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fc_spoiler
Intermediate Member Username: fc_spoiler
Post Number: 153 Registered: 5-2006
| Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 3:13 am: | |
I've posted some pictures of Cliff Burton with his black Spoiler somewhere else on this board, Please click here |
hieronymous
Junior Username: hieronymous
Post Number: 22 Registered: 1-2005
| Posted on Monday, August 07, 2006 - 6:33 pm: | |
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fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler
Post Number: 614 Registered: 5-2006
| Posted on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 11:21 am: | |
All the pictures I found:
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eligilam
Member Username: eligilam
Post Number: 52 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:27 pm: | |
The shockwaves of Cliff's death reverberated more soundly than even those of Archduke Ferdinand...truly one of the greatest losses ever. My favorite recorded Cliff moment: that really cool high-register fill in "Am I Evil" right after the breakdown....the engineer really pushed his fader up on that one. Will d. |
lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 2579 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 5:21 pm: | |
I really don't get comparing the death of some guy I never heard of from some death metal band (judging by the pictures) to World War I. A bit over the top, maybe? Bill, tgo |
jorge_s
Intermediate Member Username: jorge_s
Post Number: 156 Registered: 8-2002
| Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 7:47 pm: | |
Yes I am sure it is a bit over the top. But I remember that day very well though. I was in high school and everyone acted as if a close family member had died. Metallica has a very close following and the death of their bassist was a very sad moment. |
eligilam
Member Username: eligilam
Post Number: 53 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 6:23 am: | |
I was attempting an aggrandizement. Looks like I succeeded. Will |
hydrargyrum
Advanced Member Username: hydrargyrum
Post Number: 284 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 6:52 am: | |
Not a Metallica fan I take it Bill? |
lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 2580 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 6:56 am: | |
Does it show? hehehehe Bill, tgo |
fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler
Post Number: 646 Registered: 5-2006
| Posted on Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 9:27 am: | |
Found another one:
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alembic83
Junior Username: alembic83
Post Number: 33 Registered: 9-2004
| Posted on Friday, December 19, 2008 - 9:26 pm: | |
Hey fc - resurrecting this old thread to post a few more pics of Cliff with his Alembic. Maybe you haven't seen these yet.
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fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler
Post Number: 775 Registered: 5-2006
| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 5:05 pm: | |
Great pix, thanx! Also found this: First picture I saw showing clearly his Mesa amps :-) (2x D-180) |
tmoney61092
Junior Username: tmoney61092
Post Number: 28 Registered: 9-2008
| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 8:43 pm: | |
ok, i can sort of understand not being a Metallica fan, but how can you not be a big fan of all the bass players that they have had, Cliff Burton-bass genious and crazy fast with his fingers, Jason Newsted-very melodic rhythems and use of chords in his bass solos, Robert Trujillo-not my favorite but still a damn good bass player |
alembic83
Junior Username: alembic83
Post Number: 34 Registered: 9-2004
| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 10:10 pm: | |
Yeah, the pic with his SB-1000 and Mesa rig is great, too. Looks like it must have been either Donington '85 or Day on the Green '85. Well, if there are any newly found Alembic pics, I guess this is where they'll end up! |
blackelan
Junior Username: blackelan
Post Number: 13 Registered: 7-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, January 06, 2009 - 11:06 pm: | |
Just an FYI. Cliff's Black Alembic was stolen out of his car in Castro Valley. I am not sure of the date but it was sometime in 85. I dont know if Alembic has any record of this Spoiler or it was reported stolen to them. It could be that Cliff never wrote down the serial? It would be intresting to find out as I am sure the bass is in circulation and someone may own it and not know its history. |
fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler
Post Number: 840 Registered: 5-2006
| Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 10:16 am: | |
Cliff in Amsterdam: Picture was taken in '84 |
alembic83
Junior Username: alembic83
Post Number: 35 Registered: 9-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 6:08 am: | |
Great find! I think I remember one bootleg from Germany '84 (maybe the "Capn's of Crunch" bootleg CD) where James introduced Cliff before his solo. James said Cliff was going to show off his new gear, or something like that. He must have been talking about the Spoiler. I will have to try and find the exact show...I always wondered which bass he was unveiling (Aria SB1000 or Alembic), but it must've been the Alembic. |
alembic83
Junior Username: alembic83
Post Number: 41 Registered: 9-2004
| Posted on Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 5:55 am: | |
Found a couple more pics of Cliff with his Spoiler: (Message edited by davehouck on August 01, 2009) |
alembic83
Junior Username: alembic83
Post Number: 43 Registered: 9-2004
| Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 3:36 pm: | |
A few more of Cliff with the Spoiler...Wish I knew the dates they were taken.
