Grouse basses for sale (paw-picked by Leo the resident tone hound)

this page last updated Wednesday, September 3, 2008

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NOTE; basses are listed alphabetically

Aria Pro II

left-handed 1977 Aria Pro II lawsuit copy of a Rickenbacker® 4001S (Paul McCartney) bass - in mint, NOS condition is this stunning MIJ lawsuit copy of a Rickenbacker® 4001S bass as played by Paul McCartney in The Beatles days. Ridiculously accurate copy, made from top-grade tonewoods and with legendary Japanese workmanship. Comes with OHSC - on hold at $1895AUD (plus shipping) for Neil in Sydney ($190 paid)

1978 Aria Pro II lawsuit copy of a Fender® Jazz Bass® - a fantastic 'lawsuit' copy from the Matsumoko factory. In stunning condition, and extremely playable, collectable and affordable! - on hold at $1095AUD (plus shipping) for Chris in Melbourne ($450 paid)

 

Fender

1974 Fender Precision Bass - a lovely low-mileage original Fender P-bass in the not-so-common Mocha Brown finish. Comes with near-new moulded HSC - $3995AUD (plus shipping)

1975 Fender P-bass in factory custom Dakota Red - a very interesting bass, as it was factory-fitted with full Schaller hardware throughout! Awesome output from the adjustable-pole p'ups, and Schaller/Hipshot D-tuner on the E string - $3195AUD (plus shipping)

1976 Fender Precision Bass - this is an extremely low-mileage and dead original '70s vintage Fender bass. Virtually no play wear, no fading of its original Sunburst finish, and a nice light weight for a '70s Ash-bodied P-bass. Perfect for either the musician or investor! Comes with original owners handbook and OHSC - on hold at $4295AUD (plus shipping) for Graeme in NSW ($1995 paid)

1976 Fender Precision bass in exceptional condition. Original factory custom Fiesta Red finish makes this beauty stand out. For 20 years this bass has sat in its case in a wardrobe. Comes with vintage Aussie Stamford hard case - $3995AUD (plus shipping)

1978 Fender Precision Bass Olympic White - a very cool vintage Fender P-bass in one of my favourite custom colours - Olympic White! Comes with OHSC, and written valuation from Jackson's Rare Guitars for $4500AUD - $3795AUD (plus shipping)

1979 Fender Precision Bass - This totally original one-owner bass sat under a bed for 15 years, until the owner finally decided his playing days were over. In fantastic original condition, with minor playing marks only! Comes with original Fender black tolex HSC - $3495AUD (plus shipping)

 

Fernandes

late 1970s MIJ Fernandes custom P-bass® - a stunning 'improvement' on the original Fender design, with full neck-through construction. High quality tonewoods with legendary Japanese workmanship make this a truly grouse bass! . Comes with new HSC - $1495AUD (plus shipping)

Gibson

1977 Gibson G3 bass - an extremely well-kept and original example of the G3, with the optional Maple body adding to the punchy sound of the single-coil pickups. Comes with OHSC - $2495AUD (plus shipping)

1977 Gibson G3 bass - these awesome basses powered early AC/DC, Green Day and ELO! Three single-coils wired in humbucking configuration give these great Gibsons heaps of punch; you will LOVE the sound and playability - $1395AUD (plus shipping)

1982 Gibson Ripper bass - these are rippers in every sense of the word! Extremely versatile, giving tones from thunderous bass through to quite delicate 'quacky' tones. This example with factory Ebony finish (with Ebony fretboard) dates from the last year of production - $2295AUD (plus shipping)

 

Greco

1990 Greco Japan 'lawsuit' copy of a Rickenbacker® 4001® bass - in well-played but good condition. Greco made some of the best 'lawsuit' copies in Japan, and this bass is a corker. Comes with HSC - $1795AUD (plus shipping)

1990 Greco fretless hollow acoustic/electric bass - We have NEVER seen nor heard of these before - a stunning fully hollow bass with laminated maple top and neck, solid mahogany body and Fender® Precision Bass® pickup and under-bridge active piezo pickup so you can blend sounds from full electric to full acoustic. This bass will be the closest you'll ever get to the sound of an upright bass. Made in the same factory as the Fender® version we sold to a Victorian recording artist recently, who is extremely enthusiastic about its sound! - on hold at $1695AUD (plus $40 shipping) for Will in NSW ($770 paid)

