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1987 Alembic Exploiter 8 String Bass A stunning instrument that embodies the craftsmanship of Alembic instruments. For that John Entwistle look comes this 8 string Alembic Exploiter. Neck through design with laminated Maple and Purple Heart woods, Gorgeous top with lots of figuring, and Alembic active electronics. The guitar has seen very little play wear and has spent most of its life in the case. The bass is setup and ready to play. These 8 string basses are just too much fun. Included is the original hardshell case and original bag with allen wrench adjustment tools. OHSC $HOLD Click Here for More Pictures
1967 Epiphone Rivoli II Sunburst Custom Ordered Here is a very cool Custom Ordered Bass. A seldom seen Rivoli II with dual pickups. We have seen our fair share of Dual pickup Eb-2 basses over the years but when was the last time you saw a dual pickup Rivoli? The bass was custom ordered with Stereo wiring. Easily played mono with a stereo adapter but using the Stereo application with two amps you can move mountains with this bass. Sunburst Finish, Mute system intact, Blue Label, Baritone switch, and Bonnet knobs. The bass was also ordered with two original pickguards. Shown in the photo with the Tortoise shell pickguard. Also included is a single ply white pickguard with E accent still intact. A truely "one-off" bass. Comes with its original black yellow lined hardshell case. OHSC $5500 Click Here for More Pictures
1966 Fender Bass V Sunburst An all original Fender Bass V. Sunburst Finish, Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard, Both Chrome Covers and Handrest intact, Jan 66 neck date, and untouched solder joints. This is one of the better playing Bass Vs we have ever had. A nice straight neck with working truss rod and a resonant body. Setup with the High C and a 34 inch scale this bass is just too much fun. With only a few hundred Bass V models rumored to have been produced they have become quite hard to find. HSC $4600 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1965 Fender Precision Bass Charcoal Frost Charcoal Frost has always been one of our favorite Fender Custom Colors. We have been lucky enough to have had a few Charcoal Frost guitars and basses come through over the years and are very happy to now offer this one. This is an early first year example of Charcoal Frost with most examples of this finish being produced in 1966 and 1967. The bass is all original and comes with the original case. OHSC $10,500 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1970/71 Fender Jazz Bass Blonde Rare Maple Cap Neck with Black Blocks A Super Rare Jazz Bass. Maple Cap Neck with Black Blocks and Binding, Factory Blonde Finish over a grainey Ash Body, Both Chrome Covers, Tortoise shell pickguard, very late 1970 (3047051) dated pots, and 1971 dated pickups. A great looking bass that is in excellent plus vintage condition. The bass once had a different pickguard installed ( a few extra screw holes) but the original Tortoise Shell pickguard is back in it's right place. You just do not find Maple Cap Neck Jazz Basses. Included is its original hardshell Case. If you are looking for it's matching guitar check out our 1971 Fender Olympic White Jaguar with Maple Cap Neck under Fender electrics. OHSC $9600 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1972 Fender Precision Bass Fretless Sunburst A crisp and clean Rare Fretless P-Bass. Sunburst finish, SEP 72 neck date, Both Chrome Covers & Handrest intact, and Tortoiseshell pickguard. An awesome setup with flat tape wound strings. Overall a very clean bass displaying very little wear. Not even much wear on the fretless fingerboard. One added screw hole for added jack stability and some sticker remnants on the front of the headstock. The bass sounds great with a warm but aggressive tone. Included is its original hardshell case. OHSC $2895 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1978 79 Fender Precision Bass Black Tags A very clean all original Precision Bass. The bass comes with its original Hang Tag, Inspection Tag, Fender Strap, Case Key, and Fender pick. Untouched Electronics with 1979 dated pots, Harder to find Rosewood Fingerboard with extra clean original frets, Black Pickguard with matching serial number tag on the underside, and a Maple neck