obbm Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Eternal optimist? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/musicman-stingray-5-string-bass_W0QQitemZ110486883724"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/musicman-stingray-5-string-bass[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmanady Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I quite like that colour and torty combination....pity about the price,and awful case,maybe drop the 1 might help get the bidding started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Is that not a bit too expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 In all fairness, it was previously owned by [i][b]"Big Jon" (a legend in his own underpants)[/b][/i] which has got to be worth a grand to anyone ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 +1 for big jon. Wish I had a spare 1500 :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 [quote]I spent years finding this bass in [b]sunburst red[/b]....[/quote] Should we tell him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I think Big Jon sold him the bass and said "yeah mate it's worth £2000 easy" now he is going to learn the leson the Big Jon shold have been called Lying c*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'm glad I've got an h in my name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassaussie Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='730490' date='Jan 31 2010, 01:42 PM']In all fairness, it was previously owned by [i][b]"Big Jon" (a legend in his own underpants)[/b][/i] which has got to be worth a grand to anyone ...[/quote] I've had Big Jon breath on a number of my basses, and each has risen 50% in value instantly. At times when I've not been able to see Big Jon in person, I have him talk to the bass over the phone, and that adds 25%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 (edited) On a similar note, I'm fairly sure I saw this second hand Marcus Miller listed around £700 earlier this week, which I thought was rather optimistic itself, but now, well see for yourself: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marcus-miller-jazz-bass_W0QQitemZ230429899216QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item35a6b139d0"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marcus-miller-jazz-b...=item35a6b139d0[/url] Nothing to do wth 'Big Jon' though afaik, whoever the hell he is? [b]EDIT: I've just read the listing properly and it's cos he's actually already sold the bass, which somewhat astounds me anyway![/b] Edited January 31, 2010 by Maverick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 It really doesn't take a whole lot of effort/brains to look at the new prices and then figure out that you should probably list if for LESS than they sell for new. Also, how on earth is that colour any kind of burst? Once again, the human race continues to astound me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 [quote name='budget bassist' post='730848' date='Jan 31 2010, 05:44 PM']It really doesn't take a whole lot of effort/brains to look at the new prices and then figure out that you should probably list if for LESS than they sell for new. Also, how on earth is that colour any kind of burst? Once again, the human race continues to astound me.[/quote] Err...I didn't want to say, but my sentiments entirely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 [quote name='budget bassist' post='730848' date='Jan 31 2010, 05:44 PM']It really doesn't take a whole lot of effort/brains to look at the new prices and then figure out that you should probably list if for LESS than they sell for new. Also, how on earth is that colour any kind of burst? Once again, the human race continues to astound me.[/quote] But,you can't put a price on Big Jon's ownership-if anything it's much too cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 [quote]I spent years finding this bass ... with every intention of learning to play on the ultimate bass![/quote] Er .. hang on ... sounds familiar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 The mere fact that I now know about Big Jon means that all my basses are now worth 5% more than they were 10 minutes ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Why oh why did I have to be mates with Big Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='731086' date='Jan 31 2010, 09:03 PM']Why oh why did I have to be mates with Big Jim! [/quote] Because Big Jim is cool...... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SESy8ccN4kw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SESy8ccN4kw[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Ev'ry mornin' at the mine you could see him arrive stood 6'6 weighed 245 (How the hell did they know how much he weighed? ) Biiiiiiiiiiig Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Big Dave is way cooler [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL0AmY2cbZc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL0AmY2cbZc[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshorepunk Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Couldn't resist messaging the guy and suggesting that if Big John sold it too you around that price, the maybe he is "a robbing git in his own underpants" Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 [quote name='sshorepunk' post='734210' date='Feb 3 2010, 04:48 PM']Couldn't resist messaging the guy and suggesting that if Big John sold it too you around that price, the maybe he is "a robbing git in his own underpants"[/quote] Oh god, you didn't did you? That's torn it. Big Jon will be coming round to yours now to punch your head in. 'Cos he can do that sort of thing, you know. 'Cos he's a legend. And Big. And he has underpants. Run, run away now, while you still have the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassaussie Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 [quote name='sshorepunk' post='734210' date='Feb 3 2010, 05:48 PM']Couldn't resist messaging the guy and suggesting that if Big John sold it too you around that price, the maybe he is "a robbing git in his own underpants" Tony[/quote] Did you get a reply on this? I'm just fascinated to know why he thinks his bass is worth more than a new one, even with the Big Jon connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='731086' date='Jan 31 2010, 09:03 PM']Why oh why did I have to be mates with Big Jim! [/quote] [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Jim_Sullivan"]Big Jim Sullivan[/url] had quite a career. Crawley, hey? It's probably nicked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshorepunk Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Yes, I got a reply, not very friendly, he insulted my underpants, obviousley he aint heard of big Tony! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Well I'm big Del so by merely frequenting here not only have I made all your bass collections appreciate in value, I have also increased the likelyhood of you all finding that special 'red sunburst' bass of your own one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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