FS: Unknown Vintage Short Scale Bass $325 Shipped OBO

Captain Simian · #1 05-15-2010, 10:29 PM

Trying to raise some funds for another purchase so a few things have to go. This is an incredible sounding and playing short scale hollowbody bass I purchased not too long ago. This sucker is in amazing condition. A few minor dings in the finish and typical swirls in the finish from being played. On the back of the neck a previous owner taped the names of some of notes on the back of the neck. I do believe the body is laminate and the bolt on neck is maple with a rosewood board. The mute does function fine it just needs some foam. Very light but it does have neck dive. I will post additional pics sometime tomorrow afternoon. No case or gig bag but she will be packed up safe and secure. Asking $325 shipped OBO in the continental USA only. Like I stated previously, I'm trying to fund another purchase so no trades and PayPal only please.

GeneralElectric · #2 05-16-2010, 12:39 AM

Can the tape come off without damaging the bass?

Hows the intonation? Action?

Weight when you can as well. I've been looking for a HB.

Captain Simian · #3 05-16-2010, 01:58 AM

I do believe the tape can come off easily. Action is pretty low but can probably go down a little bit more and the intonation is pretty darn close. I'm sure with a little patience it could be set spot on. Weight is around 6lbs on my bathroom scale. I've played it with just a thin 2" nylon strap with no padding for an hour and my shoulder never got sore.

A-Step-Towards · #4 05-16-2010, 02:32 AM

thats a lyle bass, go to google images type in lyle bass and you will see one, same headstock etc.

my friend has one , great bass.

tony moore · #5 05-16-2010, 04:59 PM

is it fully hollow or semi-hollow with a block?

any issues with the neck or frets? truss rod functioning?

any issues with pups and/or electronics?

cool bass!

Captain Simian · #6 05-16-2010, 06:17 PM

Fully hollow no issues with the truss rod but the 16th fret is a little low and the nut might need to be shimmed. Electronics work just fine.

Captain Simian · #7 05-16-2010, 08:57 PM

Bump for additional pictures.

Pilgrim · #8 05-17-2010, 02:04 PM

That is indeed a Lyle, made in the Matsumoku factory in Japan. I have an identical bass (single pickup) that I'm re-fitting with a Gretsch pickup.

Nice body, well made, and those are the original pickups and pickguard. Value is up to the buyer and seller.

Dave Campbell · #9 05-18-2010, 03:04 PM

I had a '67/68 Aria 1220 Hollowbody about 10 years ago, and the only thing making it different from the above bass was the headstock.
The rest... exactly the same.

And I really miss that bass. Traded it and a Univox Hiflier towards a Larrivee acoustic guitar, which I never play.

Miss that Aria

Captain Simian · #10 05-23-2010, 10:30 PM

Sold!