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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 12 set 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 12 set 2023 #2
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it looks heavy
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LittleWing Posted on 12 set 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 12 set 2023 #4
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it's just missing the tree bark :D

beautiful bass though
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Ernie440 Posted on 13 set 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 13 set 2023 #6
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DIY
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Ernie440 Posted on 13 set 2023 #7
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Tofzegrit wrote:
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LOL good one!!! hehehe :D
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