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I'm putting out a feeler to gain any interest on an original set of Moog Taurus II Bass pedals dating from around 1981. These pedals are fully working and fully analog with all the low end fattness associated with the Moog synth. The pedals are essentially a Moog Rogue specially tuned to the lower octaves and a set of Moog pedals (see pic), they are non midi of course! Purpose built for bass use and pretty rare in this condition. The module sits either on top of the pedals or on a (rather wobbly) metal pole screwed into the top of the unit. The pedals come with original PSU, connection cable, steel pole, carrying sling and custom made (incredibly heavy) flight case. There is also - incredibly - the original sales invoice, user manual and overlays with suggested settings! Prior to me owning the pedls they were owned by a Genesis tribute band as there are some settings on the overlays marked 'Squonk', 'Suppers Ready' etc. I've tried them and they are pretty authentic. They sound fantastic and are in good cosmetic condition showing minor gig wear, stickers have been placed on the pedals to help with the notes! Minor issues are damage to the screw-in section to the steel pole and the PSU jack is a little loose but works as it should. There is loads of info about these on the net, the Taurus II have often been seen as a poor second to the Taurus 1s - having played both I feel they have their own merits (haven't tried the Taurus 3s yet) and are equally valid. These pedals have incredible warmth and killer bass great for all kinds of music not just prog! I'm adding a stock picture and will upload some pics of the set for sale if there is any interest. Price wise I'd be looking at 750 ish. Obviously its difficult to gauge their worth as I guess they are a bit of a niche instrument. These are for pickup only as they are really and I mean [i]really[/i] heavy. [attachment=86632:taurus2.jpg] [attachment=86633:_B6E7Zd_...8nQQ___3.JPG]

It looks original to me and I have owned several Grabber basses (still own a very early one). It may be a little later than 79 judging by the Schaller (I presume Gibson branded) tuners and the matching headstock. These basses tend to be fairly light weight but I'm unsure of the later era ones...a later G3s I owned was pretty hefty though. Grabber basses are fantastic and sound great in any rock/roots context but I don't think they are grabbing (sorry) the attention they deserve. Have a bump on me!

[quote name='G-funk45' post='1320941' date='Jul 29 2011, 11:06 PM']Sorry ash but I have received no PM.[/quote] PM'd again! I'm still very interested, if you don't get this one PM me. Thanks

[quote name='G-funk45' post='1318569' date='Jul 27 2011, 07:37 PM']A quick update with some (poor) photos. At least they show you that it does actually exist. Will consider sensible offers for this as new piece of awesome.[/quote] PMd

Price drop for a quick sale!

Bump

Just restrung with Rotos sounds and plays superbly!

I'm trying to raise funds for a custom build project so this has to go unfortunately! Its a [i]Made[/i] in Japan Jazz bass and dates from the mid 90s. The bass has the nicest 60s Jazz neck I've ever played although I think the nut may be a replacement as the slots aren't cut low enough for my tastes. The action however is great and the trussrod works properly. The bass has a really dark rosewood fingerboard and white dots, the lacquer has that lovely vintage amber patina to it. The hardware and pickups are all original and the pickups sound great although the tone pot doesn't do much (think the wiring looks tidy enough. The cavity has an earthing plate in it and an earthing strip runs from the bridge to the treble pickup - very 60s! The bass is ultra light I suspect it is made from basswood as were nmany of the fotoflame series. The body as you can see has plenty of dings around the edges and bucklerash. The foto flame effect was achieved by literally sandwiching a film-like veneer under a thin layer of lacquer (tons of info in Google land about this process). It looks pretty authentic but was prone to cracking and this one is no exception as you can see. Some basses had the necks foto flamed too - fortunately this one hasn't - and on the necks you could just about make out a McDonalds Hamburglar face in the 'flame'. Legend has it that the employee who came up with this as a visual joke was fired from Fuji Film! Anyway the body has these flaws as pictured using a flash to show them up more. I've got to say that this does not have an effect on what is a lovely playing and sounding bass. Don't know if this is a rare one but you certainly don't see many about! This is a feeler to see if there is any interest really. Looking for 295 for a quick sale thanks. [attachment=84842:SDC10054.JPG] [attachment=84847:SDC10055.JPG] [attachment=84849:SDC10056.JPG] [attachment=84852:SDC10059.JPG] [attachment=84853:SDC10060.JPG] [attachment=84844:SDC10061.JPG]