phsycoandy Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 [font="Arial"][size="2"][color=#000000]Model: 5/150[/color][/size][/font][color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [font="Arial"][size="2"]Serial Number: 22463[/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [font="Arial"][size="2"]Made in Germany in 1964 from my research.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [font="Arial"][size="2"]A lovely damage free example in high gloss cherry sunburst. There is age related crazing to the finish, 3 small dings around the edge, some scratching, not through the finish below the bridge.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [font="Arial"][size="2"]There is no damage to the neck or body binding all is intact as is the sound hole binding.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [font="Arial"][size="2"]There is some buckle rash to the rear and 1 longish scratch and a couple of small chips in the finish.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [font="Arial"][size="2"]All the electrics work, the two micro switches are a little scratchy. Controls are Master Volume and 2 tone controls. there is a screw missing from the switch panel.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [font="Arial"][size="2"]All is original except I believe the tuners. Has the rare scratch plate, this has usually been removed and lost. The neck has no damage over it's length or where it joins the body, all is well. There is very very light fret wear. Has flats on ATM. £495 plus shipping paypal gift or transfer.[/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [color=#222222][URL=http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3798.jpg.html][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3798.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/color][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [color=#222222][URL=http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3799.jpg.html][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3799.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/color][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [color=#222222][URL=http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3800.jpg.html][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3800.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/color][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [color=#222222][URL=http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3801.jpg.html][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3801.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/color][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [color=#222222][URL=http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3802.jpg.html][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3802.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/color][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [color=#222222][URL=http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3803.jpg.html][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3803.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/color][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [color=#222222][URL=http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3804.jpg.html][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3804.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/color][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [color=#222222][URL=http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3805.jpg.html][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3805.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/color][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Times][size=1] [color=#222222][URL=http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3806.jpg.html][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_3806.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/color][/size][/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.harry Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I think I'm in love Unfortunately, I've just bought my birthday bass GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyFresh Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Beautiful and great condition. GLWTS. One question: A friend of mine here in Germany had a store for instruments, some old ones as well. He once told me, that up to the 60s Framus sometimes used Rio Rosewood for the fingerboards. Maybe it is interesting to know for a future buyer, that this one is "rio-rosewood-free", is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 I really don't know how would I tell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gub Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Man that's really nice! What's it sound like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Well that's tempting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.harry Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Apparently, Rio Rosewood has a sweet smell that persists for years. I don't know about 50 years, though. Now, please don't flame me; Rio Rosewood is an endangered species and should no longer be used for anything, even guitars. A guitar from the 60's might also have ivory position markers or inlay around the sound hole. I know that a lot of people, myself included, wouldn't knowingly buy ivory. But some feel that 'old' ivory is OK. What about rare woods? Personally, I would still buy this guitar, even if some old catalogue turned up quoting 'Rio Rosewood fingerboard' I'm sure that several BCers have bits of antique furniture made from what are now endangered woods. Just wondering? (Happy to convert this to a 'General Discussion' thread, if you would prefer) GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyFresh Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I hope external links are allowed: http://www.rio-palisander.de/index-english.htm They say it is easy to recognise by looking at the colour and the number of pores. I was just wondering, since selling it could cause official problems. Of course the UK has signed the CITES protocol as well. So it might be worth the research. Depending on the age of the instrument it might be allowed to be sold, sometimes one needs a certificate of proof that it was build prior to a certain date. Of course only if it is rio rosewood at all. I didn't mean to stirr things up here. I just thought it might be worth mentioning, since this one is a pretty old instrument. It is good to be on the safe side. Bump ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.harry Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Looking at the sixth photo of the top of the fretboard, and comparing with the photos in FunkyFresh's link and my 90's (Indian) rosewood fretboard, I am fairly convinced that this is not Brazilian/Rio rosewood. Hope that helps, psycoandy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 [quote name='dr.harry' timestamp='1404648358' post='2494372'] Looking at the sixth photo of the top of the fretboard, and comparing with the photos in FunkyFresh's link and my 90's (Indian) rosewood fretboard, I am fairly convinced that this is not Brazilian/Rio rosewood. Hope that helps, psycoandy. [/quote]That is my thoughts as well. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyFresh Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Yes, I would agree. But in regard of the age of instrument, I thought it was worth the info. I hope you are ok with it. GLWTS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.harry Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I'm still in love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweringthetone Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) This is in fabulous condition for its age Andy. You just dont see many like this Edited July 6, 2014 by loweringthetone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindi Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Bump for a lovely looking bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Im not usually one for vintage instruments, but that is utterly lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 In regards to the Rio Rosewood discussion even if this was Rio Rosewood it wouldn't cause problems with sale, Warwick themselves still use Rio Rosewood in new builds from a stock they bought in advance of the ban (the wood itself was cut well before the ban was even discussed they bought it from a wood yard who had it there for donkeys). There is no legal issue selling an instrument with Rio Rosewood used in it provided it was built pre-ban which this clearly was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyFresh Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 That is not quite correct. You need an official CITES certificate for the sale, which Warwick provides with the sale of their instruments. And everyone can get a certificate if the wood has been cut, or the instrument built, prior to the year 1992. So in this case, you would surely get legal problems, if you do not own such a certificate although the bass is from 1964. But it does not look like rio rosewood imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Mmmmm! If I come down and pressure-wash your deck for you, can I have the bass by way of payment? Worth a try... Gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Non Rio Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammeFriday Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 The hottest bass north of Havana! I'll get me coat ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Will take £450 plus shipping to wherever at cost paypal gift or transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 SOLD PENDING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterbassman Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 let us no if the sale doesnt happen mate cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 SOLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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