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1968 Danelectro Coral Deluxe Bass Here is a Rare Dano Bass Model that does not come up for sale often, the Danelectro produced Coral Deluxe Bass. The Deluxe Bass Model features a Full 34" Scale which is a big departure from Dano's standard short scale bass production. It give this bass a Large almost Thunderbird type feel. Other Features include Two Lipstick Pickups, "Reflective" Pickguard, Brilliant Red Finish, Sculpted Body, Dual Handrests, and Stack Knob Controls with Matching Red Lower Dials. Very Good Vintage Condition displaying finish checking, dings, and play wear. Just setup and ready to be played. Included is the Original Hardshell Case (missing handle). OHSC $3500 Click Here For More Pictures
c. 1969 Hohner Bartell Bass Fretless Left Handed Natural Here is an early Hohner Branded Bartell Fretless Bass. These were the brainchild of Paul Barth of Rickenbacker, Magnatone, and National fame. In the 1960s he founded Bartell Inc in California and produced instruments under a variety of names. He would later work with Acoustic on the "Black Widow" model guitars and basses which have a striking similarity to these Bartell Basses. By all accounts this appears to be an early example with CTS pots dated the 33rd week of 1969. What makes this one extra special is the Factory Left Handed orientation which is rarely seen. Semi Hollow Construction, Dual Pickups, Back Pad, and a Maple Neck with half fret lines to aide fretless playing. Very Good Vintage Condition displaying some nicks, dings, and signs of use. The bridge saddles are newer as well as a few screws. The often missing bridge cover is still intact. Included is a gig bag. A Rare Left Handed Bartell Bass. Bag $1995 Click Here For More Pictures
1991 Hamer Chaparral Max Bass Natural Here is a Stunning 1991 Hamer Chaparral Max Bass with an Outrageous Quilted Maple Body. The Max Bass was the Pinnacle of the Hamer Bass Line and you can see why. Most guitar builders simply veneer a thin piece of figured maple on their bodies. However, not the Max Bass, as the body is actually two Slabs of Highly Figured Maple with a Center Seam. Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard with Boomerang Inlays, Sculpted Headstock, Gold Hardware and a Pair of EMG Pickups. Very Good Condition displaying some light use with some surface belt buckle wear on the back of the body and finish checking. The Original frets display very little use. Included is the Original Hamer Hardshell Case with some wear and tear on the tolex. A finely crafted and gorgeous Hamer Bass. OHSC $3250 Click Here For More Pictures
1976 Music Man Stingray Bass Sunburst A Beautiful First Year 1976 Music Man Stingray Bass. Sunburst Finish, White Pickguard, Maple Neck, Epoxy Pre Amp, October 1976 Dated Body, December 1976 Neck, and Serial Number on the Backplate. A nice Original Example. Very Good Plus Condition displaying some small nicks, dings, and finish checking throughout. Included is the Original Black Tolex Hardshell Case. A Killer Early StingRay Bass. OHSC $9995 Click Here For More Pictures
1980 Music Man Sabre Bass Sunburst Here is a 1980 Music Man Sabre Bass. This bass is a true Road Warrior that has seen its fair share of bars and clubs over the years. Sunburst Finish, September 1979 Neck Date, April 1980 Body Date, 1979 Dated Pots, Dual Pickups, Pre Amp, and Phase Switch. One of the lighter vintage Sabre basses you will encounter at 9.1 Pounds. Fair Vintage Condition displaying lots of nicks, play wear, and finish checking. An extra strap button hole on the body and a shrunken pickguard with a crack near the bridge pickup. Not for the white gloved collector, this bass is a true relic. Bag $2995 Click Here For More Pictures
1977 Kramer 650 B Aluminum Neck Natural The 650 Bass Model was the Top of Line Model for Kramer. This one features an Insanely Figured and Flamed Koa Top with Birdseye Maple Center, German Carve Body, Dual Pickups Framed by Wood Surrounds, Aluminum Neck, Crown Inlays and Untouched Electronics. Very Good + Vintage Condition displaying light use with some nicks and dings on the body. A small stress line above the neck pickup. Lots of fun to play. Included is an aftermarket hardshell case. A beautifully figured Kramer 650 Bass. HSC $2495 Click Here For More Pictures
