| Author | Message | ||
| fc_spoiler
Intermediate Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 153 Registered: 5-2006 |
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 |
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| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 614 Registered: 5-2006 |
All the pictures I found:      | ||
| eligilam
Member Username: eligilam Post Number: 52 Registered: 2-2006 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
I was attempting an aggrandizement. Looks like I succeeded. Will | ||
| hydrargyrum
Advanced Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 284 Registered: 3-2004 |
Not a Metallica fan I take it Bill?  | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2580 Registered: 7-2004 |
Does it show? hehehehe Bill, tgo | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 646 Registered: 5-2006 |
Found another one:  | ||
| alembic83
Junior Username: alembic83 Post Number: 33 Registered: 9-2004 |
Hey fc - resurrecting this old thread to post a few more pics of Cliff with his Alembic. Maybe you haven't seen these yet.    | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 775 Registered: 5-2006 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Cliff in Amsterdam:  Picture was taken in '84 | ||
| alembic83
Junior Username: alembic83 Post Number: 35 Registered: 9-2004 |
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 |
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 |
A few more of Cliff with the Spoiler...Wish I knew the dates they were taken.    | ||
| alembic83
Member Username: alembic83 Post Number: 56 Registered: 9-2004 |
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 |
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 |
any news on that? ~Taylor | ||
| robertodiazj
Junior Username: robertodiazj Post Number: 16 Registered: 3-2006 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Very cool. Thank you. | ||
| robertodiazj
Junior Username: robertodiazj Post Number: 21 Registered: 3-2006 |
I found this other pic in FB  | ||
| robertodiazj
Junior Username: robertodiazj Post Number: 22 Registered: 3-2006 |
I found this other pic in FB | ||
| xero_tolerance
Junior Username: xero_tolerance Post Number: 27 Registered: 5-2014 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
