Modo74 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 For sale - My original Goodfellow Harlequin, handbuilt by Bernie. Its in great condition considering its 25+ years old. A couple of minor dings, nothing major. Plays great and sounds great. To be honest I have no idea of its true value, so offers please. Selling because times are as tough here in NZ right now as they are anywhere else in the world. No idea how much it would cost to freight from here to the UK. Will look into that if anyones genuinely interested. Comes with original Goodfellow branded case, also in solid condition. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 MB1. WOW!...that finish makes your eyes go funny! BUMP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Clayton Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 [quote name='MB1' post='451488' date='Apr 1 2009, 01:58 PM']MB1. WOW!...that finish makes your eyes go funny! BUMP![/quote] Nice. Bernie has an old body in his workshop that is made with that harlequin pattern - it's stunning up close. Good luck with the sale, have a bump on me. Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 It's like Graphite wood....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Lovely, I has one of his Nightingale basses in this colour Have a free bump for a great bass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Hi there, gorgeous, I had the only one of these that came to Scotland, bought it new for knock down £999 in the late eighties (if memory serves) God knows how much that would be now...., the finish is 'Harlequin' the model is a 'Player'. Seen the body he still has when I was down ordering my six... although it's bolt on it has much more in common with a Rumour than a Spitfire/Standard.. got to be worth about the same as a Rumour of the same spec. Good luck.. if you have any issues Bernie's a top bloke and will happily help... see the GB Guitars website. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modo74 Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Thanks for all the advice and bumps guys. Andy - I've already been in touch with Bernie, just to get a bit more info on the bass and to let him know how far across the world his work has travelled. He is indeed a top bloke. Thanks again everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebeeps Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) I had one of these for about seventeen years .Used to be your's Andy Sold it on ebay two years ago for £800 Edited April 2, 2009 by thebeeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshorepunk Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I remember there was one in the Bass Centre in manchester, with LED's, was there for ages! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 [quote name='rumour6' post='452085' date='Apr 1 2009, 11:53 PM']Hi there, gorgeous ... Andy[/quote] So how well do you know this guy, Andy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='452586' date='Apr 2 2009, 05:07 PM']So how well do you know this guy, Andy? [/quote] Hi there, think Alex means the bass [i]he[/i] sold used to be mine... know the Beeps for .. oh let's just say over 25!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yrs. Don't know Modo. Used my Harlequin on several albums.. records really well... does't look as though it would but does a fabby Jazz impression Assuming it's me you're talking to... now i'm confused... not difflick. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Just re-read your post Tony... what a ***t am I humour well lost..... darling.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modo74 Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) Haha yeah I had to admit I did a double take when I saw the "Hi there gorgeous", after which I noticed the comma and realised Andy was referring to the bass. Edited April 3, 2009 by Modo74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modo74 Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 It's amazing how cider and punctuation inter react..... innit. p.s. somebody local'ish should buy this NOW as it'd at least be in the UK for when I've got enough money....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 [quote name='sshorepunk' post='452581' date='Apr 2 2009, 05:05 PM']I remember there was one in the Bass Centre in manchester, with LED's, was there for ages! Tony[/quote] I remember one in A1 Music in the 80s! Didn't particularly like the finish then, and still not overly keen on it now. However, I loved Bernie's basses back then, and still love 'em now. One day......just one day..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 [attachment=23300:Picture_027.jpg][attachment=23299:Picture_018.jpg] Yours is the 6th that I've seen now! Although I've never seen that finish ever before. I think each model is unique, but I'm not too sure on that - can I ask the serial no. please?? Theres one about to go on ebay if you want to look for a rough price estimate, I would say its an easy £900 depending on the dings - could you describe them if their not visible through the paintjob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modo74 Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Schnozalee - Bernie told me the serial number is in the neck pocket and under the pups, so I'll need to get around to whipping the strings off and taking a look. As far as the dints go, thers a couple of small chunks out of the laquer on the back of the headstock, and some minor scratching on the the lower left bout, mostly on the back, one on the front. I'll take some pics, might be hard to pick up the damage though as its not overly visible. Will get the above done at some stage during the week. Thanks for the interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modo74 Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 Thread necromancy ahoy! Finally got around to checking the serial no. (only took me just over a year. I'd love to say I've been busy, but unfortunately its down to pure laziness). Serial no. is 0029. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I've seen this quite a few times on Trademe before now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modo74 Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 Correct. Unfortunately its not well liked/known enough in this country to attract a decent bid. Decided to keep it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Can i ask how the harlequin pattern is got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modo74 Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 Bernies explanation of the harlequin effect :- "The construction of this bass is a Brazilian Mahogany core with man made veneer back and front and on the headstock. The veneer is individual dyed pieces of wood glued together and sliced at an angle which gives the Harlequin effect." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 (edited) Nice bass - I have a fretless in Pommel(?) - but thought the rules were you have to state a price sorry to point this out. BB Edited April 21, 2010 by BarnacleBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modo74 Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 No worries, I probably shouldn't have resurrected a thread in the Marketplace as I'm actually not selling any more. Its just that Schnozzalee asked me what the serial no. was ages ago, this is a (very) belated reply to that question. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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