Wilkes fretless

[oldslapper]

Had a Wilkes P a few year back, such a well made solid guitar.
Any thoughts on this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152580499563
The defret looks like it was done by a very angry butcher, so would need a bit of love. The pickups look like they just need some screws.
Quite fancy it if it doesn't get silly bids.

Edited June 15, 2017 by oldslapper

[TheGreek]

Not sure on the body design....

[EliasMooseblaster]

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Not sure on the body design....
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It does look a bit like someone cut-and-shut the front of an Aria body onto the back of an Alembic.

Looks like a nice piece of wood, mind.

[oldslapper]

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Looks like a nice piece of wood, mind.
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Agreed.
Like the look of this too, but no experience of the manufacturer.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322533383382

[Bassassin]

That Wilkes has been a beautiful bass, and could be again, with some tlc and a pro refret.

Would like to hope someone here will get it & bring it back to life.

Edited June 15, 2017 by Bassassin

[oldslapper]

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Not sure on the body design....
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I'm usually a dyed in the wool fender shape kinda guy so know what you mean, but I find this one quite alluring...oh matron...

Edited June 15, 2017 by oldslapper

[Hellzero]

And some screws and foam for the pickups.
The Reflex were an alternative to the EMG at the time. Hope for you that they still work...

[TheGreek]

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Agreed.
Like the look of this too, but no experience of the manufacturer.
[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322533383382"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322533383382[/url]
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EKO were an Italian builder who went out of business in the 70s (I think). Most of the parts were bought up by Brandoni in Wembley. They're pretty good basses - not a bad price for that one.

[oldslapper]

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EKO were an Italian builder who went out of business in the 70s (I think). Most of the parts were bought up by Brandoni in Wembley. They're pretty good basses - not a bad price for that one.
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Thanks M.
The addition of Kent Armstrong pups is pulling me in I must admit..