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Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: Chris P. on November 15, 2018, 09:44:24 AM

Title: Eastwood Backlund Bass
Post by: Chris P. on November 15, 2018, 09:44:24 AM: http://eastwoodcustoms.com/projects/rockerbox-bass/?utm_campaign=EWCS+15th+NOV+Oct+%2718++%28NnrstQ%29&utm_medium=email&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJjaHJpcy1kZWtrZXJAaG90bWFpbC5jb20iLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJNVGJROUUifQ%3D%3D&utm_source=BACKLUND+BUYERS

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Title: Re: Eastwood Backlund Bass
Post by: doombass on November 15, 2018, 10:54:21 AM: That one is the more traditional looking Backlund designs. I really like it.

Nice ad here:
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1267/5565/files/Image36_grande.jpg?4579765628935750598)
Title: Re: Eastwood Backlund Bass
Post by: Pilgrim on November 15, 2018, 12:13:11 PM: I like it!! 8)
Title: Re: Eastwood Backlund Bass
Post by: Chris P. on November 15, 2018, 12:48:46 PM: I would love to see one of those more far out designs as a bass. But hey, I play a Gretsch G6199B Billy Bo Jupiter Thunderbird Bass...
Title: Re: Eastwood Backlund Bass
Post by: Dave W on November 15, 2018, 10:56:26 PM: I'm not a fan of Backlund or his designs. Or his former company and the "luthier" he associated himself with.
Title: Re: Eastwood Backlund Bass
Post by: ilan on November 16, 2018, 01:10:24 PM: I love it. Not $1,249 love it, but I love looking at it.
Title: Re: Eastwood Backlund Bass
Post by: Pilgrim on November 16, 2018, 05:58:52 PM: Quote from: Chris P. on November 15, 2018, 12:48:46 PM
I would love to see one of those more far out designs as a bass. But hey, I play a Gretsch G6199B Billy Bo Jupiter Thunderbird Bass...

I must complement you on your taste, sir!!
Title: Re: Eastwood Backlund Bass
Post by: tore00 on November 18, 2018, 01:48:14 PM: I really like the guitars. Basses are fine.... but the design of the guitars is really great!
Title: Re: Eastwood Backlund Bass
Post by: Alanko on November 19, 2018, 02:39:31 PM: Quote from: Dave W on November 15, 2018, 10:56:26 PM
I'm not a fan of Backlund or his designs. Or his former company and the "luthier" he associated himself with.

You mean Bruce Bennett? Or back when he was with Warrior guitars? I remember Backlund himself turning up on TDPRI because some Chinese fakers had copied his designs, but I don't know anything about the guy beyond that.

I'm not fond of Backlund's designs. They look awkward, kitsch and the weird little body shape looks uncomfortable. A bit like Reverend there is something about each and every design that is a turn off for me.
Title: Re: Eastwood Backlund Bass
Post by: Dave W on November 19, 2018, 07:00:05 PM: Quote from: Alanko on November 19, 2018, 02:39:31 PM
You mean Bruce Bennett? Or back when he was with Warrior guitars? I remember Backlund himself turning up on TDPRI because some Chinese fakers had copied his designs, but I don't know anything about the guy beyond that.

I'm not fond of Backlund's designs. They look awkward, kitsch and the weird little body shape looks uncomfortable. A bit like Reverend there is something about each and every design that is a turn off for me.

Yes, Bruce Bennett. I'm not going to say what I think of him here, but if you're up to it, read this: http://www.mylespaul.com/threads/has-bruce-bennett-disappeared-problems.336150/
Title: Re: Eastwood Backlund Bass
Post by: doombass on November 21, 2018, 01:45:43 PM: Quote from: Dave W on November 19, 2018, 07:00:05 PM
Yes, Bruce Bennett. I'm not going to say what I think of him here, but if you're up to it, read this: http://www.mylespaul.com/threads/has-bruce-bennett-disappeared-problems.336150/

Gah, that was some unpleasant reading.
Title: Re: Eastwood Backlund Bass
Post by: Rob on November 21, 2018, 03:17:42 PM: Quote from: doombass on November 21, 2018, 01:45:43 PM
Gah, that was some unpleasant reading.
Sure was! Several levels of sad.
Title: Re: Eastwood Backlund Bass
Post by: Dave W on November 22, 2018, 12:01:32 AM: All I can say is that he displayed criminal intent in that thread. I don't know if everyone got their product or their money back.