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Rickenbacker 4001 Jetglo. 2007
Super clean, only just over 1 year old. Fitted with Vintage tone pot. Hard case included. One of the all time classic basses, these things are hard to get so if you are a player chasing one or a collector wanting something for under the bed, you wont beat Rickenbackers over the next few years for appreciation.
$2999

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Spector NS2, USA, Trans Black.
USA made Spector from 1997, seriously figured maple body and neck, Spector inlays, JJ set up with Spector preamp. Serious tone from one hell of a bass. A few battle scars, play wear and lacquer checking. Includes original case. Retails new around $6000
$3599

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Ken Smith BSR6.. 6 string.
Absolutely superb bass in every sence. The build quality is faultless, the timbers are first class and tonally....well you aint heard nothin until you plug this in.
Neck thru maple construction, flame maple wings with walnut top. Pau Ferro fretboard. Smith electronics and pickups, 3 band EQ, high mass bridge. If you are looking for one of the best 6 strings available...this is it.
SOLD
Smith_burner_4.jpg Ken Smith Burner Bass. 4 String model. Ash body, maple neck with rosewood fretboard. Smith JJ pickups and active preamp. This is a beautiful sounding and playing bass, heaps of growl and amazing definition.
$1599 Email Us or ph. 03 9696 6561

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Rickenbacker 4003, Fireglo. 2004
The classic look, the classic tone and feel. This bass is in excellent condition, extremely minor play wear on the back that you have to look hard to see. These babies are hard to get....but we've got one. Be Quick
$2999 w/case

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Roadcase.
Fitted out so plush I could sleep in it. Shaped for a Stingray 5 but you can fit just about anything in it. If you travel alot, especially by air, this is the only safe way to go.
$260

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Roadcase
Built to suit a Sterling Bass, built to last.
$230

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Ibanez SR1000 Prestige.
This is a beautiful bass, its the top of the line Ibanez from a couple of years ago. Neck through construction, solid flame maple wings, flame cap on the headstock. Fitted with USA Bartolini pickups and active preamp, the tone is class all the way.
SOLD

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Fender Early 80's Jazz.
The neck is dated S8 (1978)  but these necks were used up until 1983 in production...go figure. Bound neck, dots, white pickup covers, its all there and its all original. Plays well, looks very cool and barks like a good 70's Jazz
$2699

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1993 Warwick Thumb 5 Bolt On.
Beautiful instrument with the classic Warwick "poke". Full wendge neck and board, Ovankol body, slim neck profile, twin J's loaded so far back that this bass barks and growls like a dog with rabies.
$2300

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Squire JV series Precision Bass.
These basses have become very collectable over the years and once you hear one you will understand. Classic 60's Fender tone from a Squire...whoda thought. Fitted with a J in the bridge position, a Hipshot D-Tuner and case.
sold

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Warwick 1999 Corvette 5
Ash body, full wendge neck and board. Active preamp and MEC pickups. A great player and well toned bass.
$1299 w/case

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Squire Vintage Modified Jazz Fretless.
This bass is almost as new, just a few play marks on the board. They are amazing value when they are new and even more so when they come up used.
$399
# please ignore the photo in the top right position, its obviously off another bass...sorry.

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Fender 1983 Precision Bass.
All original with original case. Maple neck and board, classic 80's neck...flat and wide. Great sounding P bass.
$1599

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G & L L1500, USA
Another beautiful bass from the master, Leo Fender. Very much modelled on a Stingray but with a slimmer neck and switchable pickup.
$1499

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Musicman Sterling 4. Honeyburst.
Beautiful bass to look at and play. She's a cracker. In good condition and includes hard shell case.
$1799

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Fender 1978 Jazz
Ash Body, maple neck and board. Classic slamming 70's Bass tone. Includes case (non original) Great player, all original (except case)
$3399

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Musicman Stingray SR4 bass.
The classic. We have this in stock in the pictured, Trans Gold and White. These are brand new , in cases.
$2199....be quick
sadowsky_MV4_transwhite.jpg Sadowsky NYC MV4. Made in New York, this bass is awesome. It has been modified from the original set up to now have the VTC (Vintage Tone control), treble and bass controls, blend and master volume. Super light weight ash body, fast neck, and that Sadowsky tone that has made Roger Sadowsky's basses some of the most sought after in the world. Finished in Trans White for some extra cool.
$2999 w/gigbag

