With SGC Nanyo Bass Collection's history being shrouded in mystery, I'm wondering if anyone here can help me learn more about the BC I have. I believe I have a '91 4 string active black fretless, with no model number. The serial number printed inside the electronics panel is 911008. It has EMG pickups. It's been forgotten in storage for the past few years, but I believe I received for free on account of some issues with the electronics (probably a poor installation of the EMGs).
I wouldn't be surprised if it was a cheap copy. It says "produced by SGC Nanyo", but also says "made in Korea". Do the copies seem to claim to be made by SGC Nanyo, or just to be Bass Collection? I just dug it up the other day, and I don't have strings or an amp at the moment for testing its quality, but I'd like to know if its worth putting any effort/money into reviving the guitar. Any thoughts?
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With SGC Nanyo Bass Collection's history being shrouded in mystery, I'm wondering if anyone here can help me learn more about the BC I have. I believe I have a '91 4 string active black fretless, with no model number. The serial number printed inside the electronics panel is 911008. It has EMG pickups. It's been forgotten in storage for the past few years, but I believe I received for free on account of some issues with the electronics (probably a poor installation of the EMGs).
I wouldn't be surprised if it was a cheap copy. It says "produced by SGC Nanyo", but also says "made in Korea". Do the copies seem to claim to be made by SGC Nanyo, or just to be Bass Collection? I just dug it up the other day, and I don't have strings or an amp at the moment for testing its quality, but I'd like to know if its worth putting any effort/money into reviving the guitar. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Jordan
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