new Bill Wyman signature model

Aussie Mark · September 15, 2011, 05:05:31 PM

I suppose I'll have to buy one of these now. It's a fairly loose "copy" of his home-modded first bass - although this one is fretted, is a different colour, different headstock/bridge etc.

http://www.basscentre.com/british-bass-master-series/bbmwyman.html

Dave W · September 15, 2011, 05:10:44 PM

I think you will.

Probably won't be a big seller, this long after Bill's career with the Stones. Nice that they did it, though, and it looks like it's nicely appointed.

Freuds_Cat · September 16, 2011, 08:24:37 AM

Hah, ya beat me to it Mark. I just spotted this.

Bargeon · September 16, 2011, 12:48:45 PM

So, asside from the frets, bridge, tuners, headstock and color (and probaly body wood) it's just like Bill Wyman's first bass

Actually, that is a nice looking bass. I like the headstock.

What is the story on the neck pickup? "Baldwin"? It's from a piano

nofi · September 16, 2011, 02:39:54 PM

that photo makes it look like a toy so i guess its lifesize for wee bill.

Dave W · September 16, 2011, 05:52:22 PM

Quote from: Bargeon on September 16, 2011, 12:48:45 PM
So, asside from the frets, bridge, tuners, headstock and color (and probaly body wood) it's just like Bill Wyman's first bass

Exactly!

Quote from: Bargeon on September 16, 2011, 12:48:45 PM

Actually, that is a nice looking bass. I like the headstock.

What is the story on the neck pickup? "Baldwin"? It's from a piano

I'm guessing it's patterned after a Baldwin-era Burns bass, or one of the ones actually labeled Baldwin. Yes, the piano company. IIRC Baldwin bought Burns of London about the same time CBS bought Fender.

Chris P. · September 17, 2011, 05:31:18 AM

I talked about this one in Other Bass Brands, but at that without a picture. Two months ago Guitar and Bass UK reviewed it. I'll try to find the review.

godofthunder · September 17, 2011, 02:24:41 PM

Man that is BUTT ugly.

drbassman · September 17, 2011, 02:30:48 PM

I have to say, I agree with Scott. I do like the Brian May bass they're showing on the site.

clankenstein · September 17, 2011, 05:26:28 PM

it would have more retro vibe with 2 of the burns type pickups together in the bridge position.that black one looks beamed in from a different century.

SKATE RAT · September 17, 2011, 08:30:55 PM

they also have a "less paul" and an "eb3" in their bass collection.!

Highlander · September 18, 2011, 01:37:02 PM

Earl Grey... Hot...

Now that's my cup of tea, which this most certainly isn't...

Freuds_Cat · September 18, 2011, 09:26:49 PM

I dont find it ugly at all. Bit too cute maybe but it has a bit of that Embassy/Newport thing happening which is kinda retro cool.

Bargeon · September 19, 2011, 07:41:01 AM

Quote from: Dave W on September 16, 2011, 05:52:22 PM
Exactly!

I'm guessing it's patterned after a Baldwin-era Burns bass, or one of the ones actually labeled Baldwin. Yes, the piano company. IIRC Baldwin bought Burns of London about the same time CBS bought Fender.

Interesting, thank you. That's news I lose on this side of the Atlantic.
I hope that bass makes it over here.

leftybass · September 19, 2011, 08:49:15 AM

Quote from: Dave W on September 16, 2011, 05:52:22 PM
Exactly!

I'm guessing it's patterned after a Baldwin-era Burns bass, or one of the ones actually labeled Baldwin. Yes, the piano company. IIRC Baldwin bought Burns of London about the same time CBS bought Fender.

IIRC he said the body was originally quite large, and he cut it down to size when he removed the frets.