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Hooked on the Eastwood Hooky Bass 6 Pro

Discussion in 'The BASS Place' started by Kestrel, Nov 23, 2020.

  1. Nov 23, 2020 #1
    Kestrel

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    I grew up listening to Joy Division/New Order and always loved Peter Hook’s bass playing. Since a Shergold Marathon 6 is pretty much out of my reach, I was elated when Eastwood released their version, the Hooky Bass 6 Pro. I’ve had it for about a month now and I can’t put the thing down. By far, this is one of the most inspiring instruments I’ve had the pleasure of getting my hands on. I’ve previously owned a Fender Bass VI as well as the Squier version, and a Schecter Hellcat VI, but the Eastwood just plays better.
    Anyway, here are a few pics of the bass.
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  2. Nov 23, 2020 #2
    Fretting out

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    Well....that’s cool!

    And 8! 8 pole pieces!

    I’ve yet to play a bass VI, seems like you got a nice one
     
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  3. Nov 23, 2020 #3
    That Cal Webway

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    Cooool!

    I just copied the name of it and I'm going to look it up!

    I love bass 6's, and I've had a couple through the years
     
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    Fiesta Red

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    A Bass VI is on The GAS List...this one will be added to the options, if I can find one in person...
     
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    68Telebass

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    Big fan of Hooky here as well!!! Got to see New Order back in the day- Great Show!!
    That looks Sweet!!!!
     
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    If you think about i, it's basically the same concept as a P or J bass pickup with string going between the pole piece as opposed to running straight over them. Makes it a bit less percussive of a sound which can be a good thing on a bass.
     
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