highwayone Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Might be joining a 60's style band and have been trying to think of some basses that may fit the look. I Can only think of a few like the violin bass and the Epi Jack Cassady. Can anyone name any others similar in looks to the Epiphone? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 These are good value and well repected. [url="http://www.dawsons.co.uk/epiphone-allen-woody-rumblekat-bass-gold-hardware?gclid=CIz_9uW2qroCFbPItAodlh0AKQ"]http://www.dawsons.co.uk/epiphone-allen-woody-rumblekat-bass-gold-hardware?gclid=CIz_9uW2qroCFbPItAodlh0AKQ[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I'm with Hobbayne here, nice bass. Hofner also do a Verythin bass and a club bass, both of which are great fun. The Burns Bison always sounded a bit weak to me but looked the part. Assuming you are avoiding the Jazz / Precision route? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Eastwood Classic4 ftw [url="http://www.eastwoodguitars.co.uk/"]http://www.eastwoodguitars.co.uk/[/url] Actually almost any of the Eastwood basses....I'd love an Airline4 - it loioks like something out of Thunderbirds - God I want one: Edited October 22, 2013 by Twigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayn Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 +1 on the Epi Rumblekat. Put some flatwounds on and it's a real 60s dream. BTW, the Jack Cassady is more 70s. I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I think the most popular bass in the 60s was a Fender Precision, you might be able to pick one up somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I so wish I hadn't visited Eastwood guitar's website now. Why do I do this to myself? i am trying to justify not spending the £679 on one of those Thunderbirds props.......and I can't. I'm gonna be very poor very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntLockyer Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Squier CV j or p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 [quote name='grayn' timestamp='1382446289' post='2252195'] +1 on the Epi Rumblekat. Put some flatwounds on and it's a real 60s dream. BTW, the Jack Cassady is more 70s. I reckon. [/quote] Correct - the JC is in the spirit of the Les Paul Signature bass - 1973-1979. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1382446759' post='2252206'] I think the most popular bass in the 60s was a Fender Precision, you might be able to pick one up somewhere... [/quote] Absolutely. A nice sunburst '64 P would do you very nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwayone Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 [quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1382444779' post='2252165'] I'm with Hobbayne here, nice bass. Hofner also do a Verythin bass and a club bass, both of which are great fun. The Burns Bison always sounded a bit weak to me but looked the part. Assuming you are avoiding the Jazz / Precision route? [/quote] Yeah, trying to stay away from Jazz and Precisions as they fit every era and don't stand out as much. The Squier CV in red does look like it MIGHT do! Thanks for the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwayone Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1382444538' post='2252161'] These are good value and well repected. [url="http://www.dawsons.co.uk/epiphone-allen-woody-rumblekat-bass-gold-hardware?gclid=CIz_9uW2qroCFbPItAodlh0AKQ"]http://www.dawsons.c...CFbPItAodlh0AKQ[/url] [/quote] Very nice, thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1382444980' post='2252167'] Eastwood Classic4 ftw [url="http://www.eastwoodguitars.co.uk/"]http://www.eastwoodguitars.co.uk/[/url] Actually almost any of the Eastwood basses....I'd love an Airline4 - it loioks like something out of Thunderbirds - God I want one: [/quote] Good call Ian, their whole range is very 60s and retro looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 What about a Vox Foundation bass? They're only £173! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1382460667' post='2252451'] What about a Vox Foundation bass? They're only £173! [/quote]That - actually a home built copy of that ^ was my first bass Actually the Bass was only £73.10 - it's the amp that's £173 (Did I tell you I used to work for Vox - back in the days!) Edited October 22, 2013 by KiOgon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1382460667' post='2252451'] What about a Vox Foundation bass? They're only £173! [/quote] But you must stand like you have just cacked your pants [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1382462146' post='2252489'] Actually the Bass was only £73.10 - it's the amp that's £173 [/quote] Bargain! So the 'Foundation' is the amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 [quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1382462829' post='2252499'] But you must stand like you have just cacked your pants [/quote] No change there, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Check out Italia and Danelectro basses too if you want the retro look like that Eastwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 This has got the vibe, too... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/220424-fano-px4/page__pid__2252507#entry2252507"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/220424-fano-px4/page__pid__2252507#entry2252507[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) There are various Eko basses with that kind of look. Do a bit of Googling and check them out. Just my opinion, but the most definative "60's looking" bass would have to be the Fender Jazz. It baffles me how its aesthetic has endured and flourished through every change in bass fashion. Such has been its popularity in every age of the electric bass since its conception, that I think folk forget that, stylistically, the Fender Jazz is very much a 60's bass. Edited October 22, 2013 by Fionn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1382464132' post='2252525'] Check out Italia and Danelectro basses too if you want the retro look like that Eastwood. [/quote] +1 The Ibanez Jet King and DeArmond Jet Star are worth a gander as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Have you looked here? http://www.brandoniguitars.co.uk/index.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Danelectro basses always look the part in terms of retro, I find. Try a DC or a longhorn. Failing that, a Precision (perhaps blue flower or paisley even) or Jazz would be authentic looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 [quote name='highwayone' timestamp='1382444145' post='2252154'] Might be joining a 60's style band and have been trying to think of some basses that may fit the look. I Can only think of a few like the violin bass and the Epi Jack Cassady. Can anyone name any others similar in looks to the Epiphone? Cheers. [/quote] Another +1 for the Allen Woody Rumblekat! How about a Fender Coronado or maybe a Gretsch bass, like a Broadkaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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