that is still white. The bass spent most of its life in the hardshell case and shows only minor playwear. OHSC $1995 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1981 Fender Precision Bass Sapphire Blue A transitional 1981 Fender Precision Bass in Rare Custom Color Sapphire Blue. A beautiful transparent blue finish over an ash body, 1981 dated pots with untouched electronics, Rosewood fingerboard, and an S8 headstock serial number, which is the standard on these transitional years. The bass plays great with a rounded neck profile. Bass comes with its original worn Fender molded hardshell case. OHSC $1995 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1965 Fender Jazz Bass Sunburst Here is a cool all original transitional Jazz. The bass features an unbound pearl dot neck with an October 65 Neck date, Sunburst finish, Tortoiseshell pickguard, Transition logo, both covers, threaded saddles, and the original no tail Fender Case. Check out the pics of this bass because included is a picture of the original owner playing this bass. If you look close enough you can see what caused the small belt buckle patch of wear on the back of the bass. Cool bass with a lot of bottom end. OHSC $9,695 Pics
1983 Fender 62 Reissue Jazz Bass Black A very early Fullerton Reissue Jazz Bass in Rare Custom Color Black. All original, Stack Knob, Figured Maple Neck, Rosewood Slab fingerboard, deep body Contours, December 1982 Body date, and 1-5-83 Neck date. A very nice playing resonant bass. Some worming on the back of the body in the belt buckle area, otherwise a very clean bass. Comes with time period original molded plastic Fender hardshell case that the original owner said he was given with the purchase of the bass. OHSC $2895 Pics
1970 Fender Mustang Bass Competition Red A nice clean original Competition Red Mustang Bass with matching headstock. All matching date stamps with a November 1970 neck date, 3047051 dated pots, and 1970 dated pickup. Mute system and hand rest still intact. Slightly pink tinted pearloid guard typical of the era. (I remember having a 1970 Canary Yellow and Purple Tele Thinline both with pinkish tinted pearloid pickguards years ago.) Overall a clean vintage bass with some small nicks, case rubs, and a coil cord mark on the back of the body. The original owner had a few extra screws installed in the pickguard many years ago. It almost looks like a factory Fender job as the screws are all matching with the same patina and properly countersunk pickguard holes. A great playing and looking Competition Mustang Bass with original hardshell case. OHSC $HOLD Click Here For Pictures
1969 Fender Telecaster Bass Blonde A cool all original Telecaster Bass. Blonde finish that has naturally aged to that famous transparent light butterscotch coloring, a large Fender C neck profile with a Jun69C neck date, 66 pot dates, original non-beveled crack free pickguard, Both Chrome Covers, and Hand Rest. A nice comfortable light weight Telecaster Bass at 9 pounds. With the slab body construction most of these Telecaster basses push over 10 pounds. Bass comes with its original no tail Fender hardshell Case. OHSC $3595 Click Here For Pictures
1969 Fender Telecaster Bass Blonde A great First Version Telecaster Bass for the player. Slab body with original blonde finish, One piece maple neck with large C profile stamped Jun69C, Professionally replaced Dimarzio P-Bass style pickup many years ago, original 1966 dated pots with some original cloth wiring, and repro pickguard. Light weight Telecaster Bass at 9.45 pounds. A great playing and sounding Tele Bass. HSC $2150 Click Here For Pictures
1974 Fender Telecaster Bass Sunburst When we first opened the case lid on this 1974 Fender Telecaster Bass we were simply amazed. This bass is in extra fine "time capsule" condition. It appears to have been sparingly played after being purchased new and then put away for years. Aesthetically we have always liked the look of a 3 tone Sunburst finish on a Telecaster Bass. The Rare Sunburst finish is Vibrant & unfaded over a figured ash body, 1974 dated pickup and pots with untouched solder joints, handrest still intact, and One piece maple neck that is still white. The owner had his initials engraved in small print on the bridge cover. Near Mint condition with just a few pencil tip sized dings on the body. Bass comes with its clean original hardshell case. OHSC $3495 Click Here For Pictures
