Genuine 70's Bassless Head £300

[Mr Bassman]

Thought I'd stick my neck out with this.

I bought it new in the late 70's

It's seen some action and could do with some t.l.c.

I had it converted to five string some years ago but it would be easy enough to return it to four with some filler and a new nut.

It could be a good project instrument for someone with the necessary skills, or maybe just a piece of wal art.

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Edited August 4, 2013 by Mr Bassman

[pierreganseman]

hmh... I am a bit lost on this one lol

[clashcityrocker]

Brilliant! Very punk glws

[mashup]

I'll give you £500 for it.

[gary mac]

would have been all over this if it was still a four string.

[dudewheresmybass]

Has mdp joined our merry band under a pseudonym?

[gary mac]

[quote name='dudewheresmybass' timestamp='1375623129' post='2163533']
Has mdp joined our merry band under a pseudonym?
[/quote]

Don't think so. If it was him he would have been extolling the virtues of getting rid of all the superfluous bits and just leaving the vitally important component for easier playing

[Mr Bassman]

[quote name='mashup' timestamp='1375620432' post='2163488']
I'll give you £500 for it.
[/quote]

Ok, but you'll have to pay postage

[Roger2611]

I reckon if you find MDP on evilbay he will give you at least twice what you are asking for such a fine example and with all the hardwork already done

[bassninja]

More pics, please. Looks like there's a crack near the nut.

[GregBass]

Would this fit directly onto a Status headless to make it complete and usable, or would that involve heavy woodwork?

[Happy Jack]

What does this weigh? And is it prone to neck-dive?

[Mr Bassman]

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000][size=4][quote name='bassninja' timestamp='1375685267' post='2164115'][/size][/color]
[color=#000000][size=4]More pics, please. Looks like there's a crack near the nut.[/size][/color]
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[color=#000000][font=Noteworthy-Light][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]The crack is superficial and only adds character & mojo[/font]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][quote name='GregBass' timestamp='1375692268' post='2164219']
Would this fit directly onto a Status headless to make it complete and usable, or would that involve heavy woodwork?
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[color=#000000][font=Noteworthy-Light][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I guess you could retro-fit this to a Status with some gaffa tape and chewing gum [/font][/size][/font][/color]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1375694903' post='2164275']
What does this weigh? And is it prone to neck-dive?
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[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I would say it's about average for a late 70's model, Ive not noticed any neck dive personally[/font]

Edited August 5, 2013 by Mr Bassman

[TPJ]

This might be worth more than you think as it could be from the 60's. That little hole is a dead give away.

[cd_david]

whats the width at the 'missing' nut?

[Mr Bassman]

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[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1375698033' post='2164323'][/font][/size][/font][/color][color=#000000][font=Noteworthy-Light][size=4]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]This might be worth more than you think as it could be from the 60's. That little hole is a dead give away.
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[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I agree Tom, it does have that vintage appearance, but for full disclosure I must point out that the hole was and accident. I was on a pub gig where there was a darts match on. It was the ladies team final and I was standing next to the dartboard![/font][/size][/font][/color]

[quote name='cd_david' timestamp='1375698829' post='2164344']
whats the width at the 'missing' nut?
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On my bathroom scales it measures about 40mm, or 1 5/8" in old money

[Dad3353]

When exactly did Jaco play this..? Pics..?

[mart]

You're in the wrong forum, mate. If you're selling a head it should be in the "amps & cabs" section.

[GremlinAndy]

[color=#FFA500]Is it fair to say the body has slight Mojo'ing?[/color]
[color=#FFA500]I know there is a trend for *roadworn* basses, but one has to draw the line somewhere...[/color]

[lojo]

Is it a ghost ?

[JapanAxe]

Is it any good for metal?

[spinynorman]

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1375621781' post='2163516']
would have been all over this if it was still a four string.
[/quote]

You could convert it back with some filler and an extra string tree to hide it. Which hole you fill depends whether you like 4 in line or 3+1.

[Dad3353]

wILLING TO TRADE FOR A CAPS LOCK KEY..? lITTLE USED, NEARLY NEW.

[Mr Bassman]

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1375739854' post='2165130']
Is it any good for metal?
[/quote]
No, it's made of wood
[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1375745088' post='2165222']
wILLING TO TRADE FOR A CAPS LOCK KEY..? lITTLE USED, NEARLY NEW.
[/quote]
Amiga or Atari?

[Dad3353]

[quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1375747148' post='2165229']...Amiga or Atari?[/quote]

Yes