One of the first instruments ever built with LED dot markers on the neck, and they are still all original and functional. 2 and 6). Robert Hunter. Watch Lesh soundcheck “Mission Control” ahead of one of The Dead’s farewell concerts at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco in October of 1974. Phil's "Mission Control" Alembic Bass in the shop 3 of 3 photos circa 1976. 5:46 "Touch of Grey" Grateful Dead bass cover - Duration: 5 minutes, 46 seconds. By his own admission Lesh finds it impossible to play exact repetitions of a bass line. Luthier: Doug Irwin; Client: Phil Lesh; Date: Circa 1970s; Medium: Dimensions: Length: 2 Responses Michael says: October 20, 2019 at 1:48 pm Masterpiece. The Rick Turner/Alembic/Phil Lesh “Mission Control” bass, aka “Osage Orange”, aka “The Omega”. Mickey Hart. Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY March 14, 2018. Tom Constanten. Robert Hunter. It was important to us that it go to a Deadhead, it has and now can be shared with the world. Dan notes, “Phil arranged for my wife and me to come backstage during their intermission. 2017 Limited Edition Experience Hendrix Tour Fender™ Strat™ Mini Guitar, 60th Anniversary Fender™ Sunburst Strat™ Guitar & Case Set Collection, Billie Joe Armstrong Signature BJ Blue Miniature Guitar Replica Collectible, Billy Gibbons "The Fur" Miniature Guitar Bass Replica Collectible, STOREFRONT  |  SEARCH STORE  |  TERMS & POLICIES  |  AXE HEAVEN® WEBSITE. Mickey Hart. Vangelas will play Lesh’s bass, which was an integral component of the band’s legendary Wall of Sound PA system, on February 21st at the House of Blues in San Diego, CA and at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on February 22nd. The story behind one of the most technically decorated and carefully crafted bass instruments in music history is one of true Grateful Dead lore. Keith Godchaux. I’m so happy to have been the luthier who built her and to be participating in the restoration to stage ready. Make sure you # VOTE on November 3. which has since been gutted and sold. Rick Turner built “Mission Control” at Alembic in 1973 when the Dead were constructing the ill-fated Wall of Sound. Robert Hunter. Phil Lesh’s bass parts represent the very antithesis of this standard. März 1940 in Berkeley, Kalifornien; meist nur Phil Lesh) ist ein Musiker, der vor allem als Bassist von Grateful Dead bekannt wurde. Jerry Garcia. Phil Lesh Basses. For tickets and a full list of dates, head to the band’s website. Robert Hunter. Lesh’s amplification and effects use runs in concert with his ever evolving use of the bass itself. Serial Number 74 00008. Jerry Garcia. It was important to us that it go to a Deadhead, it has and now can be shared with the world. Started in 1972, completed in mid 1974. Ron "Pigpen" McKernan. Phil Lesh Alembic Osiris "Mission Control" Miniature Bass Handmade Model. Related: DSO Announces 2020 Dark Star Jubilee Lineup: Oteil & Friends, Galactic, Zero, The Infamous Stringdusters, More. The Grateful Dead Movie – “The Wall Of Sound”eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'liveforlivemusic_com-banner-1','ezslot_2',109,'0','0']));eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'liveforlivemusic_com-banner-1','ezslot_3',109,'0','1']));eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'liveforlivemusic_com-banner-1','ezslot_4',109,'0','2'])); eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'liveforlivemusic_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_6',112,'0','0'])); DSO will close out their winter tour with the shows on February 21st and 22nd. Phil Lesh & Friends ist eine US-amerikanische Rockband, die vom ehemaligen Grateful-Dead-Bassisten Phil Lesh 1998 gegründet wurde. He played bass for the latter group, replacing Phil Lesh during the sessions for their first album. Band Member: Phil Lesh. Started in 1972, completed in mid 1974. Dark Star Orchestra bassist Skip Vangelas will use Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh‘s “Mission Control” bass for a pair of DSO shows in Southern California. Phil Lesh. mind. Robert Hunter. She disappeared decades ago having been frightfully abused, but she lives again! Phil Lesh’s historic bass ‘Mission Control’ joins us on stage at House of Blues San Diego Feb 21 & The Wiltern in LA on Feb 22! Like many of his contemporaries, Lesh started out on a Gibson EB-0, before moving onto a Fender Precision Bass in 1968. Bill Kreutzmann. Phil Lesh Alembic Osiris "Mission Control" Miniature Bass