EddieG Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Seems a [i]weeeeeee[/i] bit extreme to me..... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1972-73-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-BASS-GUITAR-THE-HAYMAN-40-40-/320908134606?pt=Guitar&hash=item4ab79d88ce#ht_5840wt_1187"]http://www.ebay.co.u...#ht_5840wt_1187[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Oh man. I used to have a guitar version of one of these... I gave it away to a mate for nowt some time in the early 90's. He reminds me about it every time I see him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Rep Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Jesus wept, I had an identicle one for years, it was a fantastic instrument. I sold it for £175 about 10 years ago, the same price I'de bought it for at Dawsons Warrington back in 78. I'me crying into my teacup seeing that, though I can't see that being a realistic price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregBass Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Just for reference: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hayman-40-40-Bass-project-refurbishment-/120914478928?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1c27108750 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I had one not so long ago - bought for £200. Sold it - 3years ago? - for £180 with a nos perspex bridge fitted as well. This guy needs to join the real world, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunderthumbs Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 What planet Is this guy on? Who'd give that sort of money for a plank of wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I know they are less common in the US but.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeman Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I had one in the early 70s. Heavy, crap sound, unless you like lots of treble. Swapped it for a Fender 12 string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnesia Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 For $12000 he could have at least made sure the photos were in focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I had one of these from about 1974 to 1976. Nice basses but he needs to knock a 0 off and then give a further discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 This is where the "Make an Offer" facility comes in hand - you can offer him the opportunity to f*** himself. This is my favourite part of the add: [quote]The deep, lush finish became checked (spider cracks) on the back of the body at a gig in 1985 when the case was opened too fast on an extremely cold night.[/quote] That's been my experience of [i]deep, lush finishes[/i] alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBbass Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 What a crappy bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 [quote name='CBbass' timestamp='1337806923' post='1665888'] What a crappy bass. [/quote] No it isn't. If you were to pick one up you'd find it is a beautifully crafted, handmade in the UK vintage bass that, in terms of build quality, can hold its head high. It does have some deficiencies. It is very heavy, has a very wide and thick neck and a weak tone. But it isn't worth anything remotely like the asking price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1337852177' post='1666284'] No it isn't. If you were to pick one up you'd find it is a beautifully crafted, handmade in the UK vintage bass that, in terms of build quality, can hold its head high. It does have some deficiencies. It is very heavy, has a very wide and thick neck and a weak tone. But it isn't worth anything remotely like the asking price. [/quote] I agree on heavy and the wide thick neck but I don't remember mine having a weak tone at all - although it was 35 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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