allighatt0r Posted April 7, 2014 Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Up for sale is my Hondo II Professional 'H1015' double cutaway bass. More pictures can be viewed here: [url="https://plus.google.com/photos/100648498833562914889/albums/6000193200599318449?authkey=CPbn0JmavIG9Aw"]https://plus.google....=CPbn0JmavIG9Aw[/url] It's fabulous features include: Made in Japan (I'm 90% certain in the famous Matsumoku factory) Late 70s/early 80s year of birth Original fitted (tatty) hard case included in the sale Orange 'David Dickinson' finish, with matching 'Claudia Winkleman' headstock Cream Dimarzio P pup Black 3 point bridge from an Epiphone Thunderbird. The original was terribly thin and had buckled, this one is thick and sturdy. KiOgon wiring with CTS pots and new speed knobs (original wiring and knobs included in the sale, if you want them.) SOLD!!!. Also interested in trades for something bass shaped of Japanese origin. Edited May 26, 2014 by allighatt0r
clauster Posted April 9, 2014 Posted April 9, 2014 My first ever full size bass was one of those! Ah. memories
theyellowcar Posted April 9, 2014 Posted April 9, 2014 [quote name='clauster' timestamp='1397045207' post='2420018'] My first ever full size bass was one of those! Ah. memories [/quote] Mine too! My uncle picked it up for £30 at a car boot. I had no idea it was this valuable!
mike 110 Posted April 10, 2014 Posted April 10, 2014 Same here ! Still got it , but its in bits waiting for a refurb
PaulWarning Posted April 10, 2014 Posted April 10, 2014 and me, mine is a black one, bought it for £40 of a mate's son, it's still my back up, never needed it yet.
eddie_duff Posted April 10, 2014 Posted April 10, 2014 I first had a Fenton Weil then a Hondo,great pics ,i,m sure you,ll sell it.
allighatt0r Posted April 21, 2014 Author Posted April 21, 2014 Go on... Buy my Hondo. It's really rather nice. BUMP!
allighatt0r Posted April 25, 2014 Author Posted April 25, 2014 P-p-p-pick up a Professional! Have a break, have a Hondo.
kevvo66 Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 I'm quit liking Claudia, all she needs is some over the top eyelashes painted as dark as night, and think that would seal the deal, lol good luck with the sale
allighatt0r Posted May 7, 2014 Author Posted May 7, 2014 Bump. Come on, make me an offer, I'm practically giving it away!
allighatt0r Posted May 11, 2014 Author Posted May 11, 2014 Bit fed up of looking at this thing now! - £120!
allighatt0r Posted May 16, 2014 Author Posted May 16, 2014 Another price drop. It would really be silly to go lower than this. BUMP!
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