Sparky Mark Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 4 hours ago, msb said: A friend has an old bat wing Harmony V22. They were not expensive basses back in the day , but it seems they are now. With old flats they do have a wonderful deep woody old school thump. And I’d love to find one. It’s funny , right up until the reissues came out they were not that expensive , but prices rose quickly one the reissues became available. Which notable bassist played one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 I loved the fretless F Bass that Alain Caron used in the late 80's and early 90's. Looked amazing and sounded great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Andy Frazer from Free. His Gibson EB1 and EB3. Along with Jack Bruce they inspired my use of an EB3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 14 hours ago, Sparky Mark said: Which notable bassist played one of these? Muff Winwood would be one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 1 hour ago, msb said: Muff Winwood would be one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Lemmy's White Rickenbacker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I own and like most Gary Willis signature Ibanez 5 string fretless GWB 1005. The bass on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I happened to watch Summer Holiday with cliff Richard yesterday (I know I know 😁) anyway ,the film was 1963 and I noticed the red precision being played by one of the shadows , such a nice looking P , not sure if it’s the original colour I haven’t done any research but a cool precision 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I have a pair of JMJ signature mustangs which are absolutely excellent in every way. It would be good to get my hands on Mr Meldal-Johnsen's original '67 the signatures are based on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Bigger picture this time, and just to show how square most bassplayers are 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford13 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I always loved Janek Gwizdala's first Fodera. When he was selling it I was tempted to sell my car to buy it 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 11 hours ago, nilorius said: I own and like most Gary Willis signature Ibanez 5 string fretless GWB 1005. The bass on me. Absolutely mint bass. I've wanted one for years but never got round to buying one. Gary is a mint player too, I wish we heard more of him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Stig Pedersen has some, er, interesting basses 🤣 Wouldn't want one myself but I do like them, especially the iPhone bass which displays the audience as he's playing 😎 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassFace1991 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 (edited) Mark Sandman's 2 string slide bass Edited December 19, 2022 by BassFace1991 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex123432 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Always liked the look of John McVie's one in The Dance tour, but no idea what bass it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Looks like it could be a Rick Turner..? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyP Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 I haven't had the chance to catch up with all the posts on this thread but my favourite bass design is the Hofner "Beatle Bass" as used by Paul McCartney. I have a cheap copy of it and just like the look of the thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, LeftyP said: I haven't had the chance to catch up with all the posts on this thread but my favourite bass design is the Hofner "Beatle Bass" as used by Paul McCartney. I have a cheap copy of it and just like the look of the thing. Get the money for the real thing - You will be in heaven !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 (edited) Herbie Flowers jazz bass. Iconic for me Edited December 20, 2022 by police squad 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Reggaebass Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 18 hours ago, Frank Blank said: Never played one of those but I’d like to try one, nice deep bass from what I’ve heard 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Never played one of those but I’d like to try one, nice deep bass from what I’ve heard I remember seeing Journey do a live concert on TV. I recorded it on video tape at the time back in 80's probably at their peak era and the bassist was using the graphic EQ version Ovation and the tone was amazing. It had a nice mid growl and i always fancied one but they are very rare. Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: I remember seeing Journey do a live concert on TV. I recorded it on video tape at the time back in 80's probably at their peak era and the bassist was using the graphic EQ version Ovation and the tone was amazing. It had a nice mid growl and i always fancied one but they are very rare. Dave There’s a magnum lV on gumtree but it’s different to the one above , it’s got an eq on it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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