Hi guys and gals, I found this at a good price. Can anybody out there shed any light on its origin? Has Dimarzio DP147 and DP148 pu's, Gotoh bridge, Audere preamp. I cant find any info online. There is a Japanese fellow who made a few instruments with the name Triple Cross, but its not his, just a coincidence.
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Mystery bass-partscaster, or startup company prototype?
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Just looks like an MIM Fender someone took of the decal and added another plus the PU and Pre.
If it was Fender, wouldnt there be some markings on the neck or body to indicte that?
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Given the logo I'm guessing it's a parts bass someone put together. I'm guessing the three crosses image is a reference to the crucifixion of Jesus and the two thieves.
These were built by Lon Powell. I remember them being a thing in the early 2000s.
The basses were built to be donated to causes that supported church music programs.
Looks like he's been retired for a while:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lon-powell-ab020250
The basses were built to be donated to causes that supported church music programs.
Looks like he's been retired for a while:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lon-powell-ab020250
Check 1 - Feel good?
Check 2 - Sound good?
Check 3 - Look good?
Looks like a home label but the bass looks great.
Check 2 - Sound good?
Check 3 - Look good?
Looks like a home label but the bass looks great.
Its either a parts bass, or something else thats been messed with. Cheap and nasty tuners, yet a decent bridge are an odd mix for any production instrument.
