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===1993 - After Blue=== | ===1993 - After Blue=== | ||
[[Image:Rivandbrianoct93.jpg|thumb|200px|Oct '93: in the background, the SL-X amp can be seen on top of the tall '68 Marshall 4X12... Rivers playing the Gibson Les Paul Jr. This image was also used as the cover for the first album of Rivers Cuomo's [[Alone|Alone Series]].]] | [[Image:Rivandbrianoct93.jpg|thumb|200px|Oct '93: in the background, the SL-X amp can be seen on top of the tall '68 Marshall 4X12... Rivers playing the Gibson Les Paul Jr. This image was also used as the cover for the first album of Rivers Cuomo's [[Alone|Alone Series]].]] | ||
Once back in LA, Rivers finally got to "meet" his new blue guitar, which had finally arrived in the mail. He soon tired of the confusing electronics set-up and had it simplified so that there was only a volume knob and a switch to choose between the two pick-ups. One pick-up was a black Seymour Duncan TB59B1, AKA the "Trembucker 59" (same as the red guitar), and the other was a cream colored DiMarzio that was almost certainly a SuperDistortion2 (I have learned that the"Humbucker from Hell" only came in the yellow and red model that was in the red Strat). Additionally, there was a special capacitor added to the wiring that kept the tone thick and crunchy, even when the volume was turned down low (hence the nice "quiet-yet-crunchy" live concert tone on the quiet parts of "say it aint so", etc...)This may have been a "Black Ice" module, which replaces the capacitor on the tone knob and is a passive overdrive/distortion circuit, controllable by the tone knob once you put it in place of the tone capacitor. [[Image:Bluestratbeforedamage.jpg |left|thumb|130px|Rivers' blue strat before the stickers and damage, | Once back in LA, Rivers finally got to "meet" his new blue guitar, which had finally arrived in the mail. He soon tired of the confusing electronics set-up and had it simplified so that there was only a volume knob and a switch to choose between the two pick-ups. One pick-up was a black Seymour Duncan TB59B1, AKA the "Trembucker 59" (same as the red guitar), and the other was a cream colored DiMarzio that was almost certainly a SuperDistortion2 (I have learned that the"Humbucker from Hell" only came in the yellow and red model that was in the red Strat). Additionally, there was a special capacitor added to the wiring that kept the tone thick and crunchy, even when the volume was turned down low (hence the nice "quiet-yet-crunchy" live concert tone on the quiet parts of "say it aint so", etc...)This may have been a "Black Ice" module, which replaces the capacitor on the tone knob and is a passive overdrive/distortion circuit, controllable by the tone knob once you put it in place of the tone capacitor. [[Image:Bluestratbeforedamage.jpg |left|thumb|130px|Rivers' blue strat before the stickers and damage, [[September 9]], 1994.]] However, as only the volume knob was left functioning, I believe it was instead hooked into the volume knob, thus increasing its activity as the volume was turned up (or down?) | ||
Additionally, Rivers now picked out a new 1993 Marshall 100 watt JCM-900 "SL-X" Model amplifier. This was chosen because it just went "over the top" compared to all the other amps we checked out... and we checked out a TON of Marshalls that summer! Today it is still in use as Rivers's "Back Up" head on tour, and still sounds mighty fine. The other new guitar picked up by Rivers in the fall of 93 was a Gibson Les Paul Junior, inspired by the sound of Ric's "1955" '59 double cutaway. At the time of purchase, we were assured that the guitar was a 1958 that had been unfortunately re-finished, thus reducing its collectibility but increasing its affordability. Somewhat suspicious was the lack of a serial number on the headstock, which had been sanded down in refinishing. However, the guitar had (and still has) a wonderful chunky sound, so that combined with its unusual vintage affordability (in the $800 range I beleive), led to its purchase. We learned much later that its much more likely to be a early 70's issue, and that the neck, nice as it is, is likely from the 80's. Well, fortunately, the guitar has proven its mettle numerous times, and is still in use today (2001) with Brian. | Additionally, Rivers now picked out a new 1993 Marshall 100 watt JCM-900 "SL-X" Model