1968 Fender Coronado Bass II Wildwood A Stunning Wildwood Coronado II Bass. Dual Pickups, Maple Neck with Bound Rosewood Fingerboard, Matching Headstock, Lollipop Tuners, August 1967 Neck Date, and Trapeze Tailpiece. This all Original Wildwood Bass is quite the Jaw Dropper. The Green Wildwood Coloring is so Unique and Rarely seen to the more common yellow and brown colors. Excellent Vintage Condition with some finish checking. A featherweight at 6 3/4 Pounds. Included is a hardshell case. HSC $4995 Click Here For More Pictures
1966 Fender Mustang Bass Dakota Red Here is another great First Year Fender Mustang Bass. Factory Dakota Red Nitro Finish, September 1966 Neck Date, Figured Maple Neck, String Through Slab Body, Pearloid Pickguard, Handrest, and Lollipop Paddle Tuners. Mustang Bass production started in late 1966 and the first runs were produced before Fender acquired their new Mustang Bass Logos. This is one such early collectible example displaying a Fender mustang guitar logo and "Bass" from a clipped Fender Bass V Logo. Very Good Vintage condition displaying play and belt buckle wear. A Rare Early Original Mustang Bass example. HSC $5495 Click Here For More Pictures
1966 Fender Mustang Bass Dakota Red An early Frist Year Mustang Bass. Factory Dakota Red Finish, String Through Slab Body, September 1966 Neck Date, Pearloid Pickguard, Maple Neck with Rosewood Fingerboard, and Lollipop Tuners. A First Run Mustang Bass that features the early Fender Factory improvised Headstock Logo. Before the Fender Mustang Bass logos were finalized the earliest Mustang Bass examples would receive either a Factory applied clipped "Fender" logo or like this example, a Fender Mustang guitar Logo with the added "Bass" from a clipped Bass V logo. The bass displays lots of honest play wear with areas of wear through the clear coat, nicks, and scratches. Overall Good Vintage Condition. The Neck is nice and straight and the pickup is very healthy with a 10.06 ohm output. A mostly original bass with some newer screws, repro handrest, and new volume pot. Included is the Original worn hardshell case with removed tolex. OHSC $4495 Click Here For More Pictures
1962 / 63 Fender Bass VI Sunburst A Super Cool Pre-CBS Bass VI. Sunburst Finish, Slab Rosewood Fingerboard, May 62 Neck Date, 6309 Pot Dates, Tortoiseshell Pickguard, and Tremolo. An easy playing Bass VI that sounds spectacular. Pro refret with new nut for ultimate play ability and a newer foam pad on the mute, otherwise original. Two extra strap button holes. Very Good Plus Condition displaying fine finish checking with some play wear. An iconic sound that has been used on many recordings from the "Batman" theme song to "Back in the Saddle" Included is the original Brown Tolex hardshell Case and Tremolo Arm to complete this awesome package. OHSC $12,500 Click Here For More Pictures
1965 Fender Bass V Candy Apple Red Rare First Year Bass V in Custom Color Candy Apple Red with Matching Headstock. An all original Bass with its Chrome Covers and Handrest still intact. An excellent condition bass displaying some nicks, dings, and finish checking. An exceedingly cool bass that comes with its original no logo hardshell case. OHSC $ CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1971 Fender Telecaster Bass Blonde A 1971 Fender Telecaster Bass. Slab String Through Ash Body with Factory Blonde Finish, Single Coil Pickup, Figured Maple Neck with a Large Rounded Neck Profile and August 1971 Date Stamp, 4 Bolt Neck Plate, and Original non beveled Pickguard. Very Good Vintage condition displaying play wear with nicks, dings, and scratches. Some old finish touch up spots on the body. The Single Coil Gray Bobbin pickup has been wax potted in the past and sounds amazing. Later 1978 dated pots and a couple newer screws. Included is a 1970s Fender Black Tolex Case with Orange Lining. A fine playing and great sounding First Version Telecaster Bass. OHSC $5495 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1965 Fender Precision Bass Natural A Classic Early 1965 