david_l_perry Posted May 6, 2008 Posted May 6, 2008 (edited) Well, after getting this thing down from the attic and polishing her up she is now up for sale to fund an upcoming ACG custom bass. This bass is in stunning condition, and is fitted with an active pre-amp, volume, balance, high & low cut/boost. Its fitted with Demarzio split precision pickup and a juicy fat Kramer humbucker at the rear. Action is excellent, tone is wonderful. I have owned this bass for the last 18years and have lots of good memories, but needs must when 'she who must be obeys' tells me [i]I can have a new bass as long as I sell a couple[/i].... I have had the year of manufacture confirmed by Kramer as it is marked on the original pots (included with the sale with the original cream Demarzio pickups) It comes with an old Fender case, but its not the best fit for this bass , so will pad it all out nicely. Fitted with a new set of Status Hot wire bass strings. I want £350 for this bass Photos:- Would rather have local pickup or meet halfway, but I will arrange courier if required at extra cost. Any body who wants to try it out before hand is more than welcome !! Here is one on fleebay at the moment:- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/70s-KRAMER-ALU-NECK-BASS-USA-200-MORE-BASSES-4-SALE_W0QQitemZ180238006192QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]kramer on ebay for £485[/url] Dave Edited May 24, 2008 by david_l_perry
woolleydick Posted May 6, 2008 Posted May 6, 2008 Wow - always wanted one of these when they first came out - I still think the headstock is fab'. No longer on my shopping list but good luck with the sale.
dangerboy Posted May 6, 2008 Posted May 6, 2008 Wow. That's lovely. Looks like a DMZ4000 with a retro-fitted humbucker. Is that right? Or is this some ultra-rare factory model that I've never seen before?
david_l_perry Posted May 6, 2008 Author Posted May 6, 2008 [quote name='dangerboy' post='192800' date='May 6 2008, 11:48 AM']Wow. That's lovely. Looks like a DMZ4000 with a retro-fitted humbucker. Is that right?[/quote] Nearly....Its a DMZ4001 (according to the kramer website) with a retro fitted humbucker.... Dave
cardinaljay Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 Queen Bassist, John Deacon had one one of these. Although I am not sure he used it live, he definately used it as a back-up and it is on the Play The Game video (1980). It's a fantastic looking instrument and I'm surprised at the very reasonable price. Neck-wise, is it much different to a P Bass? Good luck with the sale - if my Bassman sells before this goes, I shall make one an offer. Fingers crossed.
david_l_perry Posted May 12, 2008 Author Posted May 12, 2008 [quote name='cardinaljay' post='195890' date='May 10 2008, 11:19 AM']Queen Bassist, John Deacon had one one of these. Although I am not sure he used it live, he definitely used it as a back-up and it is on the Play The Game video (1980). It's a fantastic looking instrument and I'm surprised at the very reasonable price. Neck-wise, is it much different to a P Bass?[/quote] I have the 7" single in the case with the bass and the front cover shows him using the exact same model...... The neck is a [i]similar [/i] 'D' profile to the precision I suppose, but cant give any detailed comparison as I don't own one. The price is based upon what similar Kramer Aluminium basses have gone for on evil bay in the past. Dave
Ou7shined Posted May 12, 2008 Posted May 12, 2008 [quote name='cardinaljay' post='195890' date='May 10 2008, 11:19 AM']Queen Bassist, John Deacon had one one of these. Although I am not sure he used it live, he definately used it as a back-up and it is on the Play The Game video (1980). ..[/quote] ...and [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TFBJVlKgtxY"]here's[/url] that vid. Forgot how great this tune is too - been looking for an unusual cover for my heavy original band and this might just do the trick. The pre-solo where F nicks poodle man Bs guitar fills me with inspiration for the re-arrangement - would be good to kick it off with the da-da-bah bit.. Likewise, good luck with the sale.
david_l_perry Posted May 12, 2008 Author Posted May 12, 2008 Top man, thats the one.... And this is the cover that I have have had with the bass all this time in the case. Dave
cardinaljay Posted May 13, 2008 Posted May 13, 2008 [quote name='david_l_perry' post='197127' date='May 12 2008, 01:28 PM']Top man, thats the one.... And this is the cover that I have have had with the bass all this time in the case. Dave[/quote] For posting that gem - have a bump
Kev Posted May 13, 2008 Posted May 13, 2008 [quote name='BassManKev' post='196375' date='May 11 2008, 10:13 AM']such an interestin bass, any sound samples???[/quote] ?
david_l_perry Posted May 13, 2008 Author Posted May 13, 2008 [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TFBJVlKgtxY"]heres[/url] the queen vid with a far better job than I could ever do of taking a sound sample......but its only going to sound like your PC speakers.... But then John may only be playing this in the video not the soundtrack.....cant help you out any more than that Cheers, Dave
cardinaljay Posted May 13, 2008 Posted May 13, 2008 [quote name='david_l_perry' post='197854' date='May 13 2008, 11:57 AM'][url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TFBJVlKgtxY"]heres[/url] the queen vid with a far better job than I could ever do of taking a sound sample......but its only going to sound like your PC speakers.... But then John may only be playing this in the video not the soundtrack.....cant help you out any more than that Cheers, Dave[/quote] I found this website ages ago. It gives some info on Mister Deacon's Basses including the Kramer. [url="http://www.deaky.com/bass/indexE.html"]http://www.deaky.com/bass/indexE.html[/url] Again no real evidence to say it was used on any recordings. However, in my opinion he must've liked it to consider it a worthy spare. No-one's bought my Bassman yet, so I'm sorry I'm still yet to make you an offer.
david_l_perry Posted May 14, 2008 Author Posted May 14, 2008 Thanks for that. The man himself playing his Kramer... Dave
david_l_perry Posted May 14, 2008 Author Posted May 14, 2008 Now listed over on the evil-bay. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170219317375"]kramer bass on ebay[/url] Dave
david_l_perry Posted May 16, 2008 Author Posted May 16, 2008 Here is the Fender case it comes with (not a great fit):- Dave
david_l_perry Posted May 18, 2008 Author Posted May 18, 2008 I would be interested in trading this bass for a cheap Hohner 5 string headless B2AV if any body has one.....condition not important as long as the neck is ok.... Dave
OutToPlayJazz Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 Didn't Alan Lancaster (original bassist in Quo) have one of these in a lovely dark wood?
david_l_perry Posted May 21, 2008 Author Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='201790' date='May 18 2008, 10:08 PM']Didn't Alan Lancaster (original bassist in Quo) have one of these in a lovely dark wood?[/quote] Pretty sure he did, cant find any pictures. Neil Murray also played one of the dark wooden bodied twin humbucker models when he was with Whitesnake, I had photos of him playing one in an old tour brochure. It was this model I think:- Dave Edited May 21, 2008 by david_l_perry
david_l_perry Posted May 22, 2008 Author Posted May 22, 2008 Weekend bump for the ebay add ending on Saturday:- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170219317375"]ebay add for the Kramer Bass[/url]
david_l_perry Posted May 24, 2008 Author Posted May 24, 2008 Sold, Nice deposit for my ACG headless 5 string Harlot....
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