Bass

Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61 Left Handed Burst, 2023

On January 28, 2024 /

The Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61, seen here in its Left Handed form reflects the evolution of the classic bass now mostly known as the ‘Beatle Bass’. Quite rare, the Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61 features a solid carved Spruce top, with Flame maple sides and flat back.

New

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Hofner 500/1 ’62 Reissue Violin Bass Burst, 2012

On December 16, 2023 /

Here we have a Hofner 500/1 ’62 Reissue Violin Bass sometimes named the ‘Mersey bass’. It’s very close in design to the 1963 version used by Paul McCartney on more than a few successful recordings and appearances. This bass was built at the Hofner plant in Baiersdorf / Hagenau Germany during 2012 and is in good condition, all original except for a missing pickguard.

Used

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Rickenbacker 4004cii ‘Cheyenne’ MapleGlo, 2014

On December 6, 2023 /

Based on the very successful ‘Cresting Wave’ 4000 series, the Rickenbacker 4004cii ‘Cheyenne’ mixes Maple with Black Walnut (a Canadian ice cream tradition!) for the body, and Maple with Bubinga for the neck and fingerboard. Both the Maple and Black Walnut used on these basses are from sustainable, North American farms; Bubinga is native to West Africa.

Used

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Warwick Streamer Stage II Bass Natural Oil, 2010

On November 6, 2023 /

Here we have a Warwick Streamer Stage II Bass with Natural Oil and Wax finish, built during 2010 in Markneukirchen, Germany. The Warwick Streamer Stage II bass uses a compact, curved body style originated by Stuart Spector, aided by Ned Steinberger, first appearing with the 1977 Spector NS bass

Used

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Fender Precision Bass Sunburst, 1974

On November 1, 2023 /

Introduced in 1951 and still in production with relatively minor changes, the Fender Precision Bass is an example of a designer getting everything right. Immediately, it almost completely displacing the upright bass it was intended to challenge, and it has become one of the most-used and most-recorded instruments in history.

Vintage

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Fender Mustang Bass Fretless Conversion Mocha, 1975

On September 26, 2023 /

Here we have a Fender Mustang Bass Fretless Conversion in Mocha, sometimes called Walnut, finish, built during 1975 at Fullerton California, about half way through the CBS ownership of Fender. Construction and materials followed the usual Fender pattern of the time, pairing an Alder body with a Rosewood-capped Maple neck.

Vintage

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Bass

Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61 Left Handed Burst, 2023

Hofner 500/1 ’62 Reissue Violin Bass Burst, 2012

Rickenbacker 4004cii ‘Cheyenne’ MapleGlo, 2014

Warwick Streamer Stage II Bass Natural Oil, 2010

Fender Precision Bass Sunburst, 1974

Fender Mustang Bass Fretless Conversion Mocha, 1975

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