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Adam Clayton and Gibson
« on: September 28, 2009, 10:53:05 PM »
Adam Clayton of U2 seems to have some nice Gibsons and Epiphones. According to website http://www.u2-stage-and-studio.com/adam/id8.html he has the following ones:

EPIPHONE // Rivoli // 19xx // natural finish
EPIPHONE // Rivoli // 19xx // tobacco sunburst
GIBSON // Les Paul Signature bass // 1973-1979 (exact vintage to be determined) // gold finish (Use: Mysterious Way during U2:360 tour.)
GIBSON // Thunderbird bass // 19xx // mahogany finish
GIBSON // Thunderbird (reverse) bass // 19xx // mahogany finish
GIBSON // Triumph [aka: Les Paul Recording bass]  // vintage from between 1975-1979 // white finish
[I have an short-scale Gibson Les Paul Recording Bass from the ’70s. I don’t know what it is about this one—it’s a very inspiring instrument. The strings very rarely get changed, and I haven’t changed the way it’s set up since I bought it. But I always have it sitting around the studio. When I put it on, I always go somewhere with it, playing little melodies. That’s what I used to play the countermelody on “Sometimes You Can’t Make It on Your Own.”  Adam has been using this bass for "One" during shows on the U2:360 tour]
GIBSON // RD Artist Bass // 1977-1981 (vintage uncertain) / natural finish

Of course he also has and uses Fenders, Laklands, Warwicks and more. At this site you can find some pics too.

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Re: Adam Clayton and Gibson
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2009, 11:17:55 PM »
By the way, all of the Gibsons that Adam will be playing on U2's current tour were bought from Kevin Borden (kebo on BABP, Kevin Probass Borden on the old Pit).  Kevin's new online store is at .... http://www.kebosbassworks.com/Items.aspx?CatId=1

Some tasty stuff there!

(Somebody in the US should jump on that white Greco 'bird)
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Re: Adam Clayton and Gibson
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2009, 01:04:59 AM »
That white Triumph is very GAS worthy

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Re: Adam Clayton and Gibson
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2009, 05:12:51 AM »
Hey, isn't it time that someone mentions how Clayton can't play?!
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« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2009, 07:43:27 AM »
Hey, isn't it time that someone mentions how Clayton can't play?!

Remember the less notes you play the more money you make!

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« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2009, 07:48:10 AM »
I would love to be making a living right now doing what Adam Clayton does, rather than what I do...

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Re: Adam Clayton and Gibson
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2009, 07:58:09 AM »
LOL! I see Kevin's still trying to sell that EB-650 for $5K. Dare to dream big, I guess.

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Re: Adam Clayton and Gibson
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2009, 08:54:12 AM »
Remember the less notes you play the more money you make!

That reminds me of a quote of the late great JAE. He once did a tour with McCartney or Beatles songs or something and he declared he had never earned so much money playing so few notes.

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« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2009, 10:51:20 AM »
Clayton was best when Fräulein Campbell was still his squeeze. She's one hot fudge.
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Re: Adam Clayton and Gibson
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2009, 10:55:03 AM »
He can't be all that bad if he plays a RD   ;)

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« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2009, 11:04:44 AM »
U2's playing here in town October 3rd. If it wasn't for Bono (and the $200+ ticket price) I'd consider thinking about possibly going. Maybe.
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Re: Adam Clayton and Gibson
« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2009, 11:31:44 AM »
U2's playing here in town October 3rd. If it wasn't for Bono (and the $200+ ticket price) I'd consider thinking about possibly going. Maybe.

Yeah, U2 would be SO much better without Bono.  :rolleyes:  :P

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« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2009, 11:42:38 AM »
Clayton may not be the most clever bass player concerning walkin bass, and stuff. But I think his playing is important to the sound of U2. Not that I've ever cared much for them. But imagine how a bassist like - say - John Entwhistle would have changed the whole concept of that band... Well, maybe that's not such a bad idea...... Don't tell anyone where you first read it...

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« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2009, 12:33:08 PM »
U2's music never registered with me, so I couldn't tell you how Clayton plays. Yet the people who criticize Clayton often claim they're not U2 fans. If you really aren't a fan of the band, why would you get worked up over how he plays?

The guy can afford anything, and he chooses to have a number of Gibsons in his collection. 'nuff said.


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Re: Adam Clayton and Gibson
« Reply #14 on: September 29, 2009, 12:37:07 PM »
I can't get that picture of the Dude licking Adam's neck out of my head!