alyctes Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Not a name I know. The looks won't suit everyone, either. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Unusual-Alligator-JM1-Bass-Guitar-1983-Made-In-England/253921551118?hash=item3b1ee7630e:g:bQsAAOSwdMRbuhgk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I looked at the other items Hubby had acquired - the only thing I'd touch is the Mexican Fender Tele with a Bigsby... Am I being cynical (I already know the answer) but everytime somebody has some crap to sell they unnervingly cite a deceased relative... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 17 hours ago, TheGreek said: I looked at the other items Hubby had acquired - the only thing I'd touch is the Mexican Fender Tele with a Bigsby... Am I being cynical (I already know the answer) but everytime somebody has some crap to sell they unnervingly cite a deceased relative... The person has also previously sold a Dan Armstrong plexi Bass and an Ovation Magnum I amongst others. I had been in touch about both and she appeared genuine. Certainly knowledgeable about potential value rather than the actual instruments. That to me would suggest that the story is true however I take your point. At least it’s a change from found in ‘my Uncle’s loft’... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 In a strange way I kind of like it, and if it sounds crap you could always use it to paddle a canoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cestrian Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 It's a Reeve. See attached link: http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/search?q=+a+visit+to+val+reeve And I'm sorely tempted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whynot Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 (edited) I was often in touch with the owner of Alligator amplification as I used his cabs for several years and visited the factory(ies). Thats def the Alligator logo but he wasn't kitted out for building basses. I know in his early days he was involved with bass guitar distribution! Edited October 9, 2018 by whynot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Many distributors used local luthiers/builders to produce guitars and basses for them and then rebadge them. For example the Shaftesbury name became associated with the Ned Callan range - which were actually produced by Peter Cook. Also the description suggests a limited edition to celebrate an anniversary of Alligator amps - a similar deal perhaps to Trace Elliot employing Status to produce their early T Bass models. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share Posted October 9, 2018 I'm glad it turned out to be interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 On 08/10/2018 at 16:13, alyctes said: Not a name I know. The looks won't suit everyone, either. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Unusual-Alligator-JM1-Bass-Guitar-1983-Made-In-England/253921551118?hash=item3b1ee7630e:g:bQsAAOSwdMRbuhgk Well spotted that man!! On 09/10/2018 at 16:13, Cestrian said: It's a Reeve. See attached link: http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/search?q=+a+visit+to+val+reeve And I'm sorely tempted. Well Identified! : ) I have two Reeve, this one: Reeve Twin Neck and the one that was made for Derrick Taylor, of Roachford fame and others, shown in the above link. Here is the whole Reeve feature: Reeve Story When you get to the bottom, click next posts and there is a bit more. The pick-up is Kent Armstromg - Kent Armstrong Reeve Pick-ups and the circuit on mine give a good range of tones. Cracking sound. They were made for Alligator Amplifiers - Alligator. I don't think you would go far wrong with it and being in Stevenage, it hasn't travelled far from it's place of birth. Nice! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 On 09/10/2018 at 16:13, Cestrian said: It's a Reeve. See attached link: http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/search?q=+a+visit+to+val+reeve And I'm sorely tempted. If it's not the exact bass in that photo then it sure as hell is similar! Good info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Surprised no-one has 'snapped' this up...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 54 minutes ago, yorks5stringer said: Surprised no-one has 'snapped' this up...... :purses lips: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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