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« on: July 24, 2009, 05:56:23 PM »
If anyone is able to dig out their Cropredy 2007 programme, take a look at page 53...

I've never seen Mr Pegg use that Bass, but I LIKE it. I've always thought it would be ideal for use on the acoustic tour.

I was wondering if anyone knew the make, or know if Peggy used it at some point for a Record or a Gig?
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« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2009, 11:31:38 PM »
It is interesting isn't it!

If you look at the bridge it has a radius of about 3-4" (ie the amount of curve).  Most guitars and basses have much flatter radii - my precision is amost flat.

The one in the picture looks like an electric double bass - ie it is designed to be played with a bow - hence the curve on the neck.  But who am I to say!
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« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2009, 11:58:16 PM »
It would make sense that it's an Upright.  That neck radius would make it almost impossible to play as a Fretless Bass.  Most guitars and basses have a fingerboard radii between 8 - 10 inches.

It does look very interesting though.
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« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2009, 12:35:15 AM »
Me thinks it's one of his double basses Wink

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« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2009, 12:54:42 AM »
But a solid bodied one.  Presumably employing Peizo's.
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« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2009, 01:36:30 PM »
He's a man of many talents that Mr Pegg.
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« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2009, 11:19:08 PM »
Quote from: Steve with the black dog on July 26, 2009, 01:36:30 PM

He's a man of many talents that Mr Pegg.

What Simon Pegg?
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« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2009, 09:25:57 PM »
Quote from: kascadekid on July 26, 2009, 11:19:08 PM

Quote from: Steve with the black dog on July 26, 2009, 01:36:30 PM

He's a man of many talents that Mr Pegg.

What Simon Pegg?


Him too!
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