Chris Dreja
Chris Dreja's Gear
In the picture, of probably a lipsync performance, Chris Dreja is seen with a Gibson ES-335 electric guitar. The color of the guitar may just be a Red finish. Chris has used this guitar in numerous performances and recordings. He used it as a primary instrument from 1964 until 1967, where he switched to electric bass.
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In a 1965 performance of "Heart Full of Soul" by The Yardbirds, Chris Dreja is seen playing a Gibson J-185 12 String Natural guitar, equipped with a pickup for amplification.
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The album cover features Chris Dreja with a sunburst Fender Jaguar, suggesting he used this guitar in some live performances and recordings. It is uncertain if he still owns the instrument.
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In the video, the date is probably 1968, Chris Dreja is seen playing an Epiphone Rivoli bass. Similar to Paul-Samwell Smith's bass, or rather it may have been his bass lent, Chris used a bass after Jimmy Page entered and after Jeff Beck left. At first, Chris stayed with rhythm guitar until he is familiar with the bass. He played this bass until the end of the Yardbirds.
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Chris Dreja is seen playing a Jazzmaster on the front cover of the Yardbirds' first studio album, For Your Love.
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