Never seen THIS before.......

[Rebosbro]

Just saw this in my favorite local mom and pop. Looks like a toy, but I’m guessing it’s not. Sorry about the photos. My new iPhone 12 cuts the top and bottom off I guess. Had the whole bass in the view finder

 

[fronobulax]

Well known. Appeared under both the Guild and DeArmond badge with slight differences. Recent thread in Bass about strings. My take is that if you play a full size bass it is at best a novelty and not a usable tool. If you don't then it might be useful but a bass uke seems to fill that niche and is easier to play and maintain.

Search Ashbory for my sources and other discussions.

 

[Sal]

The first time I ever saw an Ashbory bass was at a David Sylvian show in 1988 with Ian Maidman on bass. I can't find any images from that tour but here's a live audio clip.

 

[SFIV1967]

Read those discussions and you will learn something about those basses:

Origianl Guild Ashbory Bass for sale by Jerre Haskew

Hey Guys, I've decided to sell my near MINT condition candy apple red original Guild Ashbory Bass and gig bag. This is the real deal and one of the first ones produced at the Westerly factory. Am asking $500 plus $50 shipping, handling & insurance. If seriously interested please email me at...

letstalkguild.com

DeArmond Ashbory Bass string intonation issues - WONKY!

Hello all, I purchased a moon blue DeArmond Ashbory bass on ebay a few weeks ago, and although it is really well made and in great shape, the low E string has two pitches, one of which is a high harmonic of sorts that makes the low pitch out of tune and wonky - like a thinner E string on a...

letstalkguild.com

And if you have some free time the long story is here: "The story of the Ashbory bass".

Ralf

 

[Rebosbro]

Wow! He’s asking $250 for this one. That sounds like a good price

 

[cupric]

Wow! He’s asking $250 for this one. That sounds like a good price

That is a great price. Buy it!

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

And it's got the Bridge Cover!

 

[Guildedagain]

You saw a Guild and you didn't buy it? ;]

Man, I'd really like to walk into a guitar store right now, but those days are gone for me.

 

[Rebosbro]

You saw a Guild and you didn't buy it? ;]

Man, I'd really like to walk into a guitar store right now, but those days are gone for me.

It only had 4 strings. On the other hand, with less strings I might play better. Is there a 1 string guitar?
Paul

 

[Nuuska]

It only had 4 strings. On the other hand, with less strings I might play better. Is there a 1 string guitar?
Paul

Here you go - notice, that there are no frets either - so no worries to hit wrong notes - just see that your rhythm is in time - perfectly suited for one-handed musicians. In rare case that you do have two hands - you might go wild and play two at once - even polyrhythms . . .

Ektara | Ethnic Musical Instruments.com

www.ethnicmusicalinstruments.com

 

[SFIV1967]

Is there a 1 string guitar?

Sure! The Bailey custom one string bass for instance. Just noticed that this seems to be a left handed model pictured.

Ralf

 

[F30]

Talk about keeping things simple

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

Sure! The Bailey custom one string bass for instance:

Ralf

Good for playing "Running With The Devil"!

 

[Guildedagain]

You got that right.

I do play better on 4 strings.

Pretty sure this is the original here ;]