Bound Body Basses

[Horny Toad]

What's the story on the two strap pins on the bottom of the green ASAT body? Couldn't you find the right balance point?

By the way, I love the look of that bass.

That's just the way they make 'em. I only use the top one.

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It balances OK, but due to it not having an upper horn, the reach to the 1st fret was a little uncomfortable for me, so I installed what's known as an ASE
(ASAT Strap Extension):

(Pic taken from The Dudepit)

Works like a charm.

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[zeronyne]

Conklin

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[brandonwong]

I think this is ultimate... almost like a Tom Anderson droptop

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And a link to more pics
http://www.thegrooveshoppe.com/Basses_In_Stock/BN5-6.html

 

[bassman10096]

I love the look of bound edges, but even where there's an elbow contour cut in, the edge always seems to get in the way.

What's the story on the two strap pins on the bottom of the green ASAT body? Couldn't you find the right balance point?

G&L seems to make some ASATs that way. Not sure if it's a limited option, was only done for a specific period or ?? I had one like that a while back.

 

[BargeOn]

The Washburn AB20, bound and gaged

 

[zbigniew]

Here's my '81 Tokai Hard Puncher w/bound body

 

[zbigniew]

I got this from The Dude, these are his photos I swiped into my photobucket. Thanks for the bass and the pics Dude!

The Dude Abides...

I kinda wish the Tokai had a elbow cut like that

I had a Rickenbacker 4001 a few years back and like the Tokai now it was cutting into my arm when I was playing.

 

[barthanatos]

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

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Mmmmmm! Fender Aerodyne Jazz

 

[dragon5363]

Here are my two ricks. both 4003JG.

what are the two bridge pups? one look p-90 and the other looks double blade humbucker. explain?

 

[Nick Ioannucci]

you couldnt by chance make those bigger could you, i can barely see them.

 

[brooster]

Rob Allen Mouse

 

[MAJOR METAL]

I almost went double binding on my G&L but the extra few hundred wasent worth it for me.

 

[barthanatos]

That ASAT bass is hot!
And the F-bass too...

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[JimmyM]

My first bound-body bass ever. Got it 2 weeks ago. A snappy new Jay Turser Beatle bass.

 

[ollybarclay]

Don't like the shape or the natural look? Someone else thought it would look better with a matching headstock

i don't like the shape, looks like an mistake that has 'stuck', as that is THE G&L headstock obviously. the natural finish is nice though.

 

[Christov]

Here is my Gibson Les Paul 5 Premium Top.

 

[Christov]

Do Martin B-65's count?

 

[Phyrexian]

Damn beautiful basses in here. Love them wood bindings.

 

[syciprider]

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