but that would make it later than the production model Kramer Axe which would cast some doubt on Carr's statement above. The one pic I've seen from San Antonio 77.11.22 is inconclusive as far as what knobs are on the bass. 1 bass for Gene and the exceedingly brief appearance of the Fender Precision is only in the role of backup. The basic design of the bass has changed a little through the years and it's been made by several luthiers and companies. The application claimed that Gene first used the gesture in 1974 while posing for a photo with the legend that is Dave Grohl. "The first project with KISS for me, was when Gene said he wanted a guitar shaped like an executioner's axe. Shannon Tweed - Now This time it looks like a fairly standard Fender bridge (mk V). His grandparents and one uncle were murdered by Hitler's henchmen. Gene Simmons is one of the most legendary names in music, thanks to his time with Kiss. The Gibson Thunderbird was a backup used on occasion when the trusty Spector #1 had to take a rest. As for the modifications, it has been refinished and there's additional binding not on the original; under the bridge cover is a Leo Quan Badass bridge with the strings loading through the body via added string ferrules; a ca. Ever the savvy businessman, Simmons ended up trademarking the term Axe as it refers to a musical instrument, as well as the shape of the bass. The bass touts a mahogany body with a bolt on C shaped maple neck and rosewood fretboard with a 15 radius. Gene Simmons (born Chaim Witz; Hebrew: , [aim vits]; born August 25, 1949) is an Israeli-American musician.Also known by his stage persona the Demon, he is the bassist and co-lead singer of Kiss, the hard rock band he co-founded with Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss in the early 1970s. The string of prototypes that Carr eluded to were probably the ones shown below. At about eight or nine years of age April 13, 2022. What I will call mkII actually makes it's documented debut in Detroit 74.12.20. In 2013, the rockstar spoke about Amy and Kurts passing in a radio interview, where he said that just because they have passed, it doesnt mean theyre an icon. Of course, it didnt sit well. The very obvious absence of an Axe during 1990-95, with the possible . That was until a friend suggested Gene get in touch with the singers best friend to try and find a Christmas present. It has a 30" scale which matches that of the LoBue. It turned out that some people thought the reason Incarnate was doing so well was all because Nick allegedly stole ideas from other major mangas. Apparently, Gene thinks there are some similarities between the two as rockstars and teachers both have an audience; its just that one might have to perform to people who dont want to be there. The one in the middle does feature the pointy headstock that was a feature of all of the guitars Carr built for KISS (see Ace's mini-Explorer and Paul's Star guitar for instance). Perhaps the black blade wasn't quite "axe-like" enough because it was summarily refinished a matte silver by 79.06.20 when the promo videos were shot in Savannah. One of the many things that fans often cant wait to see is Gene Simmons performing his famous blood-spitting routine. The bass checked . One can also see that the material under the studs is completely different from the rest of the bass. Switching to just the bridge pickup, theres a huge shift in the midrange and a noticeable drop in the low-end thats perfect for chords or riffs that need less sonic boom and more snarl, such as Simmons opening lines to Love Gun and Shout It Out Loud, played higher up the neck on the first string. The '73 and '74 models were slightly "rounder" over the horns and had a slightly wider body so considering the look of Gene's Ripper it was probably a 1975 ebony version which sported an alder body (Gibson reverted back to maple in 1977). But out of costume, the Kiss co-frontman is an equally commanding presence. Diana Ross. On the other hand it was listed in the Butterfields auction without the name of the luthier and it was suggested that it dated from the 1983 Creatures tour (which there is no evidence for, the Axe used on that tour was a Kramer). Although he's spent the last 50 years As one of the founding members of KISS, Gene Simmons is certainly one of the most recognizable faces in rock music. "So first, it's a through . Whether or not the change to the new bridge occured earlier than Cobo Hall 76.01.25 is anybody's guess. For the 1981 TV appearances in Mexico and the sattelite feed to the San Remo festival Gene relied on the Kramer Axe. The two Gs have teamed to launch G - a whole range of electric guitar and bass . She wanted to make sure her music was on the hottest playlists at the time and wouldnt rest