The Last Bass Outpost

Although I’m not really a rock guy I loved Cornick’s playing , especially the way he put together minor walks. Very melodic. Big influence on me. Great player.

I found that I was just fine with the single pickup , I was an old Pbass guy and was used to using my right hand to get tonal changes , rather than spinning a knob. It is strung with nicely broken in TI flats and does a nice warm thump.

I’m fine with the sounds you get with a hollow body bass. But I’m generally after a fairly warm thumpy traditional tone. I think a 4005 would perfectly suit me , but it’s a bit too pricey.

People were faking photographs when photography was in its infancy.

He must have found strings , or maybe just kept buying new Longhorns. There’s lots of live shots of him playing Longhorns. Back in the later 60’s I remember occasionally seeing someone using those odd shaped things. But had no idea the were just cheap little things. I just assumed they’d be in the same price range as Rickenbackers and Gretsches.

Checkerboard binding on the back.

Beyond my snack bracket , but I’m really happy to see Rickenbacker do this , and happy for those that will place an order. First deliveries are expected this summer. They are considerably cheaper than what they’ve been fetching in the vintage market.

worked fine from Canada

Edit … on a tablet