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For sale is my Funkulator pedal. Handmade in Italy, and rarely offered. Very cool and versatile pedal, but I don't really use it. All functions work like they should. Only the VU meter doesn't move much. I've been told it's adjustable with a trimpot on the inside. I haven't checked though as I don't see any use for it. Asking €230 I am located in the Netherlands, but happy to ship at buyers risk and expense.- 1 reply
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The front of the headstocks were still sprayed with clear nitro (that's why they are offer darker than the rest of the neck). A theory; It could have been reacting badly to environmental changes, lacquer cracked significantly, moist got under the lacquer, lacquer peeled off, headstock got refinished. S
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It's not necessarily intended as being fake, but as part of restoration. Good chance it's a replacement decal imo. As pointed out, there are a lot of drilling holes in the neckpocket. I wouldn't be surprised if the body and neck both have been refinished. Based on this pictures.
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The decal isn't correct. Even if it would be a '77 with a late use of the TV decal, the patent numbers don't look like other examples I've found when looking at '76 decals (the patent numbers are supposed to be in 1 line, not 2).
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NBD - £60 charity shop Hondo II Professional
SurroundedByManatees replied to lemmywinks's topic in Bass Guitars
I bought an Epiphone bass plate and re-used the original bridge saddles from the Hondo to retain the correct fretboard radius. -
NBD - £60 charity shop Hondo II Professional
SurroundedByManatees replied to lemmywinks's topic in Bass Guitars
I've owned one like this. It was a medium scale with a great even sound across the fretboard. Also it was a heavy f%cker with poor balance. IIRC I had to replace the 3 point bridge as it had warped and cracked like you'll see on many Japanse basses with this type bridge. Definite bargain here, it's a lot of quality for little cash. -
A variety of scenario's are possible I think. The owners of the vintage shops have to live from it, so they do have to move stuff to make a living. If nothing shifts at current pricing, they will discount their prices. And if so, the smaller sellers "have" to follow. Although some will never low their prices and rather keep it for sale for another 3 years That being said, I suspect that there still could be a growth in the market for late '60s- '70s Fenders. As they are now the relatively affordable range on the timeline for vintage Fenders. Anyway, if the market prices will get lower in time, it will be a slow process .
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Modulus Funk Unlimited (Flea) For sale is my great Modulus Funk Unlimited from 2008, in highly desirable blue flake finish. It’s equipped with a Seymour Duncan pickup and Aguilar OBP-1 preamp; a great sounding combo with huge output. These are quite unique sounding instruments. The bass is in clean, excellent condition. Everything works as it’s supposed to. Frets are in very good condition too. Playability is superb with a very low action. I’ve never had a lower action on any other bass. Weight is 4.5kg on my kitchen scales. The original hardcase is included, which has some damages but functions well. It's kind of a reluctant sale, but new purchases mean I have to make some choices. Asking €3.950,- I am located in the Netherlands, but happy to ship at buyers risk. Partial trades are considered. I'm especially interested in a stingray 4/5 with lacquered neck and maple fretboard. No straight trades please. -
Personally I would enlarge the holes in the control plate a little to accommodate the new pots. Or get a replacement control plate that would fit the bill. There should be enough around I think.
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Squire Affinity range basses can be very impressive. I've owned one that played and sounded better than some American Standard Fenders. Should have kept it (like many that I've sold in the past).
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Modulus Quantum 4 For sale is this beautiful Modulus Quantum 4 with a nice cherry burst finish and stunning quilted maple top. Preamp and pickups are made by Bartolini. The preamp functions are; volume, pickup selector, mids, bass/treble stacked. Mini switches are for active/passive and mid frequency selection. The preamp output can be controlled by a trimpot. The bass is in very good used condition with a few small damages and usermarks. The scale is 35", which is a bit too much for me (when I bought it, the seller assured me it was 34"). A non original hardcase is included. Same goes for the straplock buttons. New price €2600 I am located in the Netherlands, but happy to ship at buyers risk. -
Yeah there are some nice fancy colours out there. A lot of variation on these. The strap is a Mono Betty, very comfortable and sturdy indeed. Not included in the sale though Tnx -
Modulus Quantum Q5 For sale is this beautiful Modulus Quantum Q5, made in 1996. It is equipped with EMG pickups and preamp (vol/vol/bass/treble). This beast has a great deep, clear and growly sound. The B is tight and has a very pleasing authority. The bass is in good condition with no serious damages, only some small lacquer damages here and there. The neck is straight with little relief from the factory. The frets are in good condition. One of the bridge saddle height screws is missing. The original case is included. It is kinda wrecked (don't ask me what happened, I got it like this) but still closes well and could be used for transportation. I truly enjoy the sound of this 5-er, but the 35" scale cramps my fretting hand when playing on the lower registers of the B and E string for a longer time. I thought I could deal with the scale due to the 17mm stringspacing, but no. For me it's not the keeper I thought it would be . Now I'll be looking for either a 34" quantum (if any out there) or a nice Stingray 5, which will be more friendly for my fretting hand. Asking price €2800 I am located in the Netherlands, but happy to ship at buyers risk.
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NOBD - Meet "Mr. Growley"
SurroundedByManatees replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
That picture of the Mikro must be the most posted picture here on BC, it's everywhere!😄- 6 replies
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You can always try, go for it! 😁
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One for the geeks
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It was for sale on reverb at a Swedish vintage shop. I made an offer I'd never think would be accepted, but it happened. I always kinda regretted selling my '71 I've owned a few years ago. Just as I was thinking. About it last week, this '70 popped up. In the advertising there was no mentioning of the original invoice and tags. It's also a surprise that the case has a Fender branded plate on it. So those were pleasant surprises.
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It has the '70s spacing
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I had an happy accident: Late '70, complete with original Swedish purchase invoice and Hagstrom case with Fender nameplate.
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Yes these were made in an era where many variations can be found. I´ve owned a dot and bound siennaburst ´82 with s8 serial number. It had the chrome covers, but no thumb rest. That bass had that typical bright ´70s jazz bass sound.
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Price drop to €3950
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Modulus Funk Unlimited (Flea) For sale is my great Modulus Funk Unlimited from 2008, in highly desirable blue flake finish. It’s equipped with a Seymour Duncan pickup and Aguilar OBP-1 preamp; a great sounding combo with huge output. The bass is in clean, excellent condition. Everything works as it’s supposed to. Frets are good too. Playability is superb with a very low action. I’ve never had a lower action on any other bass. Weight is 4.5kg on my kitchen scales. The original hardcase is included, which has some damages but functions well. It's kind of a reluctant sale, but new purchases mean I have to make some choices. Asking €4.200,- I am located in the Netherlands, but happy to ship at buyers risk. Partial trades are considered. I'm especially interested in a 5er with narrow stringspacing (early 90s Stingray ideally). No straight trades please, I sell this to gain a decent amount of cash.