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alembic83
Member Username: alembic83
Post Number: 56 Registered: 9-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 7:03 am: | |
I found a few more pics of Cliff with his Spoiler. Hopefully this bass will show up someday! (Message edited by alembic83 on May 18, 2010) |
blackelan
Intermediate Member Username: blackelan
Post Number: 134 Registered: 7-2007
| Posted on Monday, May 31, 2010 - 11:29 pm: | |
There is a ton of Alembic with Cliff pics on this video which is really cool but kind of crappy sound quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpHNhi85uJg I can't wait for Mica to look up that serial on my Spoiler because there is a good chance it's Cliff's old one. |
tmoney61092
Advanced Member Username: tmoney61092
Post Number: 380 Registered: 9-2008
| Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 6:01 pm: | |
any news on that? ~Taylor |
robertodiazj
Junior Username: robertodiazj
Post Number: 16 Registered: 3-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 6:48 pm: | |
I know this is an old post but I think it goes here, this is a pic posted in the Metallica Official FB with Cliff using his spoiler: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150380895260264&set=a.10150375682595264.349894.10212595263&type=1&theater |
that_sustain
New Username: that_sustain
Post Number: 10 Registered: 8-2012
| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2012 - 5:39 pm: | |
Cliff was the most amazing Metal Bassist. His technique was so advanced. That picture of him with the short bangs in his eyes is an indication of Cliff having the Spoiler as far back as 1983. This means he probably used in on 1984's "Ride The Lightening". Great "lightening" tone on that record, which has been remixed with added bass on you tube..thanks to Guitar Hero. No complaints, here. |
fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler
Post Number: 1383 Registered: 5-2006
| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2012 - 5:54 am: | |
I'm pretty sure RTL is recorded with the Rickenbacker. You can download the December 20, 1984 London show from Metallica.com: http://www.livemetallica.com/live-music/0,160/Metallica-mp3-flac-download-12-20-1984-Lyceum-London-UK.html The spoiler must be on that recording, the above picture in Amsterdam was taken December 7, 1984. Also Cliff's best solo (imho) |
that_sustain
Junior Username: that_sustain
Post Number: 12 Registered: 8-2012
| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2012 - 1:40 pm: | |
Very cool. Thank you. |
robertodiazj
Junior Username: robertodiazj
Post Number: 21 Registered: 3-2006
| Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2014 - 8:15 pm: | |
I found this other pic in FB
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robertodiazj
Junior Username: robertodiazj
Post Number: 22 Registered: 3-2006
| Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2014 - 8:16 pm: | |
I found this other pic in FB
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xero_tolerance
Junior Username: xero_tolerance
Post Number: 27 Registered: 5-2014
| Posted on Monday, June 09, 2014 - 5:55 pm: | |
RIP Cliff. One of my biggest inspirations and favorite bassists, actually, my favorite tied with jason Newsted. and Pete steele. I really hope that that bass is found and returned to either Metallica or the Burtons. |
robertodiazj
Junior Username: robertodiazj
Post Number: 23 Registered: 3-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 5:55 pm: | |
They posted this one on the Metallica FB page to remember Cliff on his's 53th birthday. The lightning is not very good, but the the peghead is clearly Alembic https://www.facebook.com/Metallica/photos/a.10150204649640264.311112.10212595263/10152620052215264/?type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xfa1%2Ft31.0-8%2Fs960x960%2F10830101_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_o.jpg&smallsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xpf1%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F10984162_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_n.jpg%3Foh%3D867a387c4ec31af921a4c38e19c42550%26oe%3D554CF5BF&size=2048%2C2048&fbid=10152620052215264 |
robertodiazj
Junior Username: robertodiazj
Post Number: 24 Registered: 3-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 5:55 pm: | |
They posted this one on the Metallica FB page to remember Cliff on his's 53th birthday. The lightning is not very good, but the the peghead is clearly Alembic https://www.facebook.com/Metallica/photos/a.10150204649640264.311112.10212595263/10152620052215264/?type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xfa1%2Ft31.0-8%2Fs960x960%2F10830101_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_o.jpg&smallsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xpf1%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F10984162_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_n.jpg%3Foh%3D867a387c4ec31af921a4c38e19c42550%26oe%3D554CF5BF&size=2048%2C2048&fbid=10152620052215264 |
robertodiazj
Junior Username: robertodiazj
Post Number: 25 Registered: 3-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 6:04 pm: | |
They posted this one on the Metallica FB page to remember Cliff on his's 53th birthday. The lightning is not very good, but the the peghead is clearly Alembic https://www.facebook.com/Metallica/photos/a.10150204649640264.311112.10212595263/10152620052215264/?type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xfa1%2Ft31.0-8%2Fs960x960%2F10830101_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_o.jpg&smallsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xpf1%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F10984162_10152620052215264_4781928252302293837_n.jpg%3Foh%3D867a387c4ec31af921a4c38e19c42550%26oe%3D554CF5BF&size=2048%2C2048&fbid=10152620052215264 |