Max Normal Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Simultaneously in Coventry for £1,980.00: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185840185516 and United States for £757.38: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1439167912/new-rob-armstrong-headless-electric-bass?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_a-books_movies_and_music-other&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAjwrdmhBhBBEiwA4Hx5g1OPnCwA_0aIBbTYApfSo3dZkLIGWN18KKhYLG99ePzluKPHxqeQ-BoCknAQAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_12576528710_122556391394_507649894471_pla-314262775587_c__1439167912engb_102858184&utm_custom2=12576528710&gclid=CjwKCAjwrdmhBhBBEiwA4Hx5g1OPnCwA_0aIBbTYApfSo3dZkLIGWN18KKhYLG99ePzluKPHxqeQ-BoCknAQAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I messaged him Hello Bob Can you give me a bit more info on this please. Is it a unique, one off owned and built by Rob Armstrong? Can you confirm that he gave you the information directly? JOOI How do you know Rob? Look forward to hearing from you. Mick I'll keep you all apprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 You may even recognise the seller.. New message from: jackalbob (630) Hello Mick. Thanks for your message. This headless Bass was built by Rob and is a one off. He did make some other electric basses for Dave Pegg (Fairport Convention) . They had necks with traditional head stocks and machine heads. This is the only "steinberger" type he made. Absolutely yes, I confirm Rob gave me all the details/ info prior to me listing it for him. He's not internet/computer capable, so he asked me if I would offer these instruments for sale on his behalf. I have known him as a friend for almost 50 years, have been his photographer for the last 12 years (all the photo's of his instruments currently listed on ebay were taken by myself.) He lives across the road and I see him 3 times a week. I hope this answers your query, any other info, please ask. Regards. Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I thought the little chair was fixed to it at first glance.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 It's not his chair (Etsy) and it isn't for sale anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK Jale Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 (edited) The acoustics for sale are very interesting. I hope Rob is okay and just having a clear-out. Edited April 12, 2023 by KK Jale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I sent him a message thru FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 It's more a Philip K. Richard bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I saw this a while back and it really reminded me of a Riverhead bass with the paint removed. Obviously it isn't but I can't help thinking he's copied the build from Riverhead by Headway: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 30 minutes ago, WHUFC BASS said: I saw this a while back and it really reminded me of a Riverhead bass with the paint removed. Obviously it isn't but I can't help thinking he's copied the build from Riverhead by Headway: Which bare also reminiscent of the Burns Flyte. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 So I sent the UK seller details of the Etsy ad. Here's his response... New message from: jackalbob (630) Hello again.... what the ??? He's obviously knicked my photo's off ebay and listed it himself... never known anything like this before !!!! I'll have to see about reporting this individual to etsy and see what they say. He can't possibly make a sale because he doesn't have the bass... idiot. Thanks for the heads up anyway. Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, WHUFC BASS said: I saw this a while back and it really reminded me of a Riverhead bass with the paint removed. Obviously it isn't but I can't help thinking he's copied the build from Riverhead by Headway: According to the blurb, the bass was originally built for Matthew Pegg - son of Dave Pegg. Dave was so enamoured of his Riverhead Unicorn that he composed/named a Fairport track in honour of it. Well, according to my ex-bandmate, who's a massive Fairport fan, he did... 8 hours ago, NikNik said: Which bare also reminiscent of the Burns Flyte. Indeed - clearly by the early 80s Japanese guitar makers still hadn't got over copying other designs! Fwiw there were natural finish Riverheads - possibly Japan-only, like most of the cool stuff! Given a choice I dunno if I'd pick the Rob Armstrong over this... Edited April 13, 2023 by Bassassin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I do like that bridge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, TheGreek said: I do like that bridge... From what I remember the tuning stability of these basses was superb. It really was a great design for a bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) The eBay listing looks like the legit one, Rob Armstrong is Coventry based as is the seller. Dave Pegg and Rob are also quite good friends I think. Edited April 13, 2023 by lemmywinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Is Shrodinger the current owner? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Just now, yorks5stringer said: Is Shrodinger the current owner? Nah he's got an Aria pro ll the Cat bass.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Waddo Soqable said: Nah he's got an Aria pro ll the Cat bass.... Or even a Nordstrand Acinonyx? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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