Bassassin Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1382893676' post='2257657'] Welcome back Bassassin! In this forum, you shine out like a shaft of gold when all around is dark. [/quote] Why thank you, Mr. Twit! It's good to see all the usual suspects still here after such a long time. It's like I never left! Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1382878694' post='2257429'] Musky - don't think it's a Mat - the body's ply and all the Mat J copies I can remember had veneered butcher-block or solid timber bodies. Apart from the 3-piece neck it's completely identical to the Columbus-brand J copies from the mid-70s (I've had several!) so I'd be inclined to think it came from the same factory as those. Regarding that neck, many of the "good" Japanese factories used this method, including Kasuga & Fujigen. Anecdotally bodies & necks often came from different manufacturers so I'd be inclined to think that might be the case with this one. To the OP - unfortunately "Made in Japan copy" is as accurate as it's possible to be with many unbranded basses - pretty much all of the brand names from that era were importer/exporter names & nothing to do with the factories that made them, so unless it's possible to work out which specific factory made the instrument, the best you can say is "70s MIJ Jazz copy". [/quote] See, I'm quite hopeless without you to keep me on the straight and narrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Red cardinal bass. Low starting bid. Free delivery. Very blue lined hard case. What is there not to like? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1981-Aria-Pro-II-Cardinal-series-bass-guitar-Matsumoku-made-CSB-450-/141102323585?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20da5a9781 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 On my watch list... thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Another Cardinal bass, with a case and a low starting price. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aria-pro-II-Cardinal-Series-CBS-380-Electric-Bass-Guitar-/321240832422?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4acb7219a6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 And another! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Aria-Pro-2-Matsumoku-MIJ-Bass-Guitar-Cardinal-CSB-300-/121205089584"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Aria-Pro-2-Matsumoku-MIJ-Bass-Guitar-Cardinal-CSB-300-/121205089584[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Remains of a Sumbro, this claims. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Japan-made-Sumbro-electric-bass-as-spairs-/231089621479?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35ce03c9e7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Ibby Roadstar (Looks like a Blazer) [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141111427730?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141111427730?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649[/url] day to go, no bids, £120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I have lowball bids out on ALL of the Japanese Aria Pro II SB series that aren't collection only in odd locations. I bet I don't win a single one though, these are lowball bids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 last month a Roadster RB900 (I THINK.. the one with the single humbucker) was up near me and whent for peanuts. Had no cash. This month have had a clearout and not a sniff.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Another Aria Pro II Cardinal Series bass. 99p start, so it'll sell for the correct market price as of this time. Anyone who is after a CSB at the moment seems to be spoiled for choice. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARIA-PRO-II-BASS-GUITAR-CSB-380-RED-FULL-SIZE-22-FRET-USED-/171175246554?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27dad6fada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Washburn Force 8 - Crikey, this is rather nice. Buy it now at £280. Fair price? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Washburn-Force-8-Bass-Guitar-/251382903038 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1385303124' post='2286574'] Washburn Force 8 - Crikey, this is rather nice. Buy it now at £280. Fair price? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Washburn-Force-8-Bass-Guitar-/251382903038"]http://www.ebay.co.u...r-/251382903038[/url] [/quote] Er yes! Buy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Stunning Fernandes. Bit too much for my pocket at the moment though. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fernandes-Vintage-Neck-Through-Precision-Made-in-Japan-around-1980-Beautiful-/111217529430?pt=Guitar&hash=item19e514d256"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fernandes-Vintage-Neck-Through-Precision-Made-in-Japan-around-1980-Beautiful-/111217529430?pt=Guitar&hash=item19e514d256[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1385311900' post='2286728'] Er yes! Buy it! [/quote] Tempting. Very tempting!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 £280 is tongue-swallowingly mental for that, pretty or otherwise. They don't come up too often but when they do they tend to be well under £200 - essentially Ibanez Blazer or Westy Thunder money. After all, it's really just a Precision copy with a skinny top horn! Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Cheers Jon, had a minor GAS case there and you've talked some sense into me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 What about this Washburn Vulture? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111224594009?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111224594009?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1385379655' post='2287458'] What about this Washburn Vulture? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111224594009?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649[/url] [/quote] Tasty! It's like they put the wood on back to front, all that sexy quilting is on the back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 This is near to me, such that I could pick it up. It looks interesting, but I don't think I need another four string fretted bass. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Azumi-bass-MIJ-/321258624580?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4acc819644 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Interesting, ugly, Matsumoku... It ticks the boxes! Some nice info and loads of pics in the listing actually, guy seems to know his stuff. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aria-WL-The-Wedge-Custom-Series-Bass-1985-Matsumoku-Made-in-Japan-SUPER-RARE-/221324141159"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aria-WL-The-Wedge-Custom-Series-Bass-1985-Matsumoku-Made-in-Japan-SUPER-RARE-/221324141159[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1385379655' post='2287458'] What about this Washburn Vulture? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111224594009?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649[/url] [/quote] I want that so much it hurts. Worst GAS I've had since coming back to BC - I'll have to drop him a note & see if he'll post it! Anyway - decent project JapCrap Jazz for £45 BIN: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Grant-Jazz-Bass-MIJ-Lawsuit-Copy-/251388708480"]http://www.ebay.co.u...y-/251388708480[/url] He reckons it's a Grant, might be, but more likely a Columbus. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1385423685' post='2288236'] I want that so much it hurts. Worst GAS I've had since coming back to BC - I'll have to drop him a note & see if he'll post it! J. [/quote] I'm tempted in a big way, especially as he's not far up the road from me. Let me know if he says no to posting because I think I'll take a punt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 He won't post it I've already asked...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 [quote name='ash' timestamp='1385458322' post='2288391'] He won't post it I've already asked...... [/quote] Consider punt made then in that case! Just spotted this too.... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Washburn-B-20-Stage-Series-Bass-Guitar-Cherry-Sunburst-MIJ-1980s/321255048977"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Washburn-B-20-Stage-Series-Bass-Guitar-Cherry-Sunburst-MIJ-1980s/321255048977[/url] Now THAT is gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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