One of the more rare electric bass guitars from the 1960s is the Moni Bassus, made in Hungary. Reported only to have been constructed in the 1960s and having a low production number, coming across one isn’t exactly easy. Made as good as a Fender or Gibson of that era? No. Designed well? That’s debatable. … Read more
See the business listing for this bass builder here This week’s bass guitar of the week has influences from a Rickenbacker 4005, Fender, and Music Man. Bass builder Pierre-Gilles writes: Except some small pieces of walnut here and there, it’s a full-maple instrument. The neck is glued through a twin-chamber body, there’s a fanned fret … Read more
See the business listing for this bass builder here What happens when you combine 1951 with 1962 Fender design? Awesomeness. Matt writes: This bass was made from a chunk of Eastern Walnut I cut by hand. The neck is a single piece of maple. It is based on a 51 neck and a 62 body. … Read more
