iconic Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) Bit of bog reading bumpf....No.2 is interesting to me as Tony was a friend of my fathers, I used to drool over his cars when he popped over when I young 'un! Surprisingly few boutique bass in there, with most being mass produced fodder. [url="http://www.vintageguitar.com/special-features/25-most-valuable-basses/"]http://www.vintagegu...aluable-basses/[/url] Edited November 11, 2013 by iconic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I don't like any of them, my money is safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueslemac Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I never knew Gibson did a Höfner copy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 [quote name='iconic' timestamp='1384164886' post='2273315'] Surprisingly few boutique bass in there, with most being mass produced fodder. [/quote] The clue's in the name of the publication. And the fact that it's US-centric. Apart from the Alembics, there's nothing post 1970 and only the Zemaitis and Höfner weren't MIA. So on the whole no real surprises there. It will be interesting to see what a list like that looks like in another 50 or so years time. Whether it will be clogged up with Fenders from the 70s and 80s or if more interesting and desirable instruments from Europe and Japan will get a look in. Of course a lot of it will be to do with what is fashionable at the time of publication and if any big names have been using particular basses - lets nor kid ourselves that the Höfner would have got a look in without its association with Macca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 [quote name='Jacqueslemac' timestamp='1384168048' post='2273372'] I never knew Gibson did a Höfner copy! [/quote] Of course if you look at the dates you'll see that the Gibson came first. although TBH, expect for the body shape the two instruments have nothing in common in either construction, sound or intended use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Some very horrid looking instruments in there, never seen one of those early Rics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBob09 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Wrong. The most valuable bass is the one in your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyR Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Bit of bog reading bumpf....No.2 is interesting to me as Tony was a friend of my fathers, I used to drool over his cars when he popped over when I young 'un! Surprisingly few boutique bass in there, with most being mass produced fodder. - About four years ago, I was lucky enough to be looking around Ronnie Lane's Mrs' loft -long story- and came across the (sadly empty) case for a Zemaitis acoustic bass. I wonder whether it was one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 25 of the rarest, most valuable basses on the planet and no-one seems too fussed, me included. A lot of truly hideous basses on there and a small handful I'd like to get my hands on. We're a practical lot aren't we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matski Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1384192577' post='2273795'] Some very horrid looking instruments in there, never seen one of those early Rics [/quote] There's one on eBay for the bargain price of $35,000, if you're interested... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Ahem 'Bass's' ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 The only one I like it the early 50s P bass, the rest aren't something I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 That didn't inspire me at all.... I think the Violin basses look quirky, but to be honest I'm more than happy with my trusty Ibanez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Rarest and most valuable perhaps, but how many of them are actually desirable rather than merely good investments? Given the opportunity to own any of those 25, there are maybe four that would appeal to me ... and I already have two of 'em! Aren't lists great? An easy way to fill column inches and provoke discussion on websites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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