Pete Hilton Bass Owners

[BostonJazz72]

I am also a Gasaholic, too. But, my wife keeps me on a straight up budget. I am trying to get a hold on a Hilton that is why I am putting my bass up for trade. I like the one out there now but I am looking more for the reverse scroll and dual pups.

 

[ursusaltered]

 

[BostonJazz72]

No I wouldn't say the Hilton is my main axe, but it is a FANTASTIC instrument! I have a Ken Smith I tend to grab for most gigs but do like having a second bass to switch things up. I honestly bought the Hilton on a whim last year and luckily ended up loving it. I do admit to being a full fledged GASaholic (I blame TalkBass) and love trying new basses.

Not sure if you're in the market for one but I saw a 4 string Hilton in the classifieds a week or so ago.

Anywho, thanks for checking the thread. I was hoping some other Hilton owners would chime in and share pics/videos of theirs but not much luck so far.

Hi,

Are you selling your bass? Or is this your bass? I saw it on Ebay this week:

Pete Hilton Reverse Scroll 5 String Bass Kent Armstrong Pickups Redheart Top | eBay

If it is then why are you selling it?

 

[ceerod]

Hi, Are you selling your bass? Or is this your bass? I saw it on Ebay this week:
Pete Hilton Reverse Scroll 5 String Bass Kent Armstrong Pickups Redheart Top | eBay
If it is then why are you selling it?

Yes sir, that was my bass. I gave in to the GAS and had to scratch my itch to try a Fodera. I traded the Hilton bass to FretSpot.com for a new Fodera Emperor Special-Madrone Burl.

 

[ursusaltered]

Yes sir, that was my bass. I gave in to the GAS and had to scratch my itch to try a Fodera. I traded the Hilton bass to FretSpot.com for a new Fodera Emperor Special-Madrone Burl.

Sorry for your loss.

Yes sir, that was my bass. I gave in to the GAS and had to scratch my itch to try a Fodera. I traded the Hilton bass to FretSpot.com for a new Fodera Emperor Special-Madrone Burl.

 

[Bass42]

My 34 Scale Spalted maple bass. Specs :


34"
Fat Neck like Pbasses
Fat Body
Walnut body + Mahogany
K.A. SoapBar + MM ( Custom located near neck PU)
Acrylic front control plate
Smaller Headstock
Passive
MOP Dots on FB

 

[BostonJazz72]

I am now an official member of this club, too! I ended up buying ceerod's bass. Thus, all of the specs and pics are in the original posting. I have included some new picks as well as a quick demo of the bass. These are incredible basses!

 

[TeamBill]

Pete is building mine at the moment...so stoked

 

[JACink]

I misread the title as París Hilton bass, but the content is much better looking!!!

 

[BostonJazz72]

Pete is building mine at the moment...so stoked

Awesome! What kind is he building for you? You will not be disappointed!

 

[ursusaltered]

 

[FingerDub]

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I love this body style more than the scroll - looks FN awesome. The scroll is still sweet thought - I'd be blessed to have either instrument.

 

[TeamBill]

oh look what just showed up at my house?!?!? More Pics coming after I play it for a couple hours....or days....

 

[TeamBill]

Here you go....its as every bit amazing as it looks...lightyears beyond anything i've ever played.....

 

[BostonJazz72]

Here you go....its as every bit amazing as it looks...lightyears beyond anything i've ever played.....

Beautiful!

 

[S.O.T.G. Rich]

One of my Hilton Bass Guitars

 

[murdocmarty]

Hi guys, lucky owner of this beauty. Bought it from a guy in Texas who sold it after one year. Have to agree with all the superlatives; this is a very nice instrument!

 

[DBENT]

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I think I just bought this bass..?
Hilton 4-String Fretless Bass Natural | The Music Zoo | Reverb

 

[ursusaltered]

I think I just bought this bass..?
Hilton 4-String Fretless Bass Natural | The Music Zoo | Reverb

Congrats man!!! It’s wonderful

 

[DBENT]

Congrats man!!! It’s wonderful

I'm pretty excited. My first Hilton!