He has numerous signature models with the company.
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The Edge of U2 has started using a Retro Rocket and Native Pro guitar with Sustainer to play With or Without You when playing live.Billie Joe Armstrong of American punk rock band Green Day had a Fernandes The Revival RST-50 Stratocaster since he was 10 named "Blue" from his mother, and has played it live for nearly every show he has played, near exclusively used for all songs in Eb tuning.Gillis still uses his Fernandes guitar as his main guitar when he performs in concert with Night Ranger. Brad Gillis of American rock band Night Ranger and former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist had his own Stratocaster-type model that was red with a black pick guard.The specifications and complete history of Rob's personally owned and stage-played Fernandes basses by most accounts is still a mystery. Allegedly, Rob's personally owned Fernandes basses were custom made by either the Fernandes North Hollywood and/or Japanese custom shops. Robert Trujillo of Metallica has been seen using a variety of Fernandes basses, mainly 5-string neck-thru types appearing to be based on the "Gravity Deluxe" production model."The proceeds from this auction will help musicians from the region who suffered financially through this pandemic.Heath of X Japan with his signature Fernandes bass guitar in 2011 New Orleans musicians are the custodians of a unique music heritage, passing it down through the generations and influencing so many genres of music we enjoy.
"We are indebted to all of the supporters of Music Rising who have given us a great opportunity to return to our roots and help those musicians in need."īob added "We are so thankful to all of the artists, supporters and bidders who helped make Guitar Icons an auction for the history books. "The proceeds Music Rising earned will help bring live music back to life in a part of the country whose musical culture has been hugely influential in the world. The Edge said afterwards "We want to thank everyone involved in this amazing auction including the artists who generously gave their personal instruments and the bidders from around the globe who helped us break world records. The sale managed to raise over $2 million for the charity, which aims to "benefit musicians in the Gulf South," following "the devastation the Covid-19 pandemic has wrought on musicians and musical communities". Instruments from the likes of U2, Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, Johnny Marr, Green Day, Sir Elton John, Joan Jett, Kings of Leon, Rush and Radiohead were also part of the auction. That wasn't the only record broken at the auction, which was organised by U2's The Edge and producer Bob Ezrin for their Music Rising charity.Ī Lake Placid Blue Fender Telecaster destroyed by Eddie Vedder during a gig was sold for $266,200, making it the most expensive smashed guitar ever sold at auction. The 79-year-old musician used the Yamaha BB-1200 in the studio and on tour with Wings, and when it was sold at the weekend, the instrument smashed the previously-held record highest selling price of a bass guitar, which was set last year when a 1969 Fender Mustang belonging to former Rolling Stones rocker Bill Wyman sold for $384,000, reports .uk.
London, Dec 20: The Beatles icon Paul McCartney's bass guitar was sold at auction for USD 496,100, making it the most expensive bass ever sold.