Hi Folks, I have seen this on e-bay great britain today, looks like one of the earliest classicos ever made with a great history, probably something for collecters,
I prefer to play besides my series I a real
upright bass but for some special sounds it?s
a great instrument, so take a look at it...
Peter

Here's the link for you lazy ones out there...

I thought that John Giblin (Alan Parsons Project)had the first one.

who cares
he replaced the electronics with fishmans.......
oh the horrrrorrrrr.,..

This could very well be John Giblin's bass Doc. The listing says it was used on some kate Bush recordings.... So was John Giblin ;-)
Before I moved to Scotland 10 years ago I lived about 3 miles from Malvern - I could have seen it in person. Talk about missed opportunities.
 
Graeme

Been to Great Malvern twice. Nice area. Neat little railway station with picturesque steel ornaments (nice change if you've boarded the train at B'ham New Street).

I'm guessing that would be this.  And here is another view.  And another.
 
 
(Message edited by davehouck on May 29, 2008)

That's quick! Check the full page for better details. Or do a Google image search
 
(Message edited by adriaan on May 29, 2008)

You certainly seem to be enjoying this, Dave!

Well, it's a nice looking station!  Thanks for mentioning it!
 
In the first half of the 20th century, there were a lot of nice train stations built in the US.  Some survive to this day as restaurants or shops, and a few still serve their original purpose.

Interesting that there's a Malvern station in Pennsylvania too. I've always imagined that area to be very similar (in a middle England way) to Worcestershire. I expect I'm very wide of the mark ;-)
 
Graeme

Looking at this picture of the Malvern PA station the stone actually has the right type of colour one would associate with the Cotswolds and Worcestershire!
 
Edit: The top part of the building obviously, as the lower walls are bright red.
 
(Message edited by adriaan on May 29, 2008)