Stock. Must be 100% stock to be a Rickenbacker.johnhall wrote:So, what basis would you propose?
As soon as a player even change strings over to a non-factory brand, well, they are no longer playing a real Rickenbacker.
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Stock. Must be 100% stock to be a Rickenbacker.johnhall wrote:So, what basis would you propose?
That must sound sludgy! I'd love to hear it.teeder wrote:We "cheat" and tune down 1/2 step.
Especially with that paint job, it probably was until she got paid to play something else, like a Schecter.Danotron wrote:I don't think it was her main Bass but here's an early shot (1988) of Sean Yseult, bassist for White Zombie
Yeah. I didn't realize how common endorsements/lockdowns are. A girl I run into in the local scene all the time is an Epiphone endorser, so she gets a new mid-level Epi Les Paul every six-twelve months. Good for her I guess, but I hardly envy the situation. I know she has other guitars she likes to play.rickenbrother wrote:Especially with that paint job, it probably was until she got paid to play something else, like a Schecter.Danotron wrote:I don't think it was her main Bass but here's an early shot (1988) of Sean Yseult, bassist for White Zombie
I'm not aware that any manufacturer has done any type of endorsement that would preclude the artist from using some other guitar. But I have run into artists, usually of the local variety, that claim to have endorsement deals and also claim they are not allowed to use other products.cassius987 wrote:Yeah. I didn't realize how common endorsements/lockdowns are. A girl I run into in the local scene all the time is an Epiphone endorser, so she gets a new mid-level Epi Les Paul every six-twelve months. Good for her I guess, but I hardly envy the situation. I know she has other guitars she likes to play.
Thanks for clearing that up John.johnhall wrote:I'm not aware that any manufacturer has done any type of endorsement that would preclude the artist from using some other guitar. But I have run into artists, usually of the local variety, that claim to have endorsement deals and also claim they are not allowed to use other products.cassius987 wrote:Yeah. I didn't realize how common endorsements/lockdowns are. A girl I run into in the local scene all the time is an Epiphone endorser, so she gets a new mid-level Epi Les Paul every six-twelve months. Good for her I guess, but I hardly envy the situation. I know she has other guitars she likes to play.
I ran into a bass player in my hometown, a member of a Beatles music band, and offered to lend him a bass for some important gigs. He claimed to be endorsed by a brand that couldn't be more un-Beatles-like, and insisted his contract required he use their instrument. Given that the CEO and owner of the firm is a good friend of mine, I called him up and asked about this. He laughed and said that the musician in question was allowed to purchase instruments from time to time at a good price but other than that there was no other "deal".
If i understand you well this would not be a real Rickenbacker ?Tommy wrote:Stock. Must be 100% stock to be a Rickenbacker.johnhall wrote:So, what basis would you propose?
As soon as a player even change strings over to a non-factory brand, well, they are no longer playing a real Rickenbacker.
johnhall wrote:I'm not aware that any manufacturer has done any type of endorsement that would preclude the artist from using some other guitar. But I have run into artists, usually of the local variety, that claim to have endorsement deals and also claim they are not allowed to use other products.cassius987 wrote:Yeah. I didn't realize how common endorsements/lockdowns are. A girl I run into in the local scene all the time is an Epiphone endorser, so she gets a new mid-level Epi Les Paul every six-twelve months. Good for her I guess, but I hardly envy the situation. I know she has other guitars she likes to play.
I ran into a bass player in my hometown, a member of a Beatles music band, and offered to lend him a bass for some important gigs. He claimed to be endorsed by a brand that couldn't be more un-Beatles-like, and insisted his contract required he use their instrument. Given that the CEO and owner of the firm is a good friend of mine, I called him up and asked about this. He laughed and said that the musician in question was allowed to purchase instruments from time to time at a good price but other than that there was no other "deal".
Another time, I visited Glenn Frey and Don Felder in the studio in L.A. Over in the corner was a mountainous stack of Takamine guitars, still in boxes. I asked about those and Glenn told me that the folks at Takamine always came by and dropped off a bunch of guitars for them to have. He asked if I'd like to take a couple home with me. And, of course, these guys continued on using whatever guitar they felt like.
So, there's both ends of the "endorsement" spectrum. This also suggests many people have no idea of what their agreements- if they even have an agreement- call for.
I find your offense at this thread drift offensive.teeder wrote:I find this thread drift very offensive!