This is an incredibly unique and rare instrument built by the legendary Chuck Orr. Chuck started using freeform instrument building technique in the mid 1970's, and quickly gained the attention of Prince, Gene Simmons, and the like. It's estimated Chuck only made six basses in his short career, one of those six was specially made for Prince for his first album
For You. Chuck was personally thanked in the CD jacket.
- "Special thanks to God, Owen, Britt, Bernadette, My Father and Mother, Russ Thyret, Gary, David Rivkin / Sound 80 Studios, C. Moon, Eddie, Sharon and Eleanor, L. Phillips, Bobby "Z" Rivkin, Tom Coster, Graham Lear, Joe Giannetti, Patrice Rushen, Charles Veal, Jr., Shirley Walker, Knut Koupee Music, Chuck Orr, Lisa H., and You!"
The bass itself is a work of art. Hand made in 1979, the bass features:
- Maple Body
- Neck-Thru Body
- Pre-Bartolini HI-A Pickups
- Gibson Tuners
- 3 Way Switch
- Tone and Volume Knob
- 2 Way Phase Shift Switch
- 34" Scale
- 1.5" Nut
- Removeable 5" Wooden Thumb Rest
- Chuck Orr Custom Bridge
A little narrower than your standard bass, the neck is similar to a D profile but a little flatter. Very comfortable. The HI-A pickups are
really hot, and almost sound active. They're reminiscent of early active Alembic pickups. Bass weighs 8.6 lbs. All parts are original and work perfectly. Some small nicks and scratches, see pictures for detail. Bass has had a full inspection, nothing has been refurbished or altered.
This instrument is incredibly well made, incredibly cool, and incredibly RARE. Don't miss your chance to own this beautiful peice of Minnesota rock n' roll history!
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