Ampeg bass

[Denis]

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

[Basvarken]

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

[Denis]

Will do!

[chromium]

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

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

[gweimer]

I believe Bruce is also making the SSB.

[Dave W]

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

[Rhythm N. Bliss]

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

[ilan]

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".

[Rhythm N. Bliss]

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