Sorry if this has been discussed before but I found some pics which left me wondering. I recall reading that the "Argus" inner sleeve photo Thunderbird (sunburst) was stolen at that time (1972) and Martin got another from Overend and this bass was later painted white. The "Argus" 'bird has three knobs and a black headstock, right? This photo is supposed to be taken in 1974:
Is it the same bass? Or a possible loan from a , say, Walter Becker or that Doobie Brothers bassist since the Ash are playing the Midnight Special at that clip?
This is the 'bird he is still using, right?
PS. I still do not buy that he used a Ric on "Argus", unless he was so visionary that he bypassed the infamous cap (which his Ric still had when they recorded the previous album, just listen to "Vas Dis" for example...
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