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[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='952478' date='Sep 11 2010, 09:22 AM']A google search finds this: [url="http://guitarz.blogspot.com/2010/03/moridira-hurricane-exb-01-bass.html"]http://guitarz.blogspot.com/2010/03/moridi...xb-01-bass.html[/url]

But, the basses look very different. So, perhaps the use of the word "Hurricane" is concidental.[/quote]
The "Hurricane" script logo looks identical between the two basses, so I'm guessing they're from the same stable.

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Daion precision which has been taken to more pieces than you would normally see, even for a "project".

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Old-Daion-Performer-Bass-MIJ-Precision-copy-Project-/280560757910?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4152b96c96"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Old-Daion-Performer-...=item4152b96c96[/url]

Edit: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-Squire-KATANA-Bass-VERY-RARE-Vintage-JAPAN-MIJ-/120620293861?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1c15879ee5"]An MIJ Squier Katana.[/url]. I've never seen, nor heard of, that model before.

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Happy Jack Grand Master

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[b][i]Original Old Vintage Maya Electic Base Guitar[/i][/b]

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-MAYA-ELECTRIC-BASS-GUITAR-AND-CASE-1970S-/230525473613?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35ac63934d"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-MAYA-ELECTRI...=item35ac63934d[/url]

Can't help but feel he'll do better if he puts up some photos!

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[quote name='Delberthot' post='954613' date='Sep 13 2010, 12:34 PM']i have no idea what you are talking about :blush:[/quote]
That bit about lawsuits is b0ll0cks and I'm sure you know it!

Btw best of luck - you know I'd do exactly the same myself! :)

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Not an ebay link, but look at this bizarre thing. A "Johnny Pro II". [url="http://www.matsumoku.org/ggboard/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=6596&start=0"]http://www.matsumoku.org/ggboard/viewtopic...596&start=0[/url]

After seeing the [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KAY-THROUGHNECK-GUITAR-EARLY-80s-/330470935000?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4cf19a49d8"](IMHO) beautiful guitar being discussed on Ibanez Collectors World[/url], I searched for Kay. Found this one:

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Teisco-Kay-SG-Double-Twin-Neck-4-6-Japan-/300463174249?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item45f5003269"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Teisco-Kay-S...=item45f5003269[/url] Well, it's half bass :)

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So many Maya bass guitars, so little time.

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Bass-Guitar-Maya-Left-Handed-/200519044129?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2eafddcc21"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Bass-Guitar-...=item2eafddcc21[/url]
[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-MAYA-ELECTRIC-BASS-GUITAR-AND-CASE-1970S-/230525473613?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35ac63934d"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-MAYA-ELECTRI...=item35ac63934d[/url]

Jarock made in the same factory as Ibanez? Jon, you said before that you thought the 6 string Jarock blazer was not a Fujigen made instrument. I presume the same applies to this bass?

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1970-80s-Vintage-Jarock-Roadster-Bass-Made-Japan-/280561181940?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4152bfe4f4"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1970-80s-Vintage-Jar...=item4152bfe4f4[/url]

Rather modern-looking Aria Pro II. But the model number checks out as being '85-6.

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aria-Pro-II-LEB-CLS-Classic-bass-Matsumoku-Japan-/130431711689?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1e5e55f9c9"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aria-Pro-II-LEB-CLS-...=item1e5e55f9c9[/url]

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[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='956378' date='Sep 14 2010, 06:55 PM']Jarock made in the same factory as Ibanez? Jon, you said before that you thought the 6 string Jarock blazer was not a Fujigen made instrument. I presume the same applies to this bass?

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1970-80s-Vintage-Jarock-Roadster-Bass-Made-Japan-/280561181940?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4152bfe4f4"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1970-80s-Vintage-Jar...=item4152bfe4f4[/url][/quote]
I think they're Blazer copies - close but not quite right, and lots of details that don't say Fujigen. Still pretty cool though - I bid on a pink sparkly version of this bass a couple of years back & I'm not exactly averse to this blue one! :)

J.

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[quote name='Ou7shined' post='957064' date='Sep 15 2010, 11:52 AM']You guys might be able to help [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=102894"]here[/url]. :)[/quote]

Saw that. I'd just assume the neck route's a modification by a previous (Sheehan-fan?) owner. You don't often tend to find dates on JapCraps - one of the reasons dating 'em accurately is so hard.

J.

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[quote name='Johnston' post='957736' date='Sep 15 2010, 09:44 PM']a " Cort" Vintage Fretless Bass Dunno is it vintage or not or indeed a cort?

[url="http://belfast.gumtree.com/belfast/21/65562621.html"]gumtree[/url][/quote]
It's a Cort - you can just make out the logo in the 3rd pic, and probably quite old by the looks of it. Nice Schaller 3D bridge, and the pups could be Seymour Dunks. Looks like it's been de-fretted, so it's anyone's guess what the neck's like.

