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Basses with the best and/or strangest brand or model names. yeah, I know -shouldn't matter one bit)

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Maxdusty, Apr 24, 2019.

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  1. Apr 24, 2019 #1
    Maxdusty

    Maxdusty

    Mar 9, 2012
    Michigan USA
    Fender, Musicman, G&L, Sadowsky, Rickenbacker- all good/great basses but the brand names themselves (sure it's usually the creator's last name), are well....rather boring. I know it doesn't matter one bit but c'mon - "Modulus", "Zon" "Bacchus".....now those are some truly cool bass names!

    Odd names too (usually from Asian-made basses) make for a good conversation or to elicit a laugh. Sometimes, things don't translate quite as well when sold in a foreign market. Tokai "Hard Puncher". hee hee…..
    I guess I'm lucky I get to say "I rock out with a Mr. Potato Bass". Really, the brand is "Mr. Potato" and it's proudly printed on the front of the bass itself.

    What are some of the better or stranger brand or model names out there?

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  2. Apr 24, 2019 #2
    ClassicJazz

    ClassicJazz Bottom Feeders Unite!! Supporting Member

    Sep 19, 2005
    Delray Beach, Florida
    How ‘bout the Delray Bass Company

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  3. Apr 24, 2019 #3
    Milchlingr

    Milchlingr

    Nov 22, 2017
    Baltimore, MD
    Has to be the Greco Spacy Sound for me, especially in that 70s Fender typeface.
     
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  4. Apr 24, 2019 #4
    hypercarrots

    hypercarrots

    Jan 28, 2009
    california
    too bad the photo's not in focus so i can read the name that's the point of the thread.

    i do like the jaguar bottom master
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    you mentioned zon, isn't zon the builder's last name?
     
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  5. Apr 24, 2019 #5
    Maxdusty

    Maxdusty

    Mar 9, 2012
    Michigan USA
    Yes, you're right but blessed with a great last name. :)
     
  6. Apr 24, 2019 #6
    DDXdesign

    DDXdesign formerly 'jammadave' Supporting Member Commercial User

    Oct 15, 2003
    Vegas
    "Mr. Potato"

    Perfect that the picture is out of focus, since the internet meme joke for a terrible photo is that it was taken by a potato (rather than a camera).
     
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  7. Apr 24, 2019 #7
    Microbass

    Microbass

    Jan 21, 2002
    Glasgow, Scotland
    I always thought Fodera was pretty cool. Especially when you say it like Vic does. :D
     
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  8. Apr 24, 2019 #8
    mikeoso

    mikeoso Acoustic Curmudgeon

    Feb 14, 2014
    eastern Iowa
    The one on the left was made by a guy named Mota. That any good? two_basses.jpg
     
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  9. Apr 24, 2019 #9
    Dluxe

    Dluxe Guest

    Jan 9, 2011
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  10. Apr 24, 2019 #10
    bassstrangler

    bassstrangler

    Mar 2, 2015
    AZ
    Mayones, 'nuff said.
     
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  11. Apr 24, 2019 #11
    bearfoot

    bearfoot Inactive

    Jan 27, 2005
    Chittenango, NY
    Musicvox Space Ranger. (short scale bass on right)

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    They also make a 12'er

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  12. Apr 24, 2019 #12
    And I

    And I

    Feb 19, 2009
    Witchtown, MA
    I think my Brute has a cool (and apropos) name...
     
  13. Apr 24, 2019 #13
    jd56hawk

    jd56hawk

    Sep 12, 2011
    The Garden State
    Some people find Chowny humorous. I guess they see Clowny.
    My friend wouldn't believe that Dingwall was an actual name.
    I couldn't see Fender Rascal without thinking about the Rascal Mobility Scooter...and also wondering if the next bass was going to be called the Fender Scamp or Scoundrel.

    When it comes to good names, can't get much better than Thundrrgun.
     
  14. Apr 24, 2019 #14
    PockySteve

    PockySteve

    Nov 15, 2018
    Chester County, Pennsylvania USA
    +1 on the Reverend Thundergun
     
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  15. Apr 24, 2019 #15
    Pauly 4001

    Pauly 4001

    Jun 24, 2012
    Seattle WA. USA
    Ovation had several odd names: Typhoon; Hurricane; Magnum; Deacon; Breadwinner, etc:
    Nice designs and construction actually.
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  16. Apr 24, 2019 #16
    JZQuantum

    JZQuantum

    Oct 12, 2008
    I prefer mustard by a long shot. :roflmao:
     
  17. Apr 24, 2019 #17
    BurtMacklinFBI

    BurtMacklinFBI Degen from Up-Country

    Apr 3, 2018
    I can’t help but laugh a little whenever Roscoe basses are mentioned. I’ve no doubt at all that they’re spectacular basses, but all they make me think of is Roscoe P. Coltrane from the old Dukes of Hazzard show. In retrospect he was probably the best part of that show.
     
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  18. Apr 24, 2019 #18
    Fortidainia

    Fortidainia

    Apr 20, 2019
    I've always liked the way "Dingwall" sounds.
     
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  19. Apr 24, 2019 #19
    BassBrass

    BassBrass

    Jul 6, 2009
    Boston MA
  20. Apr 24, 2019 #20
    Chickenwheels

    Chickenwheels

    Aug 4, 2018
    Sydney Australia
    Love the Delray headstock.
    I always thought “JayDee Supernatural” was a cool bass model name.
     
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