alembic1989 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 You know that lovely feeling when a bass you've been gassing for years shows up, coinciding with having the cash? Just happened to me..I'm over the moon. I've been drooling over this bass for many years..picked it up a few hours ago. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1977-Greco-GOB-1200-Electric-Bass-Guitar/302609356900?hash=item4674ec5864:g:dUcAAOSwdTJaY0Vf It has many dings and chips, but all the controls seem to work. Not sure whether to play it as it is or restore to its former glory. What say you fine gentlemen? PS does anybody know of a source of spares for these basses? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Ooooooh nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) That is a thing of beauty! Very nice find. What kind of parts? These have a few things in common with Ibanez Musicians (MC900 specifically), but also some distinctly unique features. I believe that serial number dates it to July 1978 btw, not 1977 as the auction reads. The bridge looks like it is slightly bent under de tension of the strings? Edited February 13, 2018 by LeftyJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) 20 minutes ago, LeftyJ said: That is a thing of beauty! Very nice find. What kind of parts? These have a few things in common with Ibanez Musicians (MC900 specifically), but also some distinctly unique features. I believe that serial number dates it to July 1978 btw, not 1977 as the auction reads. The bridge looks like it is slightly bent under de tension of the strings? I'm looking for an eq knob, as one of them is damaged. The bridge thing is an illusion.. the way the bridge is adjusted from the bridge posts makes the bridge tilt forward.. I thought the same thing when I checked out the pics. I'm also after a pair of bridge posts...any ideas?... I'll check out sources for Ibanez Spares and see if I get lucky. thanks for the info. Edited February 13, 2018 by alembic1989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) I remember a website from a guy who sells replica SureGrip knobs and EQ knobs for Ibanez Musicians and Artists. They're identical to the ones used on these Greco's. I can't find it anymore though! Edit: Nevermind. Right here! Wickedly expensive at 12 dollars PER KNOB though, and there's a shipping fee. https://www.reproguitarparts.com/#!/EQ-knobs/p/5629649/category=1391098 Edited February 15, 2018 by LeftyJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 26 minutes ago, LeftyJ said: I remember a website from a guy who sells replica SureGrip knobs and EQ knobs for Ibanez Musicians and Artists. They're identical to the ones used on these Greco's. I can't find it anymore though! Edit: Nevermind. Right here! Wickedly expensive at 12 dollars PER KNOB though, and there's a shipping fee. https://www.reproguitarparts.com/#!/EQ-knobs/p/5629649/category=1391098 Thanks Lefty...I stumbled across repro guitar parts a couple of days ago, and have placed an order. You're right, they're expensive but they had the bridge posts, knobs, and special truss rod tool I needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) On 13/02/2018 at 16:11, alembic1989 said: Not sure whether to play it as it is or restore to its former glory. Isn't that the opposite of "roadworn?" - are you sure that's allowed? Edited February 15, 2018 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 That, @alembic1989, is one gorgeous bass. In a moment of gas I got looking at another on ebay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Greco-GOB-700-Natural-Made-in-Japan-Bass-Guitar-1978-Vintage/183029327135 Have to say I'm hesitating over this with this in the description: 【Neck Condition】 the neck is bending / twisting where it separates from the body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_g Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 i like that, looks a quality bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassalarky Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Oooh. Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 6 hours ago, TheGreek said: Isn't that the opposite of "roadworn?" - are you sure that's allowed? Aaah yes I see your point........ssssccchhhhhhh! Keep it quiet...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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