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=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
| − | ' | + | [[Sting]] bought this Jazz Bass in Newcastle for about 150 UK pounds. He used it in [[Last Exit]] times, with [[The Police]] and for his solo tours. |
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| + | =Gear breakdown= | ||
| + | Between [[1977-08-05]] and [[1978-02-23]] [[Sting]] got rid of the bridge cover. | ||
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| + | By [[1985]] the bass still had its original stock pickups and no modifications except for a refinishing of its neck. | ||
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| + | By [[1991]] several potentiometer knobs had been replaced with metal Telecaster knobs and the bridge was replaced with a Schaller. | ||
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| + | In [[2000]] the bass had found a place of honour at [[Sting]]'s home - he still considered it one of his favourites. | ||
=Quotations and trivia= | =Quotations and trivia= | ||
| − | + | * [[1975-07-10 (Sting)]] | |
| + | * [[1977-01-06]] | ||
| + | * [[1977-01-23]] | ||
| + | * [[1977-05-06]] | ||
| + | * [[1977-07-03]] | ||
| + | * [[1977-07-25]] | ||
| + | * [[1977-08-05]] : [https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zulOjwoDrZYyrQSm..gOgA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTguNjI1/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/vqY0dOOio4.uLpyaZt1ydw--~B/aD0xMDgwO3c9MTkyMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_gobankingrates_57/e2dc461ec3f66a9fdeea4ca0f4879fa6 photo] [https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/english-singer-sting-performing-with-rock-group-the-police-at-the-picture-id96255018?s=612x612 photo] | ||
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| + | losing the bridge cover before | ||
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| + | * [[1978-02-23]] | ||
| + | * [[1978-08-30]] | ||
| + | * [[1978-03-12]] : [https://live.staticflickr.com/113/274122135_bc8147b435.jpg photo] [https://theconcertdatabase.com/sites/theconcertdatabase.com/files/sting2.jpg photo] | ||
| + | * [[1983-03]] rehearsals | ||
| + | * [[1983-07-23]] | ||
| + | * [[1983-09-20]] | ||
| + | * [[1983-10-04]] | ||
| + | * [[1986-06-11]] | ||
| + | * [[1986-06-13]] | ||
| + | * [[1986-06-15]] | ||
| + | * [[1991-04-26]] | ||
| + | * [[1991-05-07]] | ||
| + | * [[1991-10-02 (Sting) | 1991-10-02]] | ||
| + | * [[1991-10-12]] | ||
| + | * [[1991-11-14]] | ||
| + | * [[1991-11-30]] | ||
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| + | * [http://thepolicewiki.org/Police_wiki/images/1/17/2007_06_Guitar.jpg 1991 close up] | ||
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| + | * [[1992-08-22]] | ||
| + | * [[1993-02-08]] | ||
=See also= | =See also= | ||
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=External links= | =External links= | ||
| − | + | * [https://www.musicradar.com/news/sting-fender-bass Sting mentions buying this bass] | |
=References and footnotes= | =References and footnotes= | ||
| − | + | source: photos, musicradar.com (purchase), International Musician And Recording World - July [[1985]] (condition), [[2003-11 Bass Magazine]] (modifications), [[2000-03 Bass Player]] | |
| − | [[Category:Touring gear (The Police-Sting)]] [[Category:Touring gear (Sting)]] | + | [[Category:Touring gear (The Police-Sting)]] [[Category:Touring gear (Sting)]] [[Category:Recording gear (The Police-Sting)]] |
Latest revision as of 17:40, 5 June 2022
| 1962 Fender Jazz Bass | |
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File:Fender Jazz Bass.jpg Fender Jazz Bass | |
| Artist: | Sting |
| Band or ensemble: | Last Exit / The Police / Sting |
| Time gear used: | YYYY - YYYY |
Contents
Introduction
Sting bought this Jazz Bass in Newcastle for about 150 UK pounds. He used it in Last Exit times, with The Police and for his solo tours.
Gear breakdown
Between 1977-08-05 and 1978-02-23 Sting got rid of the bridge cover.
By 1985 the bass still had its original stock pickups and no modifications except for a refinishing of its neck.
By 1991 several potentiometer knobs had been replaced with metal Telecaster knobs and the bridge was replaced with a Schaller.
In 2000 the bass had found a place of honour at Sting's home - he still considered it one of his favourites.
Quotations and trivia
losing the bridge cover before
- 1978-02-23
- 1978-08-30
- 1978-03-12 : photo photo
- 1983-03 rehearsals
- 1983-07-23
- 1983-09-20
- 1983-10-04
- 1986-06-11
- 1986-06-13
- 1986-06-15
- 1991-04-26
- 1991-05-07
- 1991-10-02
- 1991-10-12
- 1991-11-14
- 1991-11-30
See also
This section needs more information. Include intra-wiki links that are relevant.
External links
References and footnotes
source: photos, musicradar.com (purchase), International Musician And Recording World - July 1985 (condition), 2003-11 Bass Magazine (modifications), 2000-03 Bass Player
