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The Joy Formidable | Rhydian Dafydd Music Video-Used "Swift" B&W Bass Guitar (2011)
Currency:USD
Category:Memorabilia / Music Memorabilia
Start Price:100.00 USD
Estimated At:500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
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A music video-used Swift brand Precision-style bass guitar used by Rhydian Dafydd of The Joy Formidable in the official music video for "Whirring" (2011) — one of two identical basses used during filming, this being the surviving instrument (the second was smashed during production as part of the video's visual performance). Acquired directly from The Joy Formidable via a charity eBay auction on December 23, 2021, with proceeds benefiting Turquoise Paw, the band's own animal welfare charity initiative. Accompanied by a well-worn touring hard case with stenciled and painted band identification and extensive touring labels. No serial number present.
Video Documentation
[YouTube] "Whirring" · Official Music Video (The Joy Formidable, 2011)
Historical Context
The Joy Formidable are a Welsh indie rock band formed in 2007, comprising Ritzy Bryan (vocals, guitar), Rhydian Dafydd (bass), and Matt Thomas (drums). Their debut album The Big Roar (2011) received widespread critical acclaim, with "Whirring" becoming one of their most recognized tracks and the subject of their most ambitious music video production to date. At the time of filming, the band were still an emerging act — a context that informs the choice of instrument, as described below.
Music Video Use
This bass was used by Rhydian Dafydd in the filming of the official music video for "Whirring" (2011). Two identical Swift Precision-style bass guitars were used during production — one of which was intentionally smashed as part of the video's performance footage. This instrument is the surviving bass from that production. The band were at an early stage in their career at the time of filming, which is consistent with the use of a budget-range instrument for a video in which destruction of one guitar was planned from the outset.
Specifications
· Brand: Swift
· Type: Precision-style electric bass guitar, 4-string
· Body: Black gloss finish, solid body
· Pickguard: White
· Pickup: Split single-coil Precision-style pickup
· Fretboard: Rosewood with dot inlays
· Neck: Maple, bolt-on
· Hardware: Chrome; red string tree washers at headstock
· Headstock: Natural maple with "Swift" logo in black
· Serial Number: Not present on instrument
Condition
The bass exhibits scratches to the body finish consistent with use during filming and subsequent storage. The headstock, fretboard, and hardware are intact. Overall condition is consistent with a working production instrument.
The case exhibits heavy wear consistent with extensive touring use.
Included Items
Accompanied by a hard shell touring case gifted separately by the band following the original auction. The case exhibits heavy wear consistent with extensive touring use — described by the band as road-worn — and bears extensive touring identification markings including: "THE JOY FORMIDABLE" stenciled in white on one face; large painted "TJF" initials on the opposing face; green gaffer tape labels reading "THE JOY FORMIDABLE" and "FENDER PRECISION." (indicating prior use as a Fender Precision touring case); a yellow gaffer tape label reading "SPARE BASS"; a fighter jet patch/sticker; multiple FRAGILE shipping labels; barcode routing stickers; and additional touring adhesive markings accumulated across multiple tours. The case condition is itself a document of the band's touring history.
Provenance
Acquired directly from The Joy Formidable via a charity eBay auction held December 23, 2021, with proceeds donated to Turquoise Paw — the band's own animal welfare charity initiative. The band offered this bass alongside two other items in separate listings — a Ritzy Bryan guitar and the original handwritten lyrics to "The Greatest Light Is the Greatest Shade" (both retained by the current owner and not included in this lot). The auction was announced by the band on their official Facebook page, where they wrote: "Ever wanted to get your hands on Rhydian's bass or Ritzy's guitar??? Now you can! Get your bids in before it's too late & let's raise some money for Turquoise Paw!!!" (View The Joy Formidable Facebook Post) The hard shell touring case was subsequently gifted separately by the band. Written correspondence with The Joy Formidable is held by the current owner.
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» Item: 44 x 13 x 3" · 8.90 lbs.
» Case: 50 x 16 x 4.5" · 11.72 lbs.
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