Handmade Model Regular price $39.99 Jerry Cantrell Vintage Blue Dress G&L Rampage Handmade Mini Guitar Model David Barile. Copyright © 2020 L4LM | Website by Computer Courage. It was important to us that it go to a Deadhead, it has and now can be shared with the world. Phil's "Mission Control" Alembic Bass in the shop 1 of 3 photos circa 1976. Bob Weir. Neck pick up, Bridge pick up, Quad pick up (individual output for each string), Played at Grateful Dead’s return from hiatus show (by invitation only) at GAMH 1975, Played at GD’s most famous show 5-8-77 Barton Hall, Cornell University, Played at the Great Pyramid in Egypt Sept. 1978 and Closing of Winterland 1978, Played at first performance of the Grateful Dead at MSG in NYC 1979. Significant degrees of repetition are present only with respect to the underlying harmonic-rhythmic core of the compositions, rarely within or across his own phrases. When I heard the first few notes of Phil’s bass, I got pretty emotional. Dark Star Orchestra was the obvious choice to debut the stage return of this … FAMILY INSTRUMENT ALERT #2: Phil Lesh’s historic bass ‘Mission Control’ joins us on stage at House of Blues San Diego Feb 21 & The Wiltern in LA on Feb 22! Top Covers - Phil Lesh Play all. Phil Lesh. Alembic Custom Bass Guitar called “Osiris” aka “Mission Control” aka “Osage Orange” aka “The Omega”, built by Rick Turner for Phil Lesh not just for, but as part of the Grateful Dead’s legendary Wall of Sound. Bob Weir. The Mockingbird Foundation. Here are a few photographs of Phil and that iconic bass. AXE HEAVEN® Guitar Case Gift Box w/Stamped Silver Foil and Adjustable A-frame Stand Included, Phil Lesh Alembic Osiris "Mission Control" Miniature Bass Handmade Model, (Also helped with the details on the original miniature guitar by AXE HEAVEN.) Lesh spent his early years using Fender Dual Showman amps. Jerry Garcia. Phil Lesh. Mickey Hart. Phil Lesh. This is a very cool and unique bass tone. Dark Star Orchestra has announced that bassist Skip Vangelas will perform with Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh’s iconic “Mission Control” bass during a pair of upcoming shows in California. More information on # DemocracyComesAlive, which raised more than $40,000 an counting for HeadCount and participating artists: https://bit.ly/33CPqHe. Ron "Pigpen" McKernan. Photos with real Mission Control Bass by Jason Scheuner, AXE HEAVEN® STORE - Mini Guitar Replica Collectibles. Copyright © 2020, AXE HEAVEN® STORE - Mini Guitar Replica Collectibles. Phil plays the root B on the first beat of each pattern (i.e., downbeat of mm. Otherwise, bass notes on downbeats are scarce. It was important to us that it go to a Deadhead, it has and now can be shared with the world. Bob Weir. Ron "Pigpen" McKernan. Ron "Pigpen" McKernan. Dark Star Orchestra was the obvious choice to debut the stage return of this historic instrument, and will be played by DSO bassist Skip Vangelas. Which in my opinion is a real travesty seeing how much work was put into this one of a kind bass. Phillip Chapman Lesh (* 15. Phil likes it because of its versatility for bass tone modification. Keith Godchaux. In ’71 the bass player (Spike Daley, now living in Grass valley, CA) in my first all-original band wanted to sound more like Jack Casady (Spike liked Jack, Phil Lesh, John Entwistle, and Rick Danko—good taste), so bought himself a bass just like Jack’s—the Guild Starfire. Started in 1972, completed in mid 1974. Lesh played “Mission Control” on stage from 1974 until 1979, long after the Wall was shelved following the Dead’s hiatus beginning in October 1974. Searching for the Sound: My Life with the Grateful Dead. The first two times through the pattern, he plays a C# on the downbeat of the 2nd measure (mm. Each guitar model is approximately 10” in length and comes complete with a high-quality miniature adjustable A-frame stand and an AXE HEAVEN® guitar case gift box stamped with silver foil. Tom Constanten. Osiris aka Mission Control Bass Document by : Jason Scheuner Alembic Custom Bass Guitar called “Osiris” aka “Mission Control” aka “Osage Orange” aka “The Omega”, built by Rick Turner for Phil Lesh not just for, but as part of the Grateful Dead’s legendary Wall of Sound. a close up look at Phil Lesh's Big Brown bass. “It was important to us that it go to a Deadhead, it has and now can be shared with the world. Jerry Garcia. Dark Star Orchestra was the obvious choice to debut the stage return of this historic instrument, and will be