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[quote name='Happy Jack' post='96436' date='Nov 29 2007, 11:29 PM']Well, my 1974 MapleGlo Fretless 4001 came from the Bay, and I was VERY happy to pay the eBay price - seeing as it was rather less than half the bass's true value.[/quote] Excellent - pics in the porn thread? Occasionally one slips through - I've had a few steals where either the listing stayed inexplicably invisible, or the person didn't know what they had. Don't know if anything amongst tonight's lot fits that description, though: Odd/wrecked P/J thing, attracting attention because the neck looks like it's from an early Ibby Blazer / Cimar Stinger. Appears to have had a refin in boot polish: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320188787471"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=320188787471[/url] Back for a quick & cynical attempt to cash in, that electrically gutted Westy Thunder IIA from last week: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260187748382"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=260187748382[/url] A very nice '83 Ibby "Roastar" II series". Must be hot stuff. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320189061506"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=320189061506[/url] An unbranded Gibson Grabber copy - actually I don't think this is JapCrap - I think it's an Italian Melody. Either way, it's trashed & the chancer still wants £125 for it. And it's an Ibanez, despite the fact they never made one: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140185202554"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=140185202554[/url] A somewhat more honest Vantage project - not sure what this is (but it ain't a Westone!), might be a VS-695. If the neck's straight & the frets are decent it might be worth a punt as a fixer-upper: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140184613775"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=140184613775[/url] A tidy-looking but overpriced Satellite P clone: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280178788467"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=280178788467[/url] And one for Bloodaxe - more pointy than a barrel full of porcupines, it's an Aria ProII ZZB Deluxe: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120190530565"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=120190530565[/url] Jon.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='96175' date='Nov 29 2007, 03:20 PM']Oh it happens from time to time ...[/quote] What've you done, Jack? You can tell me.... J.

Most of 'em are, though! I did mean to post it in there as well, forgot, and then it ran out... I think the Rickenfaker thread was better as a discussion of all things Rick-shaped & a bit shonky, rather than just being for Ebay listings - they're way too few & far between. Doubt if anyone on here would pay Ebay prices anyway. J.

And tonight we have: Blimey - it's a Rick copy! Where the hell did that come from? Japan, obviously. The little generic JapCrap tuners combined with through neck suggests a product from the Rokkoman/Maya concern. Yours for an eye-watering £445 or higher. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120187827708"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=120187827708[/url] And a couple of EB-0 copies., one in bits, and the other to be kicked to bits if anyone's dumb enough to pay the £80 fine: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290186147497"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=290186147497[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140184268323"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=140184268323[/url] And a nice (but a little spoiled) rarity for the Matsuholics among us - a Vantage VS or VP something-or-other (there's not much info out there), defretted, bridge changed (should be a Gibbo 3 point type) and it looks like the finish stripped. Still very lovely, and the seller assures us it's made of [i]actual wood[/i]! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200178207220"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=200178207220[/url] Next, a rather delicious Ibanez MC924 Musician: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140184150915"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=140184150915[/url] An early 80s Hondo H1015 original design - two parts EB-0 and one part P: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220177129548"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=220177129548[/url] And here's a piece of history in a couple of different ways - a 60s Yamaha SB7A. I think this was once one of PaulC/Arrowhead's massive SBV collection, I think I remember him getting a vintage one with Jazz pups & tidying it up somewhat: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220177429661"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=220177429661[/url] And finally, conspicuous by its absence over the last few days - a Wetone Thunder 1, only this time with a cunning difference - it's black. Making it a Thunder Jet, I believe. Don't know if the "hardcase" part of the item description means you better hadn't look at it funny or spill its pint: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110199292474"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=110199292474[/url] J. Edit - what the [i]hell[/i] does this board do to your links when you edit a post?

[b]"CURSE YOU, RED BARON!!!"[/b] J.

Amazing how something so incredibly expensive can look so much like an occasional table with strings on. Jon.

Bit quiet on the Bay of Fleas for a Sunday night. Hang on - I'm sure I said that last week. A Maya Jazz - not exactly pristine, original, well-photographed or indeed described in any recognizable dialect: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330192725012"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=330192725012[/url] A Columbus "Base" - which looks identical to the Grant-branded horror with which I began my bassing life, back when dinosaurs ruled the Earth & Ronnie James Dio was in his 40s. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150187819990"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=150187819990[/url] And well, I'm not exactly sure what this thing is, or was - but the optimism's kinda touching: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110198627546"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=110198627546[/url] J.

Wot - no Mark King? JJ Burnel Peter Steele Tom Araya & I've done it meself in a couple of bands... Jon.

[quote name='grosa' post='94155' date='Nov 25 2007, 03:54 PM']fact what were they thinking with that headstock? otherwise i like it and the statue in the background[/quote] I particularly like the novelty stand the one on the front of the [url="http://www.laurus.it/"]manufacturer's website[/url] is displayed upon. I'd quite like one of those for each of my basses. J.

It's a later Hondo (post "lawsuit" headstock) & they'd improved quality a bit by the end of the70s, so it might be OK. Hondos are actually a very mixed bunch - most were Korean, and the early ones were pretty poor quality. Some later ones were Japanese, although it's hard to tell which without a hands-on look. The hardware's often junk, wherever they're from, although some of them did have US-made DiMarzios fitted. The Ebay one's quite pretty, nice looking neck & non-original scratchplate. As to whether it's a potential bargain, that depends whether his reserve is £40 - once you add £17 postage in, it's not exactly bargain-basement for this sort of thing, imo. If you're after a 70s MIJ P, keep an eye on the JapCrap thread, they come up quite often (a couple of times a week, usually) and they'll get posted on there if they get spotted. Jon.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='94037' date='Nov 25 2007, 08:58 AM']Remember that thread some time ago about artificially "distressing" a Jazz bass? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JAZZ-BASS-REPLICA_W0QQitemZ110197678142"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JAZZ-BASS-REPLICA_W0...emZ110197678142[/url] [/quote] Distressed? That must've scared 17 shades of sh!t out of it. J.

