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Help ID this P copy

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Rage1331, Apr 5, 2012.

  1. Apr 5, 2012 #1
    Rage1331

    Rage1331 Guest

    Dec 9, 2008
    Airdrie, Alberta
    I have this P bass copy that I cannot properly ID. The bass is a short-scale and is almost completely hollow. I have removed the neck, and there is no stamp and nothing written in the pocket or on the neck. The only identification on the bass is a "Van Hall" badge on the headstock. Any info would be welcome. Pics are below.
     

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  2. Apr 5, 2012 #2
    Rage1331

    Rage1331 Guest

    Dec 9, 2008
    Airdrie, Alberta
    Extra pic - I could only upload two on the first post.
     

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  3. Apr 5, 2012 #3
    1bassplayinfool

    1bassplayinfool -Nowhere Man-

    Feb 16, 2003
    Land of fruits and nuts
  4. Apr 5, 2012 #4
    coreyfyfe

    coreyfyfe Supporting Member

    Nov 19, 2007
    boston, ma
    The pickup ring is similar to the ampeg big stud but with a fender style headstock instead of the 2+2. I wonder if many other Japanese/import manufacturers in the 70s used this same layout. For that matter, who was the builder of the big studs? Could be related or a copy of that style.

    Edit - definitely very similar to that aria. Good catch.