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Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: FC Bass on July 22, 2006, 03:13:11 AM: I've posted some pictures of Cliff Burton with his black Spoiler somewhere else on this board, Please click here (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=19965)
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: hieronymous on August 07, 2006, 06:33:57 PM: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/30475.jpg)
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: FC Bass on August 19, 2007, 11:21:46 AM: All the pictures I found:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/43212.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/43213.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/43214.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/43215.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/43216.jpg)
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: eligilam on August 19, 2007, 12:27:10 PM: The shockwaves of Cliff's death reverberated more soundly than even those of Archduke Ferdinand...truly one of the greatest losses ever.

My favorite recorded Cliff moment: that really cool high-register fill in Am I Evil right after the breakdown....the engineer really pushed his fader up on that one.

Will d.
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: lbpesq on August 20, 2007, 05:21:45 PM: I really don't get comparing the death of some guy I never heard of from some death metal band (judging by the pictures) to World War I. A bit over the top, maybe?

Bill, tgo
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: jorge_s on August 20, 2007, 07:47:48 PM: Yes I am sure it is a bit over the top. But I remember that day very well though. I was in high school and everyone acted as if a close family member had died. Metallica has a very close following and the death of their bassist was a very sad moment.
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: eligilam on August 21, 2007, 06:23:48 AM: I was attempting an aggrandizement. Looks like I succeeded.

Will
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: hydrargyrum on August 21, 2007, 06:52:58 AM: Not a Metallica fan I take it Bill?
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: lbpesq on August 21, 2007, 06:56:16 AM: Does it show? hehehehe

Bill, tgo
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: FC Bass on October 14, 2007, 09:27:28 AM: Found another one:

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/44962.jpg)
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: alembic83 on December 19, 2008, 09:26:49 PM: Hey fc - resurrecting this old thread to post a few more pics of Cliff with his Alembic. Maybe you haven't seen these yet.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/59454.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/59455.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/59456.jpg)
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: FC Bass on December 20, 2008, 05:05:21 PM: Great pix, thanx!
Also found this:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/59471.jpg)
First picture I saw showing clearly his Mesa amps :-) (2x D-180)
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: tmoney61092 on December 20, 2008, 08:43:13 PM: ok, i can sort of understand not being a Metallica fan, but how can you not be a big fan of all the bass players that they have had, Cliff Burton-bass genious and crazy fast with his fingers, Jason Newsted-very melodic rhythems and use of chords in his bass solos, Robert Trujillo-not my favorite but still a damn good bass player
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: alembic83 on December 20, 2008, 10:10:04 PM: Yeah, the pic with his SB-1000 and Mesa rig is great, too. Looks like it must have been either Donington '85 or Day on the Green '85. Well, if there are any newly found Alembic pics, I guess this is where they'll end up!
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: blackelan on January 06, 2009, 11:06:10 PM: Just an FYI. Cliff's Black Alembic was stolen out of his car in Castro Valley. I am not sure of the date but it was sometime in 85.

I dont know if Alembic has any record of this Spoiler or it was reported stolen to them. It could be that Cliff never wrote down the serial? It would be intresting to find out as I am sure the bass is in circulation and someone may own it and not know its history.
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: FC Bass on April 16, 2009, 10:16:19 AM: Cliff in Amsterdam:

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/63813.jpg)

Picture was taken in '84
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: alembic83 on April 22, 2009, 06:08:41 AM: Great find! I think I remember one bootleg from Germany '84 (maybe the Capn's of Crunch bootleg CD) where James introduced Cliff before his solo. James said Cliff was going to show off his new gear, or something like that. He must have been talking about the Spoiler. I will have to try and find the exact show...I always wondered which bass he was unveiling (Aria SB1000 or Alembic), but it must've been the Alembic.
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: alembic83 on August 01, 2009, 05:55:50 AM: Found a couple more pics of Cliff with his Spoiler:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/68071.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/68072.jpg)
(Message edited by davehouck on August 01, 2009)
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: alembic83 on September 27, 2009, 03:36:55 PM: A few more of Cliff with the Spoiler...Wish I knew the dates they were taken.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/70909.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/70910.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/70911.jpg)
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: alembic83 on May 18, 2010, 07:03:24 AM: I found a few more pics of Cliff with his Spoiler. Hopefully this bass will show up someday!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/80147.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/80148.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/80149.jpg)
(Message edited by alembic83 on May 18, 2010)
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: blackelan on May 31, 2010, 11:29:16 PM: There is a ton of Alembic with Cliff pics on this video which is really cool but kind of crappy sound quality:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpHNhi85uJg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpHNhi85uJg)
I can't wait for Mica to look up that serial on my Spoiler because there is a good chance it's Cliff's old one.
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: tmoney61092 on June 25, 2010, 06:01:38 PM: any news on that?

