dusty hill

  1. Enrique M

    Dusty Hill tone EQ via a SH-1 Flyrig (or YYZ Shapeshifter)

    I am looking for a little input for dialing in my Dusty Hill tone via a Tech 21 SH-1 flyrig. Currently, I am running with something that looks a little like this Highs -8 oclock Lows - 1 Mid2 @500 Hz - 2 Mid1 @ 200 Hz - 4 Gain - 1 Blend is almost 100% and Bite is on. I play with the front...
  2. Pauly 4001

    Bidding On Dusty's Fur Bass

    Ladies And Gentlemen Give some thought to what your opening bid will be for Dusty Hill's Dean Zelinsky built bass as used on the iconic "Legs" video. Sporting a luxurious coat of sheepskin, painted all white including the neck and fretboard and sporting the ZZ TOP Eliminator logo down the neck...
  3. Unemploid

    Cliff Williams vs Dusty Hill

    Which is better? What is better?
  4. Doctor Intrepid

    Dusty Hill's Tone

    I watched the new documentary on ZZ Top and it was really good. One thing I really loved about it was Hill's tone when the band was jamming. I suppose he has had that tone for awhile, and it comes, in part, from the single coil in the style if P bass he likes. Anyway, not sure if this topic...
  5. M

    Help : identify Dusty Hill's new pickup

    Hello, On this tour, Dusty Hill switched his Seymour Duncan 51 P-bass stack pickup for a new one. Do you know which brand/model is this ? One thing is certain : it sounds great ! Thanks
  6. shadven

    Telecaster Basses - Not much interest on TalkBass these days:(

    WARNING: This is a useless thread. A low-key rant. There was a time period a couple of years ago when Fender (type) Telecaster / Early P Basses were the rage! Everybody was talking about them, had one or wanted to add one to their stable. But, no so anymore. I have haven't seen a new...
  7. ReasonablyHappy

    Nbd... what to do with it....

    Picked this up at the pawn shop today. Debating between stealing the neck for my winter build off entry and selling the body for super cheap, or make a Dusty Hill style Reverse P.... To clarify, I am right handed. Any suggestions?