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

this page last updated Sunday, August 17, 2008

NOTE; basses are listed alphabetically

Aria Pro II

Aria Pro II left Ric 4001S copyleft-handed 1977 Aria Pro II lawsuit copy of a Rickenbacker® 4001S (Paul McCartney) bass - in mint, NOS condition is this stunning MIJ lawsuit copy of a Rickenbacker® 4001S bass as played by Paul McCartney in The Beatles days. Ridiculously accurate copy, made from top-grade tonewoods and with legendary Japanese workmanship. Comes with OHSC - on hold at $1895AUD (plus shipping) for Neil in Sydney ($190 paid)

Aria Pro II Primary Bass1978 Aria Pro II lawsuit copy of a Fender® Jazz Bass® - a fantastic 'lawsuit' copy from the Matsumoko factory. In stunning condition, and extremely playable, collectable and affordable! - on hold at $1095AUD (plus shipping) for Chris in Melbourne ($220 paid)

 

Fender

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 - $3995AUD (plus shipping)

vintage 1975 Fender P-bass1975 Fender P-bass in factory custom Dakota Red - a very interesting bass, as it was factory-fitted with full Schaller hardware throughout! Awesome output from the adjustable-pole p'ups, and Schaller/Hipshot D-tuner on the E string - $3195AUD (plus shipping)

1976 Fender P-bass1976 Fender Precision Bass - this is an extremely low-mileage and dead original '70s vintage Fender bass. Virtually no play wear, no fading of its original Sunburst finish, and a nice light weight for a '70s Ash-bodied P-bass. Perfect for either the musician or investor! Comes with original owners handbook and OHSC - on hold at $4295AUD (plus shipping) for Graeme in NSW ($1695 paid)

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 - $3995AUD (plus shipping)

Fender P-bass Oly White1978 Fender Precision Bass Olympic White - a very cool vintage Fender P-bass in one of my favourite custom colours - Olympic White! Comes with OHSC, and written valuation from Jackson's Rare Guitars for $4500AUD - $3795AUD (plus shipping)

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)

 

Fernandes

Fernandes neck-through P-basslate 1970s MIJ Fernandes custom P-bass® - a stunning 'improvement' on the original Fender design, with full neck-through construction. High quality tonewoods with legendary Japanese workmanship make this a truly grouse bass! . Comes with new HSC - $1495AUD (plus shipping)

Gibson

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 Gibson G3 bass1977 Gibson G3 bass - these awesome basses powered early AC/DC, Green Day and ELO! Three single-coils wired in humbucking configuration give these great Gibsons heaps of punch; you will LOVE the sound and playability - $1395AUD (plus shipping)

1982 Gibson Ripper bass1982 Gibson Ripper bass - these are rippers in every sense of the word! Extremely versatile, giving tones from thunderous bass through to quite delicate 'quacky' tones. This example with factory Ebony finish (with Ebony fretboard) dates from the last year of production - $2295AUD (plus shipping)

 

Greco

Greco copy of a Rickenbacker bass1990 Greco Japan 'lawsuit' copy of a Rickenbacker® 4001® bass - in well-played but good condition. Greco made some of the best 'lawsuit' copies in Japan, and this bass is a corker. Comes with HSC - $1795AUD (plus shipping)

Greco SAC-100FL hollow fretless bass1990 Greco fretless hollow acoustic/electric bass - We have NEVER seen nor heard of these before - a stunning fully hollow bass with laminated maple top and neck, solid mahogany body and Fender® Precision Bass® pickup and under-bridge active piezo pickup so you can blend sounds from full electric to full acoustic. This bass will be the closest you'll ever get to the sound of an upright bass. Made in the same factory as the Fender® version we sold to a Victorian recording artist recently, who is extremely enthusiastic about its sound! - on hold at $1695AUD (plus $40 shipping) for Will in NSW ($470 paid)

Greco VB-100 Beatles bass2003 Greco VB-100 'Beatles' bass - in unplayed, NOS condition is this stunning MIJ Greco copy of a Hofner 'Beatle bass'. Ridiculously accurate copy, made from top-grade tonewoods and with legendary Japanese workmanship. Comes with OHSC - $1495AUD (plus shipping)

 

Gretsch

Gretsch Broadkaster 7605 bass1976 Gretsch 7605 Broadkaster bass - a stunner, in as-new condition despite its 30+ years of age. With original documentation and mint original case - $2495AUD (plus shipping)

 

Grubisa

Grubisa bass1990s Frank Grubisa custom-made Tearbyrd bass - incredible quality and total individuality set this bass by renowned Sydney luthier Frank Grubisa apart. Active EMG pickups with custom active circuitry make this extremely adaptable for all musical styles. Dare to be different! Comes with HSC - $1995AUD (plus shipping)

 

Guild

1967 Guild Starfire Bass1967 Guild Starfire bass - a very original and low-mileage example of a bass that is surprisingly important in the development of bass in Rock music. Fantastic sound, looks, playability and investment potential, and with the coolest original case! - $2995AUD (plus shipping)

