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Retro Hound
July 26th, 2012, 01:59 PM
Here's a picture of my Father-in-Law's bass. I don't think I'd ever seen a semi-hollow bass before, but I haven't really paid much attention to basses (or guitars either until just a few years ago! Don't hate me for saying that!). He probably bought it new, or at least only a few years old. He played in a country western bar band for many years. He passes away two years ago tomorrow and I don't think I'd ever SEEN the bass up close until last year. I know I hadn't seen it since I started playing guitar 3 years ago. My Mother-in-Law is thinking of selling it and it seems they bring over $3000 generally. They were made between 1973 and 79 or so from what I can find. The tobacco burst or whatever they call it now was only made one year I think.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8048/8362890806_910f1d6299_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrohound/8362890806/)
LesPaulSignatureBass (1) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrohound/8362890806/) by Retro Hound (http://www.flickr.com/people/retrohound/), on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8190/8361827631_3185101190_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrohound/8361827631/)
LesPaulSignatureBass (2) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrohound/8361827631/) by Retro Hound (http://www.flickr.com/people/retrohound/), on Flickr
Bookkeeper's Son
July 26th, 2012, 02:16 PM
That's a nice bass. I have an acquaintance who has a LP sig guitar with the same body, though his is a goldtop.
otaypanky
July 28th, 2012, 01:31 AM
This is my '73 Gibson LP Signature. They're very versatile with some unusual electronics. Below it is an Epiphone version I used to have.
Epiphone used to make a re-issue and it also was an exceptionally nice guitar. I kind of regret selling it. Epiphone is currently offering what they call a Jack Cassidy bass which is basically the LP Signature. A few friends have them and they are very nice, well made, and sound great.


http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/otaypanky/DSCF0001-28-2.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/otaypanky/dcef08b1.jpg
Brian Krashpad
August 2nd, 2012, 07:22 PM
Cool. Pamky I was gonna say that looks like a Jack Cassidy, thanks for the additional info.
Onemanbanned
December 29th, 2012, 09:32 AM
Retro, I'm interested if it is for sale. PM'd you with contact info. Thanks.
Retro Hound
December 30th, 2012, 12:44 PM
There's one on eBay right now.
NWBasser
January 5th, 2013, 12:02 PM
This is my '73 Gibson LP Signature. They're very versatile with some unusual electronics. Below it is an Epiphone version I used to have.
Epiphone used to make a re-issue and it also was an exceptionally nice guitar. I kind of regret selling it. Epiphone is currently offering what they call a Jack Cassidy bass which is basically the LP Signature. A few friends have them and they are very nice, well made, and sound great.


http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/otaypanky/DSCF0001-28-2.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/otaypanky/dcef08b1.jpg

What's with the guitars here?

You kids get off my forum lawn!:reallymad::spank:
otaypanky
January 6th, 2013, 11:24 PM
What's with the guitars here?

You kids get off my forum lawn!:reallymad::spank:


The hollow bodied ones are the same style as the bass Retro Hound was describing. In this pic the gold one is a Gibson and the burst was an Epiphone
mrmudcat
January 7th, 2013, 12:54 AM
:rollover typical basshead bossiness!!!:socool
NWBasser
January 7th, 2013, 02:49 PM
The hollow bodied ones are the same style as the bass Retro Hound was describing. In this pic the gold one is a Gibson and the burst was an Epiphone

Yeah, I knew that. I was just messing with you guys.:poke
NWBasser
January 7th, 2013, 02:50 PM
:rollover typical basshead bossiness!!!:socool

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