What were they thinking, part Way-too-much.

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There might have been a time when it was vintage. Now, it's just pretty much a disaster.
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ouch!
and someone loved that beast at one time!
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The starting bid is about $100 too high. :roll:
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Mad Max...listing says it's "cherry in color" !!!!
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jingle_jangle wrote:Mad Max...listing says it's "cherry in color" !!!!

I need a good project...
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I can sell you some nice, clean maple...you could build a mailbox or a step-stool... :mrgreen:
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That thing looks like it got pulled out of a housr fire...what WERE they thinking????
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...WERE they thinking???
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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Looks like a candidate for a 4001 to 4002 conversion....
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johnallg wrote:Looks like a candidate for a 4001 to 4002 conversion....

I am after it...
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Someone will buy it. I can't help but remember the broken body that was available from a seller in Mexico not long ago. If memory serves, it went for $500. This would make a great project. :| :mrgreen:
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The PG is missing but everything else is there?! Jeez, it looks like it's missing someWOOD maybe...from all of those extra pickup routs!! :o

Good luck to you Jaymi in getting that bass! :D
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paologregorio wrote:The PG is missing but everything else is there?! Jeez, it looks like it's missing someWOOD maybe...from all of those extra pickup routs!! :o

Good luck to you Jaymi in getting that bass! :D
Thanks....you can see the desperation in some people. It is already too high for what it is. I think I will wait for another project...
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October '74. Starting to get really pricy, isn't it.
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