Need a "hippie" bass... suggestions?

[iamthebassman]

Epi EB-0 with a pickup upgrade would be ideal. Jack Bruce and Chris White both used a Gibby EB-0.

Thought they both used EB-3s.

 

[F-Clef-Jef]

Holy lots-of-suggestions!!!!

The jazz bass it shall be.

Maybe some new clothes are in order.

Where's that dude with the brown acid... ?

Thanks all!

 

[baba]

The jazz bass it shall be.

You have chosen wisely!

 

[doc540]

Holy lots-of-suggestions!!!!

The jazz bass it shall be.

Maybe some new clothes are in order.

Where's that dude with the brown acid... ?

Thanks all!

How it REALLY was:

 

[Staccato]

+1

Candy Apple, or Lake Placid Blue.

You have chosen wisely!

 

[KramerBassFan]

Thought they both used EB-3s.

Jack used both an EB-3 and EB-0 i do believe. Gives you the same tone, ultimately, and provides a nice thumbrest in the form of the bridge pickup.

 

[Bassmastertim]

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Duuuude.....I think this stuff just kicked in.

 

[gttim]

The jazz bass it shall be.

Don't forget the troll doll and the patched jeans!

http://www.michaelallsup.com/7ch_3.htm

 

[countrybass007]

Grateful Dead beanie bear sitting on top of your amp adds to the vibe.

 

[countrybass007]

My Standell had cabinets with the amps mounted in them. There was a 300 watt amp in each 215 cab, and a pre-amp with the controls that stacked on top. It was quite a bass rig for it's day. Worked flawlessly for many years of being dragged around the NW United States in all types of sub-zero weather.

 

[mellowgerman]

Jack used both an EB-3 and EB-0 i do believe. Gives you the same tone, ultimately, and provides a nice thumbrest in the form of the bridge pickup.

+1

I've also seen pictures of chris white with an EB-0... I'll post them if I can find them again.
Additionally, short scale Epi EB-3's are really rare. Long scales are readily available, but I think the short-scale is more crucial than the mini-bucker in the bridge position... just my 2 cents

EDIT: I take that back, looks like a short scale EB-3 just popped up on ebay! Might be just what the doctor ordered.
http://cgi.ebay.com/EPIPHONE-LE-60s...m&pt=Guitar&hash=item27b21c8357#ht_863wt_1138

 

[Stumbo]

My Standell had cabinets with the amps mounted in them. There was a 300 watt amp in each 215 cab, and a pre-amp with the controls that stacked on top. It was quite a bass rig for it's day.

I tried out a setup like that. The guy(Tony) who I dealt with at the music store (johnk_10's old stomping grounds) let me take brand new stuff to test.

It was a cool, very LOUD and pretty good sounding setup. I probably should have bought it.

I ended up with a Sunn 2000s (not too bad).

 

[johnk_10]

you mean Tony Vorell? i haven't seen him in at least 15 years. we had alot of fun back in those days.

 

[Beginner Bass]

Danelectro Dead On '58 Longhorn. Cheap. Vintage.

 

[SJLee]

This, a little patchouli, and some Sonoma Coma and you're there.

 

[KramerBassFan]

My Standell had cabinets with the amps mounted in them. There was a 300 watt amp in each 215 cab, and a pre-amp with the controls that stacked on top. It was quite a bass rig for it's day. Worked flawlessly for many years of being dragged around the NW United States in all types of sub-zero weather.

Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[Joe.shaffer]

Schecter makes a cool Ric knockoff.

 

[carl h.]

Somebody tell me this wasn't designed by someone who was chemically enhanced:
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I have never seen a more "trippy" bass than this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-15-STRING-E...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ead3a1c5e

 

[mr sprocket]

Somebody tell me this wasn't designed by someone who was chemically enhanced:
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I have never seen a more "trippy" bass than this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-15-STRING-E...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ead3a1c5e

Didn't Spock play one of those on Star Trek?

 

[MegaSwing]

I've been asked to play in a 60's - 70's hippie-type band (ala Cream, Yardbirds, Hendrix, Zombies) kinda "acid rock". The thing is that the band wants to really get the "psychodelic" vibe, and I only have mostly modern type basses... so, I need some suggestions - cheaper is better - definitely no more than $700, 4 string, fretted.
Another thought is to modify my Squier Jazz with some interesting graphics. Any suggestions?

Just play.