Does Macca still play Rickenbacker 4001S LH ?
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He hasn't played it on tour at any point in recent years, however a few years ago in a documentary he did when Band On The Run was being reissued, the Rickenbacker was clearly visible in the background in his studio.
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SgtPepperFan48:
He hasn't played it on tour at any point in recent years, however a few years ago in a documentary he did when Band On The Run was being reissued, the Rickenbacker was clearly visible in the background in his studio.
that makes me happy.
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No problem
This is the interview : -
*sigh* I wish! This was discussed a while back when it came up in a Wings post. I love that bass. The last time I saw Paul actually playing it was in a photo with Hamish and Robbie (which would date it around '89-'93). Then someone else said that Paul had played it on the Driving Rain album. So he must still pick it up now and then. It was an important part of the '70s and '80s in his career, I'd say. My guess as to why he doesn't tour with it is a combination of people expecting/wanting to see the Hofner and the fact that the 4001 is quite heavier than the Hofner. I would still go crazy if he played it for even one or two Wings or 1966-67 songs.
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LetMeRollIt89:
*sigh* I wish! This was discussed a while back when it came up in a Wings post. I love that bass. The last time I saw Paul actually playing it was in a photo with Hamish and Robbie (which would date it around '89-'93). Then someone else said that Paul had played it on the Driving Rain album. So he must still pick it up now and then. It was an important part of the '70s and '80s in his career, I'd say. My guess as to why he doesn't tour with it is a combination of people expecting/wanting to see the Hofner and the fact that the 4001 is quite heavier than the Hofner. I would still go crazy if he played it for even one or two Wings or 1966-67 songs.
Me too!
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SgtPepperFan48:
No problem
This is the interview : sweet! thanks!
LetMeRollIt89:
*sigh* I wish! This was discussed a while back when it came up in a Wings post. I love that bass. The last time I saw Paul actually playing it was in a photo with Hamish and Robbie (which would date it around '89-'93). Then someone else said that Paul had played it on the Driving Rain album. So he must still pick it up now and then. It was an important part of the '70s and '80s in his career, I'd say. My guess as to why he doesn't tour with it is a combination of people expecting/wanting to see the Hofner and the fact that the 4001 is quite heavier than the Hofner. I would still go crazy if he played it for even one or two Wings or 1966-67 songs.
sorry haven't been around much lately. missed that post.
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Man, I love that bass...
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Freaky Orthopedic:
Man, I love that bass...
Yes! It sounds so hot on WOA, especially Time To Hide!
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Finally a new 4001 appearance! At the 0:22 mark in the video! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/22/paul-mccartney-queenie-eye-video-behind-the-scenes_n_4117617.html
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LetMeRollIt89:
Finally a new 4001 appearance! At the 0:22 mark in the video! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/22/paul-mccartney-queenie-eye-video-behind-the-scenes_n_4117617.html
Great little video .....and Tracy 's back
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He played it on one song on New
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cfergoid:
He played it on one song on New
which one?
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Here's a screengrab:
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LetMeRollIt89:
cfergoid:
He played it on one song on New
which one?
Dunno, sure all the Hofner detractors will be able to tell us since the Rick sounds to much better!
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I knew I heard something greatly awesome on new... ill search through the songs to see if its played anywhere. if he hasn't used it, don't worry ill take it ;D
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Truth is, the bass doesn't make McCartney sound good, he makes the bass sound good. It's all in the fingers! Yes, there are tonal differences between basses, but in the 60s McCartney recorded with a Hofner, a Rickenbacker, and a Fender Precision bass, and it sounds like McCartney on all those tracks. In the late 70s, he used a Yamaha, specifically on BACK TO THE EGG, and it sounded just like McCartney. The Rick is not some holy grail of a bass, it is just a bass that, in a stadium, would sound about like his Hofner. Why? Because McCartney is pretty consistent about the tone he wants from his bass, and it is HIM playing the bass. Whether the Rickenbacker will see the light of day again on a stage is anybody's guess. But since it weighs twice as much as the Hofner, but does not sound twice as good (about the same in truth, with subtle difference no one in the audience cares about), I put my money on Paul not playing the Rick live anymore. In the studio? Who knows?