Precision Bass in players condition. The body was stripped many years ago with a cool hippie carving on the top. It was the 1960s and natural wood and carvings were groovy, you dig. An Early 1965 with a February 1965 Neck Date, Clay Dot Position Markers, Gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Original Transition Logo, L Plate, Threaded Saddle Bridge, and Original Shrunken Tortoise Shell Pickguard with Green Guard Layers. The pickup is healthy with a 10.89 output at the pot. The bass is light weight at 8.6 Pounds and Rings Like a Bell. The neck was refretted and has tons of fret height. Newer Fender Tuners with Schaller Drop D Tuner installed. If Drop D exploration is not your thing you could make the bass even lighter by replacing the tuner. Allen Bradley Pots were installed years ago (they were the rage at one time) which required a little shaving in the control cavity for fit. The Original Sunburst Finish can still be seen in the control cavity and neck pocket. Included is an aftermarket hardshell case. The Ultimate Conversation Starter and Resonant 1965 Fender Precision Bass. HSC $5750 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1971 Fender Precision Bass Sunburst A 1971 Fender Precision Bass. Sunburst Finish, Tortoiseshell Pickguard, One Piece Maple Neck with a September 1971 Neck Date, Original Gray Bobbin Pickup, and Light Weight at 7.95 Pounds. Very Good Vintage Condition with nicks, dings, and play wear. Newer Volume Pot with the Original 1971 Dated Tone Pot Intact and some newer pickguard screws. Included is the Original Hardshell case that displays some wear & tear with one broken latch. A nice straight neck on this light weight Precision Bass. OHSC $4695 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1973 Fender Precision Bass Left Handed Sunburst A Rare Left Handed Early 1970s Precision Bass. Original Sunburst Finish, One Piece Maple Neck with an October 1972 Ink Stamped Neck Date, Pots Dated the 5th Week of 1973, and Tortoiseshell Pickguard. A great sounding Dimarzio Pickup installed, newer control knobs, and some newer screws. Very Good Vintage Condition displaying normal play wear with nicks and dings. A few small black spots have been touched up on the edge of the body. Included is an aftermarket hardshell case. HSC $4295 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1976 Fender Precision Bass Sunburst An Original and Clean 1976 Fender Precision Bass. Vibrant Original Sunburst Finish, One Piece Maple Neck, and Untouched Electronics with 1976 Pot Dates. A Tidy Excellent Vintage Condition bass that has been lightly used over the years with some finish checking lines. Included is the Original Hardshell Case. An awesome and complete Vintage Precision Bass. OHSC $3995 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1977 Fender Precision Bass Natural A 1977 Fender Precision Bass featuring a Natural Finish over a Beautiful Ash Body, One Piece Maple Neck, and Chrome Hardware. This one has some great player friendly late 1970s mods including a Dimarzio P-Bass pickup, Tone Switch for an additional sound texture, BadAss Bridge, and Brass Nut. Original 1976 dated pots intact. Cosmetically the bass was very well cared for with some small dings and scratches. Overall a Very Good + Condition Bass. Included is the Fender Hardshell case as pictured. HSC $2395 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1978 Fender Precision Bass Left Handed Natural Here is a cool players condition Left Handed Vintage Precision Bass. Original Natural Finish over a nicely figured Ash Body, Maple Neck, P & J EMG Pickups installed in the 1980s, Newer Bridge, and a Straight Neck. Good Vintage condition with some normal play wear. Two nicely balanced Pickups that make for a fun Vintage Lefty P Bass. Bag $2595 Sale $2375 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1987 Fender Jazz Bass 62 Reissue Stack Knob AVRI Olympic White A 1987 Fender Jazz Bass 62' US Vintage Reissue. This Reissue sports a Custom Color Olympic White Finish with Classic Tortoise Shell Pickguard. The Stack Knob controls allow for the flexibility of separate Tone Controls for each pickup. 8-25-87 Pencil Neck Date, VO Neck Plate Serial Number, Both Chrome Covers, and Handrest intact. The White Finish was Factory shot over Surf Green that can be seen slightly in the cavities. Shooting colors over colors was a common practice by Fender on these 1980s Reissue instruments to fit specific orders. Very Good Vintage Condition displaying some light wear with some dings and stand rub on the bottom of the body. New strap buttons and a couple of newer screws. The bass plays well with medium action and light gauge strings. Included is an aftermarket hardshell case. An eye catching 1980s Fender Stack Knob Jazz Bass. HSC $2650 CLICk HERE FOR PICTURES
