The Last Bass Outpost

Wish she was my grandma 

That bass tone is nasty, in a good way. I really like it.
Apparently there's a story behind "grandma": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_(Down_on_Your_Luck)#TV_performance

I'm trying to figure out what Lynott is playing there... the headstock is clearly an Ibanez of the era, but I've never seen one with a mirror pickguard (custom maybe?) and can't get a good luck at the pickup(s).
Maybe it's this bass? Apparently an RS900:



... now I kind of want one!

Is the Gibson NR pickup actually any different from the Epi pro bucker?
I wonder if they sound pretty much the same.

I'm glad to see it, but wonder how many people will pay $3200 US for an ultra-simple 65w bass amp.

 What dress to wear with it? 

It would probably look better on you than most people!

Oh cool - I also found your page that explains the active electronics - very unusual:
https://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/2010/07/peter-cook-custom-builder-where-are-you.html

1. volume knob (near back p/up)

2. cut/boost knob offering 15dB cut/boost

3. Frequency knob which works in turn with cut/boost knob (essentially,
you've got a parametric system - freq range of 80Hz to 20KHz).

4. pickup selector switch

5. pickup phase mini toggle switch

6. Active/Passive mode mini toggle switch - I assume this is a 3 way job as
it says that you get `passive with top cut, full normal passive and active on'

What's with binding on the edge of the frets?

The only bass/guitar doubleneck I've actually witnessed played live was this homemade job in this weird arty underground band Spongehead back in the late 80s.
Can't see it very well in the lo-fi video but:


Funny thing about this band, when he was playing the guitar neck the "bass" role was filled by his brother - as on this tune - playing baritone sax through an octave pedal through a bass amp. That sax sounded pretty cool.