ash Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 (edited) This bass was made in Japan in the 70s by Aria at the Matsumoku factory. Its a rare bass, especially in this condition with only minor dings, paint touchups and tarnishing to the chrome wear. Unusually it retains its original pickups, pickup cover and trussrod! It has a bolt on neck, very thin and fast with beautiful abalone inlays and a glassy finish, the machineheads are era appropriate Grover copies. The truss rod turns each way and has plenty of adjustment play. Everything plays and works as it should with the exception of the wiring which needs some attention due to dry joints. Both pickups work but the bridge pickup has been disconnected to bypass the selector switch. It sounds pretty authentic. Its a good weight and balance and in summary its a great looking and a very collectable bass. I'm looking for around 310 cash or trade for a nice Status Groove 5 bass. Its on Ebay too but for a bit more dosh! Collection preferred but I can send within the UK only for 25 quid ish. For those non bass playing people out there who occasionally abuse these forums do not contact me if you are looking for a husband, adoption or any other money making scam! Go on you know you want it!!!!! Cheers. Now sold. [attachment=66118:_B_vI_nQ...peQ___12.jpg] [attachment=66119:_B_vIpL_...zIg___12.jpg] [attachment=66120:_B_vJ__w...Vu____12.jpg] [attachment=66121:_B_vJvjw...pLQ___12.jpg] Edited December 18, 2010 by ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted December 11, 2010 Author Share Posted December 11, 2010 Twangy bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted December 11, 2010 Author Share Posted December 11, 2010 [quote name='ash' post='1054795' date='Dec 11 2010, 10:56 AM']Twangy bump![/quote] Bumpity Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 where about in the North West you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 [quote name='badboy1984' post='1055823' date='Dec 12 2010, 11:16 AM']where about in the North West you from?[/quote] Lancaster North Lancs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 (edited) Ahh man, xmas time is the wrong time to get a good price for this unless someone is buying it as an xmas pressie. If it were in The Spring i might have had it off you. Good luck with the sale though, hope you get a decent price. Edited December 12, 2010 by daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 [quote name='daz' post='1055897' date='Dec 12 2010, 12:06 PM']Ahh man, xmas time is the wrong time to get a good price for this unless someone is buying it as an xmas pressie. If it were in The Spring i might have had it off you. Good luck with the sale though, hope you get a decent price.[/quote] Thanks! Its a very nice bass and has had a good playing action and fast neck but I was tempted (again) by the real thing so this must go....offers please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 [quote name='ash' post='1056406' date='Dec 12 2010, 07:57 PM']Thanks! Its a very nice bass and has had a good playing action and fast neck but I was tempted (again) by the real thing so this must go....offers please![/quote] Price drop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 [quote name='ash' post='1057570' date='Dec 13 2010, 05:49 PM']Price drop![/quote] Bump and twang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I dont spose you'll still have it in a month or so. But if you do I would probably have it off you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 [quote name='daz' post='1061012' date='Dec 16 2010, 09:22 PM']I dont spose you'll still have it in a month or so. But if you do I would probably have it off you.[/quote] Sorry Daz but I think I've got a serious buyer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 [quote name='ash' post='1061169' date='Dec 16 2010, 11:55 PM']Sorry Daz but I think I've got a serious buyer![/quote] OK it looks like the sale has fallen through so its back up to the top we go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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