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Fender Parallel Universe '51 Telecaster PJ Bass

#41
wvbass said:
It is pretty much a 60th anniversary Precision with a couple tweaks. As for it looking like a Schecter Model T, let’s be honest about who copies whom here.
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This is another reason I asked because a several months ago this caught my eye. I believe the cost was around 1200.00 and now up to 1600.00 for the same build. I do like the looks and it would also be lighter than many.
Bass of the Week: Moniker Guitars Natural Dixie Double P-Bass

Now 1200.00 doesn't look so bad. I was considering it for a country band. Alas the audition did not go well for either party.
 
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brett adams said:
looks like a robin ranger, too.
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Man that is the first lime green on a bass I've seen that really looks sweet. I'd name it Barq's (after the soda). Good times those many years ago also the lime popsicles! Ape hanger bikes and running down Joe's Ice Cream truck. I miss ya Joe.
Thanks for the reminder!

Edit for the perfectly matched pickguard. I would grin every time I took that out of the case/bag knowing you're going to get a comment.
 
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Kirk Bryant said:
Firstly every comparable bass mentioned is a fasimile of a Fender.
For me it would have to have the contoured body, nitro custom color a modern thinner neck profile than the true vintage. I rather like the Sting neck quite a bit. P/J or 2 stacked single coils, I'd kind of like to have one of each. I do like the 50s or tely style headstock personally. And it also has to be lightweight the kicker is it's got to be about the price of a Flea Road worn to have my interest and then I'd probably buy two of them.
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This is why I like the Moniker idea. You can get what you want (mostly). I did like the double P configuration just because it is not something you see everyday. Or maybe I need to pay more attention. You all have brought so many good thoughts to the table.:)
 
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If you’re going to have a slab bass I’d like to see it cut from an old piece of barn wood. That way at least the wood itself is the correct vintage ;)

Dusty hill has a bass that has a photo image of old wood. I’m sure any member here would cringe at the thought and it probably looks terrible up close but on stage it looks great.
 
#49
Deak said:
Yep. Life is good. Now if I can get off the fence about Jet Glo or Fire Glo. That wall of Rics had better smack me with the answer! I can't decide!
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Wouldn't that be great if, with that much of a selection, and the ability (and time) to check out several, the good folks at Wildwood would give you a 'blind test' to see which one you bonded with, no matter what finish...

... just an idea.
 
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Spidey2112 said:
Wouldn't that be great if, with that much of a selection, and the ability (and time) to check out several, the good folks at Wildwood would give you a 'blind test' to see which one you bonded with, no matter what finish...

... just an idea.
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This gives me an idea, or rather you gave me an idea. Rusty gears are turning.

I have two days scheduled there (or close proximity).
I can touch everyone of them and what happens in Wildwood stays in Wildwood! ;)
 
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craigie said:
Dusty hill has a bass that has a photo image of old wood. I’m sure any member here would cringe at the thought and it probably looks terrible up close but on stage it looks great.
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This one?

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Note the matching peeling pattern of the laminate sticker tops of Gibbon's guitar and Hill's bass.
 
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