Show us your acoustic basses

[TrevorR]

Apologies if there's already one of these threads but I couldn't find it. So, here is a chance to show off your acoustic basses and electro-acoustics. I'll kick off with a custom made bass by the Welsh luthier Tony Revell...

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The neck joint is kinda unique with no heel but still absolutely rock solid. It was a particular development which Revell parented for his guitars so I've never seen any other acoustic guitars or basses with a similar arrangement. It looks like it should be unstable but it's been going for 23 years now and still perfect.

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Edited August 21, 2015 by TrevorR

[TrevorR]

And here is my Faith Neptune Titan (bought for plugged unplugged sessions and because the Revell is a bit to precious to take to gigs!)







Playing at an acoustic night at church...

[planer]

This is my bargain-bin Harley Benton 'deko' electro-acoustic, bought from Thomman for about £40.

It's nicer than it has any right to be really, though I might treat it (and me!) to some different strings; the stock ones are a bit, well, 'industrial' is probably the best word I can find...

I love it though, and even more cos it was cheap :-)

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[Andyjr1515]

[quote name='planer' timestamp='1440112488' post='2848465']
This is my bargain-bin Harley Benton 'deko' electro-acoustic, bought from Thomman for about £40.

It's nicer than it has any right to be really, though I might treat it (and me!) to some different strings; the stock ones are a bit, well, 'industrial' is probably the best word I can find...

I love it though, and even more cos it was cheap :-)

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A set of D'Addario black nylons will transform it!

[Annoying Twit]

This has been posted before, another Harley Benton 'deko' which cost me £37 plus postage shared with other items.





It looks as if there are some flaws on the back - that's the camera flash. There are some lighter regions on the front where the finish hasn't been done properly.

I've got Fender Flats on it, and am happy.

[yorks5stringer]

Here's my Harley Benton U-Bass Deco, obtained for £50 including soft case and postage.

Unless you take a very close look at it, there are no flaws to speak of and it plays fine. I just have to be careful with my large fingers..

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[blablas]

And a few more [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Harley Benton[/font][/color]'s.
B30 NT 'Deko', it needed some work but plays alright now.

Kahuna CLU-Bass



Eko BA4

The headstock broke off twice - thanks to my cats on both occasions - fixed it twice. I also made a height adjustable bridge.

[planer]

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A set of D'Addario black nylons will transform it!
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I see more shopping on my horizon... and on the upside, a set of those will just about double it's value!

Edited August 21, 2015 by planer

[Annoying Twit]

Is there anyone who bought a non-deko Harley Benton acoustic?

[blablas]

My Kahuna is non-deko.

[Annoying Twit]

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My Kahuna is non-deko.
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You put all us cheap-skates to shame!

[blablas]

Sorry.
Then again.... ever seen a lefty Kahuna deko come by? [size=1]They are even more rare than hen's teeth.[/size]

[Mykesbass]

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And here is my Faith Neptune Titan (bought for plugged unplugged sessions and because the Revell is a bit to precious to take to gigs!)





Playing at an acoustic night at church...

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Sensible idea playing those types of rough houses :-D

[tauzero]

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1440134609' post='2848489'] A set of D'Addario black nylons will transform it! [/quote]

Fifty quid for a 5-string set - I think I'll give the Status nylons a go.

[EssentialTension]

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[alittlebitrobot]

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holy cow... that is [b]beautiful[/b]

[Annoying Twit]

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holy cow... that is [b]beautiful[/b]
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+1!!!!

[EssentialTension]

Takamine B10

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[TrevorR]

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holy cow... that is [b]beautiful[/b]
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+1? +101 more like! Gorgeous bass!

[Mottlefeeder]

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Countryman U-bass clone, 3/4 guitar fretless U-bass conversion, Ibanez EW205

David

[TrevorR]

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Sensible idea playing those types of rough houses :-D
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Get a slug of communion wine down them and you'd be surprised how fiesty that can get!

[Len_derby]

Here's mine.
Made by Kif Wood in Cornwall as a left-handler at some unknown time in the past.
Converted to a right hander at sometime.
After acquisition by me I had some work done by local luthier Rob Hodgson at RH Guitars, mainly on the action and the nut.
The immense body means it's one of the few acoustic bass guitars I've played that can produce a decent volume.
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[TrevorR]

Wow! Amazing bass. Never played any of Kif's instruments but they always look stunning!

[Nuf]

Here's mine guys !