Jazzneck Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) Eventually watched The Commitments DVD last night and thoroughly enjoyed it - Mustang Sally included.... Now, I've got my anorak on...... [attachment=134772:thecommitmentsscreen.jpg] I was intrigued by the Fender bass being used. It looks like an old Precision or Telecaster bass and after a serious bit of squinting (not at the lady singers this time) I think I could make out that it was fitted with a white/cream Jazz style pickup, possibly with square magnets. Does anybody know anything about this particular bass? Edited May 14, 2013 by Jazzneck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 From left to right, Bronagh Gallagher, angeline ball, Maria Doyle Kennedy (who was also in an episode of father ted) Hang on - you asked about basses, didnt you ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 It's upside-down Soz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Its a Tele isnt it ? Never really noticed it before. Too busy watching Imelda Quirke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 The bass player got electrocuted IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegatward Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Still a great movie. Fave scene is where all the wannabees knock at jimmy's door for the vocalist auditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 [quote name='BILL POSTERS' timestamp='1368542811' post='2078253'] Too busy watching Imelda Quirke...... [/quote] ....'s arse coming over the garden wall (or words to that effect) Looks like a 54 type P with a retro fit pickup to me, but with Fender who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 [quote name='mikegatward' timestamp='1368543603' post='2078261'] Still a great movie. Fave scene is where all the wannabees knock at jimmy's door for the vocalist auditions. [/quote] Who are your influences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magee Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I don't know about the bass, but Glen Hansard still plays the guitar he plays in the film, which I think is a Squier. He was very famous in Ireland for years as lead singer with The Frames (who were at times extremely good, at times a poor Pixies knock-off), and won an Oscar for a song from a movie in 2008 that he also starred in. I covered music in Ireland for a few years as a reviewer and his press guys put out a release after a series of shows in, I think, Poland, where he lost the guitar and was distraught. It was found not long after. [size=4]Just shows you don't need the big gear to make a big impact. Knowing this has not dampened my gas one bit. [/size][size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magee Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Sorry, Glen Hansard played 'Outspan', the ginger guitarist. Missing piece of vital information there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 "What do you play?" "I used to play football at school" "I mean what instrument" "I don't, I just saw everyone else lining up and I thought you were selling drugs!" Classic film! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 [quote name='magee' timestamp='1368544676' post='2078295'] I don't know about the bass, but Glen Hansard still plays the guitar he plays in the film, which I think is a Squier. He was very famous in Ireland for years as lead singer with The Frames (who were at times extremely good, at times a poor Pixies knock-off), and won an Oscar for a song from a movie in 2008 that he also starred in. I covered music in Ireland for a few years as a reviewer and his press guys put out a release after a series of shows in, I think, Poland, where he lost the guitar and was distraught. It was found not long after. [size=4]Just shows you don't need the big gear to make a big impact. Knowing this has not dampened my gas one bit. [/size] [/quote] I saw that movie, that's where i recognised him from.... thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) " Joey The Lips, Please forgive my daddy" Classic. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViBnWEF7P3c"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViBnWEF7P3c[/url] Edited May 14, 2013 by BILL POSTERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou24d53 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Jimmy Rabbitt to a young lad standing at a lift with a horse: "You're not going to take him up the lift, are ye?" "I have to, the stairs will kill 'im" :-) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzneck Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 [quote name='lou24d53' timestamp='1368548300' post='2078373'] Jimmy Rabbitt to a young lad standing at a lift with a horse: "You're not going to take him up the lift, are ye?" "I have to, the stairs will kill 'im" :-) [/quote] Best lines in the film for me.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) Me and my best mate always quote this one: [color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=3]Jimmy Rabbitte, Sr.: What did Evel Knievel want?[/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=3]Jimmy Rabbitte: God sent him.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=3]Jimmy Rabbitte, Sr.: What?[/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=3]Jimmy Rabbitte: God sent him.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=3]Jimmy Rabbitte, Sr.: On a f*@king Suzuki?[/size][/font][/color] Edited May 14, 2013 by NJE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 "That's a f*****g jazz haircut!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzneck Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Really enjoying this and keep the fun stuff coming - but has anyone any info on the bass, please? i.e. what is it? where is it? who has it now? etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 It's a right handed slab bodied Precision played by a left hander. Maybe it's a Fender and it looks like someone's stripped the paint off. Piece of sh*t to be honest. If you play left handed , buy a left handed bass. Aterall , I wouldn't buy a lefty and turn it upside down. Where's the sense in that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzneck Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) A certain Mr. Hendrix seemed to manage OK playing right handers upside down, didn't he? I'm just wondering if this one is a very old P bass which has been messed about, that's all. Edited May 14, 2013 by Jazzneck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1368550893' post='2078440'] A certain Mr. Hendrix seemed to manage OK playing right handers upside down, didn't he? I'm just wondering if this one is a very old P bass which has been messed about, that's all. [/quote] I think there is, or was a Hendrix tribute act roumd Brum where the guy plays a lefty strat upside down. Takes all sorts I spose. Edited May 14, 2013 by BILL POSTERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1368550893' post='2078440'] A certain Mr. Hendrix seemed to manage OK playing right handers upside down, didn't he? I'm just wondering if this one is a very old P bass which has been messed about, that's all. [/quote] Maybe if he'd used a left hander more I might find more of his overrated stuff worth listening to. Billy Sheean used a multi tool to 'sculpt' his bass - doesn't make it the best tool for that job though. I can't see anything odd about the pup from that pic. It's just a single coil P pup isn't it? Edited May 14, 2013 by Dr.Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 It looks like a contoured body to me, in which case it may be a post '53 P bass. If it's a slab body, it's either an earlier P or a '68-'70 Tele. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 [quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1368553246' post='2078501'] It looks like a contoured body to me, in which case it may be a post '53 P bass. If it's a slab body, it's either an earlier P or a '68-'70 Tele. [/quote]Definite forearm chamfer on what would be the upper bout to my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I'm black and I'm proud! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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