J.

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[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='956378' date='Sep 14 2010, 06:55 PM']Rather modern-looking Aria Pro II. But the model number checks out as being '85-6.

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aria-Pro-II-LEB-CLS-Classic-bass-Matsumoku-Japan-/130431711689?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1e5e55f9c9"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aria-Pro-II-LEB-CLS-...=item1e5e55f9c9[/url][/quote]

That's a Lazer/Laser (LEB) series model, manufactured between '85 and '87 officially, but some '88 examples circulate. There were two models, the Classic (CLS) and Heritage (HRT), available in flat and burst finishes. Unfortunately his statement that these were built by Matsumoku is incorrect. This model was never produced at the Matsumoku factory complex. (He also seems somewhat confused about the history of Matsumoku - the Singer Corporation didn't buy the complex post-Matsumoku, it owned the complex and Matsumoku, and the complex consisted of more than one factory. The unit in which guitars were made was neither destroyed by earthquake or fire, simply closed as it was not economically viable at the time - the time being a world recession.) The LEB series was manufactured in Japan, and reportedly Taiwan, although it's uncertain as to where, and by who.

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[quote name='noelk27' post='958413' date='Sep 16 2010, 03:16 PM']This model was never produced at the Matsumoku factory complex. (He also seems somewhat confused about the history of Matsumoku - the Singer Corporation didn't buy the complex post-Matsumoku, it owned the complex and Matsumoku, and the complex consisted of more than one factory. The unit in which guitars were made was neither destroyed by earthquake or fire, simply closed as it was not economically viable at the time - the time being a world recession.)[/quote]
Noel - I'm constantly impressed by the depth & detail of knowledge you have about Matsumoku instruments. Is there a particular source it's drawn from or is it a cumulative result of investigation/research? Hope you don't mind me being a nosy git but as I'm sure you know, accurate information can be hard to track down amid the suppositions & speculation.

Jon.

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[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Hohner-Professional-J-Bass-FL-Fretless-Jazz-/170540798730?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27b506130a"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Hohner-Profe...=item27b506130a[/url]

MIJ Fretless Hohner.

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Very-rare-MAYA-TELECASTER-short-scale-bass-/300468829769?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item45f5567e49"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Very-rare-MAYA-TELEC...=item45f5567e49[/url]

Maya Tele bass.

PS: Thanks for the correction Noel. When I first saw the listing, my first thought was that it didn't look like a Matsumoku made bass. But the year of manufacture checked out, so I posted without mentioning any quibbles. Which factory would it have been made in?

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[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='958837' date='Sep 16 2010, 09:30 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Hohner-Professional-J-Bass-FL-Fretless-Jazz-/170540798730?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27b506130a"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Hohner-Profe...=item27b506130a[/url]

MIJ Fretless Hohner.

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Very-rare-MAYA-TELECASTER-short-scale-bass-/300468829769?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item45f5567e49"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Very-rare-MAYA-TELEC...=item45f5567e49[/url]

Maya Tele bass.

PS: Thanks for the correction Noel. When I first saw the listing, my first thought was that it didn't look like a Matsumoku made bass. But the year of manufacture checked out, so I posted without mentioning any quibbles. Which factory would it have been made in?[/quote]
I must have the Maya......well not me but a certain young lady that has just discovered she wants to be a bass player & lead vocals :)

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[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='959551' date='Sep 17 2010, 03:14 PM']Is it the short-scale-ness that is the deciding factor?[/quote]
Yes....my grandaughter has decided that she would like to learn bass shes currently in an all girl tribute band ( Green Day & all birds :) :rolleyes: :lol: )shes Lead Singer and they do not have a regular bass player,she is very slight build and I gave her a precision to practice with but its just TOOOOOOOOO BIG...
I had an ElMaya that was very light years ago and Im guessing this may well be similar????

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[quote name='tino' post='959553' date='Sep 17 2010, 03:21 PM']Yes....my grandaughter has decided that she would like to learn bass shes currently in an all girl tribute band ( Green Day & all birds :) :rolleyes: :lol: )shes Lead Singer and they do not have a regular bass player,she is very slight build and I gave her a precision to practice with but its just TOOOOOOOOO BIG...
I had an ElMaya that was very light years ago and Im guessing this may well be similar????[/quote]

I'm sure the seller will be able to tell you how much it weighs if you ask. Good luck.

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[quote name='tino' post='959696' date='Sep 17 2010, 05:21 PM']Just this minute bought it....one young lady is in for a nice surprise :)[/quote]

Congratulations! I'm sure she'll really enjoy it. So much more interesting to buy a classic instrument than to buy yet another Squier.

Edit: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MUSIMA-ELECTRA-DELUXE-BBASS-PROJECT-1970s-/220669891951?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3360f3556f"]Weird looking 70s green thing[/url]

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