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Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: Denis on July 24, 2009, 06:30:21 AM

Title: Ampeg bass
Post by: Denis on July 24, 2009, 06:30:21 AM

This fits very well in the WTF category of bass, but I have to admit I find it utterly fascinating! Bet it sounds cool too.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/msg/1285761735.html

This is a mint condition vintage 1968 fretted Ampeg bass guitar model # AEB-1. Serial Number 179
Comes with the original case
$1500
For more information about the history of this Ampeg model, see this link:
http://xstrange.com/aeb1.html

Title: Re: Ampeg bass
Post by: Basvarken on July 24, 2009, 06:43:36 AM

Yep those are cool!
You may want to check this thread about Bruce Johnson's scroll bass too

http://bassoutpost.com/index.php?topic=2562.0 (http://bassoutpost.com/index.php?topic=2562.0)

Title: Re: Ampeg bass
Post by: Denis on July 24, 2009, 06:50:32 AM

Will do!

Title: Re: Ampeg bass
Post by: chromium on July 24, 2009, 09:31:59 AM

There's a nice little writeup on their evolution here:

http://www.vintageguitar.com/features/brands/details.asp?AID=1065

Title: Re: Ampeg bass
Post by: gweimer on July 24, 2009, 11:24:29 AM

I believe Bruce is also making the SSB.

Title: Re: Ampeg bass
Post by: Dave W on July 24, 2009, 04:06:04 PM

There's also the Eastwood EEB-1 and fretless EUB-1. Ronn (leftybass) has an EEB-1.

Title: Re: Ampeg bass
Post by: Rhythm N. Bliss on July 24, 2009, 10:07:29 PM

15 hun is a good price for a '68 Scroll!
The pickup is in the bridge. Trippy, huh?

Title: Re: Ampeg bass
Post by: ilan on July 24, 2009, 10:58:23 PM

Quote from: chromium on July 24, 2009, 09:31:59 AM

There's a nice little writeup on their evolution here

Thanks for the link, very interesting read.

BTW, the U in AUB is for "Unfretted".

Title: Re: Ampeg bass
Post by: Rhythm N. Bliss on July 25, 2009, 05:12:55 AM

I'm on Mr. Johnson's list & will get one fretless like Boz Burrell's.
Most likely a blue Moonburst.  8)