Burns-bass

Just requested this advert be moved, seems more relevant here...

I'm not sure - everything on line says it's 1968, but that's not to say he didn't build upright basses in the late 50s. That purple Flying V bass was mine about 10 - 15 years ago. An odd thing that.

I remember the hushed reverence when one of these was brought out of its case in the mid 90s. A bass that dreams are made of (too many strings for me, sadly).

Thanks Marc! I think the bass defies attempts to classify it. It's the most unique instrument I've had since owning a Flying V Bassix upright bass about 15 years ago. I'm not out to make a fortune, like you I want to see it being used and restored. I have no time to do so, hence it being for sale here...

Cheers Gary, just trying to get the pictures sorted.

All original, black 1974 Telecaster Custom - exactly the same as Keith Richards' Tele (was probably in the factory at the same time!). Listed on ebay, I'm sure you can find it. I have LOADS more pictures and details, just send me a message here. Available at a substantial discount to a fine Basschatter.

I've got a basically brand new Sire Marcus Miller V7 Alder-5 AWH for sale. It's this version in white, and still has the plastic on the scratch plate. I can't get on with 5 string basses (string spacing), but this is a lovely guitar. The bass is this one, and can send pictures on request (or when I get time and the baby stops crying!): [url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/marcus_miller_v7_alder_5_awh.htm"]https://www.thomann....alder_5_awh.htm[/url] I'm based in Bristol, cash on collection preferred...

Not sure if this is of interest to anyone, but here's my b[color=#3C3241]eautiful 1974 Fender Stratocaster. This is the hard tail model, with no tremolo. It's in lovely condition as you can see, and plays fantastically. [/color] [color=#3C3241]The pickups are strong, the guitar feels great and plays amazingly well. This is the desirable model with staggered pole pickups which are agreed upon to have the best sound. [/color] [color=#3C3241]The guitar has had the usual 5 way switch mod at the same time the pots were changed. The tuners have been changed to new reissue tuners to ensure the guitar plays well. Finally, one of the pickup covers has been replaced, this was because it cracked. [/color] [color=#3C3241]It's a good, honest strat that plays amazing well and sounds great. The couple of changes make the guitar more usable. [/color] [color=#3C3241]This guitar plays beautifully I have to say, low action and the maple neck is fantastic. The sustain is great, in part because of the hardtail bridge. Blues and rock lines sound fantastic. [/color] [color=#3C3241]The guitar come with a modern Fender moulded case. [/color] [color=#3C3241]Feel free to come and take a look if you're in Bristol. I can post, but would prefer collection. If this isn't your thing, I do have a 74 Telecaster Custom for sale too...[/color] [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/lawriejones1/media/2017-01-21%2014.56.53_zps3ohqzvjf.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lawriejones1/2017-01-21%2014.56.53_zps3ohqzvjf.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/lawriejones1/media/2017-01-21%2014.57.01_zpstl4apsdc.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lawriejones1/2017-01-21%2014.57.01_zpstl4apsdc.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/lawriejones1/media/2017-01-21%2014.57.08_zpskcam6yua.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lawriejones1/2017-01-21%2014.57.08_zpskcam6yua.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/lawriejones1/media/2017-01-21%2014.57.13_zpsazzmmrii.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lawriejones1/2017-01-21%2014.57.13_zpsazzmmrii.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Here we have a wonderful and I believe quite rare Ormson Burns upright bass. As you can see this is something of an oddity, but it's certainly full of character. I think that there were only 8 of these ever made, which makes it rare. I have estimated the value of the bass as a result of feedback from people here, but happy to chat if it's something you will want and actually use. The bass is completely all original, and actually plays and functions. The bass has some damage to it which the previous owner used Umbrol paint to touch up. It's a shame, but it's actually just in a few places, mostly on the bottom of the bass. The pickup is in good condition, and is housed on a foam base which seems to be fine. The bass fired up when I played it around 18 months ago, but since then has been doing nothing. The chrome on the bass and the scratchplates are all original and seemingly in good condition. The F-holes aren't real holes, they're bits of black plastic stuck on the front of the bass (it was the 60s, eh?), but they are all original. The neck fingerboard isn't real ebony, it's some sort of ebony-style veneer. This has, in some places cracked a little bit, hopefully I've pictured that. I've had the bass endpin built by an engineer, and it performs beautifully. The original was sadly lost somewhere through the sands of time, but the replacement is a functional improvement. To my eternal shame I bought this to finish, but never bothered and now I have to make way for a very expensive new bass. It does however require a little bit of work to get it into tip-top playing condition. I'd suggest:[list] [*]Re-wiring the bass. [*]New pots, or at least a clean [*]New nut (the strings sit on this and function well, but [*]Full set-up [/list] After that you'll have an incredible bass that will certainly turn heads. I believe one was for sale a number of years go, which you can see here in all of its glory: [url="http://www.daydreamguitars.com/enlarge.asp?ref=012_1_.jpg&title=ORMSTON+BURNS+UPRIGHT+BASS"]http://www.daydreamg...NS+UPRIGHT+BASS[/url] Price wise I'm happy to chat through options, but I'm not desperate for cash and I don't want trades too. A price of £650 was suggested to me as a fair one in a PM, so let's go with that. Hopefully someone will want her! In terms of postage, I've considered it but I think it might be a bit of a hassle, so I would prefer collection from Bristol. I work for myself, so you can view and collect at any point. [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/lawriejones1/media/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.23.17_zpsgqaa269b.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lawriejones1/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.23.17_zpsgqaa269b.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/lawriejones1/media/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.22.37_zpsfyynvwa1.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lawriejones1/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.22.37_zpsfyynvwa1.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/lawriejones1/media/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.22.36_zpsjfn6vhcg.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lawriejones1/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.22.36_zpsjfn6vhcg.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/lawriejones1/media/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.22.29_zpsmflnlrw9.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lawriejones1/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.22.29_zpsmflnlrw9.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/lawriejones1/media/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.22.54_zpsrzcyhhau.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lawriejones1/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.22.54_zpsrzcyhhau.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/lawriejones1/media/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.23.07_zpspu4xjadr.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lawriejones1/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.23.07_zpspu4xjadr.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/lawriejones1/media/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.23.13_zpst1rn3v2z.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lawriejones1/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.23.13_zpst1rn3v2z.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/lawriejones1/media/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.23.17_zpsgqaa269b.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lawriejones1/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.23.17_zpsgqaa269b.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/lawriejones1/media/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.23.21_zpsgbvlzbze.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lawriejones1/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.23.21_zpsgbvlzbze.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/lawriejones1/media/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.23.59_zpspyartaec.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lawriejones1/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.23.59_zpspyartaec.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/lawriejones1/media/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.23.42_zpslq8bpdfb.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lawriejones1/Ormston/2017-02-19%2017.23.42_zpslq8bpdfb.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

I had one of these as my second bass. It was actually brilliant.