1962 Gibson EB-0 Cherry Another great early EB-0 with the Black Plastic pickup cover. This bass has some honest playwear with some finish checking but very little fretware from a life of flatwound strings. It also has a huge baseball bat neck profile. In fact it is the largest neck I have ever had on an EBO. No cracks or repairs on this bass and it is all original other than two missing tuner ferrules. A great thumper with a neck you will fall in love with. HSC $2395 Pics
1965 Gibson EB-3 Cherry Cherry Finish, Dual Pickup with Varitone switch, Mute, Handrest & Chrome Cover still intact. All original condition with No cracks or crack repairs. Overall excellent vintage condition with a small ding touch up next to the lead tone knob, some light playwear, and some typical finish checking. Very little fretwear on the original frets from a life of flatwound strings. Large comfortable rounded neck profile. A great sounding versatile EB-3 for that Jack Bruce tone and look. Bass comes with a 70s EBO case. HSC $4995 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1966 Gibson EB-0 Pelham Blue A great looking EB-0 in Super Rare Pelham Blue finish. One of our favorite Gibson Custom Colors! Handrest and Cover still intact, No cracks or repairs, Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard, and untouched electronics. Some honest playwear with horizontal finish checking. Ships in time period correct purple lined Gibson EB0 hardshell case. HSC $4400 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1976 Gibson Thunderbird IV Bicentennial Bass Sunburst An early Bicentennial example with a Sunburst Finish, Dual pickups, Clean Bicentennial pickguard Thunderbird Logo, Neck through body design, and untouched electronics with 1976 dated pots. No cracks or repairs. A clean example with just a few small body nicks. Original frets display very little wear. A resonant Bass that plays with ease. HSC $3695 Click Here for Pictures
1978 Gibson RD Artist Bass Sunburst Attractive Sunburst Finish, Moog Electronics, No cracks or crack repairs, Original Hardshell Case, Owners Manual and Schematic sheet. A versatile bass with variety of tones. Displays some average players wear with some nicks, dings, and arm wear. Original hardshell case is functional with replaced handle but does show wear and tear. OHSC $2395 Click Here for Pictures
1963 Gretsch 6070 Bass Amber Red "Cello Bass" A very cool early 6070. If you have never had the chance to play one of these basses with their long 34 inch scale and upright bass feel they are very unique. Super large rounded neck profile, two on a side headstock tuners, Red Amber Finish, and Gold Hardware. This one is very clean displaying some light finish checking and a removed mute. Nice straight neck with original frets that have very little wear. Very similar to a stand up bass feel. Bass comes with its original padded black leather gig bag. These early two on a side headstock 6070 basses do not come around often. OBG $3195 Click Here for Pictures
1967 Guild Starfire Bass Cherry An early Guild Starfire Bass with the original & desirable Hagstom Bi Sonic pickup. Cherry Finish, Dual thumbrests, Mahogany Body & neck, and Rosewood fingerboard. This bass has a nice straight neck with correctly working truss rod. This one delivers that great warm woody tone that these early Starfire basses are known for. Other than one new tuner screw this bass is all original. No headstock cracks or repairs. There is a scrape on the back of the headstock that has left the serial number illegible and the soundhole label is not intact. Given the Hagstrom pickup and specs of this instrument we are confident in a 1967 production date. HSC $2395 Click Here for Pictures
1971 Guild Starfire Bass II RARE! LEFT HANDED Cherry with Tags Just when we thought we had seen it all, we came across this under the bed clean, investment worthy, Custom Ordered Left Handed Bass with Tags. Cherry Finish, Dual Pickups, original Guild hardshell case with black Pebble tolex, F-hole label intact, and original Guild hang tag with matching serial number stamped Special. Overall the bass is very clean displaying very little playwear with some minor finish checking. No cracks, repairs, or issues. Vintage Dual pickup Guild basses are hard enough to find let alone a factory Left Handed example. OHSC $6500 Click Here for Pictures