until she got the results. It seems thats always been the case for Nick as the star has been working on his own band, Peroux, for the last few years. Though the marriage only lasted for a few years, Gene Simmons her only son was born in . Although the world learned that things werent always smooth on their ride to the altar, the pair have been married ever since. The reddish metal flake Grabber appears at the Midnight Special taping on 75.04.01 where we get a fairly close look at the almost matte finish (and a taste of the obvious sonic qualities it possessed). After having used a few different basses during the time in Wicked Lester, an Epiphone that was stolen and a Fender P-bass with a Gibson EB-0 pickup, Gene finally found his weapon of choice in the shape of a Charlie LoBue custom bass. Studio legend Carol Kaye gave KISS bassist Gene Simmons an impromptu bass lesson at Sunset Sound studios in Hollywood, and luckily cameras were rolling to catch it. . He is the God Of Thunder, after all. There was little change as the band headed into 1974 and started on what would turn out to be a lifetime of heavy touring. It seems that Gene thinks its time for one genre in particular to disappear: rap. Sadly, Gene Simmons wasnt impressed with the look. . For the show in London, Ontario 74.12.22 Gene poses with the Grabber backstage but plays the LoBue for the show. Nah Gene Simmons is a dick, and his bass lines are sometimes very simple, but he has this cool running bass thing going which is pretty unique and sounds cool. Most of his notable work comes from his time in Genes reality show Gene Simmons Family Jewels.. "I just had a guy named Stuart Spector build me one with a longer neck. The second shot from the Japanese leg of the Alive II tour show that spot seemingly covered up by a small dab of matte paint. They cover the classic Kiss tones, from the walking lines of Strutter through to heavier hits likeCreatures Of The Night and beyond. Simmons estimates hes sold about 10,000 instruments over the past 10 years. The reddish metal flake Grabber first shows up in Fayetteville, NC on 74.11.30 but it doesn't see steady action until 1975. The bass guitar's mahogany body produces crisp tone with plenty of heavy bass for that signature Detroit Rock City sound. Would you believe that hes been building a business empire for himself since he was back in college? As Simmons explains, "because I owned the name and the design, it qualifies as an invention in the library of congress. Meet Gene On Tour. The legendary rocker Gene Simmons has gone through various hairstyles over the previous decade. While the price tag for the Axe basses might be high, they are often sold as a package deal with other perks. I sell out every night., Just as different paintbrushes might inspire us to paint differently, the Axe is a very different instrument and commands a different vibe when it is played. The final change in a very short time frame was the addition of a Gibson chrome bridge cover (mk VI). If the LoBue could be considered to have a long and complicated story then the tale of the Spectors is worthy of Sherlock Holmes. The earliest known date for this is from Uniondale 79.09.01. Some people love to embrace every different type of music, while others prefer to stick to what they know. Overview. The one below from Cleveland 79.07.19 is the only one I've found that is actually from 1979. No matter the angle or lighting, up until now the white binding has been clearly visible at all times. On first glance, this debut in the seriesnot in the form of a Grabber or Ripper, but a Thunderbird, interestingly is certainly impressive. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Over the group's 42 . The Cort Axe Bass reproduces the bass guitar Gene made so famousthe same style of bass that Gene plays onstage. The Spector takes over as the #1 and during the early part of the Love Gun tour it is brought out only occasionally soon to disappear completely. My theory is that all of these (with the exception of the already heavily modified EB-0) were endorsement instruments that were either pure backups or ones that Gene tried to make into his kind of bass. The caption next to this Axe bass noted that it was a limited-edition built by Kramer. The first two are just simple changing of the knobs. Gene Simmons, bassist and co-vocalist of rock band Kiss, looks back on the band's career, and how he has been in charge of the group's highly lucrative business affairs. None of the known LoBue basses had a bridge like this so it was probably not LoBue's work. It's only got one pickup with one dial for volume, one for tone; you can either turn it up or down. Amit has been writing for titles likeTotal Guitar,MusicRadarandGuitar Worldfor over a decade and counts Richie