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The first ever appearance of an electric bass guitar (1954)

The first ever appearance of an electric bass guitar (1954)

LittleWing Posted on Sep 12, 2023 #1
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The Liberace Show 1954.

This is the first ever appearance of an electric bass as it wasnt even in the stores yet. The show was used by Fender to introduce it to the public...

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1954 Fender Precision Electronic Bass
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rootshell Posted on Sep 12, 2023 #2
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it looks heavy
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LittleWing Posted on Sep 12, 2023 #3
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rootshell wrote:
it looks heavy


Nothing is heavier then a Peavey T-40 bass. Friend has one and its basically a tree with strings on it

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rootshell Posted on Sep 12, 2023 #4
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it's just missing the tree bark :D

beautiful bass though
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Ernie440 Posted on Sep 13, 2023 #5
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Peavey reminds me of my ATKs similar woodgrain and they're heavy as well
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Tofzegrit Posted on Sep 13, 2023 #6
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DIY
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Ernie440 Posted on Sep 13, 2023 #7
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Tofzegrit wrote:
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LOL good one!!! hehehe :D
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