woodenshirt Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 (edited) Looking in a local music shop the other day, I noticed a bass with the word 'Lincoln' on the head. I picked it up and found that it was very playable and not too expensive (I think?) This particular model had a nice natural wood finish, single 'P Bass' pickup, single volume & single tone controls and a thru neck - If it helps it was described as '80's/Japanese'. Can anyone out there in basschatland give me any info on 'Lincoln' and what kind of money do these normally go for? Over to you folks, Thanks, Mart Edited June 3, 2007 by woodenshirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 sounds like another jazz copy from a long defunkt company. I doubt you will find any info on t'internet but these jap copies are usually as good or better quality then their american counterparts at the time, imo. Unforturnately their prices don't usually reflect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 This is actually bugging me intensely - one of these (or at least, sounding like the description) appeared on Fleabay maybe about a month ago. I watched it until the price went over what I was prepared to pay & then I deleted it. The listing won't have expired yet, but I can't find it! The bass itself was neck through, symmetrical body, single pup, not a copy of anything, but quite Alembic-ish, like many MIJ basses from the era. It was Japanese - had a black /gold MIJ sticker on the back of the head, & "Lincoln" on the front. If I find the listing, I'll link it here. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenshirt Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 [quote name='Bassassin' post='11807' date='Jun 4 2007, 01:17 PM']This is actually bugging me intensely - one of these (or at least, sounding like the description) appeared on Fleabay maybe about a month ago. I watched it until the price went over what I was prepared to pay & then I deleted it. The listing won't have expired yet, but I can't find it! The bass itself was neck through, symmetrical body, single pup, not a copy of anything, but quite Alembic-ish, like many MIJ basses from the era. It was Japanese - had a black /gold MIJ sticker on the back of the head, & "Lincoln" on the front. If I find the listing, I'll link it here. Jon.[/quote] Spot on Jon...... it sounds just like the one I've seen (except no MIJ sticker). You're right about the alembic look as well.... hope you can find a link..... it's starting to drive me bonkers as I can't find a thing on t'internet about these basses. Thanks mate, Mart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sercet Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120116534644"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=120116534644[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Looks like a quality instrument. Looks can be deceiving mind. The headstock veneer and what looks like an inlaid name does not look cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 [quote name='Sercet' post='11920' date='Jun 4 2007, 04:37 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120116534644"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=120116534644[/url][/quote] Thanks for finding that. Lovely bass - is it the same, & how much was the one you saw, Mart? J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenshirt Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 Well done folks, talk about teamwork... that's what she looks like! Cost?...... can't remember exactly but was less than £150 (poss. £130), Tempting at that price, huh? Thanks again, Mart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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