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❌SOLD❌ 2009 Rickenbacker 4001 C64 Bass

❌SOLD❌ 2009 Rickenbacker 4001 C64 Bass

Rickenbacker introduced the 4001 bass in 1961 as an improved version of their first bass, the 4000 (introduced in 1957). The 4001 sported the same distinctive ‘crested wave’ body shape, but added a neck pickup and the cast bridge with built-in adjustable mute.

Used
Price: $2,999.00 CAD

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❌SOLD❌ Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Classic 4 Bass Black 2012

❌SOLD❌ Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Classic 4 Bass Black 2012

The Stingray tone hews close to the original with an ash body, 2 band EQ and a Music Man Alnico pickup.

Here we are looking at a Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Classic 4 string bass with an ash body finished in gloss black, and clear gloss finish maple neck. As with most modern professional grade basses, this has a full 34 inch scale length. Nut width is a comfortable 1.7 inch and the weight overall is just under 9.5 pounds.
This bass is in great condition with just a few small scuffs, and is well set up. The original hard shell case is included.

Used
Price: $1,750.00 CAD

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❌ SOLD ❌ Hofner 500-1 1964 Reissue Violin Bass Left Handed, 2011

❌ SOLD ❌  Hofner 500-1 1964 Reissue Violin Bass Left Handed, 2011

The Hofner Violin Bass first appeared in public during 1956, and Hofner’s intent was to encourage double bass players in beat and jazz groups to shift to electric. In many ways, this intention was similar to Leo Fender’s in introducing the Precision Bass in 1951. The benefits were immediately apparent and these new electric basses started appearing on stages, especially in early rock groups.

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Price: $2,700.00 CAD

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❌SOLD❌ VOX V232 Violin Bass Sunburst 1966

❌SOLD❌   VOX V232 Violin Bass Sunburst 1966

Coming to you straight from the 60’s, here’s a vintage 30 inch scale, solid body Vox V232 Violin Bass, made by EKO in Italy during 1966! In reaction to the popularity of the Hofner Beatle Bass but wanting to reduce feedback, Vox had these solid-body basses made and they were produced only during 1966.

Vintage
Price: $999.99 CAD

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❌SOLD❌ Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexiglass Fretless Bass, 1969

❌SOLD❌ Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexiglass Fretless Bass, 1969

Here we have an Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexiglass Fretless Bass, built in 1969 likely at the Ampeg facility in Linden, New Jersey. It’s a full 34 inch scale with 1 9/16 nut width, and weights in at 10.34 pounds – this weight is one of the drawbacks of the body material. The neck is maple with a flat-sawn Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard, which at the time was very commonly used on quality instruments. There is some wear to the covering of the pickup, and the body has some light scratching, as expected for an instrument of this age. It appears to be in original condition, with an extra washer added to support the output jack – this is always a vulnerable area.

Vintage
Price: $1,875.00 CAD

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❌SOLD❌ Burns Bison Bass Red, 2012

❌SOLD❌ Burns Bison Bass Red, 2012

The Burns Bison Bass was a favourite among session musicians in the Sixties due to its long scale and a very wide range of tones, including the famous Wild Dog setting. Originally built from 1964 to 1965, the Bison Bass has an unmistakable look with its large horned body. Originally issued using the typical Burns scroll headstock, it now uses a more standard 4-a side Fender-esque headstock.
The Burns company was restarted by Barry Gibson in the late 1990s and has been producing reissues of the earlier Burns designs. This Bison Bass dates to 2012 and was built in Korea at a high-quality plant.

Used
Price: $699.00 CAD

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