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Help me name a DocBass!
« on: December 22, 2015, 07:41:57 AM »
I've decided to make 2 semi-hollow models, one with and one without f-holes.  I decided naming the models would be a fun thing to do.  I was thinking of naming the non-f-hole model after my one of favorite basses, Hofner.  Thinking Sir Paul as well, I'm considering the following names:

* Cavern
* Liverpool
* Hamburg
* Other?

For the f-hole model, I'm not so sure.  Maybe after one of my favorite places or something to make me think of the vintage EB tone:

* Linderhof
* Vienna
* Edinburgh
* Epoch
* Classic
* Antiquity
* Other?

Merry Christmas gang!
 ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Help me name a DocBass!
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2015, 07:54:44 AM »
Macca, Eleanor, Jude, Penny, Strawberry, Norwegian and Revolution immediately spring to mind.

Also, Ringo... ;)
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Re: Help me name a DocBass!
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2015, 08:47:18 AM »
Here's a name for a Macca-inspired bass:  The 909  (From the tune One after 909)
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Re: Help me name a DocBass!
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2015, 09:21:11 AM »
Good ones guys, I didn't think of any of those!
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Re: Help me name a DocBass!
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2015, 10:39:05 AM »
The Norwegian Wood model...and you could add an outrageous upper horn like those recently discussed! 

 ;D  ;D
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Re: Help me name a DocBass!
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2015, 01:51:11 PM »
Quote from: Pilgrim on December 22, 2015, 10:39:05 AM
The Norwegian Wood model...and you could add an outrageous upper horn like those recently discussed! 

 ;D  ;D

Are you saying my bass's horn is insufficient?  😡
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Re: Help me name a DocBass!
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2015, 02:01:20 PM »
No, we all know that when the tool is made of good wood, size doesn't matter.
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Re: Help me name a DocBass!
« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2015, 03:25:48 PM »
Cavern is a Höfner model name. Liverpool and Hamburg are Ric model names (current 350V63 and former 230/2030 models) and don't doubt for a minute that Ric would send you a  cease and desist letter.

How about the DocBass Why Don't We Do It In The Road model? Nah, too long.  ;D
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Re: Help me name a DocBass!
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2015, 07:31:15 PM »
Sir Paul

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Felix (as in Pappalardi for that classic EB tone)
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Re: Help me name a DocBass!
« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2015, 07:55:16 PM »
Thinking of some other favorite Macca basslines...

Maybe (Hey) "Bulldog" or "Taxman"?
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Re: Help me name a DocBass!
« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2015, 08:12:35 PM »
Geez Dave, what a buzz kill!  I had forgotten about all of those. I would certainly avoid all of them for just the reasons you noted.
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Re: Help me name a DocBass!
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2015, 02:06:45 AM »
Quote from: Pilgrim on December 22, 2015, 10:39:05 AM
The Norwegian Wood model...and you could add an outrageous upper horn like those recently discussed! 

 ;D  ;D

Actually 'Norwegian wood' is allready used on a series of hanmade guitars here in Norway!

Byt wether or not the woody name is protected or not, I don't know.
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Re: Help me name a DocBass!
« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2015, 06:57:53 AM »
How 'bout the DocBass "Mojo Machine" or "Mojo Mama"

Also how 'bout a  5 string option?...just a thought
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Re: Help me name a DocBass!
« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2015, 07:35:44 AM »
Quote from: patman on December 23, 2015, 06:57:53 AM
How 'bout the DocBass "Mojo Machine" or "Mojo Mama"

Also how 'bout a  5 string option?...just a thought

Thanks for the suggestions.  As for a fiver, I've never done one before, so I'd have to think about that one.
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Re: Help me name a DocBass!
« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2015, 07:48:14 AM »
"mojo" is an overused cliche'. avoid at all costs. you want a really original name.
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