Is this CS 74 authentic

[jjfinmb3]

 

[ThomasTronics]

This looks like that weird scale length bass that chris Squire plays during his Hot licks video.
Is this one of those bases?

 

[Swerve]

I don’t think anyone would fake that. Look at the bolts and the branding on the pickups.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Have you seen this thread? Maybe some pointers there?

Thread 'MOURADIAN CS-74'

Mar 21, 2007

Here's a few shots of my Mouradian CS-74. I've been looking for one of these for many years and here it is! It's all original except for the pickups. Jim Mouradian installed these EMG's a few years back and much prefers them to the original Bardens. I'd be interested in hearing from other owners on their pickups and Mouradian stories in general. The tone of this bass is unlike any others I own. It's clanky like a Rickenbacker but with more "tear your head off". For a good idea of the sound, listen to Chris Squire play "Mind...

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[MultiScaleMale]

I don’t think anyone would fake that. Look at the bolts and the branding on the pickups.

Supposedly Ed Roman did some copies. I cannot confirm or deny that statement.

 

[Gilmourisgod]

Bat Signal up to @Jeff Scott , if anybody knows for sure, he's probably the guy. Or just post this on the Rickenbacker Club Thread, a lot of Chris Squire Junkies over there (including me).

 

[TN WOODMAN]

Have you seen this thread? Maybe some pointers there?

Thread 'MOURADIAN CS-74'

Mar 21, 2007

Here's a few shots of my Mouradian CS-74. I've been looking for one of these for many years and here it is! It's all original except for the pickups. Jim Mouradian installed these EMG's a few years back and much prefers them to the original Bardens. I'd be interested in hearing from other owners on their pickups and Mouradian stories in general. The tone of this bass is unlike any others I own. It's clanky like a Rickenbacker but with more "tear your head off". For a good idea of the sound, listen to Chris Squire play "Mind...

• agplate
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I’m curious if the original pickups are bespoke for this bass & wound by Joe Barden. I’ve never used any of his catalog item bass pickups (one day) but have 3 guitars equipped with them & a big fan.

 

[MegaSwing]

Fake or not, too cool for me. YMMV

 

[Rugmaster]

Didn't the guy from Extreme also play these?

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Didn't the guy from Extreme also play these?

I’ve seen Pat Badger playing a bass with the same headstock but couldn’t find the body shape

 

[Metal Sombreros]

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100000% authentic

 

[Metal Sombreros]

Didn't the guy from Extreme also play these?

Yes Pat Badger rocked one at Wembley stadium in fact

 

[Metal Sombreros]

Supposedly Ed Roman did some copies. I cannot confirm or deny that statement.

Never heard that these things were rare Jim made them by himself. I met Jim awesome guy RIP

 

[Metal Sombreros]

This looks like that weird scale length bass that chris Squire plays during his Hot licks video.
Is this one of those bases?

Squier played one yes. The connection with YES went as follows. Jim Mouridian was from a family of rugmakers. He loved YES and made them a giant rug with the logo on it. They loved it and remained friends, Jim hooked him up with those basses.

 

[TeaTime]

That bass is nonsensical, in the best sort of way. Very fun vibe.

 

[edwinhurwitz]

I have no idea if it’s legit, I tend to suspect it is, but I really miss Jim. Awesome human being who did some great work on my instruments (first luthier to touch my Starfire in my profile pic to send it on its journey).

 

[agplate]

Wow that’s a rare bird! I own CS-74 #3 and I’m very sure that’s 100% authentic. You won’t find those particular pickups anywhere else, and all the details appear correct. Tell us more about where you saw this!

 

[jjfinmb3]

Wow that’s a rare bird! I own CS-74 #3 and I’m very sure that’s 100% authentic. You won’t find those particular pickups anywhere else, and all the details appear correct. Tell us more about where you saw this!

I am in possession of it. My wife inherited it from a family members estate.