jeffjohnson Posted September 21 Posted September 21 This is for sale locally but I can't work out who it's made by, any ideas? Quote
Schnozzalee Posted September 21 Posted September 21 Id snap that up and find out later. The body has a mastumoku look. 4 Quote
binky_bass Posted September 21 Posted September 21 Looks like schaller tuners and bridge with possible dimarzio pickups. Good components, also Looks like a set neck. Depending on price, grab it and work it out later! Quote
PaulThePlug Posted September 21 Posted September 21 Aria?.. https://www.creamcitymusic.com/vintage-aria-scroll-headstock-violin-bass-sunburst-mij/ Quote
binky_bass Posted September 21 Posted September 21 Couldn't look further from the bass on that link! This bass doesnt really have a scroll headstock, its more a 'folded over headstock. I'm sure I've seen it before somewhere... A google image search didn't find anything similar either. Would be interested to know what this is if anyone does identify it! Quote
ezbass Posted September 21 Posted September 21 Burns did the folded over headstock thing, but not that body shape. Looks short scale too, to my eye. Quote
Bassassin Posted September 23 Posted September 23 On 21/09/2025 at 20:09, Pea Turgh said: I agree 100% with @Schnozzalee’s statement! I don't. Looks like a one-off to me, probably late 70s when symmetrical (neck-divey) bodies were inexplicably popular. I'm pretty confident neither Mats nor any other Japanese factory would've used that headstock on a bass like this. Not sure that's a Schaller bridge - looks a bit like a 3D but the proportions don't look right. Maybe something like this, from around the same era & loosely based on the Schaller. Apart from the actual rollers! 1 Quote
jeffjohnson Posted September 23 Author Posted September 23 6 hours ago, Bassassin said: I don't. Looks like a one-off to me, probably late 70s when symmetrical (neck-divey) bodies were inexplicably popular. I'm pretty confident neither Mats nor any other Japanese factory would've used that headstock on a bass like this. Not sure that's a Schaller bridge - looks a bit like a 3D but the proportions don't look right. Maybe something like this, from around the same era & loosely based on the Schaller. Apart from the actual rollers! What do you think Jon, 150 quid for it with a couple of violins, an acoustic and a keyboard Should I risk it? Quote
Bassassin Posted September 23 Posted September 23 3 hours ago, jeffjohnson said: What do you think Jon, 150 quid for it with a couple of violins, an acoustic and a keyboard Should I risk it? I would. But then, I'm subject to occasional rash & impulsive decisions! Quote
binky_bass Posted September 23 Posted September 23 6 hours ago, jeffjohnson said: What do you think Jon, 150 quid for it with a couple of violins, an acoustic and a keyboard Should I risk it? Yes! Worth the risk IMO at that price. Quote
jeffjohnson Posted September 23 Author Posted September 23 It's gone 😢 I'm a little sad but now I don't have to go to Truro so that's a plus Quote
Bolo Posted September 23 Posted September 23 Looks a bit like a Korean Samick to me, if it isn't a one off. Quote
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