Shaggy Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Saw this very bass today: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hayman-40-40-bass-guitar-rare-not-many-of-these-about-/121673862391?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c5453ccf7 whilst browsing for obscure vinyl in a secondhand shop in Ammanford - have to say it's rather tasty...... I know nothing about these other that they're the precursors to Shergold (which in turn passed on a few genes to Wal basses) Apparently missing transparent plastic covers on the pickups. Seems a tad pricey to me, but if I can assist in haggling / picking up for anyone interested let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) Yes, I saw that too... I have one [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/233196-nvbbd-hayman-4040-tree-update/"]http://basschat.co.u...40-tree-update/[/url] They are fantastic hand-made British vintage basses with tone to die for and really amazing necks. Loads of character and bags of retro chic. However, £1200 is WAY over the top, even for one in mint condition, and this one is not in mint condition... Very unusual indeed to ever see them with their perspex ashtrays. They tended to go AWOL pretty quick. Edited June 13, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKcrimsonKing Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Did Peter Hook play one of these at some point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) [quote name='TheKcrimsonKing' timestamp='1434233634' post='2797911'] Did Peter Hook play one of these at some point? [/quote] He had a number of Shergold Marathon 6-strings. Among other things. Edited June 13, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1434228334' post='2797860'] You can see the Wal outline in that! [/quote] Yes, and in the Shergold Marathon Bass too. Both are precursor to the Wal Pro Mk1 basses. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/263684-nbd-shergold-marathon-mk-1a-1979-audio/"]http://basschat.co.u...-1a-1979-audio/[/url] Edited June 13, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 My second bass was a Hayman 4040. I paid about £110 in Denmark Street in late 1974. That was about a month's wages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I put one together from parts when Hayman went bust - there was also a fire at the Fender Soundhouse and loads of Hayman parts got sold off. Sadly I didn't manage to get all the bits for a twin-neck but I did get the bits for a 40/40. I think I made a mistake PXing it for a Precision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 [quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1434664191' post='2801736'] I put one together from parts when Hayman went bust... [/quote] Do you have pics of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I have some dodgy blurry photos from somewhere in the early 80s. I'll scan them in some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 [quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1434664695' post='2801748'] I have some dodgy blurry photos from somewhere in the early 80s. I'll scan them in some time. [/quote] In fact, haven't I asked the very same question and got the very same answer before, or did I dream it? Either way, it would be nice to see the pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1434664839' post='2801750'] In fact, haven't I asked the very same question and got the very same answer before, or did I dream it? [/quote] Quite possibly, I'm a great prevaricator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 [quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1434665414' post='2801756'] Quite possibly, I'm a great prevaricator. [/quote] I'm not, of course - you'd never see me wasting my time on a bass forum, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I've just emailed myself to tell me to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Give me your email address and I'll reinforce that suggestion ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Really liking that all apart from the price! Mr Discreet's restored one in vintage white (of course) is a great looking bass, top marks to all involved in the work, its ace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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