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Title: Over the top
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on April 23, 2023, 04:25:35 PM

Next custom build?
(https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/342199276_180824261505953_911810296331852215_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=7mxWZS59kBUAX-fTfGI&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfB77LcVCUgcE4UDNoDnQqQLX8RpNqPuMCOgXHPgBmIGzw&oe=644A0DAD)

Title: Re: Over the top
Post by: edwardofhuncote on April 23, 2023, 04:29:13 PM

Agreed.

Title: Re: Over the top
Post by: gtrguy on April 23, 2023, 05:15:38 PM

Ah yes, Elwood, former guitar tech. etc for ZZ. used to live in Welches OR and a pretty nice person I hear.

Title: Re: Over the top
Post by: jazzyvee on April 24, 2023, 12:41:41 AM

I think the headstock says Fender🤨

Title: Re: Over the top
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on April 24, 2023, 07:16:18 AM

Quote from: gtrguy on April 23, 2023, 05:15:38 PM

Ah yes, Elwood, former guitar tech. etc for ZZ. used to live in Welches OR and a pretty nice person I hear.

And current bassist for same; Dusty approved the move when he was sick & Elwood filled in.  (And note frank in the background.)

Peter

Title: Re: Over the top
Post by: keith_h on April 24, 2023, 07:31:14 AM

Here's a video of Elwood playing it with ZZ Top.

Title: Re: Over the top
Post by: edwardofhuncote on April 24, 2023, 09:18:51 AM

I just wonder about the focus it takes to keep 17 strings straight in your head. (did I even count right?)  :o

Title: Re: Over the top
Post by: JimmyJ on April 24, 2023, 12:22:02 PM

I love it!  Amazing that it is actually a working axe.  But as you can see in the vid he only ever plays either the top two or bottom strings.  In fact you can see the foam stuffed under the remaining ... 14 (HA!) near the bridge.  Very funny though and a great sight-gag.  Oh, and rockin' too.

Jimmy J

Title: Re: Over the top
Post by: gtrguy on April 24, 2023, 03:52:17 PM

Just put some runway lights on the thing!

Title: Re: Over the top
Post by: StephenR on April 24, 2023, 04:39:14 PM

Bass lap steel!

Title: Re: Over the top
Post by: keith_h on April 25, 2023, 10:04:10 AM

I think the normal playing style for this would be two hand tapping more like a Chapman Stick than a typical bass guitar. Jean Baudin comes to mind as one of these types of players. I agree with you Jimmy that for ZZ Top it is all for show but it is still impressive that he can hold that thing and be able to stand up at the same time.