Beat Up Wunkay Sells on eBait

Craig_S · #1 07-22-2009, 01:15 AM

...for way more than I thought it would. It went for $502.96 with $70.00 shipping.

Here's a link to the completed auction.

**wodock** · #2 07-22-2009, 06:12 AM

and a nice looking '81 natural L-1000 went for $1150 +35 last week about the same time one disapeared here on TB (I am not sure if it sold or was deleted - I remember thinking that the natural one sold for about 300 more than what his was offered for - I was going to try to contact him but it was gone)

there is a nice looking '92 on ebay now - is there much difference between old and newer L-1000's?

fretwear · #3 07-22-2009, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig_S

...for way more than I thought it would. It went for $502.96 with $70.00 shipping.

Here's a link to the completed auction.

I'm betting some of that was the low ser # B000622, I was thinking about it, but the neck and truss rod issues that were talked about.......I've already have a 1980 neck thats trash, that should hold me over for now!

And the neck may be just fine, lets hope the person that won gets a good neck!!

Craig_S · #4 07-22-2009, 11:55 AM

I wouldn't have paid that much for it in that shape. The thing is trashed and completely filthy. I guess one man's trash is another man's treasure. I'm happy someone bought it. It makes me feel a lot better about what I gave for my mahogany/ebony version (a lot less). Mine is in amazing shape, compared to that one.

The '81 that sold for $1150 was in super condition with an original case. I'd have loved to buy that one.

I'm not sure if they changed the electronics in the newer versions. I know the pickup pole pieces are different.

Flabass · #5 07-22-2009, 12:47 PM

Would love to have a L1000 and I saw this on evilbay. That one was really trashed and the seller even described the trouble with the neck, truss rod, etc.

curandero · #6 07-22-2009, 01:41 PM

Another one popped up and probably won't last long.

http://cgi.ebay.com/G-L-L1000-bass-v...3%3A1|294%3A50

The natural ones always seem to sell well. One sold for $1350 a few weeks ago.

curandero · #7 07-22-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig_S

...for way more than I thought it would. It went for $502.96 with $70.00 shipping.

Here's a link to the completed auction.

Not too surprised. People are paying a lot more for a road worn Fender. This one was the real deal for half the price.

I'd rock it.

Craig_S · #8 07-22-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by curandero

Another one popped up and probably won't last long.

http://cgi.ebay.com/G-L-L1000-bass-v...3%3A1|294%3A50

The natural ones always seem to sell well. One sold for $1350 a few weeks ago.

That's a nice bass. Original case, too. Someone should snap this up! I would if I had the extra cash.

curandero · #9 07-22-2009, 03:06 PM

And sold at 21 views...

Craig_S · #10 07-22-2009, 03:38 PM

Alright... Who bought it?

El Tookay · #11 07-22-2009, 06:08 PM

Wasn't me on that natch one, but I was after that mojo'd 'hog Wunkay. Had the lead almost to the end..

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A bass THAT beat has gotta sound good.

Craig_S · #12 07-22-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by El Tookay

A bass THAT beat has gotta sound good.

LOL! I don't know about that.

fretwear · #13 07-22-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by El Tookay

Wasn't me on that natch one, but I was after that mojo'd 'hog Wunkay. Had the lead almost to the end..

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A bass THAT beat has gotta sound good.

I've recently latched onto a '80 and '81 L-1000, both 'hogany both with a fair amount (alot) of player wear - not quite as much as as the recent '80

but they both seem to stand apart from the rest, and I've never met a L-1000 that doesn't sound killer.

BIGBEE · #14 07-22-2009, 07:10 PM

thats insane

, but maybe its a good thing i remember like two years ago you could buy a mint L 1K for $500!!! G&LS as an investment hummm, hey you never know. i just hope whoever snagged it dosent have to dump another $500 into it to get it playing the way it should

curandero · #15 07-22-2009, 07:34 PM

Guess the secret is out

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http://sacramento.craigslist.org/msg/1283111578.html

G&L L-1000 Bass - $1800 (Davis)
Date: 2009-07-22, 9:45AM PDT
Reply to: sale-4cxur-1283111578@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

G&L L-1000
Manufactured in Dec. 1981 (letter documenting this and serial #from G&L)
Mint condition I have owned since 1991(never played)
Comes with hard case and wiring diagrams