| Author | Message | ||
| 12stringwilson
Member Username: 12stringwilson Post Number: 74 Registered: 12-2008 |
Guys - I will admit that Fenders are not my specialty, however I came across these two links and find there to be something fishy... link link I noticed the strings on both headstock (front)pictures are the exact same. Looks like he added a "retro" thumbrest and is selling it for an obscene price. Also the part about the serial number in "Bob's" post made me blink. Please tell me I am wrong here. I cannot stand people trying to take advantage of others when it comes to music. And I can assure Bob Geddy will not be purchasing.  (Message edited by davehouck on April 26, 2010) | ||
| jedisan
Intermediate Member Username: jedisan Post Number: 127 Registered: 3-2008 |
Nope, you're not wrong. Same bass. Upon closely looking at the back of the neck in both listings, you can see the same marks in both. Hopefully any prospective buyer will perform their due diligence. But indeed, Mr. Bob is certainly full of himself. | ||
| 12stringwilson
Member Username: 12stringwilson Post Number: 75 Registered: 12-2008 |
I usually make a point to never mess with people who refer to themselves in 3rd person. Lol | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 689 Registered: 10-2006 |
I dunno - the pickguards look different (though that could be the lighting); Bob's has the strap button on the back of the headstock whereas the gbase one doesn't; the strings aren't the same, the gbase head shot shows green silk on the G, which Bob's lacks. Either way, Bob doesn't know much about "his" axe if the lack of a skunk stripe makes him wonders where the trussrod is on capped neck. While neither ad is tempting to me, I do like the gbase price a little better. Peter | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 815 Registered: 11-2003 |
As far as I know, the black block fingerboard Jazz Basses were only made for a few years in the 70's (71 to 74, but I could be wrong). If the Gbase guy is listing it as a 67, something isn't right. Alan | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 524 Registered: 4-2004 |
Yeah Alan, I was scratching my head thinking the same thing, but the decals aren't your typical '70s fare either.... hmmm... | ||
| slawie
Intermediate Member Username: slawie Post Number: 192 Registered: 8-2002 |
I had a close look at the pictures of both listings on a high res monitor and I would bet my left testicle that they are indeed the same bass. It is all so coincidental that the dings and grain markings on two necks would be exactly the same as they are I reckon it is some frankenstein bass this guy made up and is looking for a sucker. I would keep well away from this. slawie | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4389 Registered: 7-2004 |
If they're not the same, it disproves the ebay claim of "one-of-a-kind" maple fingerboard. But hey, a CBS era Fender that has been refinished for only $33K? Such a deal! lol Bill, tgo | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1042 Registered: 6-2002 |
Definitely the same,   (Message edited by davehouck on April 26, 2010) (Message edited by elwoodblue on April 26, 2010) | ||
| slawie
Intermediate Member Username: slawie Post Number: 193 Registered: 8-2002 |
He was definately hostile about the similarity of the two basses/listings, when questioned about it on an ebay message. He stated, and I quote "I am not trying to sell the bass to you, because I am sure that you have never ever seen $32,995, I am trying to sell it to someone who knows what it is and how rare it is. Find me another maple capped neck Jazz bass from the 1960's, find one and I will buy it for $32K otherwise please...shut the Hell up!!! Chicago Bob. " I sent him the link to the Gbase listing........ needless to say he did not keep to his word such as; "find one and I will buy it for $32K" I, on the other hand will "shut the Hell up!!!" slawie | ||
| mike1762
Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 517 Registered: 1-2008 |
Did Hal change his "handle" to "Chicago Bob"? | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1402 Registered: 6-2002 |
Sometimes restraint is hard to maintain when reading ads like this. The seller certainly seems to have hostility issues. Mike | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4390 Registered: 7-2004 |
Mike1762: rotflmao! Bill, tgo | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 592 Registered: 5-2002 |
I asked him at his ebay ad why he seemed so hostile toward Colorado (and if he knew Beatle Bob, who is quite a character!). Here's his answer: because they ask a lot of stupid questions and they don't buy jack... That says it all, but if you are from Colorado and you bid on my bass Colorado I will ship the bass to you, Nope, don't know Beatle Bob. As B/4, Chicago Bob. I guess he knew I wasn't going to drop $32k on his bass! | ||
| slawie
Intermediate Member Username: slawie Post Number: 194 Registered: 8-2002 |
Big Surprise! 0 bids. Is this Justice? | ||
| mike1762
Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 519 Registered: 1-2008 |
link It's just GOTTA be the same guy... (Message edited by davehouck on April 26, 2010) | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 593 Registered: 5-2002 |
Nice looking bass, but I can't see that finish issue on the back being cause by a belt buckle. I'd pay $500. | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 594 Registered: 5-2002 |
Nice looking bass, but I can't see that finish issue on the back being cause by a belt buckle. I'd pay $500, but then, I'm from Colorado. | ||
| 12stringwilson
Member Username: 12stringwilson Post Number: 76 Registered: 12-2008 |
Heeeeeeee's baaaaaack. C.B. lowered the price to a reasonable $28,995. LMAO. | ||
| slawie
Intermediate Member Username: slawie Post Number: 195 Registered: 8-2002 |
I saw that also. It is just $28,000 beyond what it is worth. slawie | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 867 Registered: 5-2009 |
Lol___________________________! | ||
| artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1095 Registered: 7-2007 |
Excuse the interruption of this thread... In regard to comments made above about another member (past or present) I thought I would post a reminder of our posting guidelines which state "no personal attacks". These remarks were unnecessary and after some discussion with the moderators we all feel that this is an important part of making this community work for everyone, and the feedback we've received from most members is the same. Please adhere as best as possible to these guidelines and refrain from such actions (I know we're all human). Thanks, Art | ||
| mike1762
Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 520 Registered: 1-2008 |
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| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9257 Registered: 5-2002 |
ROFL! | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 816 Registered: 11-2003 |
Damn - that looks like me during most of my elementary school years ... Alan | ||
| slawie
Intermediate Member Username: slawie Post Number: 197 Registered: 8-2002 |
Maybe this thread would be best in the "Dreaming for now" topic heading ;) slawie |
