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Bionic-Joe

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Re: Gibson style Crestwood bass???
« Reply #30 on: August 21, 2012, 05:56:02 AM »
Well ...since I don't own any Epiphone basses....I must be a dumb-ass because I guess the headstock has absolutely nothing to do with the letter E for Epiphone. Hell with it. I play Gibson Thunderbirds....I'm out.
« Last Edit: August 21, 2012, 06:03:53 AM by Baz Cooper »
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Re: Gibson style Crestwood bass???
« Reply #31 on: August 21, 2012, 06:04:36 AM »
Just sayin' what I heard from a reputable guy.....I don't want any trouble....
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Re: Gibson style Crestwood bass???
« Reply #32 on: August 21, 2012, 06:46:45 AM »
Quote from: Baz Cooper on August 21, 2012, 06:04:36 AM
Just sayin' what I heard from a reputable guy.....I don't want any trouble....

No, you're good.  We love debating minute details here.   :mrgreen:
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Re: Gibson style Crestwood bass???
« Reply #33 on: August 21, 2012, 07:22:16 AM »
No reason to get excited. Could be true. Now that you've brought it up, it's certainly possible, but I don't think most people would consider it confirmed.
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Re: Gibson style Crestwood bass???
« Reply #34 on: August 21, 2012, 08:23:49 AM »
But really guys...Don't you think that clown who built it should have used Thunderbuckers or Mike Lull pickups??? I mean, C'mon...The real reason I play vintage basses is because #1...yes the wood is better with age because it's had time for the moisture to depart...but #0 even before #1 is...they don't build new basses like these..I swear...If they built Thunderbirds exactly like they did in the 60's..I'd rather have a new one!!! Man..If only Gibson followed in the footsteps of Fender...they are doing a GREAT job at their reissues!!!
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Re: Gibson style Crestwood bass???
« Reply #35 on: August 21, 2012, 09:42:50 AM »
Well, the builder is in Europe, so it could be that the pickup cost and availability led him to the Hagstroms over another choice.   He's still extremely high-priced on this bass, though.  He's charging as much as Bruce Johnson does for a Scroll Bass, and a real Embassy can be had for a lot less, once one becomes available. 
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Bionic-Joe

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Re: Gibson style Crestwood bass???
« Reply #36 on: August 21, 2012, 01:14:29 PM »
What is he charging for these??
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Re: Gibson style Crestwood bass???
« Reply #37 on: August 21, 2012, 02:23:03 PM »
Quote from: Baz Cooper on August 16, 2012, 01:29:28 PM
Actually...it is not a Batwing.....as many misinformed people believe...it is the letter E for Epiphone......Ya heard it from BAZ COOPER First!!!

I don't remember where, but I have read somewhere that the batwing headstock was inspired or based on by the letter E for Epiphone. I'm backing Baz on this one, but I'm still calling it a batwing.
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Re: Gibson style Crestwood bass???
« Reply #38 on: August 21, 2012, 02:45:16 PM »
The by-line I use on a WWII site I haunt is, "If reaserch was easy, it wouldn't need researching...", so Baz gets the kudos for at least bringing it to our attention... he now has Mojo as a seconder... ;)

What something was originally designed for/designated as and what it is now known as are often considerably different...

Further research required... ;D
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Re: Gibson style Crestwood bass???
« Reply #39 on: August 21, 2012, 02:49:55 PM »
Quote from: Baz Cooper on August 21, 2012, 01:14:29 PM
What is he charging for these??

2800 Euros, about $3500.
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Re: Gibson style Crestwood bass???
« Reply #40 on: August 21, 2012, 02:58:55 PM »
Quote from: gweimer on August 21, 2012, 02:49:55 PM
2800 Euros, about $3500.

Only 10 times what I paid for this Embassy 2 years ago
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Re: Gibson style Crestwood bass???
« Reply #41 on: August 21, 2012, 03:58:53 PM »
Quote from: dadagoboi on August 21, 2012, 02:58:55 PM
Only 10 times what I paid for this Embassy 2 years ago


As I recall, we both bid on that.  Didn't you have to do some work, including the truss rod?  Either way, a great deal.  BTW - I'd be interested in a white pickguard for mine.  Would you be able to do one?
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Re: Gibson style Crestwood bass???
« Reply #42 on: August 21, 2012, 05:12:25 PM »
Quote from: gweimer on August 21, 2012, 03:58:53 PM
As I recall, we both bid on that.  Didn't you have to do some work, including the truss rod?  Either way, a great deal.  BTW - I'd be interested in a white pickguard for mine.  Would you be able to do one?

I found mine on CL about 5 miles from my house, it had been listed for almost a month when I found it.  It needs a headstock repair.  Initially I was going to part it out but the plan now is to repair/restore it.  When I get around to the pickguard I'll do you one at the same time.  Not going to be for a while though.
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Re: Gibson style Crestwood bass???
« Reply #43 on: August 21, 2012, 05:12:45 PM »
$3,500???? You could buy an original one for that!!!!! INsanity!!!
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Re: Gibson style Crestwood bass???
« Reply #44 on: August 21, 2012, 05:19:36 PM »
Quote from: Baz Cooper on August 21, 2012, 05:12:45 PM
$3,500???? You could buy an original one for that!!!!! INsanity!!!

Probably more than one judging by what I paid.
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