FuNkShUi Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) I know, not much detail in the picture, think of it as a challenge Any ideas? All i could find was "state of the art" series. Any idea of worth? Edited November 22, 2016 by FuNkShUi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieC Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) Can't assist much but I remember Marlins appearing when I was starting out in 1984-1985 so yours will be around that vintage. Almost bought one but ended up with a sunburst Squier P. Edited November 22, 2016 by StevieC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 It certainly looks quite 80s. I cant seem to find much on it at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I recall seeing that model around years back. Although I don't know what its' name or model number is.... Although someone I knew had one, and I'm sure it was mid to late 80's Have you just bought it Kert? Or will it be a future project? i.e. are you gonna make this one sparkly too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 No a friend has found it in a house they bought at auction. Wants to know what it is and how much its worth. One sparkly bass is enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) Hey Kert, I reckon far east manufactured, Marlins were east German made up until the late eighties (Slammer and Sidewinder guitars / Basses) and then Korea up until they ceased in the late nineties. I'd say it's not worth a lot unfortunately, certainly sub £100. They were distributed by Hohner IIRC..Entry level stuff, and not a patch on today's entry level stuff either.. Edited November 22, 2016 by LewisK1975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 [quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1479828171' post='3179609'] Hey Kert, I reckon far east manufactured, Marlins were east German made up until the late eighties (Slammer and Sidewinder guitars / Basses) and then Korea up until they ceased in the late nineties. I'd say it's not worth a lot unfortunately, certainly sub £100. They were distributed by Hohner IIRC..Entry level stuff, and not a patch on today's entry level stuff either.. [/quote] I agree on the Slammers, but that one has an interesting body shape though as well as a J pup and better bridge. So I'd expect it would get more. Do you know any more about the build? I guess the ultimate answer is stick on Evil-bay and see what it goes for; that's the law of economics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1479828516' post='3179610'] I agree on the Slammers, but that one has an interesting body shape though as well as a J pup and better bridge. So I'd expect it would get more. Do you know any more about the build? I guess the ultimate answer is stick on Evil-bay and see what it goes for; that's the law of economics. [/quote] I don't know any more unfortunately, I just think it was a case of them trying to make something a bit more interesting, but ultimately they are still cheap stuff from a time when cheap usually meant nasty as well. Not always the case! YMMV! I'd agree, let eBay decide.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Good advice gents I'll pass it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 The guitarist in my first band had the guitar version, I think it was actually called 'state of the art'. It was the top of the Marlin range and cost around £150 back in the mid 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1479826884' post='3179591'] I recall seeing that model around years back. Although I don't know what its' name or model number is.... Although someone I knew had one, and I'm sure it was mid to late 80's Have you just bought it Kert? Or will it be a future project? i.e. are you gonna make this one sparkly too? [/quote] Yep me too - late 80s for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I remember these, at this time (1984 or 5) pretty much every manufacturer had a black/red binding range. Marlin were cheapos and despite the optimism/hubris of some Ebay sellers, they're still seen that way. Might make £100 if you're lucky. Or just keep it for its oddness & novelty value (like I would). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Thanks everyone. Not my bass, or i would probably keep it. I've passed the messages onto the newest owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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