[quote name='Musky' post='94051' date='Nov 25 2007, 10:12 AM']That one's yours I take it then Jon?[/quote] Only for another 7 days, 7 hours & 47 minutes. I generally prefer not to pimp my Ebay junk on BC, but if you insist... Here's a link that should work: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120187555479"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=120187555479[/url] I usually find deleting everything after the item number means the link works OK. J.

Not much tonight - but this is worth a mention: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170172728575"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=170172728575[/url] Ibanez RS924 Roadster - I have one of these & it's a gorgeous (if somewhat hefty) thing. Can't help thinking the price is a tad on the hefty side, too - wonder if anyone 'll shell out £400 for it? Nah. BTW whoever's selling that Franconia's a know-all gobsh!te, ain't they? J.

Too bad he feels he has to say "Fender Jazz" in his listing to get people to look. I think it's stunning, I could even learn to live with that pointless little flap where the headstock isn't. Jon.

[quote name='loudandclear' post='93151' date='Nov 23 2007, 07:45 AM']I am liking that quantam a lot - let me know if yu are taking a punt on that one because i am very tempted[/quote] Was thinking about it - but it's gone seriously silly now (£78 with 3 days left to run) so I'll be waiting for one to turn up at the local car boot, for a tenner. J.

[quote name='Musky' post='93457' date='Nov 23 2007, 06:14 PM']The Electra auction has ended early - someone must have made him an offer he couldn't refuse. [/quote] Or he saw sense & decided to keep it. J.

[quote name='Wil' post='93357' date='Nov 23 2007, 03:14 PM']Its not a bass, but I was thinking of buying this - [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1984-IBANEZ-ROADSTAR-II-made-in-JAPAN_W0QQitemZ180183334382QQihZ008QQcategoryZ33043QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1984-IBANEZ-ROADSTAR...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url][/quote] Does it have to be a Roadstar? If not, you might want to keep an eye on this one: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230195042394"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=230195042394[/url] J.

[quote name='Muppet' post='93214' date='Nov 23 2007, 10:31 AM']I'd be interested to know whether the parts actually check out to be Fender and how it plays. A precision neck with block markers is highly unusual[/quote] Particularly when he says this: [quote]ideal for the fast playing bass player,the bass is just like the vintage jazz Geddy lee plays with rush[/quote] You could make 3 Geddy Jazzes form a Precision neck. Not too sure about the "imported it from China" bit either - hope it's on the level, could be a lot of dosh for a pretty fake. Jon.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='92702' date='Nov 22 2007, 12:59 PM']No, no Jon! It's not a Squier ...[/quote] Who you callin' quier? Must be that bright orange Ibanez Ergodyne... Anyway - it's all a bit exotic tonight - I'd give houseroom to any of these: A lovely old (very early 70s) Antoria Les Paul bass, looks in great condition [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270190159575"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=270190159575[/url] Early 80s Washburn Force 8 - I think this is gorgeous, & I'm a bit pissed it's so overpriced - I missed one the same (likely the same one) which went for buttons about a year ago. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120187516215"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=120187516215[/url] And the Westone Rail's sensible big sister - the Quantum. Have to say I'm quite interested in this one... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180183477982"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=180183477982[/url] And they seriously don't come weirder than this - an Electra X-610 Outlaw, with MPC modular circuitry. I have never, ever seen one of these on Ebay before, it's likely a personal import, since Electra wasn't sold in the UK. Current high bidder is a poster on here - no, it's not me! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170172042605"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=170172042605[/url] I'd happily run off with any of tonight's haul. And not a Westone Thunder in sight! J.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='92547' date='Nov 22 2007, 09:11 AM']Listing pulled at 08:04 this morning.[/quote] Oops. It was being discussed on the RickResource board last night - I admit I contributed my (in)expert opinion... J.

[quote name='nick' post='92601' date='Nov 22 2007, 11:08 AM']I'm quite interested in the Yamaki - was wondering; is anybody else on here going to go for it? [/quote] Not me, Squire. J.

And now - some JapCrap. A Westbury Track 2 - uncommon old Matsumoku design, looks OK except it should have a Gibson-type 3-point bridge. In the unlikely event that this one stays under £50 - I'm 'aving it, to keep my Westy Standard g*it*r company. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280176216941"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=280176216941[/url] A couple of P's next - first a MIJ Hohner: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270189657943"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=270189657943[/url] - which is absolutely dementedly expensive. Nonetheless it's interesting, it has the same style neckplate & tuners to my CSL Jazz - did Fujigen build for Hohner, then? And a Yamaki P-alike: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150186275536"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=150186275536[/url] Terrible pics & description, but it's not a brand you see too often, so wotever. And now, before your very eyes - I hope you're sitting down... It's..... ...a..... WESTONE THUNDER 1!!!!!! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200176161976"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=200176161976[/url] "Quite rare"? I just popped to the toilet & tripped over seven of the bloody things lying on the stairs. J.

[quote name='The Burpster' post='92467' date='Nov 21 2007, 11:53 PM']This is not being patronising, but have you checked out the Diasy Rock basses? They are excellently made, and just enough smaller for lesser statured peeps to play. They produce a serious and usuable tone.....[/quote] And they look like this: I want one.... Jon.