Peter Hook Talks Story Behind His Signature Yamaha BB Bass | Signature Sound, Joy Division & More

Dagan chats to Peter Hook 'Hooky' from Joy Division, New Order & Peter Hook and The Light about his signature Yamaha BB Bass. In this mini-documentary, we get a closer look at the Yamaha Peter Hook Signature BB Bass Guitar and find out how to sound like Peter Hook from the man himself.

Welcome to Episode #11 of Rock and Shop powered by Professional Music Technology

Dagan chats to Hooky about how he got his sound, his signature bass playing style, the design of his new signature Yamaha BB Bass and the effects he can't gig without.

We've called this an interview, but this is more like a documentary on Peter Hook's signature sound and style which is instantly recognisable on Joy Division and New Order records.

If you love the sound of Peter Hook, this Hooky gear guide and close up looks at his equipment is perfect.

*Contains swearing

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In this interview and gear guide with Peter Hook, Dagan chats to the legendary bass player about his time in Joy Division, his time in New Order, how he came to nail his signature sound and goes in-depth on his playing style and how it changed music forever.

He tells us how Ian Curtis encouraged his unique playing style, how the Red Hot Chili Peppers had to show him one of his own bass lines and about THAT Sex Pistols gig that changed everything - as made famous in the movie 24 Hour Party People.

Hooky talks in-depth about the design process and importance of his new Yamaha Peter Hook Signature BB Bass Guitar. We find out about the unique pickup position, electronics, shape and inspiration behind the design. Hooky also talks about how his sound is synonymous with the Yamaha BB1200S bass and the Yamaha BB734A bass guitars that ‘Hooky’ has used throughout his expansive career and how they influenced teh design of the new models.

We also find out what about what gear Hooky uses, including his Electro Harmonix Clone Theory and Line 6 HX FX.

Watch our demo of the Yamaha Peter Hook Signature BB Bass Guitar:    • Yamaha Peter Hook Signature BB Bass G...  

Time stamps:
0:00 Intro to Peter Hook Interview
1:45 Interview with Hooky
59:50 Hooky's 3 Favourite Riffs (we asked for 3 but he kept playing and we certainly weren't going to stop this legend!)
1:04:07 The story behind the Yamaha Peter Hook Signature BB Bass Guitar
1:09:43 Peter Hook's most used effects pedals and story behind his Electro Harmonix Clone Theory pedal - Sound Like Peter Hook
1:14:20 Hooky's Ampeg Bass amps
1:17:43 Hooky Plays some more of his most iconic riffs
1:19:34 Peter Hook bass settings
1:20:52 How hooky uses the Line 6 HX FX
1:23:37 How Hooky first started using a Yamaha BB bass
1:29:07 Hooky's advice to musicians
1:30:52 behind the scenes with the Yamaha Peter Hook Signature BB Bass Guitar and Hooky signing EXCLUSIVE models

Follow Peter 'Hooky' Hook:

Website: https://peterhookandthelight.live/
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3o5Rxe2
Twitter:   / peterhook  
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3qgsNSm
Youtube: https://bit.ly/2VjL4jm

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This is an insight into the products and instruments these bands and artists use or have used throughout the years, showcasing how you too can get hold of your favourite artists' gear.

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