1959 Gibson EB-0 TV Yellow Refin Here is a cool Players 1959 Gibson EB0. Slab Mahogany Double Cut Body, Mahogany Neck, Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, An Old Opaque TV Yellow Style Refin, Rounded 50s Neck Profile, Banjo Tuners, and Dimarzio Pickup installed in the Bridge Position. The Controls are currently setup with a Master Volume and a Push Pull Knob for Coil Split. Mostly changed parts with the Original Tuners, Bridge, and 1959 dated Volume Pot Intact. Good Vintage Condition displaying lots of dings, finish checking, and play wear. Included is a heavily worn 1970s Purple Lined Gibson Hardshell Case (missing handle and broken latch). An awesome Slab Body EB0 Bass. OHSC $3495 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1961 Gibson EB-3 Cherry A First Year Gibson EB-3 Bass. Cherry Finish, Dual Pickups, Rotary Pickup Selector, Early Style Factory Foil Covered Plastic Neck Pickup Cover, Handrest & Cover Intact, and Untouched Electronics with side dated 1961 pots. Very Good Vintage condition displaying play wear with finish checking. No cracks or crack repairs. Included is the Original Gibson Black Pebble Tolex Case with Marigold Lining (one broken latch). One of only 132 First Year Gibson EB-3 basses produced. OHSC $6995 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1962 Gibson EB-0 Cherry A great early EB-0. Cherry Finish, Black Pickup Cover, Nickel Hardware, Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Side Dated pots, and a tone pot dated 6241. The bass displays average play wear with nicks, dings, and finish checking. A big rounded neck profile and clean original frets from a life of flat wound strings. No cracks or repairs. Two missing tuner ferrules. Included is the original time period Gibson semi soft case. A great thumper with a neck you will fall in love with. SSC $3295 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1967 Gibson EB-2D Sunburst A 1967 Gibson EB-2D. Factory Sunburst Finish, Desirable Double Pickup EB2 Model, Gibson EB Neck Pickup with Mini Humbucker in the Bridge Position, Orange Label, Baritone Switch, Rosewood Fingerboard, and Chrome Cover Intact. Very Good Vintage Condition displaying normal play wear with finish checking throughout. No cracks or crack repairs. Included is the worn Original Hardshell Case with Marigold Lining, a replaced handle, and tape applied in the past. An all Original EB-2D Bass. OHSC $4595 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1968 Gibson Kalamazoo KB-1 Red Here is a Kalamazoo KB-1 Bass which was Gibson's 1960s Student Model Bass. They feature a Gibson EBO/EB2 Bass Neck Pickup and electronics in a Fender Inspired Offset body. 30 1/2" Scale, Red Finish, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 6 Digit Gibson Serial Number. Good Vintage Condition displaying lots of nicks, dings, and play wear. Locking bridge studs have been installed which is a must for these basses to cut down on the bridge upward tilt. Relocated Strap Buttons, Newer knobs, Shrunken Pickguard, and one replaced fingerboard inlay. A previous owner put cutouts in the body for the ball ends of the strings to make restringing easier. A fun affordable 1960s Gibson Bass with the original thumping "Mudbucker" Pickup. Bag $995 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1969 Guild Starfire Bass II Sunburst A 1969 Guild Starfire II Bass in the Seldom Seen Factory Double Pickup Configuration. Semi Hollow Construction, Sunburst Finish, Two Original Hagstrom Bi Sonic Pickups, Guild F-hole Label, and Rosewood Fingerboard. A