Yes, founded by drummer McCarty and Keith Relf, looking for a change of pace after Page-era Yardbirds.I much prefer the first iteration of Renaissance (first 2 albums, IIRC, core ex-Yardbirds).
I'm no mgod, but IIRC, in the early 80s, when Jack and Jorma reunited after their "hiatus", Jack picked up a B50 or B30. Then he found the Les Paul HB Sig that inspired the Casady Sig. I haven't seen him play anything but his sig since it was issued by Epi .
Here it is: http://www.letstalkguild.com/ltg/sh...g-John-Lodge&p=1652203&viewfull=1#post1652203The video I am thinking of is almost certainly a B50.
2nd Starfire, Showman preamps into Mac 3500, though the sound on his solo is mostly the Versatone.
I also attended the 1989 JA Reunion show at Radio City. Loved it. Loved the CD as well. Just because I love them all, but especially when they played together.