Kotzen, Guthrie Govan and Jeff Beck among his primary influences. This mk I version shows the "standard" SB-1 controls with one volume and one tone knob (both in silver) and a front output jack (missing is the mini-switch which was standard on the SB-1). The entrepreneurial bassist recently reaffirmed his belief that "rock is dead . There was once a time that Gene Simmons appeared to be on Fox News at every waking moment. Newer Than: Search this thread only; Search this forum only. I heard there's a special package including one of your Axe or Punisher basses. Its difficult for me to walk past a mirror without stopping to say, yo, whats up?. However, he's also been known for the varied love life he's led over the years, with his numerous relationships having been . One person in particular had plenty to say as Ice Cube took to social media, which started a pretty heated feud between the two. Simmons unveiled the Thunderbird during KISS' elaborate New Year's Eve livestream concert in Dubai. In fact, the rockstar went as far as it saw Mileys tongue was okay, but quickly put his foot in it with a few derogatory comments. The rosewood fretboard and EB6 4-string bridge add clarity to the Gene Simmons Axe, so you get definition with each note you strike. Gone is the original witch-hat knob, in its stead we find a black speed knob. Its another to be such a great performer that you carry on with your show even when you take a tumble. Together the two pickups complement each other very well indeed, with serious weight and bite that can be easily tamed through the respective volume controls. The pair have been together since 1983, with Gene telling People that theyve been happily unmarried most of that time. This is the first of many ways in which the G partnership will be paying tribute to Gene, his iconic status, and continue to inspire new generations of Gibson and Gene Simmons fans to play and create music.". Length: 42 in, Width: 14.5 in, Depth: 1.5 in. Both stars were known for their use of illegal substances, and both lost their lives while they were still in their prime. here, he blamed the politically correct climate across the nation from stopping Americans saying what they really feel. It showed a mirror image of the #1 Spector and erroneously dubbed it a "Spectre" bass, even claiming it was the first "Spectre" ever made. But in the three pictures below I'm having a. See Gibson for more details. We will meet you at a designated area at the venue, prior to the show to organize details etc . However, being so popular means there have been plenty of conspiracy theories about Genes tongue. My theory is that this is the third Spector mentioned on the Spector web site (I will more or less ignore the all-black curiosity above for now). Reports have varied throughout the years, but Gene is confident that hes been with thousands of partners. Everybody knows that Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has a long tongue. If Gene tried to use the Carr Axe live it probably turned out to be too heavy for use. The Q-system was designed by Bill Lawrence and was quite versatile. Gene Simmons now thinks people pirating songs was enough to see the end of rock and roll as he confessed he thinks no one values the music enough to pay for it.. In a rather unprecedented move the bass is left alone with no noticeable modifications. . . A Tribute to the Pedulla 1988 MVP4 - The Gene Simmons Vampire Punisher. The two entities have teamed up for G, which will offer multiple electric guitar and bass collections across Gibson Brands, including Gibson, Epiphone and Kramer. Thats not individual products. This mkV version stays unmolested for the remainder of 1979, the last photographic evidence being from 79.12.06. The rockstar tried to say Prince had turned to several cliches that often come with a time at the top and supposedly thought he was the best musician in the world. It has a 24 frets and the deep cut away which allows me to easily reach the 23rd and 24th frets - a real bonus. Newer Than: Search this thread only; Search this forum only. Gene continued to add how he thinks Prince slowly took his life over many years by using drink and illegal substances, even though neither were mentioned in the official report. All in all, this first offering from G2 delivers on virtually every front, from the dazzling black diamond aesthetic through to playability and versatility. During an October 28 question-and-answer session with fans aboard this year's Kiss Kruise, KISS frontman Paul Stanley was asked what he has learned about himself through his 50-year friendship and . on August 28, 2019. According to Gene, hes through with listening to music thats just talking and wants to go back to a time when music focuses on lyrics and melody. We guess