played by DSO bassist Skip Vangelas. This announcement also comes on the heels of the recent news that DSO guitarist Jeff Mattson will perform with two of Jerry Garcia‘s guitars, including his “Alligator” Fender Stratocaster, during the band’s two-night run at The Warfield in San Francisco this week. And I was more than happy to see and hear the three of them play. The ever-evolving and greatly loved Levitate Music & Arts Festival is proud to announce the 2020 lineup for its eighth annual event happening July 10-12, 2020. The neck and bridge pickups removed some 40 years ago have now been found and recovered (from Fred Hammon of Dark Star Pickups) and will be installed to complete the restoration of this historic instrument. Phil Lesh on bass and vocals Grahame Lesh on guitar and vocals Jason Crosby on keyboards Ross James on guitar and vocals Alex Koford on drums and vocals. Tom Constanten . Part of the of the early 70s sound was that both Phil's basses (Gibson EB3 & Guild Starfire II) are short scale basses with flat wound strings, And they were both modded by Alembic. Photos with real Mission Control Bass by Jason Scheuner, Live photo of Phil Lesh - (c) James Lee Katz. His main bass is a custom-made Alembic with additional circuitry designed by George Munday of Pluto Electronics. The clip comes from The Grateful Dead Movie and captures Lesh in a moment of pure audiophile bliss. Dark Star Orchestrabassist Skip Vangelaswill use Grateful Deadbassist Phil Lesh‘s “Mission Control” bass for a pair of DSO shows in Southern California. Phil Lesh – bass/vocals Alex Koford – drums/vocals Grahame Lesh – guitar vocals Jason Crosby – keys/vocals Stu Allen – guitar/vocals. The Rick Turner/Alembic/Phil Lesh “Mission Control” bass, aka “Osage Orange”, aka “The Omega”. I can’t wait to hear her in her full glory with Dark Star Orchestra in San Diego & Los Angeles next week!”. Phil Lesh. Serial Number 74 00008. This bass had a shit load of electronics in both the upper and lower part of the bass. Keith Godchaux. Bill Kreutzmann. eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'liveforlivemusic_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_1',140,'0','0']));Rick Turner, the instrument’s creator and now restorationist, said, Ahhh, the return of the prodigal bass! of photos. As the ‘Dead’s live sound evolved, so did Lesh… Bill Kreutzmann. Band Member: Phil Lesh. The Rick Turner/Alembic/Phil Lesh “Mission Control” bass, aka “Osage Orange”, aka “The Omega”. 11,666 views; 8 years ago; 14:05. “Phil’s Bass” In the late 1970s Phil Lesh briefly played a handmade Doug Irwin bass on tour with the Grateful Dead. Rick Turner will be flying down to San Diego to complete the final step of the restoration before the first show. Alembic Osiris "Mission Control" Miniature Bass Handmade Model by AXE HEAVEN, Information provided by :Jason Scheuner (Also helped with the details on the original miniature guitar by AXE HEAVEN.) The first leg of the band’s spring tour begins on March 27th at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC. FAMILY INSTRUMENT ALERT #2: Phil Lesh’s historic bass ‘Mission Control’ joins us on stage at House of Blues San Diego Feb 21 & The Wiltern in LA on Feb 22! Featured in The Grateful Dead Movie, this instrument was on stage with the Grateful Dead from 1974 until 1979. The Mockingbird Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Phish fans in 1996 to generate charitable proceeds from the Phish community.. And since we’re entirely volunteer – with no office, salaries, or paid staff – administrative costs are less than 2% of revenues! Bill Kreutzmann. 1, 5, 9, and 13 of the example). 'Phil,' he said, 'this is your bass. Regular price $34.99 Phil Lesh Steal Your Face Bass Mini Guitar Replica Collectible. Phil also uses George's tone-modifying Pluto Pedal, an active filter/boost/cut unit in which two filters can be swept at once. Phil Lesh. The Osiris bass debuted on stage June 16th 1974 and was played at almost every show until 7-1-79, but was occasionally spelled by the Alembic modified Guild Starfire known as “Big Brown” 250+ shows, Featured in Rolling Stone article about Alembic Sept. 27th 1973, 6 Channel Bass. Ron "Pigpen" McKernan. Regular price $39.99 Phil Lesh Modulus 6-String Bass Mini Guitar Replica Collectible. Bass Guitar Details. Tom Constanten . We are thrilled to be the new custodian of the most significant bass guitar in Rock n Roll History! Jerry Garcia. The Rick Turner/Alembic/Phil Lesh “Mission Control” bass, aka “Osage Orange”, aka “The Omega”. You play this instrument in our band.' Mickey Hart. Phil and Dan met (photo) at the June 22 “Phil Lesh & Friends” show in Gilford NH. This is a very cool and unique bass tone. Mickey Hart. As one of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh’s most iconic instruments, ‘Mission Control’ was built at Alembic by luthier Rick Turner in 1973 not just for, but as part of, The Wall of Sound. The one dots on the top part are actually buttons but I don't know what they did. You can get close to that sound by using a short scale bass with a rack mount Alembic Superfilters (SF-2). Vangelas will play “Mission Control” on Friday, February 21 at the House Of Blues San Diego and on Saturday, February 22 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. Bill Kreutzmann. Oh, what I wouldn’t give for one of thes We spent about twenty minutes discussing everything from bass strings to the challenges – and joys – of raising sons. The Rick Turner/Alembic/Phil Lesh ‘Mission Control’ bass, aka ‘Osage Orange,’ aka ‘The Omega,'” added Scheuner. Ha, I have to laugh! Mickey Hart. Each AXE HEAVEN® ornamental replica guitar is 1:4 scale and is individually handcrafted from solid wood, with metal tuning keys. Lesh enrolled at UC Berkeley to become a music major, but he and a friend, Tom Constanten, quickly became appalled by the music department's tendency to discourage individual creativity. Bob Weir. In this ruthlessly honest bestseller, the bass player for the greatest improvisational band in American history tells the full, true story of his life, Jerry Garcia, and the Grateful Dead. Bob Weir. Dave Torbert (June 7, 1948 – December 7, 1982) was a Bay Area musician, best known for his associations with the Grateful Dead and the New Riders of the Purple Sage. ‘Mission Control’ is likely the ultimate four string electric bass as a combination of lutherie and electronics. Phish.net is a non-commercial project … Bill Kreutzmann. Phil Lesh. Band Member: Phil Lesh. Phil Lesh Amps An illustration of The Grateful Dead’s live sound rig (aka Wall of Sound), circa 1974. It was just about a week before … Phish.net. Lesh finally put the guitar away for good in 1980 when it was gutted for pickups and parts and lost for 40 years, but now it’s back and restored to its former glory thanks to the guitar’s current owner Jason Scheuner. He is an absolute gentleman and a new friend. Alembic Custom Bass Guitar called “Osiris” aka “Mission Control” aka “Osage Orange” aka “The Omega”, built by Rick Turner for Phil Lesh not just for, but as part of the Grateful Dead’s legendary Wall of Sound. Phil Lesh Robert Hunter. Keith Godchaux. Part of the of the early 70s sound was that both Phil's basses (Gibson EB3 & Guild Starfire II) are short scale basses with flat wound strings, And they were both modded by Alembic. As one of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh’s most iconic instruments, ‘Mission Control’ was built at Alembic by luthier Rick Turner in 1973 not just for, but as part of, The Wall of Sound. He briefly played a Gibson EB-3 before diving headfirst into modded gear. The show was originally built as being Stu Allen, Grahame Lesh, and Jason Crosby. Jerry Garcia. Phil Lesh's began playing the trumpet when he was fourteen years old, having grown up being exposed to jazz greats such as John Coltrane and Miles Davis. He also played on "Box of Rain", a song from American Beauty, and on "Greatest Story Ever Told" from Bob Weir's solo album Ace. Bob Weir. Follow This Thread Bookmark Bookmark with Email Notifications Do not follow Thread Order Oldest First Newest First Pagination Show 10 comments per page Show 25 comments per page Show 50 comments per page Show all comments on one page Share; Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Back to Forum. A crucial figure in this period was the self-taught electronic engineer Ron Wickersham. Phil Lesh's iconic "Mission Control" bass will return to the stage for two California Dark Star Orchestra shows this month, after the guitar was gutted and lost for nearly 40 years. Phil's "Mission Control" Alembic Bass in the shop 1 of 3 photos circa 1976. You can get close to that sound by using a short scale bass with a rack mount Alembic Superfilters (SF-2). Wickersham and his wife, Susan had been enlisted by Grateful Dead sound man Owsley … Ron "Pigpen" McKernan. More info on the Mission Control bass. All Rights Reserved. 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