The above instrument was my first bass ever, and was purchased in a guitar shop in Freeport, NY (home of Lou Reed). It was manufactured in Sweden around 1966-69. While its design ethic was heavily influenced by the company's accordion production (extensive use of brightly colored plastics and vinyls), its sound was deep and warm, hampered only by a rather useless wooden bridge. Luckily its neck was thin and fast, making it quite the gift to a young player just starting out.
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