TheGreek Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Came across this rather nicely proportioned vintage bass on Gumtree. I really like the proportions. I've never seen or heard of these basses - though there's a brief history on the ad I'm still wondering why. https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/1960-s-vintage-melodija-4-string-hollow-body-bass-restoration-project-/1464380597 Historical facts about Melodija: Some of Melodija guitars were Hofner guitars made under licence. As well as at golden guitar making era when Hofner experienced extremely high demand for their instruments to be made, as a sequence some necks for their models were made in Megnes Melodija Guitar Factory in Slovenia. Italian guitar brand Giemmei Guitars (Giocattoli Musicali Italiani) sold their particular guitar models on order, made by “Melodija” although instruments were sold under “Giemmei” guitar brand name. Does anybody know any more? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 (edited) Found this on the Reverb site - looks very nice. Edited August 24, 2023 by TheGreek 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 9 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Came across this rather nicely proportioned vintage bass on Gumtree. I really like the proportions. I've never seen or heard of these basses - though there's a brief history on the ad I'm still wondering why. https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/1960-s-vintage-melodija-4-string-hollow-body-bass-restoration-project-/1464380597 Historical facts about Melodija: Some of Melodija guitars were Hofner guitars made under licence. As well as at golden guitar making era when Hofner experienced extremely high demand for their instruments to be made, as a sequence some necks for their models were made in Megnes Melodija Guitar Factory in Slovenia. Italian guitar brand Giemmei Guitars (Giocattoli Musicali Italiani) sold their particular guitar models on order, made by “Melodija” although instruments were sold under “Giemmei” guitar brand name. Does anybody know any more? Lewisham is gettable for me but I wouldn't pay 190 quid for it, knock 100 off then maybe.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 There's another clean(er) semi acoustic on the same page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 The 6 string one with the Bigsby? That's the same seller"Alexander" wonder if he's a Russian, or a Meerkat, or both😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 14 hours ago, TheGreek said: Found this on the Reverb site - looks very nice. Roller bridge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 16 hours ago, Waddo Soqable said: Lewisham is gettable for me but I wouldn't pay 190 quid for it, knock 100 off then maybe.. knock off the 0, it’s just a piece of shaped plywood! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Knock off the 90 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 I’m sure I saw that on Facebook or somewhere this week too. Caught my eye but a bit expensive for what’s needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Then there’s this one on Reverb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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