Bass Guitar Collection

Old guitarist
Joško Šimic

Bootsy Collins Space Bass guitar owned by Bootsy Collins, July 2002
A limited edition, Bootsy Collins Space Bass from Washburn Guitars (TR2013-140.1.1) owned by Bootsy Collins. This is a four-stringed electric bass guitar with an asymmetrical star shaped body modeled

Thin Lizzy, Rock Group, perform at The Apollo, Coventry, Warwickshire in December 1981. The line of the group was Phil Lynott on bass guitar and vocals. Snowy White on Guitar

Queen perform at The Liverpool Empire on 2nd June 1977. Liverpool, England Picture shows lead singer Freddie Mercury and bass player John Deacon

Steve Swallow, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1999. Artist: Brian O Connor
Steve Swallow, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1999

Stanley Clarke Signature Standard 4 String Bass, after 1990. Creators: Gotoh Gut Co
Bass guitar owned by African-American musician Stanley Clarke (born 1951), founding member of Return to Forever, one of the first jazz fusion bands

A Victorian Christmas card of cats at a ball dancing with musicians playing, c
3603520 A Victorian Christmas card of cats at a ball dancing with musicians playing, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian greeting card of cat musicians in the falling snow, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603535 A Victorian greeting card of cat musicians in the falling snow, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian greeting card of Father Christmas dressed as Old King Cole with ducks
3605378 A Victorian greeting card of Father Christmas dressed as Old King Cole with ducks and a turkey holding musical instruments bowing to him, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die-cut shape New Year card of a bass guitar, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605802 A Victorian die-cut shape New Year card of a bass guitar, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

The New York Dolls at Biba party. Bassist Arthur Kane. 25th November 1973

Theres just no stopping the champion fund-raisers of Middlesbroughs Hustler School. in just one year, they ve cocked up a mammoth 3, 000 boost for the school funds

Music - Sting pictured during his concert at the Cardiff International Arena. His last visit before this date was at the Top Rank Suite in Queen Street in 1980 with his former band The Police - 9th

Pop Group Spandau Ballet "True Tour"April 1983 Pop Group Spandau Ballet
Pop Group Spandau Ballet " True Tour" April 1983 Pop Group Spandau Ballet playing at the Conference Centre, Brighton as part of their " True Tour" Tony Hadley, Steve Norman

Rolling Stones performing at the NME Poll Winners Concert on 12th May 1968; they won best R&B group

Rolling Stones performing at the NME Poll Winners Concert on 12th May 1968; they won best R&B group

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Ireland, Dublin, Statue of the late Philip Lynott former frontman of the Irish rock group Thin Lizzy

Steve Swallow, Simple Songs, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2019
Steve Swallow, Simple Songs, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 19 Nov 2019

Theo Pascal, Carmen Souzas Silver Messengers, Verdict Jazz Club, Brighton East Sussex, 2019
Theo Pascal, Carmen Souzas Silver Messengers, Verdict Jazz Club, Brighton East Sussex, 13 Nov 2019

Alphonso Johnson, JVC Capital JF, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1988. Artist: Brian O Connor
Alphonso Johnson, JVC Capital JF, Royal Festival Hall, London, July 1988

Alphonso Johnson, London, 1976. Artist: Brian O Connor
Alphonso Johnson, London, 1976

Mark Lockheart (Sax Printmakers), Steve Watts (Bass Printmakers) and Norma Winstone (Vocals Printmakers), Ropetackle Arts Centre Shoreham, West Sussex, Jan 2016

Liran Donin, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, West Sussex, Jan 2016. Artist: Brian O Connor
Liran Donin, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, West Sussex, Jan 2016

Liran Donin (bass), Arun Ghosh (clarinet) and Idris Rahman, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, West Sussex, Jan 2016

Reuben Rogers, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Reuben Rogers, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015

Thaddeus Kelly, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015. Artist
Thaddeus Kelly, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015

Steve Swallow, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1993. Artist: Brian O Connor
Steve Swallow, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1993

Winston Blissett, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales. Artist: Brian O Connor
Winston Blissett, Bass Guitarist, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales

Don Rendell and Steve Cook playing at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire. Artist
Don Rendell (soprano saxophone) and Steve Cook (bass guitar) playing at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire

Bassist Steve Cook playing at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire

Don Rendell, Steve Cook and Alan Jackson playing at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire
Don Rendell (soprano saxophone), Steve Cook (bass guitar) and Alan Jackson (drums) playing at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire. Pianist Michael Garrick is out of shot

