simpleman3441 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Them Crooked Vultures were on Austin City Limits this weekend. Now I know Josh Homme isn't the most technical player. In fact, sometimes when he solos it can be just nasty to watch, but he can come up with some pretty cool riffs. I thought it was a great show, all in all. Grohl is a consistant drummer and rocks pretty hard. Maybe I should also post this in the bass forum, cause here's the main point of my thread. (besides the fact that I love this band) John Paul Jones is a badass. In my youth I was ignorant, foolish, and pretty superficial. (maybe I still am ) I couldn't stand John Paul Jones. Maybe it was because I'm not usually a big fan of organ (sorry keys guys stoppin by), but I suspect it was cause of that renaissance haircut he had! Anyhow, I was really impressed with his playin. How about that six string with the light up face dots? Very Halloween. We cannot accelerate the growth of a tree by pulling on its branches. - Ricardo Iznaola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I did not enjoy them on SNL, and I really like Grohl and JP Jones. I expected -something- and felt cheated when all they did was thrash around like a carp on a line. "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Haven't seen either TV appearance yet, but have long thought quite highly of JPJ's talents as a bassist, and the almighty riff has always held a lot of weight for me. Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleman3441 Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 I did not enjoy them on SNL, and I really like Grohl and JP Jones. I expected -something- and felt cheated when all they did was thrash around like a carp on a line. I'm not a big fan of fishing, but I did enjoy the music! We cannot accelerate the growth of a tree by pulling on its branches. - Ricardo Iznaola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p90jr Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I respect them all and like them each to varying degrees, especially the other guitarist - Alain Johannes, who led a great early '80s band that shared members with the Red Hot Chili Peppers called What Is This that was truly an original and accomplished thing - but it doesn't really do it for me... a lot of talent, but the songs don't rise to it IMHO... not on the level of any of their individual things. this one just sounds like a dirgey take on "Rock and Roll Hoochie Coo" [video:youtube] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 What is the guitar the singer is playing? Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p90jr Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 an Australian guitar called a Maton. Or a copy of one... he uses a lot of the old Ovation electrics from the early 80s that are somewhat shaped like that, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call Me Bob Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Three of my all-time favorite bands: Led Zep Foo Fighters QOTSA I need to catch a re-run of this... http://www.soundclick.com/fiveincheswide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisSiteSucks Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 What is the guitar the singer is playing? _________________________ Life is too short for uncomfortable underwear. I was thinking more like "off key rhyhtms, off tempo leads" LOL And "Life is too short for underwear" PERIOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleman3441 Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 I was actually wondering that exact thing as I watched it. I love the look of it. Nice finish. We cannot accelerate the growth of a tree by pulling on its branches. - Ricardo Iznaola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleman3441 Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 http://www.maton.com.au/images/stories/electrics/2009/bb1200jh.jpg It appears to be a BB1200JH from Maton. Definitely slick lookin. We cannot accelerate the growth of a tree by pulling on its branches. - Ricardo Iznaola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I think it would look better with the bridge and bridge pickup lined up along with the top cutaway matching the bottom for a double cutaway look...the F holes give the old classic vibe to the thin body, with the swirled W sting holder...and I really like guitars with the chord plug on the outside bottom edge instead being mounted on the body...a master volume up front in the lower cutaway area would be helpful...but the stock model is cool... Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleman3441 Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 They're pricey guitars. Looked at their distributors in the US and found a similar model for $1500 and another for $3100. We cannot accelerate the growth of a tree by pulling on its branches. - Ricardo Iznaola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleman3441 Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 I TIVO-ed the performance and keep coming back to watch it when I can. Everytime I do I find something else I didn't notice before. The triplet lick in Grohl's intro to New Fang blows my mind. I play drums as well and, while I totally know what he's playin, I can't cop his touch or feel. Great stuff from both him and JPJ! Really fantastic players IMO. (If only Josh's chops were up there, too... ) We cannot accelerate the growth of a tree by pulling on its branches. - Ricardo Iznaola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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