1972 Guild Jetstar II Bass JSII LEFT HANDED A Rare factory Left handed Jetstar II Bass. Dual humbucking pickups, untouched original electronics, matching serial number Guild oval label on the back of the control cover, No cracks breaks or repairs. Some small edge body nicks and some light checking but overall an excellent condition vintage bass. Other than newer Gibson control knobs the bass is all original with a newer hardshell case. HSC $2595 Click Here for Pictures
1973 Guild M-85 II Bass Walnut A very cool M-85 II Bass. The bass model of the Bluesbird guitar and a hard to find model. Dual Pickups, Factory Master volume and Phase switch, Mahogany body with carved top, adjustable wood saddles, and 1973 dated pots on an untouched harness. Often known as the Sheryl Crowe bass for her consistent use of this exact model. Other than one changed knob the bass is all original with no cracks or crack repairs. The bass displays play wear with lots of small nicks and dings. A great sounding bass and a versatile two pickup model. Included is the original hardshell case. OHSC $2395 Click Here for Pictures
1977 Ibanez Black Eagle Bass An exceptionally clean Ibanez Black Eagle Bass. Black Finish, Pearl Eagle pickguard design, Maple neck and f-hole cutout headstock. The main complaint about these Black Eagle basses by most people is that they usually weigh 11-13 pounds. This one seems to be the exception at a surprising and comfortable 8.75 pounds. The same model as made famous by Krist Novoselic of Nirvana. This one has seen very little play wear over the years. Included is the original hardshell case. OHSC $1595 Click Here For Pictures
c. 1960 Kay K5965 Pro Model Bass These are such cool basses. Sunburst Finish, Flamed body, Tortoiseshell pickguard accents, and Super large neck profile. This one has more flame then you typically see on this model. Untouched electronics with warm full almost upright type tone. Bag $2395 Click Here For Pictures
1977 MusicMan StingRay Bass Inca Silver Rare Factory Original Inca Silver Finish, Sep 77 dated Body, May 77 dated Neck, Serial number Neck Plate, String through body, and all original. This is one of the coolest basses and not only is it a fine looking piece but great playing as well. With most vintage Stingrays weighing in at 11 to 12 pounds, this is light weight example at just 9 and 1/2 pounds. The bass has a few finish checking lines and some small nicks and dings. The back has a silver dollar size belt buckle wear patch that is down to the undercoat. Straight Neck with light fret wear. The Inca Silver model is the pinnacle of vintage Stingray basses and we are proud to offer this fine example. HSC $4495 Click Here For Pictures
1979 MusicMan StingRay Bass Natural Another great light weight Stingray bass. String through body design, Natural finish over an ash body, Maple neck, and a weight just under 9 1/4 pounds. A superb playing all original bass. Comes with a more recent hardshell case. A few nicks and dings mostly on the edge of the body and some neck finish wear in the second position. Overall an excellent condition vintage Stingray bass that sounds awesome. HSC $2450 Click Here For Pictures
c. 1978 Ovation Magnum IV A nice example of the Magnum IV model. 3 band EQ electronics, Neck pickup with volume adjustment for each string, U shaped pole piece bridge pickup, and Cherry Red Finish. A very nice playing bass with light players wear. With the on board EQ you can dial in any tone from Gibson EBO to Fender Jazz bass. HSC $995 Click Here for More Pictures
1987 PRS Bass Black Fretless Here is a Near Mint condition early PRS Bass. This one is all original and is a RARE fretless model. Black finish, Active electronics, Sweet Switch, and comes with the original hardshell case. These early PRS basses have very low production numbers and are all around great playing and sounding basses. OHSC $2495 Pics
1986 Rickenbacker 4001 Silver A cool Rickenbacker 4001 in very hard to find Silver Metallic Finish with Black Binding. The bass is all original with some honest playwear including some nicks and dings on the finish and wear on the hardware. The bass comes with its original hardshell case. OHSC $2195 Click Here for Pictures

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