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He looks like JT, dresses like JT and now with the help of my old SB, he is JT - the transplant is complete Thanks very much Jack - you're a gent. Though I did feel sorry for you and your girl Kirsty after the day you were having. Hope you managed to salvage something of your day down south and had a better journey back home. It reminded me of a time when I was your age going out to France to buy a tenor saxophone with my girlfriend (now wife), meeting the seller at Calais and driving to find a spot to check it out. Ended up blowing it in a field in the middle of nowhere with a bunch of cows for an audience. The things we do for music eh! Until next time on BC!

Why do these congas make me think of this?: Good luck with the sale type bump

On hold...

Cluster-bumping the SBs!

[quote name='gub' post='1080136' date='Jan 6 2011, 05:15 PM']bump for a mega bass ,wish i could afford this to go with my paduck red one amd am loving the early headstock too![/quote] Cheers! Thanks for the bump. Here's mine for the day:

[quote name='bassatnight' post='1075234' date='Jan 2 2011, 12:59 PM']Erm, this was the original case, I also have an SB900 with exactly the same case. A quick google will show you others with this guitar shaped case also from the 70's. I have a 1981 and a 1982 which came with the rectangular case. I think this bass was also mine at one point![/quote] Hi Steve, Yep this is your old bass! Loved owning it and playing it. Just haven't got a gig for it, and with a rather special 'Ray on the way I sadly have to let this go. Wish I could afford to keep it. Good to hear from you, all the best to the family, Derrick

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[quote name='noelk27' post='1074573' date='Jan 1 2011, 05:56 PM']Original cases were rectangular, with "Aria Pro II Super Bass Series", in silver lettering, in the lower right-hand corner.[/quote] Thanks - I was told it was original when I bought it - but nothing on the case to prove as much so I didn't take much notice. Regardless whether original or not - it's useless. I'll throw in a gigbag if you have nothing to take it home in

Regretfully needing to sell my 1979 Aria SB-1000 to make way for an incoming Stingray. It's the early version with the batwing headstock, in oak finish and a great player. Condition - I'd give it 8.5 out of 10. No damage or anything major but a number of minor scuffs and dings. I've shown these in the photos. The neck is good with one ding on the back around the 4th fret - but it doesn't interfere with playing. I only notice it when I'm looking for it. It's been re-fretted (well) in its recent past - frets are in new condition with no wear at all. Set-up by Jonathan at Feline Guitars in Croydon. Fast, low action and strung with old standard guage DR Hi-Beams. Electronics are original and all work fine, with no scratches or buzzes. The case is a shaped hard case. Possibly original - certainly as old as the bass. However it is falling apart and needs new hinges. It is not useable for anything apart from lying flat. Collection or local delivery preferred, but will post if I have to and if I can find a suitable box and packaging. Price [b]£600[/b] plus postage. Thanks for looking - any questions please ask. BTW - the mark on the back of the headstock running through the serial number is not a repaired crack. It's in the varnish, not the wood. [attachment=67594:IMG_2157.JPG][attachment=67595:IMG_2159.JPG][attachment=67595:IMG_2159.JPG] [attachment=67597:IMG_2161.JPG][attachment=67598:IMG_2162.JPG][attachment=67599:IMG_2163.JPG] [attachment=67600:IMG_2164.JPG][attachment=67601:IMG_2165.JPG][attachment=67602:IMG_2166.JPG] [attachment=67603:IMG_2167.JPG][attachment=67604:IMG_2169.JPG][attachment=67605:IMG_2170.JPG] [attachment=67606:IMG_2171.JPG][attachment=67607:IMG_2172.JPG][attachment=67608:IMG_2173.JPG] [attachment=67609:IMG_2174.JPG][attachment=67610:IMG_2175.JPG][attachment=67611:IMG_2176.JPG] [attachment=67612:IMG_2177.JPG][attachment=67613:IMG_2178.JPG][attachment=67614:IMG_2180.JPG] [attachment=67615:IMG_2183.JPG] [attachment=67616:IMG_2187.JPG]