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Lovely 80s Italiana - Eko/Camac BX7


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Just got outbid on this:

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232232203311?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ss"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232232203311?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ss[/url]

It's an Eko built variation on their early 80s BX7 neckthrough, no headstock decal but it's basically the same as the versions that turn up under the French Camac brand. Think it's likely this one's a Brandoni version, not seen a Camac with Schaller components & what looks like a DiMarzio Model P before.

I've had GAS for one of these for years and am a bit gutted to have missed it. Anyone on here grab it?

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[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1487119753' post='3237334']
I saw it, thought it was quite nice but it's got too few strings for me. Sniping tools, they're the way forward. As long as none of you beat me in an auction using them, of course.
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Would've been no help to me I'm afraid - set my upper limit but clearly someone wanted it more than I did. Wonder if Brandonis still have the body/necks for these?

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[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1487160649' post='3237612']
Sorry to be displaying my ignorance, but isn't it basically just another P/J bass?

Obviously the body-styling is intended to make you think 'Alembic' but won't it sound just like an Encore or a Westfield?
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You could make the same argument about any bass with P/J pups. I don't doubt there's a multi-£1000 Fender Custom Shop with P/Js - why have that when you could have a Westfield? :P

I suppose it'd be a Westfield with DiMarzios & Schaller hardware in the case of this, though. FWIW I never really saw the Alembic comparison, it's hardly a copy IMO.

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[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1487158355' post='3237579']
Just checked - they were £200 a few years ago, now £325.

[url="http://www.brandoniguitars.co.uk/complete.asp"]http://www.brandonig...uk/complete.asp[/url]
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Cheers for the link, those are for the built-up basses - he does have the body/necks listed too but they're POA. Might drop him an email.

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I'm fairly sure that the resemblance reference comes from the Omega cutout at the back of the bridge - resembles Alembic models with that option.

I've been in the Brandoni workshop in Wembley - you'd never guess it was a business. Tons of old Italian EKO gear - not for those who suffer from GAS.

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