That's a nice bass. I have an acquaintance who has a LP sig guitar with the same body, though his is a goldtop.
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.
LesPaulSignatureBass (1) by Retro Hound, on Flickr
LesPaulSignatureBass (2) by Retro Hound, on Flickr
Last edited by Retro Hound; January 8th, 2013 at 04:03 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.
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.
Cool. Pamky I was gonna say that looks like a Jack Cassidy, thanks for the additional info.
Retro, I'm interested if it is for sale. PM'd you with contact info. Thanks.
There's one on eBay right now.
typical basshead bossiness!!!