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Fender Telecaster Bass Blonde, 1972

Fender Telecaster Bass Blonde, 1972

The Fender Telecaster Bass launched in the surprisingly late year of 1968, though its appearance is very much like the original, revolutionary 1951 Precision Bass. From a modern perspective, there isn’t a lot to the Fender Telecaster Bass.

Vintage
Price: $5,450.00 CAD
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Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray BFR Redwood Top, 2008

Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray BFR Redwood Top, 2008

Here’s something special – an Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray BFR Redwood Top 4-string bass, one of 100 built. These basses feature a highly figured Redwood top on an Ash body, paired to a Mahogany neck with Indian Rosewood fingerboard, patented compensated nut, and Ball Family Reserve octave inlay. The bass is in excellent condition with very little wear.

Used
Price: $4,250.00 CAD
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Hofner Reissue Violin and Club Basses

Hofner Reissue Violin and Club Basses

A wide range of new Hofner Reissue Violin and Club Basses are in stock at The Twelfth Fret! Seen here are six brand new Hofner reissue 500/1 and 500/2 basses with reliced Varnish and Nitrocellulose Lacquer finishes.

New
Price: $0.00 CAD
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Fender Vintage Custom 1951 Precision Bass Relic NoCaster Blonde, 2019

Fender Vintage Custom 1951 Precision Bass Relic NoCaster Blonde, 2019

For most players, the Fender Vintage Custom 1951 Precision Bass is about as close to an actual original instrument as one can get. This example, dated to early 2019 was refinished, aged and set up by Mike Palermo at Palermo Guitars in mid 2021. It now looks like a well-used 1951 model.

Used
Price: $4,850.00 CAD
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Rickenbacker 4005XC 90th Anniversary Amber FireGlo, 2022

Rickenbacker 4005XC 90th Anniversary Amber FireGlo, 2022

The Rickenbacker 4005XC was built for the company’s 90th Anniversary as a limited edition model. It was available for dealer order for one week during January 2021. Starting with the original 1958 to mid-1964 style 360 body subsequently used on the 330 models, the Rickenbacker 4005XC is then fitted with a 30.5 inch (774.7mm) 24-fret neck with Cresting Wave headstock.

Used
Price: $7,000.00 CAD
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Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61 Left Handed Burst, 2023

Hofner Violin Bass Vintage '61 Left Handed Burst, 2023

The Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61, seen here in its Left Handed form reflects the evolution of the classic bass now mostly known as the ‘Beatle Bass’. Quite rare, the Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61 features a solid carved Spruce top, with Flame maple sides and flat back.

New
Price: $4,950.00 CAD
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⚌Reduced‼ Hofner Gold Label Club Bass NOS Red, 2015

⚌Reduced‼  Hofner Gold Label Club Bass NOS Red, 2015

Here’ s a new, old stock 2015 Hofner Gold Label Club Bass in solid red! The Club Bass is also known as the 500/2 – the 500/1 is the iconic violin shaped ‘Beatle Bass’. This is a ‘Gold Label’ model, one of a limited edition in custom colour. These models are built at the primary Hofner plant in Hagenau, Bavaria and are not always easy to find available for sale.

New
Price: $3,775.00 CAD $4,200.00 CAD
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Gibson RD Artist Bass Antique Natural, 2018

Gibson RD Artist Bass Antique Natural, 2018

The Gibson RD Artist Bass were built during 2018, revisiting the original RD Basses from 1977 to 1981. These distinctive basses draw from Gibson’s original Firebird and Thunderbird designs, but are definitely not copies. The early RD Bass line consisted of two models, the Standard, and Artist. Construction was Maple for the body and Laminated Maple for the neck, with a Maple fingerboard.

