Bass Wars the 1960s!
In this second Bass Wars video, David Greenaway plays a Baldwin Vibraslim ’65 and a Grimshaw Short Scale Deluxe ’66.
Who survives this battle of two classic bass guitars from the 1960s?
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Shergold Vs. Hayman: The Bass Wars!
The Bass Wars Start Here!
David Greenaway plays the Shergold Marathon and the Hayman 4040 in this first Bass Wars video!
The Shergold Marathon and Hayman 4040 are quite similar looking basses but how do they compare? David Greenaway gives his verdict – do you agree??
The Beatles at Stowe in 1963!
The Guitar Collection’s Guy Mackenzie tells the real story of the day The Beatles came to Stowe School and got their autographs!
Hagstrom H8: 8-String Vintage Bass Guitar!
Classic 8-String Bass Guitar!
This Hagstrom H8 bass guitar was made in about 1968 and was one of only 2250 produced!
The previous video featuring this Hagstrom H8 is one of the Guitar Collection’s most popular videos, so here’s David Greenaway again in a return session with this classic bass!
Framus Star Bass Guitar
Late 1950s Bass Guitar – Played and Tested!
This Framus Star bass, also branded Besson Ariston is identical to the first bass used by Jet Harris of The Shadows!
Built in Germany in 1959, this Framus Star bass is quite an early electric bass guitar and has some unusual features: the neck is quite thin but deep and is also angled away from the body. Perhaps features more in keeping with an upright double bass?
Currently unrestored and de-fretted by an earlier owner, David Greenaway takes up the challenge to play this unusual bass guitar!
Fenton Weill Dualmaster Bass Guitar
A classic 1960s Bass Guitar
This Fenton Weill Dualmaster bass guitar dates from about 1963 and built in the UK by Henry Weill after his split with Jim Burns.
This particular bass was previously owned and restored by Keith West who was famous in the 1960s for ‘Grocer Jack’!
Bought directly from him and in this video play tested by David Greenaway.
Jim Burns Bison: Iconic British Electric Guitar!
Very Rare Vintage Burns Bison Electric Guitar
This Jim Burns Bison is among the last guitars hand carved by Jim Burns himself! Now, beautifully re-built and restored by the Guitar Guru Paul Day.
This Burns Bison was built in 1981 and features the Burns Scorpion style headstock carved so it matches the ‘horns’ on the body. The pickups are Burns humbuckers, there’s a 5-way selector switch and a Fender-type vibrato tailpiece.
Guitar Hero Phil Walker puts the Bison through its paces!
For an in depth write up about this important British guitar check out the Historic Guitars page.
Guitar Collection Outtake: Pound Shop Glasses!
Lars Mullen Tests Out Pound Shop Glasses!
In this Guitar Collection Outtake, cameraman Lars Mullen finds that pound shop glasses make his hearing worse!
Or perhaps he just doesn’t want to listen to Guy!
Spencer James Interview
Spencer James, Guitarist With The Searchers Interview
Spencer James, The Searchers guitarist talks to Guy Mackenzie in this comprehensive interview!
Spencer James talks about touring with The Searchers for thirty years, his guitars and working with Jim Marshall of Marshall Amps.
Unknown Les Paul Electric Guitar
Mystery Les Paul style electric guitar
This unknown Gibson Les Paul styled guitar perhaps dates from the late 1960s. Phil Walker of The Guitar Heroes show plays this mystery guitar.
Have a watch and listen and see if you can identify this mystery guitar!