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This week’s BotW that arrived in the featureme@bestbassgear.com inbox screams coolness with retro done right with its “70s kitchen” look. And it’s done so well that you don’t notice at first that this bass is in fact a 5-string.
Brian writes:
As my go to bass in 2 reggae bands (Why I Rise & Hubstyle) Goldie Hawn was built with the flashy looks of an 80s leading lady but don’t let her appearance fool you… she’s mean! I hand picked every part to give her a unique look which always seems to remind me of a 70s kitchen, not sure if that’s the kind of vintage that’s considered cool but I love it. Obviously the sound is what’s most important and to that I’ll just say my Fender 5 String American P Bass has been riding the pine since Goldie hit the scene. I actually try to force myself to play my P bass but I just always end up talking about all the reasons I love Goldie more. So I guess consider me Kurt Russell because I love Goldie Hawn!
Anyways to some of the details……….
Obviously had go all Gold hardware – featuring a Hip Shot Transtone bridge, Gotoh tuners, Hip Shot string retainer
Electronics – Fender Mod Shop Samarium Cobalt Noiseless Pickups, Certain Bass Varitone control plate (awesome!)
Neck – Warmoth Maple neck, graphite stiffening rod, 1 3/4″ nut width, Graph Tech White TUSQ nut, gold fret wire
Flare – Neck – Reranch neck amber/vintage satin clear coat
Body – Reranch orange/vintage satin Clear Coat
Pickguard- Greasy grove custom argyle
Well done, Brian!
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I was young in the “70s” and I’m here to tell you our kitchen or Goldie Hawn never looked this good.I’m sure it sounds as good as it looks,well done.jack t
I’ve heard Goldie live and can attest it sounds as good as it looks. Well done!