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What instruments does Jimmy Page play?
| Jimmy Page | |
|---|---|
| Birth | January 8, 1944; Heston, Middlesex, England |
| Instruments | Guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, theremin, bass, banjo, harmonica, dobro, sitar, keyboards, tambourine, tambura, hurdy gurdy, pedal steel guitar |
| Years Active | 1957 – present |
What Who song did Jimmy Page play on?
He played rhythm guitar on the sessions for the Who’s first single “I Can’t Explain” (although Pete Townshend was reluctant to allow Page’s contribution on the final recording; Page also played lead guitar on the B-side, “Bald Headed Woman”).
What guitar did Jimmy Page play in the studio?
There is perhaps no guitar that expresses classic rock’s sense of ambition and aesthetic excess than the double neck Gibson EDS-1275, which Page used live to recreate the ethereal majesty of Stairway to Heaven. But in the studio it was a Fender Electric XII that offered Stairway’s 12-string choral depth.
What instrument does Jimmy Page play during Stairway to Heaven?
guitar
For performing this song live, Page used a Gibson EDS-1275 double neck guitar so he would not have to pause when switching from a six to a 12-string guitar, while John Paul Jones utilized a mellotron to replicate the recorders used on the studio recording.
Did Jimmy Page use a Stratocaster?
1964 Fender Stratocaster What came to be interesting about this particular guitar is that the guy who actually sold this Stratocaster to Jimmy is an active member of The Les Paul forums.
Why is Stairway to Heaven banned?
The main reason why Stairway to Heaven is ‘banned’ in many guitar stores is because of a movie released years ago. The reality is that the song isn’t forbidden to play, it’s just very overplayed by people trying out guitars. You’re not going to get kicked out of any guitar stores if you begin playing this iconic song.