Wilco + Rics = The Whole Love

[Low End Lover]

Hello All,

I just got a chance to see Wilco in Kansas City this past weekend and they were outstanding! I grew up seeing Uncle Tupelo and had missed every chance to see Wilco I had and things finally worked out. If you get a chance to catch them on this tour, do so! The new record is great and I think the current lineup in the band is the best they have ever had.
Ok, now the Ric content. Jeff seemed to switch guitars every song and 2 Rics showed up. He has already been spotted playing a 1966 365 in Fireglo, but when they did "Kamera" off Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, he played what at first looked like a 360WB Fireglo, but as the light caught the carved top, it was revealed to be a stunning 381 in Fireglo. I tried despartely to take a picture to post here, but there was a bouncer eyeballing me hard, so all I have are my memories to share!
Again, it was an amazing show and worth the 15+ year wait to see them!

LEL

[sloop_john_b]

A favorite band of mine; I'm wondering what the hell took them so long to pick up some Ricks!

BTW, there is a GORGEOUS 1993 MG reissue owned by a forum member with "Wilco" stenciled on the case. I spoke to Jay Bennett about this guitar shortly before he passed away and he told me it didn't belong to him or Jeff. Who knows!

[brianeharmonjr]

For those who haven't seen it, definitely check out the video below, which is a very high quality time-lapse of an entire Wilco show at the Ryman over the course of a song off the new album. There is a Ric or two that shows up. Also, you can hear and see a 660/12 in the second link, which is a video of the Autumn Defense, which is a great Wilco side-project.

http://vimeo.com/31124696

[Rickissippi]

Like, like, like, and like.

I only caught Uncle Tupelo once, and it was post-Anodyne, after Jay F. stopped using Ricks regularly. I still love the pic inside the gatefold of No Depression, where he's clearly seen playing a Rick. Glad to know Wilco's bringing them back in, and thanks for the tip on The Autumn Defense.

[byu]

In the current issue of Guitar World, Jeff mentions that he used a 330 on the newest album for some overdubs. There's also some current pics of them in another 'zine with a 360 & in their rehearsal room with a '70s 4001. If I get motivated, I'll scan the pics. I have tickets to see them next week so I'll try to get some photos.

[harveyrickenbacker]

[quote="brianeharmonjr"]For those who haven't seen it, definitely check out the video below, which is a very high quality time-lapse of an entire Wilco show at the Ryman over the course of a song off the new album. There is a Ric or two that shows up. Also, you can hear and see a 660/12 in the second link, which is a video of the Autumn Defense, which is a great Wilco side-project.

Thanks for the tip re Autumn Defense Brian. Really like that track and just been on iTunes to download a few others by the band.

[johnhall]

DOn't forget that Dewitt Burton, Peter Buck's long time guitar tech now works with Wilco. There just *might* be an influence there.

[sloop_john_b]

DOn't forget that Dewitt Burton, Peter Buck's long time guitar tech now works with Wilco. There just *might* be an influence there.

Ah, nice bit of info there!

John, do you recall anything about the really figured Mapleglo 1993/12 that was apparently ordered by someone in Wilco? Had to have been a special order at the time (I'm thinking 90's).

[shamustwin]

Downloaded the CD last weekend, not bad. Can't hear any blatant Rickism.

[byu]

Here are some shots w/various Rics.

In this one, Nels Cline is playing a 360/12RM.

This photo by Zoran Orlic shows them in their loft/studio. If you look amongst the instruments to the left, you'll see the back of a '70s 4001.

I took this fuzzy cell phone photo at their gig this past Sunday at Lincoln Hall in Chicago. Jeff Tweedy is playing a 365 w/arm missing.

[janglerocker]

[chucksimms]

Great clip. Jeff Tweedy: rock star by night, unshaven hobo by day. Seriously, clean yourself up a little, Jeff.

[analogpackrat]

They're on Conan tonight. '66 365 with Van Ghents is front and center again. Nice sound through an AC30...

[pocaloc]

I caught that conan show, in fact I think I saved it. Took note of the fire glow Ric Tweedy was playing. It sounded great, as did the song.

[Sweden]

DOn't forget that Dewitt Burton, Peter Buck's long time guitar tech now works with Wilco. There just *might* be an influence there.

Cool, didn't know that!