amplifier. This was chosen because it just went "over the top" compared to all the other amps we checked out... and we checked out a TON of Marshalls that summer! Today it is still in use as Rivers's "Back Up" head on tour, and still sounds mighty fine. The other new guitar picked up by Rivers in the fall of 93 was a Gibson Les Paul Junior, inspired by the sound of Ric's "1955" '59 double cutaway. At the time of purchase, we were assured that the guitar was a 1958 that had been unfortunately re-finished, thus reducing its collectibility but increasing its affordability. Somewhat suspicious was the lack of a serial number on the headstock, which had been sanded down in refinishing. However, the guitar had (and still has) a wonderful chunky sound, so that combined with its unusual vintage affordability (in the $800 range I beleive), led to its purchase. We learned much later that its much more likely to be a early 70's issue, and that the neck, nice as it is, is likely from the 80's. Well, fortunately, the guitar has proven its mettle numerous times, and is still in use today (2001) with Brian. | ||
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===1995-1996 - Pinkerton=== | ===1995-1996 - Pinkerton=== | ||
[[Image:Rivers pinkerton les paul.png|right|thumb|250px|Rivers with his Les Paul during the [[Pinkerton]] sessions in June 1996.]] | |||
[[Image:Rivers'_Casio_MT-205.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Rivers' Casio MT 205 keyboard he bought in 1994. It's creamy "pipe organ" tone appeared on several demos, and finally on the B-side "Waiting On You". Rivers still has this keyboard.]] | [[Image:Rivers'_Casio_MT-205.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Rivers' Casio MT 205 keyboard he bought in 1994. It's creamy "pipe organ" tone appeared on several demos, and finally on the B-side "Waiting On You". Rivers still has this keyboard.]] | ||
In "Weezer Goes To Van Nuys: The Making of Pinkerton" on [[Video Capture Device]], we can see Rivers playing a Gibson Les Paul throughout the | In "Weezer Goes To Van Nuys: The Making of Pinkerton" on [[Video Capture Device]], we can see Rivers playing a Gibson Les Paul throughout the sessions of the album. Also shown in the [[Video Capture Device]] is a Marshall 4x12. It is unknown if this was Rivers or Brians. It is also likely that Cuomo used his Marshall 30th Anniversary he'd been using on tour, however, a Soldano amp can briefly be seen in the Video Capture Device. | ||
====Keyboards on Waiting On You==== | ====Keyboards on Waiting On You==== | ||
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====Acoustic Guitar on "Butterfly"==== | ====Acoustic Guitar on "Butterfly"==== | ||
Rivers | [[Image:Karl tuning riv guitar pinkerton.png|200px|thumb|right|[[Karl Koch]] tuning Rivers' guitar during the Pinkerton sessions]] | ||
Rivers used a Gibson J-45 Acoustic guitar on [[Butterfly]]. It is likely not the same guitar used on the Blue album, because a huge hole was put in the guitar while Rivers had his leg surgery. It is also not the same sunburst Gibson J-45 Cuomo used for acoustic performances during the [[Pinkerton Tour]] in 1996-1997. | |||
===1996 - Summer Europe/Japan=== | ===1996 - Summer Europe/Japan=== | ||
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===1996 - Fall USA=== | ===1996 - Fall USA=== | ||
The Black Warmoth Strat was introduced around this point. The earliest footage there is of the guitar is from December | The Black Warmoth Strat Rivers used in late summer [[1997]] and during the Green Album Tour was introduced around this point. The earliest known footage there is of the guitar is from [[December 18]], 1996, when the band played at Deep Ellum in Dallas, Texas. The black strat was used on “No One Else” up until “Why Bother?” | ||
===1997 - No Doubt Tour=== | |||
[[File:Rivers throwing his guitar around 1997.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The first known photo of Rivers throwing his guitar during shows]] | |||
No changes in gear for Rivers during this tour, however, he started to throw around his sonic blue Stratocaster during shows, causing potential damage. On [[August 15]], 1997, during [[Surf Wax America]], Rivers launched his guitar causing a huge 10 inch crack, which according to Karl, didn't affect play until 2000. | |||
===1997 - Japan/Thailand=== | ===1997 - Japan/Thailand=== | ||