Paul S Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Just re-listed on eBay after a 24hr listing failed to net a buyer. Looks interesting - anyone know anything about these? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321274278995?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321274278995?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Kubicki meets musicman big al? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Don't know anything about these specifically but Riverheads were quite desirable back in the day - I had (and still have) significant GAS for the Riverhead Unicorn headless - like a Steinberger shape with a contoured body styled after the Burns Flyte. This one's very uncommon (seen pics on vintage guitar forums but never seen a real one) and it's probably worth £475 to a wealthier JapCrap collector than me. I would expect it to be a very decent instrument. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Thanks for that Jon. I like its looks immensely, like the idea of it - a top end 80s MIJ bass is always going to be good! But, as you say, too rich for my wallet. £200 less and I guess I'd be bidding against you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1386951393' post='2306762'] Thanks for that Jon. I like its looks immensely, like the idea of it - a top end 80s MIJ bass is always going to be good! But, as you say, too rich for my wallet. £200 less and I guess I'd be bidding against you! [/quote]Quite possibly - but my ballpark's probably closer to £400 less! [/gyppo] J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Glad you're back, Jon! Makes me feel quite profligate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 http://webshop.cashconverters.co.uk/auction-item/626751/headless-headway-riverhead-4-string-bass-guitar Nice looking Unicorn here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Nice. Better lines than the Hohner or Steinberger IMO. Still out of my price range, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 That's twice what I'd be happy paying. Looks cosmetically tidy apart from a nasty knock on the end, so I wonder why they're trying to flog it as needing restoration? I presume the electronics might be a bit fried. Shame, it's a lovely looking thing. And it's pink! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 This Phantom has just been reduced - one day only! - BIN £275 or best offer. I will pass, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Shame there's not £200 knocked off the Unicorn! Still be too dear, though. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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