Pino Palladino
\n(1957)<\/p>\n
Band: John Mayer Trio
\nMain bass: Fender Precision 1962
\nMust-hear track: Who Do You Think I Was (John Mayer Trio)<\/p>\n
Pino Palladino may not be a superstar in the eyes of the general public, but among musicians and music lovers who read album liner notes, the man is a true legend. The Welsh bassist has played on such an overwhelming number of albums that it might actually be quicker to list the hits from the 1980s he didn\u2019t play on.<\/p>\n
It all started with Gary Numan\u2019s album I, Assassin<\/em> in 1982, followed by Paul Young\u2019s debut album. From that moment on, every producer made Palladino their secret weapon of choice. You can hear him on records by David Knopfler, David Gilmour, Tears For Fears, Pete Townshend, Elton John, Don Henley, Phil Collins, and Melissa Etheridge. With all these artists, he developed his unique sonic signature: fluid fretless bass lines, always impeccably musical and in tune, often played with a deep octaver-enhanced tone using his Music Man StingRay.<\/p>\n In 2000, he reinvented himself for D\u2019Angelo\u2019s legendary album Voodoo<\/em>, laying down massive grooves that shook subwoofers using his Precision and Jazz Basses. From that point on, he became the go-to bassist for 21st-century productions, playing with Adele, Ed Sheeran, John Legend, and even Nine Inch Nails. He also worked regularly with Jeff Beck and, in 2002, stepped in to replace the late John Entwistle in The Who. Then in 2005, he joined forces with drummer Steve Jordan to form the elite rhythm section of the John Mayer Trio, a band that finally brought Palladino into the spotlight for his elegance and precision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Some instruments speak for themselves \u2014 their remarkable heritage and immense potential are immediately evident. This 1961 Fender Jazz Bass is one of them: its beautifully worn finish, time-enhanced patina, and repeated checking leave you wondering about the stories hidden in its wood.<\/strong><\/p>\n Even based on its production year alone, this Jazz Bass would be a collector\u2019s dream \u2014 1961 being the year the model was officially launched, quickly becoming the other great reference in electric bass history. There’s also the rare feature of concentric control knobs instead of the usual three \u2014 something only found on the very earliest versions.<\/p>\n But what truly elevates this Jazz Bass is its provenance, having once belonged to none other than Pino Palladino \u2014 the most prolific session bassist of the 1980s. You can hear this bass on many of his countless recordings (and there are a lot), but it also appeared on stage during his time with The Who and in the John Mayer Trio \u2014 arguably Mayer’s finest musical period and best band lineup to date.<\/p>\n This Jazz Bass was fitted with active electronics in the 1980s, as was common practice among pro instruments of that era. Fortunately, Palladino kept the original pickup and control covers, which remain fully intact. The bass has since been restored to its original configuration, though the battery cavity remains visible on the back. Like any well-loved workhorse, it has received a refret and is now ready to deliver its warm, round groove for many more years to come…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3128,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[358,359,353],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-16790","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-guitars","7":"product_cat-bass-guitars","8":"product_cat-sold","9":"pa_artiste-pino-palladino-en","10":"pa_disponibilite-sold","11":"pa_marque-fender-en","13":"first","14":"outofstock","15":"shipping-taxable","16":"purchasable","17":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\n