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The stock pickup on the Ampeg AMUB-1 was replaced with a P-Bass pickup for improved sound quality.
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For a more budget-friendly option, consider the Eastwood EUB-1, available in both fretless and fretted versions.
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It's noted that Rick Danko's AMUB-1 was a unique model, known for its distinct fretless sound from the late 1960s.
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See how Brian Eno uses Ampeg AMUB-1 Fretless Bass

Brian Eno

Singer, Keyboardist

David Bowie (band)

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In this Sound On Sound article, there is a photo of Eno's studio showing an Ampeg AMUB-1 Fretless bass.

See how Mike Starr uses Ampeg AMUB-1 Fretless Bass

Mike Starr

Bassist

Alice in Chains

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In this picture you can see Mike holding this bass you can tell by the headstock and body

See how Robert Levon Been uses Ampeg AMUB-1 Fretless Bass

Robert Levon Been

Singer, Guitarist

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

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In this performance, Been can be seen playing an Ampeg AMUB-1.

See how Walter Becker uses Ampeg AMUB-1 Fretless Bass

Walter Becker

Guitarist, Bassist

Steely Dan

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One from 1968 is featured in this May 31, 2020 Premier Guitar article.

See how Rick Danko uses Ampeg AMUB-1 Fretless Bass

Rick Danko

Singer, Bassist

The Band

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This picture shows Danko with his Ampeg AMUB-1 Fretless bass, which was put up for auction in 2014.

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Boz Burrell

Singer, Bassist

King Crimson

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At 2:00 in this performance of Bad Company's song "Bad Company", Burrell can be seen playing an Ampeg AMUB-1 Fretless Bass.

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