Brian May Bass

Chris P. · July 25, 2011, 04:53:40 AM

http://www.brianmayguitars.co.uk/newsitems/view/83

I believe this wasn't posted yet?

ilan · July 25, 2011, 05:15:28 AM

I like it! A lot.

Basvarken · July 25, 2011, 07:29:47 AM

Me too. Although I liked the prototype even more...

Pilgrim · July 25, 2011, 09:07:13 AM

Niiiiiiiice!

Iome · July 25, 2011, 10:43:28 AM

Nice. Whats different from the proto, beside the bridge?

jumbodbassman · July 25, 2011, 11:31:33 AM

Dillion guitars made smething like this a while ago. I actualy bought one. has three pickups and switches like Brian's guitar. Not a bad bass. I will have to take a picture or 2. Korean made IIRC and cost me 350-400 IIRC. here is stock pics

Chris P. · July 25, 2011, 11:46:22 AM

prototype has different bridge indeed and other controls. Prototype is V/T and 3-way switcht. Production model is VVT like a Jazz Bass or T-Bird.

bassvirtuoso · July 25, 2011, 11:55:25 AM

Quote from: jumbodbassman on July 25, 2011, 11:31:33 AM
Dillion guitars made smething like this a while ago. I actualy bought one. has three pickups and switches like Brian's guitar. Not a bad bass. I will have to take a picture or 2. Korean made IIRC and cost me 3509-400 IIRC. here is stock pics

That was actually my exact bass, pictures taken on The Dude's blanket (should look familiar to most of us). Like Jim said, not a bad little bass, but didn't care for the three pups that close to the neck. That and Dude actually gave me a great deal for it.

Basvarken · July 25, 2011, 12:58:28 PM

Quote from: Iome on July 25, 2011, 10:43:28 AM
Nice. Whats different from the proto, beside the bridge?

Yes bridge. And black tuners.
But what bugs me most is the big plastic pot knobs.
I think the two metal knobs plus toggle switch look much sexier.

But it's an easy fix.

PhilT · July 27, 2011, 10:13:18 AM

I just wonder who's going to buy it. 715GBP for a sort of Gibsonish bass with a famous guitarist's signature on the headstock?

Iome · July 27, 2011, 10:23:22 AM

...and 20 $ Artec pickups...

Basvarken · July 27, 2011, 11:44:20 AM

What makes you think those are Artecs?

The bridge pickup looks like a Burns pickup.
The neck pickup might be an Artec.
Nothing wrong with those anyway.

Iome · July 27, 2011, 12:06:05 PM

I know, i like the Artec mudbucker. I'm just saying that it might be a little to expensive just because it's got written B.M. on it and maybe they build it with cheap components. But i can't know, just supposing.

Highlander · July 27, 2011, 02:28:10 PM

He's well known for his basswork...

At least it is a variation and not that bad a looking beastie...

Dave W · July 27, 2011, 04:52:36 PM

Quote from: BUFF on July 27, 2011, 02:28:10 PM
He's well known for his basswork...

I'm waiting for an Yngwie bass.