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Gibson SB-450 Cool and rare Gibson from the '70s. Apparently less then 1.000 were made, so there aren't too many of them around. As comparing from the internet (serial numbers and type of tuners), it's likely to be from 1972 or early 1973. I bought it as being a 1972 myself. Pictures: As you can see from the pictures, the bass has been used. It has a lot of user marks and finish checking all over. The bridge has been replaced (original one in poor condition is still there), as well as the truss rod cover. It should be mentioned that the plastic cover of the bridge pickup has broken at the point where the adjustment screw enters. Someone tried to melt it together again, but its still loose. I've set the hight, and left it this way. Further this bass is in good functional condition. The neck is straight and all hardware and electronics function like they should. This bass plays and sounds great. It has an open, clear and full punchy sound. Not what is usually expected from a Gibson. It's also a very light instrument; my kitchen scale says it's only 3,35 kilos! The original hardcase is included. Asking €1.100 (approx £975) Now €750 with hardcase included or €650 without hardcase. The bass is located in the Netherlands. Shipping is possible at buyers risk and expense. Trades are welcome: old fender Mustang guitar, am std strat... 2eq stingray with lacquered neck, bunch of effects pedals, Mustang bass case, cool old Japanese basses.....

The Olympic white on these basses look great especially imo. It looks a little softer, or less white than a Mexican classic 60s. At least how I remember them. Might be due to the use of different paint.

No trades atm.

Looks lovely... Beautiful ray. Is the pickguard a replacement?

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Seems to be Alder indeed. 39mm.

Looks great without pickguard too!

I actually like those discoloured sunbursts... Lovely bass in all aspects!

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Huge pricedrop to €750 for a quick sale! Anyone? No trades at this price point. This price is for cash only! Trade value is €850.

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Bump with pricedrop to €850 when sold cash!

Now sold.

One and only pricedrop to €1.350!

OK this takes too long.... Any Trades?

Yup, that's a confirmed pretty one..

Thanks. I think Haussel pickups were used in these basses.

Sandberg California TT4 Lovely looking, playing and sounding Sandberg California TT4. Made in Germany of course. It's a very well built, high quality bass. It does look great of course, but most importantly it plays and sounds very good too. This TT has the optional blocks as position markers, and some nice flaming in the neck in the right light. The controls are volume/pickup balance/tone. The bass is in overall good condition, but has signs of use (fine scratches/swirls, some dents) and the pickup poles show some corrosion. Though no structural or affecting damages are present. All hardware and electronics work like they should, and the fretwork still looks great too. This bass weighs 4.1kg according to my kitchen scales. Asking €900 The bass is located in the Netherlands, but I am happy to ship insured within europe/UK at buyers risk. I have an ugly hardcase that will be included for shipping. Trades are welcome; Stingray (lacquered neck, 2eq ideally), precision, old musicmaster or mustang if it balances well...

Price drop to €550

All true! This is a bass that just can't sound bad. Even with old roundwound strings these G3's sound great. I probably should not sell it...