wotsy Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) Another CSL, a precision jazz? for £160 in Devon http://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/quality-70-s-bass-guitar-csl-precision-jazz-ibanez-rebranding-very-nice-/1104705090 Edited March 15, 2015 by wotsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Same bass with a different finish. Not a "Precision Jazz" (wotever that might be!) or an Ibanez rebrand (there's no such thing) but worth a look - still got its ashtrays on so might well be in good condition. Doubt it's a mahogany body on this one though. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Bugger !! I was winning the CSL but someone sniped it with six seconds to. Fair Play I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotsy Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) 70s ibanez sg type bass for £60 in Norwich, surely they've made a mistake when entering the price? I'm guessing it's Jap but not 100% sure. http://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/ibinez-bass-guitar-circa-1970s-with-stand./1106137346 Edited March 23, 2015 by wotsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 [quote name='wotsy' timestamp='1427152365' post='2726615'] 70s ibanez sg type bass for £60 in Norwich, surely they've made a mistake when entering the price? I'm guessing it's Jap but not 100% sure. [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/ibinez-bass-guitar-circa-1970s-with-stand./1106137346"]http://www.gumtree.c...and./1106137346[/url] [/quote] Someone go buy that. The longscale slot head EB clones are like rocking horse poo and you never, ever see Ibanez-branded ones. Also this one's very early, probably '71 with black button tuners & what looks like a metal headstock badge. I think the price is correct - bargains like this used to be really common a few years ago, clearly there are still a few people who don't bother Googling before they list their loft clearouts. What you waiting for??? J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotsy Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 If it was nearer to me I'd of been straight on the phone for it, unfortunately it's a bit too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotsy Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 And another CSL, thought these were rare http://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/rare-made-in-japan-csl-jazz-bass/1106203831 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 [quote name='wotsy' timestamp='1427218707' post='2727447'] And another CSL, thought these were rare [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/rare-made-in-japan-csl-jazz-bass/1106203831"]http://www.gumtree.c...bass/1106203831[/url] [/quote] So did I, until last week! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1427240825' post='2727918'] So did I, until last week! [/quote] It does look reasonably nice for £120. How much are they worth. I'm not going to be buying it, but am nothing if not curious about things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Hard to put a figure on it - the mahogany one sold for £127, there was a 'burst finish one on Gumtree for £160, and this one's up for £120. I suppose that would make £110-£150 a fair-ish ballpark, assuming Gumtree prices to be loaded by about £10 haggle-padding... Looks like the 'burst finish ones are ply: So the mahogany looks like better VFM to me. Interesting but irrelevant - mine has the finish worn through at exactly the same place, as did the mahogany one on Ebay. Maybe at some point in history these basses were particularly prized by a sub-species of bassist with highly abrasive abdominal armour. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotsy Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) This Joodee Performer looks good, the unusual truss rod adjuster has been removed, no reserve on it either. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Joodee-Precisipn-Bass-Vintage-/331537449014? Westbury Track 2, not in great condition for the price but still really like the look of these. http://webshop.cashconverters.co.uk/auction-item/925890/guitar-electric-westbury-track-2-vintage Edited April 26, 2015 by wotsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 For the record the Joodee isn't a Fujigen - it's a Yamaki build, which is (arguably!) better from a geek perspective. Wish Ebay sellers wouldn't just bullsh!t when they don't know what they're talking about. Shame the original truss adjustment's gone. The Westy's wildly overpriced, considering it's not even in playable condition. That would be dear for an immaculate one, mind. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Another (probably) Yamaki-built P: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/70s-Daion-P-bass-Electric-Bass-Guitar-/321738204750"]http://www.ebay.co.u...r-/321738204750[/url] Looks like typical mid-70s build - butcherblock (maybe even ply) body, Gibson-type nut, glued-on fretboard. Not in original condition (new electronics) so the price is somewhat optimistic, I'd say. And speaking of optimistic pricing: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WASHBURN-VULTURE-RARE-1982-SB40-VINTAGE-BASS-GUITAR-/191566993186"]http://www.ebay.co.u...R-/191566993186[/url] In fairness, I'd love to see this sell for £450 - I have one exactly the same and it's an extremely rare and wonderful bass, if & if pricing for these matched the Aria Pro SBs from the same factory & era, that'd be a bargain. This is the only one of these I've seen, apart from my own. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'm interested to learn what others recon on this.. http://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/unbranded-p-style-electric-bass-guitar-thru-neck-japanese-1980-s/1112454954 I believe it's a Memphis P, Made about '78. But from recent ads I've seen I think this is a bit over-priced. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 No, no, yes? 1 - 99% it'll be a Satellite, Memphis was a US importer rebrand of the same thing. [sharedmedia=core:attachments:53548] 2 - 1980. I can say this with some certainty because I am an old sod & remember seeing/trying these in my local shop in that very year. They cost £99, which was (even back in the olden days) a total steal for a not too badly-made through-neck. However I was young & poor, and (at the time!) a snobby little brand-Nazi who wouldn't have been seen dead playing anything with "Satellite" on the end. I got over that & had one of these a few years back. They're OK but not great, Korean-made (none of the Satellite/Kay/Hondo stuff like this was MIJ) and mine weighed a ton. The wood under the stain & heavy lacquer was like random offcuts with lots of filler in the various cracks & holes, the bridge on mine had been routed (badly) about 5mm into the body to make it playable. They weren't necessarily all like that (QC on cheapos was abysmal back then) but I wouldn't recommend paying more than about £120 max for one of these, and I'd want a proper look at it first. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Excellent post. Many thanks for the info. I don't think I'll be buying one just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 A few hours to go and this looks like a bargain. Joodee Performer bass. Google throws up stuff that says these are nice - if i weren't up to my ankles in basses I'd have a go at this myself. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331537449014?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331537449014?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotsy Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) Easy now, me Joodee went for £180, big up yasel, westside �� (Bad Ali G impression) 😀 Edited April 30, 2015 by wotsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) This is a bit rare, but I don't remember them selling for this much. Ibanez Musician. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-MUSICIAN-MC824-bass-guitar-Made-in-Japan-Vintage-and-Rare-/121638203634?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c5233b0f2"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1c5233b0f2[/url] Edit: Nice clean example of a Westone Thunder I. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-guitar-/221755648418?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a1aaa9a2 Edited May 1, 2015 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Is this an SB900? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARIA-Pro-2-Fretless-Bass-Guitar-/221762690399?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a2161d5f Looks to be a sensible starting bid to me, and postage is reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Not certain but I think it's a de-fretted SB-R80. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1430740768' post='2764142'] Is this an SB900? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARIA-Pro-2-Fretless-Bass-Guitar-/221762690399?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a2161d5f"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item33a2161d5f[/url] Looks to be a sensible starting bid to me, and postage is reasonable. [/quote] Not a 900, it's an SB-ELT - essentially a post-Matsumoku Elite-II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Bloodaxe' timestamp='1430758578' post='2764331'] Not a 900, it's an SB-ELT - essentially a post-Matsumoku Elite-II. [/quote] Post-Matsumoku? The listing has it wrong. (Which is pretty damn common for basses.) Concerning SB-ELT and SB-R80, they are very similar looking instruments. After some googling, I think the gold truss rod cover indicates an SB-ELT, does it not? Edited May 4, 2015 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1430760117' post='2764355'] Post-Matsumoku? The listing has it wrong. (Which is pretty damn common for basses.) Concerning SB-ELT and SB-R80, they are very similar looking instruments. After some googling, I think the gold truss rod cover indicates an SB-ELT, does it not? [/quote] Possibly... The 'post-Mats' giveaway IMO is the lack of a serial number (probably on a black/gold paper sicker that's long since fallen off), and the 'pointy ears' on the headstock. It's still a good price though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswareham Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 While we're on the subject of possible Mat made basses, does anyone know if these were made by them: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Bass-Guitar-Hondo-70s-80s-/121638951728 I see them quite often, and they look like an earlier incarnation of the Westone Thunder and Aria SB style basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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