Magoober Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) PRICE REDUCED TO £1999.00 £1850 The bass was manufactured in August 1966, in Brooklyn, New York - one of the last to be manufactured there before the company merged with Baldwin and moved to Arkansas A great example of a rare vintage Gretsch bass popularised by Peter Tork of The Monkees. It has all the classic Gretsch features - simulated F-holes, tone & standby switches, mute pad - just to name a few. The original burgundy finish has faded into more of a light walnut/caramel color. A real gem & a must have for any serious collector or vintage tone enthusiast. Cosmetic Condition: Overall the bass is in very good condition with very little wear. The heel cap has been professionally replaced due to a little bit of deterioration, but the body binding is in great shape. The bass sounds awesome with no playability issues! It's been professionally set up & everything is in perfect working condition. It currently has D’addario ETB92 nylon tapewound strings which sound superb! Neck: Chunky maple neck with thick ebony fingerboard & mother of pearl dot inlays. Original frets have plenty of life in them. Large, sealed-back tuners are original & in perfect working condition. 1 5/8" nut width with zero fret; 29 1/2" scale length. Neck is straight & truss rod works fine. Body: Single-cutaway, hollow maple body with simulated F-holes & bound top. "G" cutout tailpiece with Space Control bridge. The mute assembly is working although slightly worn. Original pad & control panel on the back of the body. Bass weighs around 8 lbs. Pickup: Gretsch SuperTron bass humbucker with gold bezel. Master volume with "G" Arrow control knob; 3-way tone switch & standby switch. All electronics are in perfect working condition. The Original hardshell case is also included - please be aware that it is a vintage 60's case so isn't in the best of shape - but still fully functional. Collection only (or buyer arranges carriage at own risk) - cash deal please - contact me though PM here or e-mail [email protected] Thank you Edited April 4, 2021 by Magoober price drop 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamd Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I’ve a feeling I’ve seen this one in action. If so it is a great sounding bass. GLWTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magoober Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 Ah yes Graham - how are you. It is the one and it still sounds great! I just doesn't get played enough due to other musical ventures - love the new EB album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donzo44 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Hi, I guess the bass has gone? if not, are you interested in trades? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magoober Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) sorry - no trades - selling it only because I need the space 😊 Edited April 5, 2021 by Magoober typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donzo44 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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