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explorer/buzzard stlye bass

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Gingerfish, Apr 15, 2005.


  1. Apr 15, 2005 #1
    Gingerfish

    Gingerfish

    Mar 4, 2004
    Sheffield - term time Swindon
    can people post pictures and sudgest some more of these, have seen warwicks, gibsons, status, old ibanez....just curious if there are any others, post all pics, even if i have mentioned them, thanks
    Jon
     
  5. Apr 15, 2005 #2
    DanGouge

    DanGouge

    May 25, 2000
    Canada!
    Are you considering getting one? I had an Explorer-style guitar once, and let me tell you, the neck dive on that thing... I can't imagine what it would be like on a bass.
     
  10. Apr 15, 2005 #3
    tombowlus

    tombowlus If it sounds good, it is good Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 3, 2003
    Fremont, Ohio
    Editor-in-Chief, Bass Gear Magazine
    Well, you're aware of the Gibson, but since you asked for pictures, here you go:

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  14. Apr 15, 2005 #4
    tombowlus

    tombowlus If it sounds good, it is good Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 3, 2003
    Fremont, Ohio
    Editor-in-Chief, Bass Gear Magazine
    My Explorer bass actually has a slight bit of "reverse neck dive", where the body is so heavy, it causes the neck to want to pivot up. But, with any sort of friction at all between shirt/shoulder and strap, it is not a problem.

    Tom.

    P.S.
    Go for a Gibson, if you can find one! These are really nice sounding and playing basses.
     
  18. Apr 15, 2005 #5
    abngourmet

    abngourmet Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Nov 11, 2004
    USA
    Here's an Alembic Spyder. I have one, number 7 of 50 being produced. It's modeled on John Entwistle's basses.

    Alan
     
  22. Apr 15, 2005 #6
    tombowlus

    tombowlus If it sounds good, it is good Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 3, 2003
    Fremont, Ohio
    Editor-in-Chief, Bass Gear Magazine
    Oh, man, that is nice! Can you PM me regarding what they are asking for those?

    Thanks, Tom.
     
  26. Apr 15, 2005 #7
    Gingerfish

    Gingerfish

    Mar 4, 2004
    Sheffield - term time Swindon
    Hey ta for that, what is the bass pictured in your avatar?