Maude Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 I really, really like these. But I really, really, really want a white one. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hayman-4040-1975-Vintage-UK-Made-Bass-Guitar-/303857451975?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 Quote
oldslapper Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 Not liking the wire peaking out from under scratch plate, for a bass that’s been well looked after. But yes a white one would be nice! Quote
Maude Posted January 29, 2021 Author Posted January 29, 2021 I didn't notice that to be honest, I was too busy checking out my reflection in the jack plate. I'm guessing that's what he means by "replaced pick up" as the pickups look genuine, but the jack plate is a new piece of mirrored acrylic. It's still got the headstock badge though, they've usually fallen out by now, although it's been out as it's in on the wonk. 1 Quote
Paul S Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 I had one in the mid noughties. Sold it for £180. And it had a NOS perspex bridge that I managed to track down. 1 Quote
Maude Posted January 30, 2021 Author Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, prowla said: £1k is a bit too much for me. 4 minutes ago, Paul S said: I had one in the mid noughties. Sold it for £180. And it had a NOS perspex bridge that I managed to track down. Yes a grand is out of my range, especially as it's been varnished by his Dad or something. But I'd be happy to £180. 😁 Quote
BigRedX Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Maude said: Yes a grand is out of my range, especially as it's been varnished by his Dad or something. But the you can get it refinished in a colour you like without feeling guilty. Quote
EssentialTension Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 I had a cherryburst 4040 for which I paid £115 with a hard case in 1974. That would have been the best part of a month's wages. Quote
Maude Posted January 30, 2021 Author Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, BigRedX said: But the you can get it refinished in a colour you like without feeling guilty. Don't think I haven't thought about it. If I were to get one I'd prefer an original white one though, so that the finish had the same amount of aging as the neck and hardware. Quote
prowla Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Maude said: Yes a grand is out of my range, especially as it's been varnished by his Dad or something. But I'd be happy to £180. 😁 I've just spent £180 on a couple of cases of wine. Quote
Maude Posted January 30, 2021 Author Posted January 30, 2021 28 minutes ago, prowla said: I've just spent £180 on a couple of cases of wine. Get through a couple of bottles and you'll be about set to buy this for a grand. 😁 Quote
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