kodiakblair Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Something a wee bit out of character for me here. I saw this Gordy Blueshift II yesterday and the name rang a bell so checked here for some info but no replies as yet. From what I gathered it was made outside Manchester by the Gordon side of Gordon Smith possibly by an apprentice called Andy. [attachment=178475:Gordy Blueshift (5).jpg] Serial number is 00056 which I take means it's the 56th build but I'm guessing here. Reckon it's about 9lbs and it's passive. Shape reminds me a bit of a Westone Spectrum, Schaller bridge,machineheads and strap locks are fitted and I think the pickups are G/S own make,you adjust the heights from the back. [attachment=178473:Gordy Blueshift (9).jpg] So how does it play and sound ? Surprisingly well, action was low,no fret buzz or crackily pots. Fair bit of buckle rash on the back and dinks as should be expected for a bass that must be close on 30 years old. Gloss finish on the neck and a nice profile. I've only had about 45 minutes playing so far but I like how it sounds but I've not adjusted to the shape yet, that'll come though. I really didn't need another bass but you know what it's good to have something British for a change,I'd not seen one before and it's a decent no-frills bass. Asking price was £170 but they took £140.The fact that it's handmade is a bonus too. So aye it's been a good start to the day. If you squint you might make out " Made in Great Britain " [attachment=178474:Gordy Blueshift (3).jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 That angular lower horn is a feature of GS basses I've seen advertised. I've never seen one in the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Love that body and headstock shape! Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) £140!!!!!!!!! Bargain!!! Gordy made high quality instuments, that sold for a LOT of money back in the day. A very lucky scoop you have there sir. Nice one. My Gordy Headless. [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/gordy-headless-bass.html"]http://flatericbassa...dless-bass.html[/url] Cheers. Edited December 14, 2014 by FlatEric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Cheers Flat Eric Can't find much info on it. Would I be in the park thinking 84/85 and around £300. Saw there was a Deluxe Blueshift sold for £700 last month on Gumtree but what the difference is I've no idea. That headless of yours is lovely and very popular. Every Google search I've done on Gordy your bass turns up in the images Had more time with it this morning and yeah it's a damn fine bass guitar. Could be a fitting end to a year of many purchases. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Whip off the neck & you'll probably find a date and Andrew Evans' signature, if he did work on it. I've got this, and it's pretty amazing: Could do with a stronger back, though... Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 That is more than just pretty amazing I'll get the neck off later and see what's there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 This was mine until GAS struck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1418560410' post='2631131'] Whip off the neck & you'll probably find a date and Andrew Evans' signature, if he did work on it. I've got this, and it's pretty amazing: Could do with a stronger back, though... Jon. [/quote] OOOOoooooooooo Jon, I saw this when it first came up - now I see a good shot of of it WOW! [quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1418562346' post='2631156'] This was mine until GAS struck [/quote] What do you mean. . . . . until. . . . . where is it now?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 No idea. I wish I'd held onto it. It was a lovely bass to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1418579888' post='2631369'] OOOOoooooooooo Jon, I saw this when it first came up - now I see a good shot of of it WOW! [/quote] Hopefully you'll understand me swapping my (very nice but almost as heavy) T-40 for this! As far as I know, the twin-neck's unique, it was built in 1985 as a custom order for a Manc session player called Pete Glennon. It's in very good condition overall, in fact necks & hardware are almost like new. The fretless neck is simply the sweetest I've laid hands on and the whole thing sounds superb - the pickups & switching make it very versatile. The body has been refinished - neck pocket & routing indicate it was originally black - and unfortunately the refin's a little bit amateurish when you look closely. Looks like someone tried mixing some red stain with Ronseal & brush-coated it. I gave the whole body a thorough T-cutting, which evened the surface a bit & gave it some gloss, but it would benefit from a pro (or competent amateur!) job at some point. No idea if I'll ever use it in anger - my band does have a few multi-part prog epics which it would lend itself to, just don't know if I can stand the pain! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 As my gran used to say. . . . . If wishes were horses etc. Truly, a rare old beast. Wonder where it is now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Jon, you must find an excuse to use this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 The lads have posted some cracking basses. If the neck profile on Jon's fretless is the same as the one on my own then it will be the sweetest neck ever. Awfy glad I posted and gave fellas cause to show your old basses. Shame you moved yours on Mojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Great find! I dream of finding something rare and fascinating somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Totally unexpected AT. Just wandered into Cash Convertors late Friday night for a nosey. Only bass in the place and I'm right chuffed it plays so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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