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smfgeonan
Posted 2006-10-29 5:50 PM (#6989)
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I'm looking to find out info on the Animals basses....I want to know if there is any replicas of the ones he uses on stage or even
if he will design his own trade mark bass? I am especially loving the two latest ones he's using, the aqua blue Come Out and Play
graffity signatures one and the black and chrome looking one with Twisted Sister painted on it with the TS manhole cover. What
companies are making his basses. I want the chance to own one.
Jaysin
Posted 2006-10-29 6:29 PM (#6991 - in reply to #6989)
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Check out in inserts or J-cards. They usually tell you the equipment that is used.
SMF Cyndi
Posted 2006-10-30 2:23 AM (#7003 - in reply to #6989)
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smfgeonan - 2006-10-29 5:50 PM

I'm looking to find out info on the Animals basses....I want to know if there is any replicas of the ones he uses on stage or even
if he will design his own trade mark bass? I am especially loving the two latest ones he's using, the aqua blue Come Out and Play
graffity signatures one and the black and chrome looking one with Twisted Sister painted on it with the TS manhole cover. What
companies are making his basses. I want the chance to own one.



G&L Guitars
http://www.glguitars.com/featured_artists/mendoza/markmendoza.asp

http://www.glguitars.com/featured_artists/mendoza/Mark-L1-LSharken.jpg

While working on the 20th anniversary re-recording of their multi-million selling album Stay Hungry, Twisted Sister’s Mark “The Animal” Mendoza was searching for the ultimate bass tone, and having difficulty achieving a sound with the right amount of definition and punch using his old stage gear. However, once he updated his rig with a selection of new G&L basses and a DI-1000 direct box and BMAX preamp from BBE Sound, that magic tone he sought was instantly there. After laying down his initial tracks and listening back, Mendoza proclaimed, “This is the very best bass sound I've ever had on any Twisted Sister record!”
To achieve his thunderous tone in the studio, Mendoza, who also produced the recording, switched off between two standard G&L L-2000 basses — one with an alder body and rosewood fingerboard, and one with a swamp ash body and maple fingerboard. Each instrument provided unique tonal characteristics, with the swamp ash/maple fingerboard combination delivering just a bit more punch.

This new TS compilation, re-titled Still Hungry, is scheduled for late summer release and features the first recordings in over 12 years by the reformed lineup. The CD includes five bonus tracks: “Heroes Are Hard To Find,” “Plastic Money,” “Come Back,” “You Know I Cry,” and “Rock N Roll Saviors.”

For the group's summer and fall tour dates, Mendoza will be sporting several customized G&L L-1500 basses.

Some pic's on this site of Mark and JJ back in the day with other guitars. http://www.steviebs.com/starpix5.htm#


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DCT
Posted 2006-10-30 11:56 AM (#7007 - in reply to #6989)
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smfgeonan - 2006-10-29 5:50 PM  I am especially loving the two latest ones he's using, the aqua blue Come Out and Play graffity signatures one and the black and chrome looking one with Twisted Sister painted on it with the TS manhole cover. What companies are making his basses. I want the chance to own one.

G&L is the manufacturer of the bass but the awesome airbrushing is done by the one and only Jim O'Connor at Airzone Custom Airbrushing in East Haven, CT.  You can contact him at: airbrushing@sbcglobal.net He does phenomenal work on everything from cars and motorcycles to jackets and T shirts. 

Take care,

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SMF Cyndi
Posted 2006-10-30 9:48 PM (#7023 - in reply to #7007)
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I heard from Jim. Here is the link to his website.
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http://www.airzoneairbrush.smugmug.com/




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majobis
Posted 2006-12-10 12:13 AM (#7810 - in reply to #6989)
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Hello SMFGEONAN,

The basses in question, especially the graffitti ones, are GUILD PILOT basses, model 601 (P-pickup only). You can find information about these basses at my GUILD PILOT profile page: myspace.com/guildpilotfan
majobis
Posted 2006-12-10 12:20 AM (#7811 - in reply to #7810)
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I should clarify that PRIOR to this current tour, he used Guild Pilot basses which were customized for him in the mid 80's. See my myspace page for clarification and photos of him playing them during the 2003 reunion tour. myspace.com/guildpilotfan
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