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Grouse basses for sale (paw-picked by Leo the resident tone hound)

this page last updated Friday, September 3, 2010

NOTE; basses are listed chronologically

 

Teisco Mosrite-influenced bass1968 (approx) Teisco Mosrite-style bass - made-in-Japan Teisco copy of a Mosrite bass. Dead original, and has the highly sought-after Gold Foil pickups (Ry Cooder would love this bass!) - $995AUD (plus shipping)

1974 Fender P-bass Mocha Brown1974 Fender Precision Bass - a lovely low-mileage original Fender P-bass in the not-so-common Mocha Brown finish. Comes with near-new moulded HSC - $3795AUD (plus shipping)

1975 Fender Precision Bass - a nice low-mileage Fender P-bass in original custom Black finish. Has an absolutely glorious Rosewood fingerboard. Owned by previous owner for 30 years, but for last 20 years sat untouched in her wardrobe! Comes with '67-'72 Fender hard shell case and original Fender strap! - $3995AUD (plus shipping)

1975 Maton BS Sullivan bass - a very, very rare bass which preceded the legendary JB4 bass from Maton. Barry 'Big Goose' Sullivan was a huge part of Australia's Rock and Blues heritage, and Maton issued just 25 of these basses in 1975. This is serial 007! Comes with OHSC - $2795AUD (plus shipping)

vintage Fender Precision bass 19761976 Fender Precision bass in exceptional condition. Original factory custom Fiesta Red finish makes this beauty stand out. For 20 years this bass has sat in its case in a wardrobe. Comes with vintage Aussie Stamford hard case - on hold at $3795AUD (plus shipping) for Billy in Victoria ($400 paid)

1977 Gibson G3 bass1977 Gibson G3 bass - an extremely well-kept and original example of the G3, with the optional Maple body adding to the punchy sound of the single-coil pickups. Comes with OHSC - $2495AUD (plus shipping)

1977 Fender Precision Bass - Just one very careful owner since 1977, when his father bought it for him as a gift in Austin, Texas. He brought it to Australia when he emigrated, and the bass has been barely played since. Stunning condition, and comes with its OHSC, all case candy, period curly cord and strap, and even the owner's original instruction books! - on hold at $4195AUD (plus shipping) for Graeme in NSW ($2500 paid)

1979 Fender P-bass1979 Fender Precision Bass - This totally original one-owner bass sat under a bed for 15 years, until the owner finally decided his playing days were over. In fantastic original condition, with minor playing marks only! Comes with original Fender black tolex HSC - $3495AUD (plus shipping)

1980 Ibanez Roadster bass1980 left-handed RS-924TVI Ibanez Roadster bass - a great low-mileage example of a great model.Awesome quality right through, and switchable passive or active operation. Comes with OHSC - $995AUD (plus shipping)

1950s Framus 'Black Rose' - probably the sexiest f-hole design ever! Very beautiful archtop probably dating from the very early 1950s from the German Framus company. Comes with OHSC - in August to Gary in Qld

1957 Maton F240 Supreme - a nice early non-cutaway Supreme, in totally original condition. These were a popular model for Maton, and for good reason! Comes with OHSC - in August to Gary in Qld

1958 Levin 335 archtop with added pickup - my very first archtop, purchased 2nd-hand nearly 30 years ago, was a Levin 335 exactly like this one. But it was in much worse shape than this 1958-made gem! Has had a quality PAF-style humbucker professionally fitted at some stage, making it an ideal jazzbox! Solid, hand-carved Spruce top, Maple back and sides, Mahogany/Ebony neck, and a gorgeous Rosewood fretboard make this a grouse vintage jazzbox at a bargain price. Comes with OHSC - in August to George in NSW

Moody BA40 amp1964 Moody BA40 guitar and bass amp head - I have always thought these to be about the coolest amps ever made, and this is the most original and mint example I have yet come across - in August to Tony in Brisbane

1966 Fender Jazz Bass - if you are looking for a genuine, collector-grade 1960s vintage Fender Jazz Bass, move quickly on this one, as it is only being offered for sale for a limited time before I withdraw it and add it to my personal collection! Dead original in all respects, and comes with OHSC - in September to Billy in Victoria

Gibson L-4CES1997 Gibson L-4 CES carved top archtop electric - Made in the USA in 1997 is this beautiful high-end version of the ES-175, with solid carved Spruce top and Maple back and sides, bound Ebony fretboard and gold-plated hardware. Stunning in Wine Red. Comes with OHSC - in August to Ian in Sydney
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