 

Ibanez

Ibanez 2404 twin neck1974 (approx) Ibanez 2404 twin neck bass and guitar - extremely rare version, with a 4-string bass and 6-string guitar neck. Very usable, and very collectable! - on hold at $1295AUD (plus shipping) for Roger in Brisbane ($479.50 paid)

lefty Ibanez lawsuit Precision Bass1977 left-handed Ibanez 'lawsuit' Precision Bass® with original book, case and covers - a very original and low-mileage example from one of Japan's most highly-regarded eras and brands - comes with OHSC - $1095AUD (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 - $1195AUD (plus shipping)

 

Kasuga

Kasuga lawsuit copy of Rickenbacker 40011970s Kasuga Japan lawsuit copy of a Rickenbacker® 4001® bass - a very rare instrument, with MIJ quality and attention to detail. Get the looks of the real thing at a fraction of the cost, and it's super-cool and collectable in its own right! - $995AUD (plus shipping)

 

Ken Smith

Ken Smith bass1999 Ken Smith BSR 'B' Custom 4-string bass - absolutely as-new. Stunning timbers from their in-house timber yard, and playability and sound to match. The Custom was the highest-spec (and priced) model of the BSR series, now discontinued. Comes with OHSC - $2495AUD (plus shipping)

 

Maton

vintage Maton B250 Goldline bass1971 Maton B-250 Goldline (Telecaster®) Bass, I've been looking for one of these for years - there were only ever 66 made - and then uncovered two in Sydney! This one - serial number 13 - is in a beautiful aged Olympic White style finish, all dead original and in beautiful condition, in OHSC - $1895AUD (plus shipping)

 

National

1964/5 National Newport bass - now here's something different for you lovers of Retro! This bass also had its moment of fame on a film clip by The Angels! Extremely original, lightweight, and with just a 25 inch scale, but sounds awesome! - $1895AUD (plus shipping)

 

Neil Shoemark - NS Custom Guitars (UK)

Neil Shoemark Royale fretlessjust arrived!! 2007 Neil Shoemark (UK) Royale Carve Top custom fretless bass - a very high-grade custom-built fretless bass from NS Custom Guitars in the UK. Kent Armstrong pickups plus phenomenal quality tonewoods add up to a tone bargain! - $1895AUD (plus shipping)

 

Rickenbacker

Rickenbacker 40031984 Rickenbacker 4003 bass - these fantastic basses need no introduction. Here is a very interesting example from right at the end of the period of the first series, which ran from 1979 to 1984. Comes with OHSC - $3295AUD (plus shipping)

 

Teisco

Teisco Mosrite-influenced bass1960 (approx) Teisco Mosrite-style bass - very early (pre-1961) 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!) - $1495AUD (plus shipping)

Stradivarius Special by Matonearly 1950s Stradivarius Special by Maton - a delightful and extremely original student guitar dating from the early 1950s, and made by Maton. Very collectable! - in August to Paul in WA

1959 Guild T100 Slim Jim1959 Guild T100 'Slim Jim' archtop electric - very original example of this very attractive and usable vintage made-in-the-USA guitar from Guild's golden period - in July to Graham in Sydney

mystery Fender Stratocaster19?? Fender Stratocaster - a real 'bush pig' of a Strat with some interesting vintage componentry. Jumbo frets, vintage EMG active pickups, and enough mojo to last a lifetime! comes with HSC - in August to Shane in South Australia

1960 Fender Duo-sonic1960 Fender Duo-Sonic - this pre-L vintage Fender is incredibly toneful, playable, cool, and affordable! Alder body, Maple neck and slab Brazilian Rosewood board all add up to TONE! This guitar was sold new in Australia, and it even comes with its original Stamford case - in July to Alan in Sydney

Vadis 250R1960s Vadis 250R 1x12 combo - Vadis sure made some corkers, and this is one of them. 2 x 6L6GC output in cathode bias configuration (around 25 watts) into the original 12" alnico speaker, with reverb and tremolo to die for. Superb! - in July to Tony in Queensland

vintage WEM Copicat analogue tape echo delayOriginal 1960s WEM Watkins Copicat tape echo - a beautiful example of the original tape echo unit. The ultimate analogue delay pedal! - in July to Alan in Sydney

Moody GA-35 amplifier1961/62 Moody GA-35 amp - I love this - a delightful Moody GA-35 with reverb and tremolo, probably dating from the very early 1960s. Still has its original Alnico speakers, including separate 6" speaker for reverb output! EL-34 tone in a distinctly Aussie package - in July to Geoff in Sydney

1962 per-L Fender Jaguar1962 Fender Jaguar - this pre-L vintage Fender Jaguar has been refinished in Shoreline Gold, and carries some later replacement parts, which means it's an affordable way to get into owning a pre-L vintage Fender! However, it looks stunning, plays and sounds awesome (you'll be surprised what a Jag with balls can sound like!) and is a super-rare very early build with the slab Brazilian Rosewood board. Comes with proper-sized near-new Fender black tolex HSC - in August to Craig in Melbourne - click here to read the amazing story of this sale!

