fux Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 hello everybody! I am new here and this is my first post. I have been following this forum for a long time now and i have found some useful tips. Now I found a bass for sale for a really low price but the owner doesn't know the brand. He only knows that is from the punk era and that was painted in black. This bass is in very bad shape, but i think i could fix it or something. So i want to ask you guys here if you could help me identified the brand and model. It is some kind of telebass or something. thanks for your help cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 It's a cheaper copy of the tele bass, probably Japanese but definitely not Fender. Welcome btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Unless you know what you are doing (into restorations) avoid this at all costs - it's too much hassle for a 1st bass. Start a thread telling us what you want and what budget you have and I'm sure the guys will point you in the right direction for something far more appropriate. Good luck... and welcome btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Yep, that's an early 70s Japanese copy, probably looked like this one when new: [url="http://personal.inet.fi/surf/lorse/bellcatalogue/26.jpg"]http://personal.inet.fi/surf/lorse/bellcatalogue/26.jpg[/url] (top right) That would be a major restoration - I've done a few and would think twice about taking that on. Just out of curiosity, how much does he want? Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 It looks rougher than Kerry Catonina's arse. Avoid. Like Ou7shined said, tell us what you're after and someone out of 11,000 bassists on here should have something cool and cheap for you. Welcome to the house of bass. You'll never leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fux Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) Hi! Thanks for all the info guys i really appreciated. But i made a little bit of mess by not introducing myself and my plans. So here goes very quickly since i saw you have a different topic for introducing. I have been playing bass for almost 2 years, so this wouldn't be my first bass and by my bad English you probably figured it out that i am not from UK, i am from Slovenia. And i have some experience on restorations, i did one bass and at the moment i am working on a guitar. So back to the topic. I really didn't know if this bass was worthy the time and money that it would take to restore its former glory. SO thanks once again for the info. @Bassassin: he want's 50€ cheers Edited August 20, 2010 by fux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Bonfire night is coming up! Sorry that might not work so well in Slovenia but welcome anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero9 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Neck pocket fit is too good for it to be a real F*nder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 [quote name='fux' post='930645' date='Aug 20 2010, 10:09 AM']Hi! Thanks for all the info guys i really appreciated. But i made a little bit of mess by not introducing myself and my plans. So here goes very quickly since i saw you have a different topic for introducing. I have been playing bass for almost 2 years, so this wouldn't be my first bass and by my bad English you probably figured it out that i am not from UK, i am from Slovenia. And i have some experience on restorations, i did one bass and at the moment i am working on a guitar. So back to the topic. I really didn't know if this bass was worthy the time and money that it would take to restore its former glory. SO thanks once again for the info. @ Ou7shined: he want's 50€ cheers[/quote] It wasn't me asking the price but... even for 50€ that's too much imho. You could pick up a project bass with nicer proportions, that's not been at the bottom of a swamp since the Pistols split up for less on ebay. That 4 pole pick up looks like it might pack a punch though (presuming it is still functional). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fux Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) Oh i am sorry my bad. I'll fix it The owner said that the thing is still working. So i don't know maybe i should give it a test drive ?? Edited August 20, 2010 by fux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 [quote name='fux' post='931363' date='Aug 20 2010, 08:40 PM']Oh i am sorry my bad. I'll fix it The owner said that the thing is still working. So i don't know maybe i should give it a test drive ??[/quote] Only if you can haggle him down to €20-€30. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 [quote name='Bassassin' post='931567' date='Aug 21 2010, 12:42 AM']Only if you can haggle him down to €20-€30. J.[/quote] Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibrating G String Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 [quote name='zero9' post='931189' date='Aug 20 2010, 10:12 AM']Neck pocket fit is too good for it to be a real F*nder...[/quote] So true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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