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Seller sounds very full of themselves. I wouldn’t pay anywhere near what they are asking. It appears to be one of those with the bad quality finish and is peeling. It has been stored in silage.

I bought a fabulous Precision off Gerry very quick delivery, excellent bass! Many thanks.

I’ll have a look at the video. The bass reminds me of those ‘Robin Ranger’ branded US/MIJ basses you used to see in US Bass Player magazine years ago. I liked the look of those too.

I take your point about the pickup rout but I like the overall design, different take on your classic Fender. I would not go anywhere near this at that price. To like the look of something is very different from wanting to purchase it however.

I like the look of this - don’t know if the price is good or anything about the company but it looks good....for a relic type bass. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluesman-Vintage-Deville-Bass-Guitar-With-Fender-Hard-Case/324465110740?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Haven’t we debated this one before? That logo is a more modern Ibanez one surely. Kay with an Ibanez decal? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-bass-1970s-lawsuit/224320770209?hash=item343a8f50a1%3Ag%3Au~kAAOSwGB1gBdZu&LH_ItemCondition=3000

I bought this Greco GOB 750 off eBay last week - it’s very well made. Through neck and light weight.

Similarly my Grabber’s body looks like a 70’s Ercol coffee table 😁

I bought a Markbass Micro combo and it arrived quickly, well packed and as described. Perfect transaction. Many thanks!

Yes the Grabber bridge is a simple string through BBOT design. I have kept the metal ashtray cover on mine as the saddle grub screws are so tall they are likely to snag your hand brutally.

I’ve had a couple, great sounding and playing but both I had weighed over 5kgs!

Good luck if you can find a good one at a decent price prowla. Mine is a little beast it’s got a great sounding pickup and a lovely neck. On the pic it has a hipshot bridge but I reverted back to the original.

This is my ‘natural selection’ including my ‘74 Grabber!

Thanks I’ve found it now. There are a few Grabber copies available, the most common are from the Italian ‘Melody’ brand. I’ve also seen Maya and Kimbara versions. Not a patch on the real thing though. My ‘74 Grabber is one of my keeper basses.

Can’t seem to be able to follow the link - may have gone?

Yes it’s the same bass it’s just been cleaned up the speed knobs are the giveaway as the originals would have been black. There was sticker residue on the back of the neck where there had been markers or tape. It was unclear if this was varnish damage so whoever bought it took a risk. Fair play to them. There are a few items I see on eBay that are flipped I haven’t a problem with that if people have taken the time to clean something up and have taken a gamble in the first place. If they make a few quid that’s fine and £350 with best offer isn’t outrageous - though I’d personally go £250 max😉 There are some cheeky sods out there however and I have my own list of those to avoid or I’m just plain mistrustful of. I’m sure we all have them. 🙂

I watched this Yamaha last week but didn’t bid as it was a bit of a mess, here it is again albeit cleaned up (and priced up). A nice bass for someone but quickly flipped. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-BB-450-Bass-Guitar-4-String-Very-Rare/184613045454?hash=item2afbcb84ce%3Ag%3A4VoAAOSwgTVf-LQq&LH_ItemCondition=3000

He reduced the original 2k+ to £950 on the Pawnshop Mustang - still £500 more than it’s worth.

He’s reduced the original 2k+ to £950 - still £500 more than it’s worth.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-2013-Fender-Pawn-Shop-Mustang-Bass-in-Olympic-White-WITH-HARDCASE/164625881969?hash=item2654779b71%3Ag%3A1X8AAOSwoJBf86lZ&LH_ItemCondition=3000 and https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-1960s-5-149-Framus-Star-Bass-Black-Rose-WITH-HARDCASE-BILL-WYMAN-STONES/164625803980?hash=item2654766acc%3Ag%3AWR4AAOSweuFf85pS&LH_ItemCondition=3000 I wouldn’t say either are particularly rare.