Help me name a DocBass!

drbassman · December 22, 2015, 07:41:57 AM

I've decided to make 2 semi-hollow models, one with and one without f-holes. I decided naming the models would be a fun thing to do. I was thinking of naming the non-f-hole model after my one of favorite basses, Hofner. Thinking Sir Paul as well, I'm considering the following names:

* Cavern
* Liverpool
* Hamburg
* Other?

For the f-hole model, I'm not so sure. Maybe after one of my favorite places or something to make me think of the vintage EB tone:

* Linderhof
* Vienna
* Edinburgh
* Epoch
* Classic
* Antiquity
* Other?

Merry Christmas gang!

BTL · December 22, 2015, 07:54:44 AM

Macca, Eleanor, Jude, Penny, Strawberry, Norwegian and Revolution immediately spring to mind.

Also, Ringo...

Pilgrim · December 22, 2015, 08:47:18 AM

Here's a name for a Macca-inspired bass: The 909 (From the tune One after 909)

drbassman · December 22, 2015, 09:21:11 AM

Good ones guys, I didn't think of any of those!

Pilgrim · December 22, 2015, 10:39:05 AM

The Norwegian Wood model...and you could add an outrageous upper horn like those recently discussed!

drbassman · December 22, 2015, 01:51:11 PM

Quote from: Pilgrim on December 22, 2015, 10:39:05 AM
The Norwegian Wood model...and you could add an outrageous upper horn like those recently discussed!

Are you saying my bass's horn is insufficient? 😡

Pilgrim · December 22, 2015, 02:01:20 PM

No, we all know that when the tool is made of good wood, size doesn't matter.

Dave W · December 22, 2015, 03:25:48 PM

Cavern is a Höfner model name. Liverpool and Hamburg are Ric model names (current 350V63 and former 230/2030 models) and don't doubt for a minute that Ric would send you a cease and desist letter.

How about the DocBass Why Don't We Do It In The Road model? Nah, too long.

Basvarken · December 22, 2015, 07:31:15 PM

Sir Paul

and

Felix (as in Pappalardi for that classic EB tone)

chromium · December 22, 2015, 07:55:16 PM

Thinking of some other favorite Macca basslines...

Maybe (Hey) "Bulldog" or "Taxman"?

drbassman · December 22, 2015, 08:12:35 PM

Geez Dave, what a buzz kill! I had forgotten about all of those. I would certainly avoid all of them for just the reasons you noted.

amptech · December 23, 2015, 02:06:45 AM

Quote from: Pilgrim on December 22, 2015, 10:39:05 AM
The Norwegian Wood model...and you could add an outrageous upper horn like those recently discussed!

Actually 'Norwegian wood' is allready used on a series of hanmade guitars here in Norway!

Byt wether or not the woody name is protected or not, I don't know.

patman · December 23, 2015, 06:57:53 AM

How 'bout the DocBass "Mojo Machine" or "Mojo Mama"

Also how 'bout a 5 string option?...just a thought

drbassman · December 23, 2015, 07:35:44 AM

Quote from: patman on December 23, 2015, 06:57:53 AM
How 'bout the DocBass "Mojo Machine" or "Mojo Mama"

Also how 'bout a 5 string option?...just a thought

Thanks for the suggestions. As for a fiver, I've never done one before, so I'd have to think about that one.

nofi · December 23, 2015, 07:48:14 AM

"mojo" is an overused cliche'. avoid at all costs. you want a really original name.