Basses on the boob tube

[twinjet]

More often than not, I end up obsessing over basses that I see when watching a flick or TV show. I'll stop whatever I'm watching just to research the bass I saw and see if there's any potential for GAS.

The first one I think of was an Olympic white/tort Mustang spotted in an episode of "How I Met Your Mother".

The next one I saw was a Fender Deluxe Precision bass in the 2003 movie "Freaky Friday".

What basses have you spotted while watching movies or shows?

 

[fretter]

I've noticed than bands appearing on late shows, are often equipped with shiny new Fenders or Gibsons.

 

[DirkP]

Big Bang Theory: Howard Wollowitz singing Bernadette (Jamerson!!!). A Fender Marcus Miller Jazz - if I'm not wrong - can be seen in the back.
The guy, who is behind BBT was a songwriter and vocalist from Canada, before he started creating fantastic sitcoms, if I am not wrong.
I have to admit, I like his stuff. As bestest as mainstream can get. Although as a bassplayer it is not exactly my favourite version of Bernadette
It can be spotted more often in the "cheese cake faktory" where Penny was working, before she became a medical sales representative. Oh those good old times at the cheese factory...

 

[twinjet]

Big Bang Theory: Howard Wollowitz singing Bernadette (Jamerson!!!). A Fender Marcus Miller Jazz - if I'm not wrong - can be seen in the back.
The guy, who is behind BBT was a songwriter and vocalist from Canada, before he started creating fantastic sitcoms, if I am not wrong.
I have to admit, I like his stuff. As bestest as mainstream can get. Although as a bassplayer it is not exactly my favourite version of Bernadette

Oy, I remember that one!

THANK YOU CHEESECAKE FACTORY

 

[DirkP]

Now that we are talking Chuck Lorre - as bassplayers we have to be in control of everything: Did Alan's son in Two And A Half Man always play a Squier or did he change to a Fender without this worldchanging event becoming an issue? I was so in love and obsessed with Rose that I even stopped caring about Squier or Fender whatsoever....
I apologize.

 

[jazz Bass 74]

How about the beautiful Olympic White Jazz Bass, as used by the bass player for the Mosquitos on Gilligan's Island?

 

[WRM]

Bernie Mac Show - he has a Blond body/Rosewood fingerboard P hanging on the wall behind him when "talks to America". I don't think I've ever seen the headstock, but probably a Squier? Someone told me yesterday that he was no longer with us, and I didn't remember that. Bummed me out....

Didn't notice that one in BBT, but that is my currently favorite show, so I'll keep an eye out for it.

Cheers,

 

[Gorn]

On Breaking Bad, Jesse's "friend" (his wife didn't let him give Jesse a place to crash for the night) played a Danelectro for an impromptu unplugged jam. I was always curious why that bass? Was it the actors? Did someone on set bring it in?

 

[twinjet]

On Breaking Bad, Jesse's "friend" (his wife didn't let him give Jesse a place to crash for the night) played a Danelectro for an impromptu unplugged jam. I was always curious why that bass? Was it the actors? Did someone on set bring it in?
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Good catch. I must have missed that one. I saw all but one episode, I think. Second season. What a great show!

 

[DLemos]

Television is bad for the brain.

 

[Tanner5382]

I usually look to see what the basses and guitars are too. Sometimes you'll really see some cool, unusual stuff.

Mike Nesmith's and Peter Tork's Gretsches (and Guild) have to be some of the most famous TV show instruments.

 

[twinjet]

Anyone watch SNL or those late night shows? What do you see in those live bands?

 

[Tanner5382]

Anyone watch SNL or those late night shows? What do you see in those live bands?

Occasionally. Often I've seen high end/boutique Jazz type basses. Sadowsky, etc.

 

[twinjet]

Occasionally. Often I've seen high end/boutique Jazz type basses. Sadowsky, etc.

Ooh. Some of those basses sound beautiful.

 

[Tanner5382]

Ooh. Some of those basses sound beautiful.

I was actually referring to the house bands of the shows, so I apologize if you meant bands that go on as musical guests.

But yeah, those house guys need to cover a lot of different styles so those basses work well for them.

 

[twinjet]

I was actually referring to the house bands of the shows, so I apologize if you meant bands that go on as musical guests.

But yeah, those house guys need to cover a lot of different styles so those basses work well for them.

That's what I meant, but I don't exclude any bass seen on TV.

 

[angrychair]

In Wayne's World, when Alice Coopers band is playing, the bassist has a white Kramer Forum I. I own a red one, and am trying to pick up a white one right now actually, just have scheduling conflicts with the seller.

 

[Coolhandjjl]

How about the beautiful Olympic White Jazz Bass, as used by the bass player for the Mosquitos on Gilligan's Island?

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Irving!

 

[corndog]

Didn't Homer Simpson play a Stingray?

 

[twinjet]

Didn't Homer Simpson play a Stingray?

Not quite sure it was a 'Ray. But thanks for reminding me of that clip!