Interesting bass: 1975 Carl Thompson

[ilan]

Here

[Dave W]

I had no idea Carl T. ever made "normal" basses. Too bad he doesn't have any sound samples. Interesting bridge and tailpiece arrangement too.

It's rare when an auction that claims "RARE" is accurate. This one really is.

[ilan]

I had no idea either. It sure looks better than his later basses. If it is indeed a real example of his early work.

[Dave W]

It sure looks like his headstock shape.

[gearHed289]

IDK about the wood bridge, but I kinda like the tailpiece concept.

[ilan]

Yes, the bridge looks a bit Wishbass-y. Still, it could work. I guess he wanted less punch or clank, and more acoustic, woody tone. That's why the single pickup is located near the neck. I'd be interested to hear sound samples of this bass.