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CLEARANCE
Fender American Series Precision.
Available Black w/maple board. Shoreline Gold w/maple. Both basses include hard shell case. USA built, carbon fibre reinforced necks, S1 switching. Awesome sounding basses that smash through a mix like a truck.
This bass is NEW. Limited stock.
Clearance Price $1699 

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CLEARANCE
Fender American Series Jazz Basses, w/S1 switch CLEARANCE
We have limited stock of this model. USA built, alder bodies, maple with rosewood or maple/maple necks, carbon fibre reinforced. String thru body option, S1 switch, hard case included.
Clearance Price $1699 

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Fender MIJ 62 Jazz Re-Issue.
This one is in VGC. Olympic white, tortoise shell guard. Plays, feels and sounds like that old Jazz that everyone wants....well, now you can have one.
SOLD

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Fender Custom Shop Custom Classic 5.
Trans Ebony, maple neck and board, sh body, active preamp, hand built in the Fender Custom Shop.
$2800 w/case

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Musicman Stingray 4, Rosewood.
This bass is in as new condition, barely a mark on it.
$2100 w/case

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Spector Euro NS5 bass
Twin EMG soapbars, active preamp, neck thru construction. Beautiful bass finished in a dark trans purple.
$2300

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Sadowsky Metro RV4.
This is a beautiful bass, finished in Sonic Blue she is one cool machine. Beautiful balance, clean Jazz tones to thundering low end, this bass does it all. Fitted with VTC to top it all off
$2600

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Musicman Sterling, Trans Burgundy
She looks darker in real life, the colour in the photo is a bit too red....we'll fix that.
$1550 w/case

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Sadowsky Metro UV70M/4
Killer bass set up. Ash body, maple neck, hipshot D tuner, VTC, active preamp. Superbly accurate tones, this is one for those of you who love Jazz basses but are just after a little more....of everything!!
$2600

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Spector USA NS 2J. Bolt On
Hand built in the USA and hand signed to proove it. Mahogany body with superb spalted maple top, twin EMG J set up with active preamp on board. The tone is massive, earth shattering lows and glasst top end.
Retails new at around $5k.
SOLD

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Musicman Sterling, Silver Sparkle
My oh my, not for the faint hearted, this bass screams....visually and tonally. Classic Musicman snappy tones right through to P bass driven series tones. Musicman went sparkle mad a few years ago and as you can see....this baby sparkles like a diamond. If you are thinking of getting engaged...spend your money on this diamond instead.
SOLD

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Fender Precision.
This is a great work horse bass. Its been resprayed, new plate, machine heads and knob. Superb birdseye maple neck, rosewood board. Big Fat vintage P bass tones at a reasonable price.
$2399

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Warwick Thumb 5 Bolt On, 1998.
This is an early Bolt On Thumb, it has the slim wendge neck with wendge board that delivers that classic Warwick poke. Beautifully Figured Ovankol body , twin J pickups in the bridge position. She has some wear under the G string from being slapped but other than that its in good condition.
SOLD

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Musicman Sterling.
Classic musicman tones but with the feel of a Jazz, slimmer neck, 3 way switching, series/single/parallel, finished in Carbon Blue. Has some dings and scuffs....yes folks, its done gigs.
SOLD

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1996 Rickenbacker 4003..Jetglo.
Now this bass has seen some action. Its got some rock n roll battle scars but thankfully it looks like this bass won the war.
$2350..Non original case
   
   

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Tobias "Toby" 6
Neck thru construction, soapbars and active preamp, flame maple body.
$1299
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Fender American Deluxe Precision 5.
Now this is sure to become a collectable bass. Fender recently stopped production on this model....no idea why, its a killer bass. Amazing bottom end, top end snap and thick mids like only a P bass can deliver.
Excellent Condition
SOLD
   
   

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1988 Rickenbacker 4003FL. Factory fretless, near impossible to find new or second hand these days. If you love your Ricky's this is one to add to the collection.
$2999 w/case 
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Goodfellow 6 string bass. Custom built by UK builder Bernie Goodfellow. This bass is hand built to the highest standard. Burled mahogany body with lacewood cap, 6 piece neck of maple and walnut, ebony board. Soapbar pickups and active preamp. If you are looking for definition and tone....you just found it. Signed by Abe Laboriel
$2799

 

 



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