Touching Bass
Posted: 9 Mar 2002 4:17 pm
I know this is a steel forum but there seems to be several bass players, or players who double on bass, out there. As an old fart whose been playing bass since the late 50's,
I'm curious as to what kind of old jewels you've got laying around. And no, I'm not coming to your house.
One of my best was an early 60's Fender Jazz that some rockers stole in '67 at a March of Dimes telethone here in Chattanooga. At least I have a picture of me playing it behind Roger Miller and Micheal Landon. No, Landon coundn't sing worth a hoot.: I bought another one but didn't like it as well. Later, I bought a used '69 P-Bass that I still have. Great old bass with wonderful tone. I also have a U.S.A Epiphone that a famous rock band member traded a friend for some pot. Must have been his back-up. My son has claimed it.
For the past year I've been playing a 5 string Carvin that I really like, although the long through-body neck needs tweaking pretty often. I agree thar Carvins are often over-looked and under-rated.
I'm curious as to what kind of old jewels you've got laying around. And no, I'm not coming to your house.
One of my best was an early 60's Fender Jazz that some rockers stole in '67 at a March of Dimes telethone here in Chattanooga. At least I have a picture of me playing it behind Roger Miller and Micheal Landon. No, Landon coundn't sing worth a hoot.: I bought another one but didn't like it as well. Later, I bought a used '69 P-Bass that I still have. Great old bass with wonderful tone. I also have a U.S.A Epiphone that a famous rock band member traded a friend for some pot. Must have been his back-up. My son has claimed it.
For the past year I've been playing a 5 string Carvin that I really like, although the long through-body neck needs tweaking pretty often. I agree thar Carvins are often over-looked and under-rated.