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Does anyone know anything about this bass?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by grahambo420, Jul 6, 2003.

  1. Jul 6, 2003 #1
    grahambo420

    grahambo420

    Dec 16, 2002
    Rochester, NY, USA
    I saw this on ebay and was wondering if anyone knew anything about it or where it came from, thanks
     
  2. Jul 6, 2003 #2
    grahambo420

    grahambo420

    Dec 16, 2002
    Rochester, NY, USA
    here's another picture
     
  3. Jul 6, 2003 #3
    RED J

    RED J Lol

    Jan 23, 2000
    Just a wild shot, but kind of has the old EKO vibe to me.EKO, Made in Italy 60's 70's ?? Just a wid guess

    Red J:D
     
  4. Jul 6, 2003 #4
    embellisher

    embellisher Holy Ghost filled Bass Player Supporting Member

    Apr 18, 2000
    Heber Springs, Arkansas
    RED J is on the right track. That looks like it came out of the EKO factory.
     
  5. Jul 7, 2003 #5
    Paul A

    Paul A

    Dec 13, 1999
    Hertfordshire U.K!
    It's a "VOX" (Made by Eko!).....
     
  6. Jul 7, 2003 #6
    laklandplayer

    laklandplayer Supporting Member

    Jul 10, 2001
    USA - Memphis, TN
    It is a Japanese bass, probably a Teisco, from the 60's.

    The laminated neck, bridge cover and machines give it away.

    It doesn't have a zero fret like the Eko and Vox basses did.
     
  7. Jul 7, 2003 #7
    Killdar

    Killdar

    Dec 16, 2002
    Portland Maine
    It's ugly.
     
  8. Jul 8, 2003 #8
    peaveybassamp88

    peaveybassamp88

    Apr 20, 2003
    Northeast Pennsylvania
    From the headstock I'd say a Tesico too, but the body gives it away as something else. Cool bass though. Teisco's (as far as I know with my infinite wisdom)don't have that style of pickup, though the vibe of the thing is really awesome. How much is/was it?
     
  9. Jul 8, 2003 #9
    j-raj

    j-raj Bassist: Educator/Soloist/Performer Supporting Member

    Jan 14, 2003
    Indianapolis, IN
    Teisco or Kent...

    What ever it is, Killdar nailed it....:eek:
     
  10. Jul 8, 2003 #10
    Taylor Livingston

    Taylor Livingston Supporting Member Commercial User

    Dec 25, 2002
    Oregon, US
    Owner, Iron Ether Electronics
    I think it's pretty cool. It looks like it was designed by an Italian space-man.