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Re: guitarsSun Dec 7 12:25:00 PST 1997



> 
> I remember reading an interview with John where he said he had a
> custom 8-string bass made for him.  Has anyone seen any film/video
> where he is playing this, or know of any songs on which he used it?
> 

"Trick of the light" apparently has an 8 string bass on it.
Pete is quoted as saying "There's a guitar in there somewhere" !!!
I recently found out that "TOTL" was played as an occasional encore in 1979.
I heard that John played the 8-string, while Pete played the standard bass!!
I've always wondered how anyone could play an 8-string!
Imagine getting your whole hand round the neck!!
My own bass playing style is very much influenced by JAE.
His playing on the 1989 tour was SUPERB !!
His right hand technique is my personal favourite!
If you watch his playing closely, you'll see him use ALL 4 fingers and his
thumb !!! VOLUME is obviously his other advantage...


Tim