Used
Price: $2,000.00 CAD
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⚌Reduced‼ Warwick Streamer Stage II Bass Natural Oil, 2010

⚌Reduced‼  Warwick Streamer Stage II Bass Natural Oil, 2010

Here we have a Warwick Streamer Stage II Bass with Natural Oil and Wax finish, built during 2010 in Markneukirchen, Germany. The Warwick Streamer Stage II bass uses a compact, curved body style originated by Stuart Spector, aided by Ned Steinberger, first appearing with the 1977 Spector NS bass

Used
Price: $3,500.00 CAD $3,800.00 CAD
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Fender American Vintage ’62 Jazz Bass Sunburst, 2006

Fender American Vintage '62 Jazz Bass Sunburst, 2006

The Fender American Vintage ’62 Jazz Bass was built from 1999 to 2002. As part of the American Vintage series, this bass reprises the early specifications of the highly influential successor to the revolutionary Precision bass.

Used
Price: $2,500.00 CAD
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⚌Reduced‼ Les Godfrey Dragonetti Bass, 2002

⚌Reduced‼ Les Godfrey Dragonetti Bass, 2002

Here we have a rarity – a very early Les Godfrey Dragonetti bass, built during 2002 at Godfrey’s shop in Toronto, Canada. This bass, serial number 003, is in overall good condition and shows signs of having been used as intended. The design shows the influence of Carl Thompson, with whom Godfrey worked for a time.

Used
Price: $2,000.00 CAD $3,000.00 CAD
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EB Music Man StingRay5 HH Vintage Burst, 2007

EB Music Man StingRay5 HH Vintage Burst, 2007

The EB Music Man StingRay5 HH was the five-string, two pickup version introduced in 2005 as an extension of the classic StingRay bass, itself first appearing in 1976. These solid, well built and versatile 5-string basses became very popular and have been relied on by professional basses.

Used
Price: $2,500.00 CAD
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Overwater Scott Devine Model 4 J Series Bass Natural, 2017 (No Longer Available)

Overwater Scott Devine Model 4 J Series Bass Natural, 2017 (No Longer Available)

This Overwater Scott Devine Model 4 J Series Bass dates to 21 August 2017, and features a Swamp Ash body paired with a 33 inch scale Birdseye Maple neck. It also includes Overwater’s own active electronics, powered by a single 9v battery.

Used
Price: $3,500.00 CAD
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Fender Vintera ’60s Jazz Bass Sunburst

Fender Vintera '60s Jazz Bass Sunburst

The Fender Vintera 60’s Jazz bass is loaded with features from Fenders Golden era at a more affordable price point. This bass features a mid 60’s C shaped neck carve and a 7.25” radius. The maple neck has a Pau Ferro fretboard and vintage sized frets. The re-voiced 60’s single coil pickups have more of that authentic grit and growl that made the Jazz bass a legend. The open gear tuners, vintage saddles and three tone sunburst finish top really round out the classic aesthetic on this bass.

New
Price: $1,539.99 CAD
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Fender American Ultra Precision Bass Arctic Pearl

Fender American Ultra Precision Bass Arctic Pearl

The Fender American Ultra Precision Bass is the most advanced offering in their line catering to discerning players that want the most precision, high quality performance and tone. The Fender Precision bass is one of the most heard and recorded bass guitars in history and this version adds some modern features to this legendary tone machine. The alder body and maple neck combination delivers a familiar thump and fat note fundamental. New features include the new ultra-noiseless pickups in a PJ configuration. This gives you a standard precision pickup and a jazz pickup in the bridge position.

New
Price: $2,659.00 CAD
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Fender Player Precision Bass Maple Neck Black

Fender Player Precision Bass Maple Neck Black

Here we have the Fender Player Precision Bass – a straight ahead continuation of the classic, ultra versatile, durable and reliable solidbody bass that started it all.  The Fender Precision bass, introduced in 1951, has become the most recorded bass and has been used on countless shows, sessions, and recordings in virtually all genres.  Built at Fender’s plant in Ensenada, Mexico and  following the original materials choice with an Alder body and Maple neck with rear-mounted truss rod and Walnut ‘Skunk Stripe’, the Fender Player Precision Bass offers a great quality bass at an affordable price.

New
Price: $999.00 CAD
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