He also used an Ovation Breadwinner (1979-84), a Fender XII, a Vox Teardrop (1982-84), mostly with The Banshees, but also sometimes with The Cure. He also used various acoustic guutars, including mostly 12 string Ovation. And Gretsch semi-acoustic guitars from Wish to Bloodflowers.
Hiya, just one little correction (I hope you don't think I'm being an arsehole about it!), Robert used the Gretsches (starting with a Tennessee Rose) after Wish which was done with two Gibson Chet Atkins including the tour. The Gretsches came after that. They're all fantastic guitars though! : )
@@theobscure1938 Maybe you can answer this question. Is the only difference between the RS1000 acoustics the electronics and top graphic? In other words, are they the same guitar? I don’t know if I want to spend double just for a nice pickup system. Thanks
@@PhilTiki there are 2 Schecter Robert Smith acoustics available. One has the solid white Star RS 1000 and the one with the outline of the star (RS Busker). The busker has no electronics in it at all. If you are not looking for an electric acoustic, then the busker is a great guitar.
@@theobscure1938 Yes. My question was, are they the same guitar? Did they take a Busker, give it a different paint job and put electronics in it to make it a Stage or is the Stage a totally different build?
I've played guitar for as long as I have listened to The Cure, don't think I was even a teen then, it is nice to hear about Robert Smiths guitars and gear. I've always considered him a guitarist and not just a song writer. Guitarist get noticed for their sound, so equipment becomes an interest, The Cure definitely has a guitar driven sound, a sound that is more individual rather than a variation.
@@Medic911LA I just thought it was a shame as you have such an impressive collection of guitars and have studied the sunject well but i was having real trouble hearing what you were saying. cheers
He also used an Ovation Breadwinner (1979-84), a Fender XII, a Vox Teardrop (1982-84), mostly with The Banshees, but also sometimes with The Cure. He also used various acoustic guutars, including mostly 12 string Ovation. And Gretsch semi-acoustic guitars from Wish to Bloodflowers.
He has played so many great guitars including Aria’s, fenders, gretsch, Gibson, etc. We eventually hope to get each one!
Hiya, just one little correction (I hope you don't think I'm being an arsehole about it!), Robert used the Gretsches (starting with a Tennessee Rose) after Wish which was done with two Gibson Chet Atkins including the tour. The Gretsches came after that.
They're all fantastic guitars though! : )
@@theobscure1938 No Aria, though. And Gibson and Gretsch not on the early albums, but in the 90's.
Impressive collection! Very nice.
Thank you! We will be doing individual demos of each guitar. Let us know what you want to see
@@theobscure1938 Maybe you can answer this question. Is the only difference between the RS1000 acoustics the electronics and top graphic? In other words, are they the same guitar? I don’t know if I want to spend double just for a nice pickup system.
Thanks
@@PhilTiki there are 2 Schecter Robert Smith acoustics available. One has the solid white Star RS 1000 and the one with the outline of the star (RS Busker). The busker has no electronics in it at all. If you are not looking for an electric acoustic, then the busker is a great guitar.
@@theobscure1938 Yes. My question was, are they the same guitar? Did they take a Busker, give it a different paint job and put electronics in it to make it a Stage or is the Stage a totally different build?
@@PhilTiki according to schecters website, when comparing the two, specs are the same as far as nut width, neck profile and measurements.
New video from the Obscure...yes I know I said Squier with the Bass VI...meant to say Squier makes a bass VI. I’m holding the Schecter though!!!
I've played guitar for as long as I have listened to The Cure, don't think I was even a teen then, it is nice to hear about Robert Smiths guitars and gear. I've always considered him a guitarist and not just a song writer. Guitarist get noticed for their sound, so equipment becomes an interest, The Cure definitely has a guitar driven sound, a sound that is more individual rather than a variation.
Love what you are doing.
Thanks! Let us know what you want to see. We just posted a video on our bass players budget Simon Gallup rig.
Hiya guys. I've watched a couple of your vids. I'd be really curious to see the actual photos that you based your pedal video on.
Thanks!
Paul
The pedal board video actually shows one of the pics of Roberts board on stage. We will make some more videos and try to include those in there.
i'd invest in a microphone so we can hear what you're saying
Thanks for the advice. We learn more and more each time we do these videos!
@@Medic911LA I just thought it was a shame as you have such an impressive collection of guitars and have studied the sunject well but i was having real trouble hearing what you were saying. cheers
Make a giveaway quitar...
Schecter are you listening??? Would love to get one to give away!!
@@theobscure1938 yes i would🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Very much appreciate this overview! Excellent!