Annoying Twit Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 £720 for a Westone Rail? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westone-The-Rail-Bass-Guitar-80s-headless-bass-Matsumoku-Japan-/111768452655?hash=item1a05eb3e2f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1441914130' post='2862976'] £720 for a Westone Rail? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westone-The-Rail-Bass-Guitar-80s-headless-bass-Matsumoku-Japan-/111768452655?hash=item1a05eb3e2f"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1a05eb3e2f[/url] [/quote] Seller is (probably self-)deluded. I love Rails, but really... Edited September 11, 2015 by alyctes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1441914130' post='2862976'] £720 for a Westone Rail? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westone-The-Rail-Bass-Guitar-80s-headless-bass-Matsumoku-Japan-/111768452655?hash=item1a05eb3e2f"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1a05eb3e2f[/url] [/quote] Ludicrous. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) I think this Ibanez Silver Cadet must be Japanese-made. I've not run across one before: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vinatge-80s-Ibanez-Silver-Cadet-bass-guitar-rare-/131603091995?hash=item1ea427d21b"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1ea427d21b[/url] Edited September 14, 2015 by alyctes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1442273618' post='2865738'] I think this Ibanez Silver Cadet must be Japanese-made. I've not run across one before: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vinatge-80s-Ibanez-Silver-Cadet-bass-guitar-rare-/131603091995?hash=item1ea427d21b"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1ea427d21b[/url] [/quote] Somehow that looks a bit Cimarish to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1442423227' post='2866882'] Somehow that looks a bit Cimarish to me. [/quote] Agreed. Looks like the "Cimar By Ibanez" branded stuff ([url="http://www.guitar-museum.com/guitar-22629-Cimar-by-Ibanez-CX140"]this sort of thing[/url]) that was around in the early 80s. I doubt it's MIJ. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 There's a Westbury on Glasgow Gumtree if anybody's interested. https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/westbury-track-2-electric-bass/1133903676 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 That's a steal for 90 quid, even with that novelty replacement scratchplate. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Never heard of basses with this branding, but apparently they were made at Kawai. I wouldn't know. Sadly, the thing has a deeply naff name... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Schaller-Rockoon-Bass-Japan-Vintage-/281803652262?hash=item419cce7ca6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 I have, and they were. Interesting, I thought "Rockoon" was a Japan-market exclusive brand. Seeing a "Schaller Rockoon" listed in Germany sheds a bit of light on the origin of an obvious MIJ Rick copy I came across, branded as Schaller. Presumably it's likely to be a Kawai. A Rockoonbacker, perhaps. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 [quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1442833211' post='2869763'] Westone Thunder 1A in Cash Converters on Leith Walk for £89. Finish has playing wear but seems complete and the neck was in good shape. Had to fight the urge! [/quote] If it's good it could sell for double that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Easy £150 whatever the cosmetic condition. Must not buy-to-flip... J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1442835807' post='2869812'] Easy £150 whatever the cosmetic condition. Must not buy-to-flip... J. [/quote] Yes, it can go seriously wrong.... You might actually like it! Then you won't be able to sell and THEN where would you be?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1442836771' post='2869823'] Yes, it can go seriously wrong.... You might actually like it! Then you won't be able to sell and THEN where would you be?!! [/quote] Entirely unsurprised! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotsy Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Is this bass mij? Looks OK for 45 whatever it is. Too far for me unfortunately. https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/bass-guitar/1134671706 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 It's an old Kay. I had a couple of these and they were pretty good. Some suffer with action issues as the bridge saddles bottom out before you get fret buzz but neither of mine had any problems. Sold them for a lot more than shown. At £45.00, you can't go wrong. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Silly, silly bargain. Like Eric says,these can be variable but good ones are very good. Early 80s, made in Korea by Cort, some lovely details like the triple dot brass inlays. You often see these being fobbed off on Ebay as Matsumoku builds, priced £200+. Someone needs to buy this, if only to stop that happening! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Aria Pro II https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/aria-pro-ii-cardinal-series-csb-450-vintage-1981-bass-guitar-fretless-north-london-collection/1134818734 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 There's defretted Westone Concord on eBay £90 BIN and pickup in Woolwich. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Japanese-Westone-Concord-Bass-Mark-I-bass-guitar-fretless/111783794822?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D4e1811911b0147018c2139a1aee9527a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D331667450889"]http://www.ebay.co.u...%3D331667450889[/url] Has a couple of strange markings, 6 screw holes on the back like it's been fixed to display rails ? and what looks like an obscured serial on the headstock. My Concord has the serial on a plain neck plate saying MIJ and Matsu whereas this has a fancy Westone plate. Nice enough looking bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) I think £90 for a defretted concord is a bit high actually. If it still had the frets and was in better condition, yes. Here is a nice looking Aria P2 SB1000, though the description suggests that the condition isn't quite what the photos suggest. The owner is selling it to fund a ukulele. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aria-Pro-2-SB1000-1980-Bass-Guitar-/161842494856?hash=item25ae907d88"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item25ae907d88[/url] Edited October 3, 2015 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1443864260' post='2878226'] Here is a nice looking Aria P2 SB1000, though the description suggests that the condition isn't quite what the photos suggest. The owner is selling it to fund a ukulele. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aria-Pro-2-SB1000-1980-Bass-Guitar-/161842494856?hash=item25ae907d88"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item25ae907d88[/url] [/quote] It's a bit light on pics of the rear buckle rash - but from what you can see it's nothing compared to the back of the SB-R Elite I picked up last year! The wear's in the exact same place, though. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Thanks Jon. Beaten up Avon. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-short-scale-70s-SG-Bass-xcellent-playing-guitar-new-tuners-needs-service-/221903622349?hash=item33aa7c90cd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Have Westone Thunders suddenly gone through the roof? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westone-Matsumoku-Thunder-I-A-Bass-with-Free-case-bundle-/201437603290?hash=item2ee69de5da £315 including a case, that he admits isn't up to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1444059625' post='2879932'] Have Westone Thunders suddenly gone through the roof? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westone-Matsumoku-Thunder-I-A-Bass-with-Free-case-bundle-/201437603290?hash=item2ee69de5da"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2ee69de5da[/url] £315 including a case, that he admits isn't up to much. [/quote] They've gone up a bit. Here's one that went for £180, which would have been very surprising a few years ago. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westone-Thunder-1A-bass-guitar-carry-case-Matsumoku-MIJ-/321848670523?hash=item4aefacf93b"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4aefacf93b[/url] But look at this: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westone-Thunder-1-Bass-electric-bass-guitar-and-fur-lined-case-VGC-/191668971321?hash=item2ca05c6739"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2ca05c6739[/url] Moral=if your bass has missing strings, replace them before selling! (maybe). There are some other ones that sold at a good price. The lower priced ones all seem to have something value-reducing about them. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westone-Thunder-1A-Active-Bass-Guitar-Retro-1982-hardly-used-Matsumoku-/331602540812?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d350d390c"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4d350d390c[/url] EDIT: I previously said that I hadn't seen one go for under £100 for a while. Clearly I hadn't looked well enough. Most of the sub £100 ones were (e.g.) 'For parts or not working', but a few seemed to be just showing their age a bit. Edited October 5, 2015 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 It also goes to show that "snaps" from a grotty old mobile also makes a difference. You need to have clear images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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