Kiss were never known for their rap tunes. - Bass Certificate of authenticity signed by Gene Simmons. Skip to main content. Apparently, Gene has always been obsessed with comic books and knows some of the biggest names who have worked on the art over the years, but it was getting his hands on certain Golden Age books and turning them around for $10,000 each that really saw the money start rolling in from a young age. Together, the happy couple share two kids; Nichols Adam Tweed-Simmons and Sophie Alexandra Tweed-Simmons. Below are a few early shots of Gene using the LoBue in 1972-73 starting with the loft rehearsals as a three piece, a shot from one of the shows at the Daisy, and . Thanks to abusername for pointing that out. If theres one question thats been on many peoples lips over the years, its if Gene Simmons is an egomaniac away from the stage. the #2 Spector got the nod. It's only taken us 50 years to go play the final shows 10 blocks away on 33rd Street, which is Madison Square Garden," the band's bass player, Gene Simmons, said on . However, there might be a reason that Nick isnt always by his dads side: he wants to try and break out of Genes shadow. Radio stations Power 97 and Timple M both announced they were pulling all Kiss songs from their lineup as neither agreed with Genes controversial comments. Now, Kiss is linked to an incredible number of product categories 3,000 to be precise. His many accomplishments include his work as an outstanding actor and television actor, guitarist, singer, singer-songwriter, film producer, composer, voice actor, blogger, songwriter, and record producer, to name a few. Oftentimes we find that ownership of an idea is just as important as the idea itself. It turns out the people at Fox News were less than impressed with Genes alleged behavior as the security guards reportedly had to intervene and escort the star from the building. Here we see the original two-knob version on the far left and a few pics of the modified one-knob version. The picture on the far left here clearly shows that the body was beveled where Gene rested his right arm. It turns out that none of the record labels Sophie contacted actually wanted to work with the star, meaning her plan worked and worked against her. Before that he had an old rickety Epiphone which was stolen, bought a Fender P for $150, sold that P for $300, took that cash and had Charlie build his . In 2108, Sophie told Harpers Bazaar that she knew she wanted to become a musician since she was four years old. Call us at 800-449-9128. All of his business-savvy moves and investing in several companies, such as a financial company, a restaurant chain, and a sports team, means hes earned quite the fortune over the years. Later in the year, in Columbus 76.11.30, the cover is very obviously split into two colors, a very sharp delineation that wasn't there in March and May, which suggests that it's been at least partially replaced. To make sure no one thought that she was using her dad, Sophie would write her own music and send songs to record labels all off her own back. (My original theory was that the blade was originally silver and refinished black but the dating of the photo shoots are well-established.) As Simmons explained, [Cort] started mass producing them and selling them for a cheaper price, obviously, so the wood was cheaper everything was cheaper, and the paint started to crack. Instead, he decided to keep himself as healthy as possible as Gene told CNN that hes never even tried an adult beverage or taken any illegal substances. To top it off, Gene says that he has a Polaroid photo of each of his partners from over the years and a hotel key firm the night they spent together. We asked the man himself. With so little video evidence from this part of the tour it's hard to say whether these are two different pickups or just the trick of light and angles but considering the next (and later) developments I'm going to put my money on the light/angles hypothesis. Hot on the heels of the announcement of Gibson's acquisition of Mesa/Boogie, the company has unveiled another new partnership, this time with Kiss bassist Gene Simmons. Answer (1 of 7): When I was younger it was KISS that got me to listen to Heavy Metal and I thought then that Gene Simmons was the best period! In the words of Mr. Simmons himself: "Stu Spector made me another bass at the same time, very similar, but the horn on the top was slightly warped and longer than the bottom one" (Guitars that Rule the World, Metal Edge presents KISS Alive 1996). Bass Certificate of authenticity signed by Gene Simmons Axe, so you get with... Only ; Search this forum only of partners matter the angle or lighting, up until now the white has. 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