Steve Cook (bass guitar) and Alan Jackson (drums) playing at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire

Steve Cook playing bass guitar at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire. Artist
Steve Cook playing bass guitar at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire

Jazz group playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984
Bob Gill (bass guitar), Frank Brierley (trombone), Ian Royle (trumpet) and Stan Robinson (tenor saxophone) playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984

The Dave Brubeck Quartet in concert at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 10 April 1983: Dave Brubeck (piano), Chris Brubeck (electric bass), Bill Smith (clarinet), Randy Jones (drums)

Weather Report in concert at the Odeon, Birmingham, October 1977. Artist: Denis Williams
Weather Report in concert at the Odeon, Birmingham, October 1977: Joe Zawinul (electric piano), Manolo Badrena (percussion), Wayne Shorter (saxophone)

Andy Hodge, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, March 17, 2017. Artist: Brian O Connor
Andy Hodge, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, March 17, 2017

The Dave Brubeck Quartet rehearsing on stage at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 10 November 1979: Dave Brubeck (piano), Jerry Bergonzi (tenor saxophone) Chris Brubeck (bass guitar)

The Dave Brubeck Quartet playing at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, July 1979
The Dave Brubeck Quartet playing at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, July 1979: Dave Brubeck (piano), Jerry Bergonzi (tenor saxophone), Chris Brubeck (bass guitar)

Buddy Rich and Dave Carpenter playing at the Royal Festival Hall, London, June 1985
Legendary drummer Buddy Rich and Dave Carpenter (bass guitar) performing at the Royal Festival Hall, London, June 1985

Dave Carpenter, bass guitarist with Buddy Richs band, at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 1985
Dave Carpenter, bass guitarist with Buddy Richs band, playing at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 1985

Chris Clark of Hunter & the Bear playing at Oban Live in Scotland
Chris Clark of Hunter & the Bear playing at Oban Live 2016. This was held at Oban, in Argyll & Bute in Scotland

Ewen Vernal of Capercaillie playing at Oban Live in Scotland
Ewen Vernal of Capercaillie playing at Oban Live 2016. This was held at Oban, in Argyll & Bute in Scotland

John Paul Jones, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
John Paul Jones, With Martin France, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Robert Cray, 2014. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Robert Cray Blues Band, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2014

Lawrence Cottle, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Lawrence Cottle, Scarborough Jazz Festival, 2012

Steve Swallow, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Steve Swallow, Gary Burton Quartet (Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow, Antonio Sanchez), Barbican, July 2008

Marcus Miller and Alex Han, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Marcus Miller and Alex Han, London Jazz Festival, 2017

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The bass guitar, a beloved instrument in the world of music, has captivated audiences for decades. From iconic musicians to festive Victorian cards, its influence is undeniable. One notable bass guitar that stands out is the Bootsy Collins Space Bass guitar owned by none other than Bootsy Collins himself. This extraordinary instrument made its debut in July 2002 and continues to mesmerize fans with its unique design and powerful sound. Another memorable moment in bass guitar history took place at Ronnie Scotts in London back in 1999. Steve Swallow showcased his incredible talent on stage, leaving the audience awestruck. The artist responsible for capturing this captivating performance was Brian O'Connor, whose artistic skills perfectly captured the essence of Swallow's musical prowess. Speaking of signature instruments, the Stanley Clarke Signature Standard 4 String Bass deserves recognition. Created by Gotoh Gut Co after 1990, this masterpiece combines craftsmanship and innovation to deliver an exceptional playing experience. But it's not just musicians who appreciate the beauty of bass guitars; even Victorian Christmas cards featured these enchanting instruments. One card depicts cats dancing with musicians at a ball while another showcases cat musicians playing amidst falling snow - both charming scenes that transport us back to a simpler time. And let's not forget about Father Christmas himself. In one Victorian greeting card from c. 1880, he dresses up as Old King Cole alongside ducks while holding a bass guitar - truly showcasing how this instrument transcends time and brings joy to all. Moving into more contemporary times, we have Xhosa Cole Quartet performing at Watermill Jazz Club in Dorking. With Xhosa Cole leading on saxophone and Jay Phelps accompanying on trumpet while James Owston holds down the rhythm on bass guitar - their harmonious melodies filled the air with pure magic. Tom Herbert also left his mark on Verdict Jazz Club in Brighton during December 2019 with his band Zone-B.