~Taylor
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: robertodiazj on November 22, 2011, 06:48:35 PM: I know this is an old post but I think it goes here, this is a pic posted in the Metallica Official FB with Cliff using his spoiler:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150380895260264&set=a.10150375682595264.349894.10212595263&type=1&theater (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150380895260264&set=a.10150375682595264.349894.10212595263&type=1&theater)
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: that_sustain on August 12, 2012, 05:39:00 PM: Cliff was the most amazing Metal Bassist. His technique was so advanced. That picture of him with the short bangs in his eyes is an indication of Cliff having the Spoiler as far back as 1983. This means he probably used in on 1984's Ride The Lightening. Great lightening tone on that record, which has been remixed with added bass on you tube..thanks to Guitar Hero. No complaints, here.
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: FC Bass on August 13, 2012, 05:54:22 AM: I'm pretty sure RTL is recorded with the Rickenbacker.
You can download the December 20, 1984 London show from Metallica.com: http://www.livemetallica.com/live-music/0,160/Metallica-mp3-flac-download-12-20-1984-Lyceum-London-UK.html (http://www.livemetallica.com/live-music/0%2C160/Metallica-mp3-flac-download-12-20-1984-Lyceum-London-UK.html)
The spoiler must be on that recording, the above picture in Amsterdam was taken December 7, 1984.
Also Cliff's best solo (imho)
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: that_sustain on August 13, 2012, 01:40:18 PM: Very cool. Thank you.
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: robertodiazj on May 24, 2014, 08:15:33 PM: I found this other pic in FB
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/192093.jpg)
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: robertodiazj on May 24, 2014, 08:16:30 PM: I found this other pic in FB
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: xero_tolerance on June 09, 2014, 05:55:47 PM: RIP Cliff. One of my biggest inspirations and favorite bassists, actually, my favorite tied with jason Newsted. and Pete steele. I really hope that that bass is found and returned to either Metallica or the Burtons.
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: robertodiazj on February 10, 2015, 05:55:07 PM: They posted this one on the Metallica FB page to remember Cliff on his's 53th birthday.
The lightning is not very good, but the the peghead is clearly Alembic

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/206670.jpg)

https://www.facebook.com/Metallica/photos/a.10150204649640264.311112.10212595263/10152620052215264/?type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xfa1%2Ft31.0-8%2Fs960x960%2F10830101_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_o.jpg&smallsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xpf1%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F10984162_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_n.jpg%3Foh%3D867a387c4ec31af921a4c38e19c42550%26oe%3D554CF5BF&size=2048%2C2048&fbid=10152620052215264 (https://www.facebook.com/Metallica/photos/a.10150204649640264.311112.10212595263/10152620052215264/?type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xfa1%2Ft31.0-8%2Fs960x960%2F10830101_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_o.jpg&smallsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xpf1%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F10984162_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_n.jpg%3Foh%3D867a387c4ec31af921a4c38e19c42550%26oe%3D554CF5BF&size=2048%2C2048&fbid=10152620052215264)
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: robertodiazj on February 10, 2015, 05:55:55 PM: They posted this one on the Metallica FB page to remember Cliff on his's 53th birthday.
The lightning is not very good, but the the peghead is clearly Alembic

https://www.facebook.com/Metallica/photos/a.10150204649640264.311112.10212595263/10152620052215264/?type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xfa1%2Ft31.0-8%2Fs960x960%2F10830101_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_o.jpg&smallsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xpf1%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F10984162_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_n.jpg%3Foh%3D867a387c4ec31af921a4c38e19c42550%26oe%3D554CF5BF&size=2048%2C2048&fbid=10152620052215264 (https://www.facebook.com/Metallica/photos/a.10150204649640264.311112.10212595263/10152620052215264/?type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xfa1%2Ft31.0-8%2Fs960x960%2F10830101_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_o.jpg&smallsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xpf1%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F10984162_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_n.jpg%3Foh%3D867a387c4ec31af921a4c38e19c42550%26oe%3D554CF5BF&size=2048%2C2048&fbid=10152620052215264)
Title: Cliff Burton (RIP)
Post by: robertodiazj on February 10, 2015, 06:04:08 PM: They posted this one on the Metallica FB page to remember Cliff on his's 53th birthday.
The lightning is not very good, but the the peghead is clearly Alembic

https://www.facebook.com/Metallica/photos/a.10150204649640264.311112.10212595263/10152620052215264/?type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xfa1%2Ft31.0-8%2Fs960x960%2F10830101_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_o.jpg&smallsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xpf1%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F10984162_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_n.jpg%3Foh%3D867a387c4ec31af921a4c38e19c42550%26oe%3D554CF5BF&size=2048%2C2048&fbid=10152620052215264 (https://www.facebook.com/Metallica/photos/a.10150204649640264.311112.10212595263/10152620052215264/?type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xfa1%2Ft31.0-8%2Fs960x960%2F10830101_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_o.jpg&smallsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xpf1%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F10984162_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_n.jpg%3Foh%3D867a387c4ec31af921a4c38e19c42550%26oe%3D554CF5BF&size=2048%2C2048&fbid=10152620052215264)