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Oooh, I Like It.
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:41 pm
by lyle_from_minneapolis
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:17 pm
by ajish4
Mark,
You're NOT alone!
I've been watching it since the auction was started.
The last two like it sold in the $1700.00 range.
The timing MAY have an impact on the selling price.
It sure is sweet.
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:24 pm
by kcole4001
Is it AG or Walnut?
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:27 pm
by stts64
I have a 78 just like it, but without the speed bumps (fretless). Love it. I was lucky to find it on line at a music store somewhere on the east coast I think pretty cheep. I have a $1,200.00 in it
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:49 pm
by ajish4
It's a little strange, the headstock looks like Walnut and the body looks like it has more red in it, like an AG.
I ALMOST went for this one (posted link below) but I researched the sellers feedback and noticed he purchased it for 1K and cleaned it up.
It has a crack where the neck meets the body and the seller didn't mention it in the auction. The machine heads were also changed and I was concerned that the holes might have been made larger for the replacement tuners.
Amazing what a little spit and polish, will do to a bass!
Here is the sellers auction with the cleaned up bass....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=280052581673&rd=1&rd=1
Here is the ORIGINAL...compare the pictures. It's hard to believe it is the same bass!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270050352907
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:54 pm
by sloop_john_b
This is Autumnglo for sure.
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:57 pm
by kcole4001
That's a different bass than the first one mentioned, but you're quite right about the cleanup. It's all in the presentation it seems. New tuners, a polish job, & don't show the cracked area = $600.
Edit: I see now you were intending to refer to a different bass. I need another cup of tea...
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:40 pm
by ajish4
Sorry I wasn't clear on that Kevin, I just updated my post a bit to make it a little clearer.
It's not you, I'm a bit fried getting ready for Christmas....
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:50 pm
by kcole4001
Maybe it's time to open a bottle of wine.
AG's always seem to show up on ebay needing some Zymol, so I'm often not sure if they're the satin Walnut or not.
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 3:00 pm
by ajish4
Good idea Kevin!
My lovely wife just handed me a glass of vino,
the tree is lit, "It's a Wonderful Life" is on the TV (DVD that is), and I'm here on my laptop kicking back with my forum buddies.
At times like this, life is good.
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 3:17 pm
by kcole4001
Enjoy!
I think I'll do the same.
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:18 pm
by rickenbrother
I just might join you guys with a glass of wine!
Hmmm...chianti or cabernet?...
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:22 pm
by wints
A good Pinot Noir actually....
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:24 pm
by dswp
Go for the Cab Joey...
I had a yummy Chateau St. Jean 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cépages a bit ago.....
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:26 pm
by lyle_from_minneapolis
Or a nice Burgundyglo!