2003 Greco VB-100 'Beatles' bass - in unplayed, NOS condition is this stunning MIJ Greco copy of a Hofner 'Beatle bass'. Ridiculously accurate copy, made from top-grade tonewoods and with legendary Japanese workmanship. Comes with OHSC - $1495AUD (plus shipping)

 

Gretsch

1976 Gretsch 7605 Broadkaster bass - a stunner, in as-new condition despite its 30+ years of age. With original documentation and mint original case - $2495AUD (plus shipping)

 

Grubisa

1990s Frank Grubisa custom-made Tearbyrd bass - incredible quality and total individuality set this bass by renowned Sydney luthier Frank Grubisa apart. Active EMG pickups with custom active circuitry make this extremely adaptable for all musical styles. Dare to be different! Comes with HSC - $1995AUD (plus shipping)

 

Guild

1967 Guild Starfire bass - a very original and low-mileage example of a bass that is surprisingly important in the development of bass in Rock music. Fantastic sound, looks, playability and investment potential, and with the coolest original case! - $2995AUD (plus shipping)

 

Ibanez

1974 (approx) Ibanez 2404 twin neck bass and guitar - extremely rare version, with a 4-string bass and 6-string guitar neck. Very usable, and very collectable! - on hold at $1295AUD (plus shipping) for Roger in Brisbane ($479.50 paid)

1977 left-handed Ibanez 'lawsuit' Precision Bass® with original book, case and covers - a very original and low-mileage example from one of Japan's most highly-regarded eras and brands - comes with OHSC - $1095AUD (plus shipping)

1980 left-handed RS-924TVI Ibanez Roadster bass - a great low-mileage example of a great model.Awesome quality right through, and switchable passive or active operation. Comes with OHSC - $1195AUD (plus shipping)

 

Kasuga

1970s Kasuga Japan lawsuit copy of a Rickenbacker® 4001® bass - a very rare instrument, with MIJ quality and attention to detail. Get the looks of the real thing at a fraction of the cost, and it's super-cool and collectable in its own right! - $995AUD (plus shipping)

 

Ken Smith

1999 Ken Smith BSR 'B' Custom 4-string bass - absolutely as-new. Stunning timbers from their in-house timber yard, and playability and sound to match. The Custom was the highest-spec (and priced) model of the BSR series, now discontinued. Comes with OHSC - $2495AUD (plus shipping)

 

Maton

1971 Maton B-250 Goldline (Telecaster®) Bass, I've been looking for one of these for years - there were only ever 66 made - and then uncovered two in Sydney! This one - serial number 13 - is in a beautiful aged Olympic White style finish, all dead original and in beautiful condition, in OHSC - $1895AUD (plus shipping)

 

National

1964/5 National Newport bass - now here's something different for you lovers of Retro! This bass also had its moment of fame on a film clip by The Angels! Extremely original, lightweight, and with just a 25 inch scale, but sounds awesome! - $1895AUD (plus shipping)

 

Neil Shoemark - NS Custom Guitars (UK)

just arrived!! 2007 Neil Shoemark (UK) Royale Carve Top custom fretless bass - a very high-grade custom-built fretless bass from NS Custom Guitars in the UK. Kent Armstrong pickups plus phenomenal quality tonewoods add up to a tone bargain! - $1895AUD (plus shipping)

 

Rickenbacker

1984 Rickenbacker 4003 bass - these fantastic basses need no introduction. Here is a very interesting example from right at the end of the period of the first series, which ran from 1979 to 1984. Comes with OHSC - $3295AUD (plus shipping)

 

Teisco

1960 (approx) Teisco Mosrite-style bass - very early (pre-1961) made-in-Japan Teisco copy of a Mosrite bass. Dead original, and has the highly sought-after Gold Foil pickups (Ry Cooder would love this bass!) - $1495AUD (plus shipping)