Author Topic: John Paul Jones (Read 1813 times)

hieronymous · « **Reply #30 on:** August 22, 2006, 07:20:06 PM »

I was thinking about JPJ and his use of 8-strings just the other day. Anybody know what Zep songs he used the 8-string on? I'm thinking studio versions...

He has some great 8- and 10-string stuff on Zooma, even though it's not Alembic.

oujeebass · « **Reply #31 on:** August 22, 2006, 08:31:42 PM »

He used it on Darlene from Coda. Achilles Last Stand from Presence. He used a 8 string live (77-80) on a few songs too.

hieronymous · « **Reply #32 on:** August 22, 2006, 08:55:03 PM »

Cool! Thanks! I've never been a huge Led Zep fan, but I find my that my appreciation for JPJ always grows.

2400wattman · « **Reply #33 on:** May 15, 2007, 04:52:42 AM »

Upon closer inspection of the top picture, it looks like J.P.J.'s bass is a Series 1 w/ a master volume. I can't seem to pinpoint CVQ knobs on there, looks like the 3 way switches.

oujeebass · « **Reply #34 on:** May 15, 2007, 08:15:36 AM »

2400wattman:
Your probably right on the Series 1 vs Series 2 thing. I thought those switches were little knobs, but that makes sense because the tree of life inlay probably put quite a dent in the budget, and or the series 2 electronics were a bit to much for him to recall. I have learned a lot more about those things since I posted that.

bluplirst · « **Reply #35 on:** September 07, 2007, 04:48:42 PM »

Here's a nice shot of Jonesy's 8 string.

oggydoggy · « **Reply #36 on:** September 07, 2007, 06:52:49 PM »

Glad to see this thread alive and well. Looks even better in person.
-Ed

2400wattman · « **Reply #37 on:** September 09, 2007, 08:21:16 PM »

There was a guy on Ebay selling a 4 string Bec-Var but I don't think anybody hit the reserve and never seen again. Very cool bass and it would've been one I could actually use live as I've got quite a few beauties that I only get to plunk on at home.

David Houck · « **Reply #38 on:** September 10, 2007, 04:30:50 PM »

Adam, it's back up on Ebay.

2400wattman · « **Reply #39 on:** September 10, 2007, 07:57:45 PM »

saw it today, would love to get in on it but that S2 I got knocked me out of quite a few other acquisitions. Thanks Dave!

bigbadbill · « **Reply #40 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:23:24 PM »

Bluplist, where did you get that picture??? I have been looking for a pic like that forever! Thanks, that is fantastic!!!!

bluplirst · « **Reply #41 on:** September 11, 2007, 03:09:38 PM »

I found it on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame site. They also have a shot of Jonesy's outfit from TSRTS.

briant · « **Reply #42 on:** November 11, 2007, 03:31:37 PM »

I was thinking about JPJ and his use of 8-strings just the other day. Anybody know what Zep songs he used the 8-string on? I'm thinking studio versions...

All of the Presence album is played on an 8-string.

moonliner · « **Reply #43 on:** December 17, 2007, 12:36:48 AM »

May I ask a delicate question?
Who came up with the triple omega body style?
Alembic? Becvar? John Paul Jones?

bluplirst · « **Reply #44 on:** November 29, 2008, 10:29:10 PM »