1960's Ampeg Baby Bass excellent condition!!

rbolanos · #1 04-28-2011, 03:19 PM

Original Ampeg Baby bass with all original parts, including the aluminum bridge.
It was recently worked on by George and Heinl in Toronto to dress the fretboard and make a proper radius for low action. plays great!! NO cracks in the body!! super straight neck.
When I got the bass last year, the person that had it, barely played it, and still shows the perfect condition. The bass is ready to be played as is.
The bass is in great condition and it comes with a Ray Ramirez gig bag and an additional ray ramirez maple bridge.
Asking price $3300.00+ shipping.
I have a few youtube videos available in case somebody wants to hear it live.

Added, salsa material!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u35Qk-e4u1g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVLC-IZpOGY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTxCD_Oz8aU

I had a custom flight case done a few years back and it's available for an additional $900 bucks.
I truly LOVE this bass, but I have an opportunity to buy another electric + another upright bass, and I am willing to sacrifice this monster.
So, there you have it.
pics

http://s925.photobucket.com/albums/a...20baby%20bass/

peace

drewk · #2 04-29-2011, 02:37 AM

Oh, what a beautiful bass, couldn't interest you in a trade for an Azola Lightning Bug EUB?

Cheers

Andrew

rbolanos · #3 04-29-2011, 08:37 AM

Hey man,
haven't really considered any trades, but as you know there would have to be a cash plus azola kind of trade.
so, leave it with me for a bit...and I'll get back soon. of course a cash deal would be preferable.
thanks
rb

rbolanos · #4 04-30-2011, 10:08 AM

rbolanos · #5 05-03-2011, 08:15 AM

le bump!

funkyjudge · #6 05-03-2011, 08:30 AM

OMG!!!!! I have MAJOR GAS for that bass! Why, oh why do I have to be unemployed (just happened on 4/29, but I cannot afford to buy any more musical gear .... or much of anything else, right now).

rbolanos · #7 05-03-2011, 12:53 PM

Hey bro, so sorry to hear that man. I am sure things will get better! it always does.
I just added a couple of videos per some requests.
peace and good luck bro

funkyjudge · #8 05-03-2011, 09:49 PM

Man, I LOVE your band! Were those videos shot in Toronto? Next time I am in the area, I'll have to put on a freshly-pressed guyabara and come check-out the hot sala sounds!!!

rbolanos · #9 05-05-2011, 02:59 PM

Hey man,
Yes indeed, they are all different bands in Toronto. the city's Latin/jazz music has grown so much in the past 5 or 6 years. We are blessed to have so much talent. You have to check it out next time you are around, give me a shout, and i'll hook you up.
thanks for the comments,
all the best

bassinstincts · #10 05-06-2011, 08:22 PM

I remember hearing one of these with Ronnie Hawkins' band in the 60's. Any idea what it weighs?

bassinstincts · #11 05-07-2011, 08:03 AM

I mean, is it significantly heavier than a conventional plywood upright?

rbolanos · #12 05-07-2011, 08:45 AM

Hi there,
sorry for the late reply. I think weight wise, they will be fairly close. I'll get you exact numbers later on today. I had never done on the EUB. but it is quite comfy on its gig bag and shoulder strap.
cheers

rbolanos · #13 05-07-2011, 09:48 AM

Hi ,
the baby bass weights exactly 20.5 lbs! its a very light instrument. keep in mind is a hollow body filled with foam like material making it very portable.
thanks for the inquiry
peace

bassinstincts · #14 05-07-2011, 10:12 AM

Thanks. Thought provoking.