Which Bass has the Most Knobs?

[Rob S]

As an avid Fender Precision collector, let's just say I don't have enough knobs to play with

Putting it out there as a fun question, which I would enjoy learning the answer to.

I remember Phil Lesh with a bass with about 9 knobs on it. I know some Alembics have a lot.

So which bass do you think has the most knobs? Pics are encouraged! Thanks.

 

[Killed_by_Death]

Either an Alembic or a BC Rich Bich.

Here is a Bich:

 

[Andyman001]

I say alembic.

My bass has more knobs than your bass! | TalkBass.com

 

[Marko 1]

Most I’ve personally ever had on a bass. I do much prefer my passive P, tho…

 

[jd56hawk]

 

[4StringTheorist]

Has to be an Alembic from the 70s. You can direct air traffic and play a Jefferson Starship groove all at once.

 

[Rob S]

Wow. Thanks. It looks like we have a winner!

 

[jazz Bass 74]

Phil Lesh's Alembic modified Starfire is certainly a contender.

 

[jazz Bass 74]

Then there's Jack Casady's "Mission Control" Starfire:

 

[Eilif]

Phil and Jack's basses above were the ones i was thinking of. Knob-o-mania!