Despite the obvious presence of guitar leads, etc, the video has to be mimed. Long shots show no evidence of Hank's DeArmond tone/volume pedal, yet its effect can be clearly heard on that performance of Wonderful Land. And John seems to be strumming that Jazz Bass quite theatrically...
Re: John Rostills Jazz Bass
Posted: 22 Aug 2015, 15:22
by Iain Purdon
I agree. I was referring to the studio shot. The video must surely have been done to a pre-recorded track. The keyboard was doing a lot more than the piano we see. And, yes, John's hand movements were pretty extravagant for the notes he was playing!
Re: John Rostills Jazz Bass
Posted: 25 Aug 2015, 20:54
by phil kelly
Is that not a gretch we see in the shot !! period 64 ish ? interesting.... Phil.
Re: John Rostills Jazz Bass
Posted: 25 Aug 2015, 21:07
by Gary Allen
Its a gretsch alright, didnt he use that on flingel bunt ? LOL regards gary
Re: John Rostills Jazz Bass
Posted: 28 Aug 2015, 15:54
by JimN
I would estimate the studio shot (with the Gretsch guitar and the sunburst Jazz Bass) as 1966. Mainly because of the more up-to-date clothing and haircuts. Bruce didn't look like that in 1964...
Re: John Rostills Jazz Bass
Posted: 29 Aug 2015, 22:41
by donna plasky
I think this is a screen grab I made some time ago from the Pop Goes The 60s video. I was just trying to capture the way Bruce and John worked together. As it turns out, the two head stocks align so that you can see the Fender.