John Entwistle and Ric basses

[JakeK]

We know John Entwistle used a RM1999 in his early, early days of the Who, and picked up a 4005 MG during Tommy. I've got a list of songs which I *THINK* John used the two basses on:

RM1999:
I'm the Face
Here 'Tis
Zoot Suit
Leaving Here (High Numbers version)
I Can't Explain
Bald Headed Woman
Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
Daddy Rolling Stone

4005:
The Real Me
Amazing Journey
Go to the Mirror!
I'm Free
Tommy, Can You Hear Me?
Sensation
We Not Gonna Take It/See Me, Feel Me
The Seeker

I know he used the 4005 for a good deal on "Tommy", but those are the notable songs I could think of.

Anyone got anything they can contribute to this?

[ozover50]

Waiting for Graham..........

[sloop_john_b]

IIRC, "Tommy" is all Precision. I believe the only song he used a 4005 on was "The Seeker".

[JakeK]

You sure, John?


Tommy, Can You Hear Me? promo vid


The Ox during "Tommy" session (thanks, Bjorn Erikson!)

[1965]

That's the goofiest promo video I've ever seen

[jingle_jangle]

The bass line IS that song.

[ram]

concur Paul.

[sloop_john_b]

Pretty sure, Jake. They're just miming there.

[1965]

They're just miming there.

No way!

[rickinroma]

AFAIK, he used the 4005 for The Seeker only

Although the sound of his bass in the track is nailed pretty well in this video, I have always read that he used his PB during the Tommy sessions and appearing endorsing the 4005 in promos and in TV shows performing (playbacks) Tommy

http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=SWoB4dYFhrM

[2112]

I really wish he were around so we could ask him such questions.
Too bad he had to die before he got old.

[ram]

Aint that the truth Thomas.... Paul, John and Chris are probably the biggest influences on me as far as bass playing goes... and are a major reason I tried playing Ric's... I really hope Chris continues what was started with the FOOW re-release... comments and rememberings.... too late for John - what a shame.

[sloop_john_b]

I can't find a pic of John's 4008, IIRC it was white with CB.

[JakeK]

Is that it behind him?

[sloop_john_b]

Yup! Ol' potatohead.