FlatEric Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1390763233' post='2349231'] That's the second ludicrous local Gumtree bargain I've missed in the last month or two. The previous one was more upsetting though - a Canadian Balogh Odyssey guitar for £30. Just ask Flat Eric about these... [/quote] [size=6]WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTT[/size] [size=6][size=3]OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/size][/size] [size=4]Anyone[/size] got any pics of it??? These are like gold dust and usually, cost as much! I really hope someone tries to flip this. Bugger!!!!!!!!!!!! That's ruined my day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Liking the looks of this Tokai - nice! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tokai-1983-Bass-/161209637526?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2588d7da96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1391069511' post='2352798'] That's ruined my day!! [/quote] Ruined [i]your[/i] day??? How do you think [b]I [/b]felt? Pics, saved for viewing anytime I feel just a bit too smug & fortunate: And the text from the ad: [quote][b]Electric Guitar for sale or swap £30 Edinburgh City Centre An electric guitar sitting in a cupboard not being played. Happy to sell for £30 or swap for something interesting. Possibly swap for any old wind up mechanical clock that isn't working since my son has taken an interest in trying to repair old timepieces. Any questions just ask. [/b] 01-12-13[/quote] Plainly it's a litle bit challenged & neglected, but thirty quid? Or a bloody broken clock... Sorry to anyone expecting content of a more Jap, or indeed crap nature. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 You just wouldn't believe it, would you?? It wouldn't take much to restore back to health. SOMEBODY got a real bargain. Ah well. . . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Phew! At least it was only a guitar and not a bass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Anyone in Liverpool? Nice looking Hondo going for £70 http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/retro-hondo-bass-guitar-and-flightcase/1047029123#photo-content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Just won this one and thanks to Annoying Twit for the earlier heads up post about the Cimars. Fingers crossed it'll be a half decent Bass. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cimar-P-J-Bass-Guitar-/331116537418 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 [quote name='kennyrodg' timestamp='1391278264' post='2355350'] Just won this one and thanks to Annoying Twit for the earlier heads up post about the Cimars. Fingers crossed it'll be a half decent Bass. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cimar-P-J-Bass-Guitar-/331116537418"]http://www.ebay.co.u...r-/331116537418[/url] [/quote] Good score - this is a [url="http://www.ibanez.co.jp/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=34&now=3"]Cimar XR2065BS[/url] and looks in much better condition than the one I restored a few years back: [sharedmedia=core:attachments:63117] I might trouble you for a tracing of the scratchplate at some future point - the one on mine's a cheap Precision plate & it ain't quite right! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Hi Jon, I was hoping you'd be along hehe. From what i could find out I thought it was the 2066 but you're right, a 2065 it is. From the ebay pics it looks like it could use a little tlc, the bridge looks like it's starting to pull out as well. Still, if the neck's ok and as good as my Blazers' then I'll be very happy at the price. It looks like it'll be needing a new scratch plate anyway so when it lands I'll get a tracing of it done and pm you when it's ready. Thanks again and all the best for now. Pete. Edited February 2, 2014 by kennyrodg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 [quote name='kennyrodg' timestamp='1391278264' post='2355350'] Just won this one and thanks to Annoying Twit for the earlier heads up post about the Cimars. Fingers crossed it'll be a half decent Bass. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cimar-P-J-Bass-Guitar-/331116537418"]http://www.ebay.co.u...r-/331116537418[/url] [/quote] Greetings to a fellow Cimar owner! Mine is a Rickenbacker clone. I hope you enjoy yours very much as I enjoy mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Ok so it's expensive and the stickers need to go but yeah baby this is nice! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Greco-GOB-1200-electric-Bass-with-case-Ref-No-31998-/171224485630?pt=Guitar&hash=item27ddc64efe"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Greco-GOB-1200-electric-Bass-with-case-Ref-No-31998-/171224485630?pt=Guitar&hash=item27ddc64efe[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randythoades Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 [quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1391772611' post='2361074'] Ok so it's expensive and the stickers need to go but yeah baby this is nice! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Greco-GOB-1200-electric-Bass-with-case-Ref-No-31998-/171224485630?pt=Guitar&hash=item27ddc64efe"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item27ddc64efe[/url] [/quote] Definitely! On all counts...! Never seen one of these before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Never seen an Aria Pro II like this before - anyone know the model number? [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aria-Pro-II-SB-Japan-Vintage-80s-PJ-Pickup-Configuration-Neck-Through-/111269840919?pt=Guitar&hash=item19e8330817"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aria-Pro-II-SB-Japan-Vintage-80s-PJ-Pickup-Configuration-Neck-Through-/111269840919?pt=Guitar&hash=item19e8330817[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razze06 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 [quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1391774361' post='2361109'] Never seen an Aria Pro II like this before - anyone know the model number? [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aria-Pro-II-SB-Japan-Vintage-80s-PJ-Pickup-Configuration-Neck-Through-/111269840919?pt=Guitar&hash=item19e8330817"]http://www.ebay.com/...=item19e8330817[/url] [/quote] That is lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) [quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1391772611' post='2361074'] Ok so it's expensive and the stickers need to go but yeah baby this is nice! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Greco-GOB-1200-electric-Bass-with-case-Ref-No-31998-/171224485630?pt=Guitar&hash=item27ddc64efe"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item27ddc64efe[/url] [/quote] If you're prepared to import from Japan you can get one for a lot less: [url="http://store.ishibashi.co.jp/ec/pro/disp/1/06-326139702"]Greco GOB-700[/url]. It's a lesser model but it's on Ishibashi who are happy to ship to the UK and significantly cheaper. If you are feeling really adventurous you could try [url="http://www.digimart.net/search?category12Id=359&keywordAnd=Greco+GOB&x=-624&y=-129"]Digimart[/url]. Edited February 7, 2014 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 [quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1391774361' post='2361109'] Never seen an Aria Pro II like this before - anyone know the model number? [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aria-Pro-II-SB-Japan-Vintage-80s-PJ-Pickup-Configuration-Neck-Through-/111269840919?pt=Guitar&hash=item19e8330817"]http://www.ebay.com/...=item19e8330817[/url] [/quote] Interesting! It's an SB - Elite ish?? It's been [i]"adapted"[/i] Definately a bit different. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1391777850' post='2361162'] Interesting! It's an SB - Elite ish?? It's been [i]"adapted"[/i] Definately a bit different. Cheers. [/quote] Poor thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1391777850' post='2361162'] Interesting! It's an SB - Elite ish?? It's been [i]"adapted"[/i] Definately a bit different. Cheers. [/quote] Ah of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 At least some 'Grant' basses were MIJ, I thought. Though, if I remember correctly, the Grant brand is not well respected. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Grant-Bass-Guitar-Carry-Case-Laney-Amplifier-Accessories-Great-for-Beginners-/191064961070?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c7c5bf02e There is a rather confusing thread on them here. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/175221-sold/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Blimey, the fun I missed while I was away! Anyway, Grant, like most importer rebrands, were a whole bunch of different things - some were fine, some were woeful (like my first bass) and most were pretty average. This one will likely need some TLC and acetone but it's at least solid wood, which is a good sign. I'd happily pay £40 for that if it was down the bottom of my road. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1391905661' post='2362620']Blimey, the fun I missed while I was away! [/quote] Which time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 [quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1391981865' post='2363335'] Which time? [/quote] Referring to the shenanigans involving the gentleman presumably trying to sell an "awesome" (and doubtless "raer") Grant P copy a couple of years back. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 What model SB is this? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aria-Pro-2-Electric-Bass-Guitar-/221372534917?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:3160"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aria-Pro-2-Electric-Bass-Guitar-/221372534917?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:3160[/url] Electrics not working and still sold for £250! I thought it was a laser possibly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 [quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1392803879' post='2372839']What model SB is this? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aria-Pro-2-Electric-Bass-Guitar-/221372534917?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:3160"]http://www.ebay.co.u...E:B:WNA:GB:3160[/url] Electrics not working and still sold for £250! I thought it was a laser possibly?[/quote] R80/Elite II in pearl white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotsy Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 This Seiwa looks nice, headstock/decal resembles an Ibanez, it's only £90, Chepstow's a bit too far for me unfortunately http://m.gumtree.com/p/guitars/seiwa-japanese-1980-s-bass-guitar-fantastic-condition/1049697587 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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