Super cheapo bass collection

[slotrod65]

Here is a pic of my bass collection. None of the basses pictured cost more than $200. In fact, the First Act was $40! I have hot rodded all of them, built as "sleepers": with upgraded American made electronics, new wiring and upgraded pickups. All are set up well, and play pretty decently. I have a great time finding these crazy cheapo basses, and tuning them up. I just LOVE the looks on people's faces when I start cranking on one of these,esp the First Act.

standing up from L to R: First Act, Bridgeford, Squire CV 50's, Squire Bronco.
laying down: Epiphone ET-280, and a Mansfield "Telecaster" bass.

 

[thesilence]

It might just be the angle but are all of them (except the Bridgeford and CV 50's) short scale? I agree there is something satisfying about taking something "worthless" and turning it into a very nice player

 

[slotrod65]

The Bronco, the Mansfield and the Epiphone are all short scale. The other three are long.

 

[refuge4]

The tele bass is sweet! I used to have an sx that I fixed up and I loved explaining how it only cost me $180. Because of that bass I always ask myself "Does this bass sound like it costs?" It really changed my perspective when buying new instruments.

 

[amimbari]

so many threads on el-cheapo bass collections.....

join the crowd

 

[slotrod65]

I guess I should have added what they cost:

standing up from L to R: First Act $40, Bridgeford $75, Squire CV 50's $160, Squire Bronco $125.
laying down: Epiphone ET-280 $160, and a Mansfield "Telecaster" bass $65.

each one was pretty much a steal

 

[electracoyote]

I guess I should have added what they cost:

standing up from L to R: First Act $40, Bridgeford $75, Squire CV 50's $160, Squire Bronco $125.
laying down: Epiphone ET-280 $160, and a Mansfield "Telecaster" bass $65.

each one was pretty much a steal

You got a great deal on the CV 50s. I put an SD rail in mine and I'm rockin' it in one of the best country bands in town.

P.S. If you want to add a couple more cheapos to your collection, I've got some things you might like.

 

[honeyiscool]

I really like the looks of that Bridgeford.

Anyway, the Bronco is my favorite bass ever. Just felt like pointing it out.

I got mine for $99.

Mine uses a Lace Sensor. Is that a GFS lipstick in yours?

 

[slotrod65]

Yeah, The Bronco has a GFS lipstick. The Bridgeford has a GFS replacement P-bass pickup, and is light as a feather, like the body is balsa wood. The CV was used at GC, and I had one of their coupons...