1962 Goldentone 740 amp1963 Goldentone '7-40' amp RARE!!! - The only one in existence? Quite likely. And must be the best if not the only one. Beautiful original 15" full-range Wharfedale speaker in a 2-channel 40-watt combo with grouse tremolo! Fully overhauled electronics mean it will last another 45 years - in July to Tony in Queensland

Ampeg B12XY Portaflex1964 Ampeg Portaflex B12XY amp head - a very rare and legendary guitar amp head complete with reverb and tremolo, no longer with its original speaker box, where it would have been a 'flip top'. Freshly serviced, and in stunning condition! - in July to Martin in Perth

Goldentone fliptop Bassmaster1965 Goldentone 1756 40watt 'fliptop' Bassmaster - a very rare amp, and extremely collectable as well as fantastic-sounding! Head flips into cabinet for transport, just like a vintage Ampeg. Grouse! - in July to Ben in Melbourne

vintage Gibson ES-120 guitar1966 Gibson ES-120 - very original and a rare guitar. Not to be confused with the common ES-125. Made in Kalamazoo Michigan. Tobacco Sunburst coloring. This vintage guitar has spent most of its life in its case, thus is in INCREDIBLE condition - definitely collector grade. Plays like a dream, and the single-coil Melody Maker pickup sounds great! serial 850772 - in July to Jared in Melbourne

Goldentone amplifier1967 (approx) Goldentone 40-watt 1742 Reverbmaster - arguably the best-sounding Goldentone combination possible! 40watt 1742 reverb/tremolo head, with a 4x12 alnico Rola Plessey 12PQ cabinet. Heaven! - in July to James in Melbourne

Rex Bassking 50 piggyback amp 1967 Rex Bassking 50 piggyback amp - this EL-34 powered vintage amp must surely be one of the most immaculate surviving examples of the Melbourne-made Bassking! Truly incredible - just check out the pics! This amp is just back from a full checkover and service, ready to rock for another 40 years! - in July to Geoff in Tasmania

Maton El Toro1968 (approx) Maton El Toro Bass - a beautiful example of this highly-collectable and distinctive model from Maton. Very rare, with only 45 ever made! Comes with OHSC - in August to Ken in Queensland

1971 Maton 505 Apollo1971 Maton 505 Apollo hollowbody electric - in near mint condition, this guitar was purchased in 1971, played until 1978, then stored. A great guitar, fully hollow like a Gibson® ES-330. Comes with OHSC - in August to Paul in WA

Aria lawsuit Flying V1975 Aria lawsuit copy of Flying V® - a lovely example of Matsumoku Made-in-Japan quality from Shiro Arai. All Mahogany construction, and in beautiful condition. Even comes with very rare OHSC - in August to Mark in Melbourne

Eminar 100 watt guitar amp1976 Eminar 100 watt guitar amp - a bargain '76 vintage all-Australian tone monster complete with its Etone-loaded 4x12 quad box! - in July to Tony in Queensland

Aria Pro II cardinal Series1981 Matsumoku Aria Pro II Cardinal series - bargain-basement MIJ guitar from the best period and the best factory! Very comfortable, very good-sounding, very low-mileage, and very cheap!! - in July to Richard in Brisbane

1987 Greco copy of a Gretsch 61201987 Greco K-FA-ORN copy of a Gretsch 6120 - absolutely stunning! This is much more like a true vintage Gretsch than ANY of the Japanese Gretsches I have played, in every way. Extremely rare, extremely beautiful, and complete with OHSC! - in July to Simon in Sydney

1991 Fender Japaqn 62ri P-bass1991 MIJ Fender 62 Precision Bass re-issue - in great condition. These made-in-Japan Fender re-issues are really accurate, and this one's a charmer in black with a white pearl scratchplate. Slab Rosewood board tops it off! - in July to Beelee in WA

Fender Custom Shop 1996 NAMM jacket1996 Fender Custom Shop jacket; leather and quilted fabric. Very rare and collectable jacket bought at the '96 NAMM! - in July to Graham in Sydney

Fender Will Ray Jazz-A-Caster1997 Fender Will Ray Jazz-A-Caster - here is a guitar that will have you grinning from ear to ear - it's FUN! Two hot Jazzmaster pickups, 4-way switching, individual tone controls, hip-operated B-bender, and a stunning gold leaf finish under the clear lacquer. Number 45 from a limited edition of only 250! - in July to Simon in Sydney

Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster Shell Pink2004 Fender® Custom Shop 1960 NOS Strat in special order Shell Pink - AWESOME! with brown tolex Custom Shop case and all case candy (serial R21287) - in July to Ian in New Zealand

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