Bass

Hofner Gold Label Berlin Violin Bass Cream, 2016

On January 2, 2023 /

Part of a now-discontinued special series, the Hofner Gold Label Berlin Violin Bass is the top of the line for these iconic instruments. The Hofner Gold Label basses were signed by master builder Thomas Stuhlein at the Hofner shop in Hagenau, Bavaria. The sealed – body construction is Maple laminate for the top, sides and back.

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Hofner 500/1 Vintage ’62 Reissue Violin Bass Sunburst, 2014

On December 2, 2022 /

Built in Germany during 2014, this is a Hofner 500/1 Vintage ’62 Reissue version, 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. The Hofner 500-1 violin bass is one of the world’s most recognizable basses.

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Wes Lambe 8-String Multiscale Guitar/Bass Natural, 2008

On October 11, 2022 /

These are hard to find – a Wes Lambe 8-String Multiscale Guitar/Bass in Natural satin finish, built during 2008 in Chapel Hill, NC. The Lambe 8-String Multiscale is a very well built instrument. This example is in good clean condition with minor wear, and offers a huge range of musical possibilities.

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Kay K5920 Single Pickup Thinline Bass Sunburst, 1962

On September 15, 2022 /

The Kay K5920 Speed Demon hollowbody electric bass was one of the Kay company’s many instruments aimed at beginner to semi-pro players. In the late 1950’s when these basses appeared, advertising campaigns were still focused on convincing upright bass players to switch to electric. Kay guitars and basses were frequently found in the hands of Blues artists.

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No Longer Available! Fender Jazz Bass V American Standard Olympic White, 2012

On August 11, 2022 /

The Fender Jazz Bass V, as an American Standard version, was built from 1998 to 2000, then from 2008 to 2016. The American Standard name was dropped in 2017 to be replaced by the American Professional line. Despite being listed in catalogs as the “Jazz Bass V”, the “V” does not appear on the headstock logo of this instrument.

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Fender 60th Anniversary Precision Bass Sunburst, 2006

On July 26, 2022 /

Reflecting, 2006 was a very good year for instruments like this Fender 60th Anniversary Precision Bass – delivering slight improvements on a winning formula. Many of the 2006 Fenders we’ve seen from this year have been quite good. The Fender Precision Bass has been one of the most influential instrument designs, with an impact far beyond simply playing the instrument.

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Bass

Hofner Gold Label Berlin Violin Bass Cream, 2016

Hofner 500/1 Vintage ’62 Reissue Violin Bass Sunburst, 2014

Wes Lambe 8-String Multiscale Guitar/Bass Natural, 2008

Kay K5920 Single Pickup Thinline Bass Sunburst, 1962

No Longer Available! Fender Jazz Bass V American Standard Olympic White, 2012

Fender 60th Anniversary Precision Bass Sunburst, 2006

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