Allen Woody and the Epiphone Rumblekat
FlyGuitars Although using Gibson basses, Allen was also seen using a lot of Epiphone basses as well and he had a signature Epiphone bass made, how much involvement did he have in the design of that?
Warren Haynes Quite a bit actually, that was his project. He was very involved in the design of that bass and I think it was a beautifully designed bass, it turned out really great. You know it was a shame that it took so long for it to come to fruition
FlyGuitars Yeah it is a great bass I have to say I've got one myself and I really enjoy that bass. I think it's a good mix of styles having a hollow body but using the Mahogany construction.
Warren Haynes Woody knew a lot about instruments and about guitars and basses, instruments in general and why they sounded the way they did. He worked at Gruhn Guitars in Nashville for eight years and I'm sure he knew a lot before he even started work at Gruhn but eight years later he had learnt a tremendous amount about guitars. Someone could bring a guitar in to the room and from across the room he could tell you what year it was made and he would say that guitar was made in the later part of the year because that's when they switched the paint. You know he was just an avid collector and student of what made instruments tick, he was always thinking about what type of wood, what type of pickups, what type of finish, anything that could improve the sound
The Epiphone Allen Woody Rumblekat bass. Short-scale mahogany body and set neck with a maple top. The wood types and construction, along with pickup placement are perfect for making a 'bassy' instrument - Rumblekat is indeed an apt name. Pictures courtesy of gibson.com and Gov't Mule
Allen had several custom-built instruments from Gibson, above left: double-neck bass/guitar an right: double-neck bass/mandolin. You can read more about Allen Woody's custom double necks at the Gibson website.
Thanks to Graham Fieldhouse and Warren Haynes. Graham has also interviewed current Mule bassist Andy Hess - check it out!
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1986 Epiphone by Gibson "Traffic Light Special!" Bass
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$495
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This bass is in good condition for it's age, but has been played and shows some moderate wear. This bass is covered in light dents, dings, scratches and scuffs, along with many finish chips along the sides of the body, some bumps and light dents here and there along the back of the neck, some finish wear on the neck and fingerboard, and some slight rash and a few scuffs on the headstock. There are also plenty of scuffs on the pickguard and a bit of tarnishing and light ... more
This bass is in good condition for it's age, but has been played and shows some moderate wear. This bass is covered in light dents, dings, scratches and scuffs, along with many finish chips along the sides of the body, some bumps and light dents here and there along the back of the neck, some finish wear on the neck and fingerboard, and some slight rash and a few scuffs on the headstock. There are also plenty of scuffs on the pickguard and a bit of tarnishing and light ... more
Epiphone Thunderbird-IV Vintage Sunburst Electric Bass w / Gibson Hardshell Case
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$599
Previously owned Epiphone T-Bird Pro. Comes with Gibson Hardshell Case.
Couple dings in the finish as shown in photos. Overall, still in good shape.
Body & Neck: Solid mahogany body wings with a 7-piece laminated walnut and maple neck, designed with a through-body joint for incredible sustain and resonance
Electronics: Proprietary Epiphone T-PRO bass humbuckers paired with custom active electronics and a 2-band EQ (High / Low) to dial in precise tones
Controls: Master Volume,... more
Couple dings in the finish as shown in photos. Overall, still in good shape.
Body & Neck: Solid mahogany body wings with a 7-piece laminated walnut and maple neck, designed with a through-body joint for incredible sustain and resonance
Electronics: Proprietary Epiphone T-PRO bass humbuckers paired with custom active electronics and a 2-band EQ (High / Low) to dial in precise tones
Controls: Master Volume,... more
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VINTAGE 1981 Sunburst Gibson Victory Artist Series 4 String Bass Guitar w / Case
Interlochen, Michigan, 496**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$946
Vintage 1981 Gibson Victory Artist Series 4-String Bass Guitar ?? Sunburst Finish ?? w / Original Case & Manual
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Year / Model: 1981 Gibson Victory Artist Series (4-string)
Finish: Classic Sunburst
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Gibson EB-0 Electric Bass Guitar 1973 Walnut With Original Hard Case
Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1500
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Walnut
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Repairs: None To Note
Serial Number: Cant See Due To Thick Factory Finish (black lights perfectly)
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Weight: 8 Pounds, 7 Ounces
Scale Length: 30 5 "
Nut Width: 1 63" (measured with my caliper)
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1973 Gibson EB-0 Electric Bass Guitar
Walnut
With Original Purple Lined, Gibson Branded Hard Case
Plays / Sounds Great!
Finish: 100% Original
Repairs: None To Note
Serial Number: Cant See Due To Thick Factory Finish (black lights perfectly)
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Weight: 8 Pounds, 7 Ounces
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Nut Width: 1 63" (measured with my caliper)
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Gibson EB-3 Mahogany 1970-75 Electric Bass Guitar Orig. Case Slotted Head 961211
El Segundo, California, 902**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$2500
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Salt Lake City, Utah, 841**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$2999
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Marquette, Wisconsin, 539**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Manhasset, New York, 110**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$2000
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1968 Gibson EB2 Bass Cherry w / OHSC
Towson, Maryland, 212**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$2100
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1968 Gibson EB-2D 2 Color Sunburst Electric Bass Guitar
Hollywood, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$5865
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