Mick Ronson's Les Paul + other gear.

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[frazettafan]

BLOODY HELL!!!!

Great pic's MB, thanks. Ronson's my favourite guitar player by a mile. There's a great youtube clip of him with Hunter on "Once Bitten…" where he tortures sounds out of that guitar. I'll try to find it.

Is That WW on drums in the top pic?

 

[JR-Special]

I thought that Ronson played a Sunn amp while with Bowie? Can anybody confirm this?

A Marshall Major was his main amp. There are some interviews floating around the net where he talks about the amp and his time with Bowie using it. He must have heard the talk about how some folks didn't think too much of them. He said he did alright with them.

I think Mick missed the real problems people had with the amp. For most people it was never about the sound the amps. The real issue with Marshall Majors was the lack of sound, they blew up... a lot. They were just not reliable, and for most gigging musicians that's even worse than a bad sounding amp.

Mick's was a great player. He was also a great showman. Sadly he died way too young. He does deserve RRHoF induction, he was VERY influential.

 

[frazettafan]

I read once that Ronson was never too bothered about his amp - he said "as long as it works….."

Maybe because a lot of his tone came off the wah fuzz combination he used?

 

[c_wester]

One of the Greatest Les Paul Slingers ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGWYGR3xy2Y

 

[Zinc Alloy]

I read once that Ronson was never too bothered about his amp - he said "as long as it works….."

Maybe because a lot of his tone came off the wah fuzz combination he used?

I think his tone was mostly the amp. The Sola Sound MK1 Tone Bender that he used does have a similar texture, though.

This clip shows what the amp sounds like with (1:58-3.23) and without fuzz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHav_y8doTg

 

[lpnv59]

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Ronson must have bought the "Pig" off the bassplayer.

 

[Midnight Blues]

BLOODY HELL!!!!

Great pic's MB, thanks. Ronson's my favourite guitar player by a mile. There's a great youtube clip of him with Hunter on "Once Bitten…" where he tortures sounds out of that guitar. I'll try to find it.

Is That WW on drums in the top pic?

My pleasure ff! Just trying to keep Mick out there. It's not often that his name comes-up in conversation. Vastly underrated in my opinion.

Not sure it that's WW? Might be?


cheers!

 

[Mike58]

Thank you so much for this post, incredible influence on me, and my choice of guitar!!

 

[frazettafan]

My pleasure ff! Just trying to keep Mick out there. It's not often that his name comes-up in conversation. Vastly underrated in my opinion.

Not sure it that's WW? Might be?


cheers!

I think it is him. Did I mention that I met Woody three years ago in a London pub being interviewed by Rob Henrit for a percussion magazine?

Very nice guy but I think he got a bit peeved with me asking about Ronson all the time. :wah

 

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I think it is him. Did I mention that I met Woody three years ago in a London pub being interviewed by Rob Henrit for a percussion magazine?

Very nice guy but I think he got a bit peeved with me asking about Ronson all the time. :wah

No kidding!? How cool is that!? I don't blame you though, I'd likely have done the same thing. You have to take advantage of the opportunity right?

 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiAK0S-cssI

 

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http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifesty..._content=Editorial+eblast+-+December+18,+2012

Mick Ronson

Mick Ronson was David Bowie’s right-hand man as the band leader of The Spiders from Mars, and helped catapult Bowie into rock ‘n’ roll history. Mick sanded down the top on his twin pickup Les Paul Custom because, reportedly, someone told him it would improve the sound. True or not, Ronson’s LP became a visual icon with its blond top and black back and neck. Ronson went onto play the LP while backing Bob Dylan and others, before retiring it to the Hard Rock Cafe in Australia. It was later sent to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland where it was on display for two years.

Trivial fact? The Cult’s Billy Duffy sanded down one of his own black LPs in the ‘80s because he was such a big fan of Ronson. I asked him if it changed the sound. Duffy’s answer: “No, not really!”

Ronson’s unique Les Paul can be seen on the cover of his 1975 solo album, Play Don’t Worry.

 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIksYVfPEWs

 

[shred]

Is Garson the piano player? He really did add so much to those Spiders records. Was it "Lady Grinning Soul" on Alladin Sane that he really showed out on? And that accoustic guitar solo- was that Ronson? I have really enjoyed this thread. I saw them in 72 & loved them. That 200 watt Marshall was in my face!

Garson was the piano player. Shouda been a spider... American dude if I remember correctly. Was still touring with Bowie during the Earthling era... :hmm

 

[c_wester]

http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifesty..._content=Editorial+eblast+-+December+18,+2012

Mick Ronson

Mick Ronson was David Bowie’s right-hand man as the band leader of The Spiders from Mars, and helped catapult Bowie into rock ‘n’ roll history. Mick sanded down the top on his twin pickup Les Paul Custom because, reportedly, someone told him it would improve the sound. True or not, Ronson’s LP became a visual icon with its blond top and black back and neck. Ronson went onto play the LP while backing Bob Dylan and others, before retiring it to the Hard Rock Cafe in Australia. It was later sent to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland where it was on display for two years.

Trivial fact? The Cult’s Billy Duffy sanded down one of his own black LPs in the ‘80s because he was such a big fan of Ronson. I asked him if it changed the sound. Duffy’s answer: “No, not really!”

Ronson’s unique Les Paul can be seen on the cover of his 1975 solo album, Play Don’t Worry.

I Read in his Biography that he sanded the Les Paul down after Jeff Beck did it on his Burst As Mick was a huge fan of Jeffs.

I think Mick had a huge influence on Bowies success the guitar work and arranging is as I have understood very much Micks work. But who knows...

 

[frazettafan]

I read that he sanded it after working with Michael Chapman on his 'Fully Qualified Survivor' album? Chapman had sanded his acoustic that way.

 

[JRW8214@AOL.COM]

I read that he sanded it after working with Michael Chapman on his 'Fully Qualified Survivor' album? Chapman had sanded his acoustic that way.

Thats the story i read too

 

[Cliff Gress]

I think Mick had a huge influence on Bowies success...But who knows...

I agree. Diamond Dogs was lacking and it was all downhill with Bowie from then on for me.