jlrush Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Does anyone know what instrument this guy is playing in the intro to this song? I have been intrigued with that sound since this song first came on the radio (the 60's). I think it was used by other bands in the era too. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Looks and sounds like an electric sitar. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 I always thought it might be a sitar, but had never seen one before seeing this video. Didn't Brian Jones play one on a Stones song once? Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Boy, you guys are young. It is in fact an electric sitar, basically an electric guitar that makes a sitar-ish sound. Kind of a one-trick pony, but fun. The one in the vid I think was made bya company named "Coral," but I couldn't say for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Didn't Brian Jones play one on a Stones song once? Paint it Black? Kind of a one-trick pony, but fun. As opposed to the "Sitar" model on the Line 6? Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 [video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STWSTgfMruc Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 Boy, you guys are young. Not so much young, more like needing a memory jog. Nice vid Ken. Takes me back. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Yes, it is an electric sitar. It's not a Coral. It's a Jerry Jones Baby Sitar. http://www.jerryjonesguitars.com/images/Baby.jpg The Coral electric sitar looked this: http://www.jerryjonesguitars.com/images/Msitar.jpg This one is a reproduction made by Jerry Jones. The Stones video only shows Brian for a second or two, but it looks like he is playing a real sitar, not an electric version. Electric sitars by Coral and Danelectro were used frequently back in the day. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I'm pretty sure that's a real sitar Brian was playing. The second electric sitar Jeremy pictured is the type I remember. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 I thought it looked like Brian was playing a full size sitar too. Both are cool instruments with a unique sound. The JJ Baby Sitar sure helped make BJ Thomas' 'Hooked On A Feeling' a hit. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I can confirm it was a real sitar Brian Jones played - I remember it well(!). G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I'm pretty sure that's a real sitar Brian was playing.Yup; it was Jones' endless dubbing around with various exotic instruments instead of paying attention to guitar that contributed to the Stones' decision to drown him in that pool fire him from the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 I'm pretty sure that's a real sitar Brian was playing.Yup; it was Jones' endless dubbing around with various exotic instruments instead of paying attention to guitar that contributed to the Stones' decision to drown him in that pool fire him from the band. Ouch!! My favorite Stones material was when Brian was still alive and one of the main things I liked was that he DID play so many instruments. They changed totally after he died. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe East Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Yes, it is an electric sitar. It's not a Coral. It's a Jerry Jones Baby Sitar. http://www.jerryjonesguitars.com/images/Baby.jpg The Coral electric sitar looked this: http://www.jerryjonesguitars.com/images/Msitar.jpg This one is a reproduction made by Jerry Jones. Coral actually made both types; i.e., both of those Jerry Jones models are reproductions of two different older Coral models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jode Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Denny Dias played one to great effect on "Do It Again." "I had to have something, and it wasn't there. I couldn't go down the street and buy it, so I built it." Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe East Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 My favorite atypical use of the Coral electric sitar is by Steve Howe: either "Close To The Edge" from the Yes album of the same name, or "Break Away From It All" from Steve's first solo album Beginnings. But I gotta admit, I also love what became the cliched use of it, on all those 1970's soul ballads...like Chi-Lites tunes (can't remember an example right now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 There's an electric sitar in "Trying To Make A Fool Of Me" by the Delfonics [video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmrF4KRNVEw Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 But I gotta admit, I also love what became the cliched use of it, on all those 1970's soul ballads...like Chi-Lites tunes (can't remember an example right now). "Betcha By Golly Wow?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Betcha by golly wow was recorded by the Stylistics. That's a great song. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Pat Metheny Group "Last Train Home" The video just screams VH-1 "Sunday Brunch with Bobby Rivers". Pat's Coral has been modded with new pickups and switches. Other Coral sitar greatest hits: The Box Tops "Cry Like A Baby" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO_Sk1B4nuU (Lip sync TV appearance, no sitar on stage) Stevie "Signed Sealed Delivered" Freda Payne "Band of Gold" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-tpVZUzElE No pun intended but I've been "jones-ing" for an electric sitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Betcha by golly wow was recorded by the Stylistics. That's a great song. Well, there ya go. It IS a great song. Am I even right that there's electric sitar on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Betcha by golly wow was recorded by the Stylistics. That's a great song. Well, there ya go. It IS a great song. Am I even right that there's electric sitar on it? Just listened to it again. Nope, no sitar. Oh, well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Ah, ha! "You Make Me Feel Brand New," also by Stylistics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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