The Hollies – Distant Light (Expanded Edition)
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1971 album Distant Light (Expanded Edition).
Music from Distant Light (Expanded Edition)
Artists on Distant Light (Expanded Edition)
Gear Used On Distant Light (Expanded Edition)
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of The Hollies – Distant Light (Expanded Edition) (1971). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Bernie Calvert
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Bass Guitars used by Bernie Calvert on Distant Light (Expanded Edition)
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In Calvert's early phase with The Hollies, he is seen using a Fender Precision Bass, in both a live performance for Beat-Club in 1966, and along with the music videos for Very Last Day, I Can't Let Go, and I've Got to Go My Own Way. Calvert then ditched the Precision for a Jazz Bass in 1967, and would continue with the Jazz Bass until 1969, where he would bring out his Precision Bass once again, and continues to use the said bass until his departure in 1981; additionally, the Fender Precision would mostly be seen (based on promotional videos and live performances) int he years 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, and 1975.
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After performances with Fender basses, in early 1970, or 1971, Calvert switched to a Rickenbacker 4000 in Jetglo, with only 1 bridge pickup. Calvert would use this bass extensively during performances and recordings in the 70s, some notable songs with this bass would include Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress). In the 70s, he would interchange between the Rickenbacker and his Precision. It is unknown where this bass went a few months before departure, as he had other basses.