nice clean Excellent Vintage Condition Bass with some light play wear. The Headstock front has some typical shrinkage that looks to have been glued in the past and Original owner inscribed his id number on the back of the headstock. The Original frets are clean and the bass plays well. Factory Bass Cut Push Button for the Neck Pickup only. Included is the Original Guild Pebble Black Tolex Hardshell Case with Yellow Lining. A Rare Bass that was the preferred model of the 1960s San Francisco greats Jack Casady and Phil Lesh. OHSC $5595 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1980 Guild B-301 Bass Left Handed Cherry A Rare Factory Left Handed Guild 301 Bass. Cherry Finish over a Mahogany Body & Neck, 34" Scale, Large Rounded Neck Profile, Rosewood Fingerboard, and Guild Chesterfield Headstock Logo. This bass is very resonant and a delight to play. Excellent Vintage condition with some small nicks and scratches but overall a nice tidy 45 year old instrument. A newer nut has been installed. No cracks or repairs. Included is the Original Guild Black Tolex Hardshell Case. A Rare Lefty Guild Bass Find. OHSC $2995 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
1966 Mosrite Ventures Bass Pacific Blue A 1966 Mosrite Ventures Bass in Rare Pacific Blue Finish. German Carve Body, Dual Pickups, Ventures Headstock Logo, Duck Foot Mosrite Tuners, Signature Mosrite Slim Neck Profile, and 1966 Dated Pots. Very Good Vintage Condition displaying some dings and scratches. Included is an aftermarket hardshell case. An Attractive Bass with the desirable combination of a Double Pickup Model with Pacific Blue Finish. HSC $ Click Here for Pictures
1995 Rickenbacker 4003S5 5 String Mapleglo A Super Clean and Rare 1995 Rickenbacker 4003S5 5 String Bass. Classic Mapleglo Finish, Neck Through Maple Construction, Toaster Neck Pickup, 5 Pole Bridge Pickup, Unbound Neck, and Mono Output. This original bass is in Extra Tidy and Clean cosmetic condition. Surprising for a 30 year old bass, the Made in USA sticker is still on the pickguard since new. Included is the Original Rickenbacker Hardshell Case. If you need more Low End on your Rickenbacker look no further than this Stunning 5 String 4003. OHSC $4750 Click Here for Pictures
2003 Rickenbacker 4003 Montezuma Brown A 2003 Rickenbacker 4003 in Rare Color of the Year Montezuma Brown. Neck Through Maple Construction, Dual Hi Gain Pickups, Rick O Sound Stereo Jack Inputs, and a Bound Neck with Shark Tooth Inlays. An Excellent Condition Used bass displaying some light wear including a few scratches on the back of the body. An easy playing bass that comes with its Original Rickenbacker Hardshell Case that shows a little wear. OHSC $3595 Click Here for Pictures
2006 Rickenbacker 4003 FL VP Fretless Blue Boy Here is an Ultra Rare 2006 Rickenbacker 4003 with a Seldom Seen set of Custom Features that include a Factory Fretless Neck, Vintage Toaster Neck Pickup, and a Stunning "Color of the Year" Blue Boy Finish. Neck Through Construction, Dual Inputs, Chrome Hardware and Untouched Electronics. Excellent Used Condition displaying some light signs of use. Included is the Original Rickenbacker Hardshell Case and some pieces of Case Candy as pictured. These Blue Boy Rickenbacker basses are quite the Head Turner and do not come up for sale often, let alone Fretless. OHSC $5995 Click Here for Pictures
2020 Rickenbacker 4003 Limited Edition Ruby Pearl Stars Here is a Super Cool 2020 Rickenbacker 4003 in the Rare Ruby Pearlstars Finish. This Limited Run Model features a Striking Ruby Finish with fine Sparkle Metal Flake and a Seldom Seen Maple Fingerboard. Neck Through Construction, Dual Pickups, Factory Push/Pull Tone Knob for that Vintage Rick Bass Tone, and Chrome Hardware. Excellent Used Condition displaying limited use. Included is the Original Rickenbacker Hardshell Case and Case Candy including the Hang Tag with Detached Warranty Card, Polishing Cloth, Rickenbacker Sticker, Case Keys, and Allen Wrenches. A Hard to Find Limited Run Rickenbacker 4003 Model with a Unique Sparkle Finish and Maple Fingerboard. OHSC $3995 Click Here for Pictures

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