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?
Re: John Entwistle and Ric basses
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 7:29 pm
by ozover50
Waiting for Graham..........
Re: John Entwistle and Ric basses
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 7:30 pm
by sloop_john_b
IIRC, "Tommy" is all Precision. I believe the only song he used a 4005 on was "The Seeker".
Re: John Entwistle and Ric basses
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 7:37 pm
by JakeK
You sure, John?
Tommy, Can You Hear Me? promo vid
The Ox during "Tommy" session (thanks, Bjorn Erikson!)
Re: John Entwistle and Ric basses
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 8:57 pm
by 1965
That's the goofiest promo video I've ever seen
Re: John Entwistle and Ric basses
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 9:17 pm
by jingle_jangle
The bass line IS that song.
Re: John Entwistle and Ric basses
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 9:21 pm
by ram
concur Paul.
Re: John Entwistle and Ric basses
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 9:51 pm
by sloop_john_b
Pretty sure, Jake. They're just miming there.
Re: John Entwistle and Ric basses
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 9:54 pm
by 1965
sloop_john_b wrote: They're just miming there.
No way!
Re: John Entwistle and Ric basses
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 9:11 am
by 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
I really wish he were around so we could ask him such questions.
Too bad he had to die before he got old.
Re: John Entwistle and Ric basses
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 1:59 pm
by 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.
Re: John Entwistle and Ric basses
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 3:30 pm
by sloop_john_b
I can't find a pic of John's 4008, IIRC it was white with CB.
