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drumnbassplayer 02-20-2013 10:29 PM
Anyone know this bass? Vintage?
 
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hi all, i got this bass from a friend who knew i was a bass player. It was in an attic collecting dust.

Surprisingly when plugged it everything still works.

looks to be hofner style body but i think might be a knockoff?

anyhow, i would love to find any kind of info on this. It has no badges or stamps that i see other then the serial #.

I haven't opened it up. but maybe i should in case there is a manufacturer inside??

thanks in advance for any expert info :)

drumnbassplayer 02-20-2013 10:35 PM
any experts?

MEKer 02-20-2013 10:37 PM
Be nice to have a headstock front face close-up.

NOVAX 02-20-2013 10:40 PM
I'm going Univox or Aria Pro Scroll violin bass. Probably Matsumoku?

GBassNorth 02-20-2013 10:41 PM
Univox used to make a bass a long time ago that looked a lot like that one.

GBassNorth 02-20-2013 10:43 PM
yep Univox...
Here's a web link to the 1920 model bass.
http://www.fuenfhunderteins.de/brandpages/univox.htm

EfEmDee 02-20-2013 10:45 PM
Definitely Matsumoku based on the neckplate. Aria, Conrad, and Univox would all be possible brands.

drumnbassplayer 02-20-2013 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by GBassNorth (Post 13914871)
yep Univox...
Here's a web link to the 1920 model bass.
http://www.fuenfhunderteins.de/brandpages/univox.htm
cool so its safe to say thats what it is eh? very kewl guys!

JimmyM 02-20-2013 10:50 PM
Cool score!

drumnbassplayer 02-20-2013 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM (Post 13914893)
Cool score!
Thanks!

and thanks everyone for your help!!!

wish I had that plate that has the Univox name on it. do they still sell parts for these? LOL

Einherjar 02-20-2013 10:58 PM
Hey dude. You're missing a string ;) sorry, had to. Cool find.

drumnbassplayer 02-20-2013 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Einherjar (Post 13914912)
Hey dude. You're missing a string ;) sorry, had to. Cool find.
ha!

two fingers 02-20-2013 11:01 PM
Posted 12:29am.

Answered 12:43am.

This place is tough to beat.

Marton 02-20-2013 11:04 PM
I would like to get one of these someday, I really like the scroll headstock. How much did you paid for it ?

drumnbassplayer 02-20-2013 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by two fingers (Post 13914919)
Posted 12:29am.

Answered 12:43am.

This place is tough to beat.
yea wow

great job guys.

drumnbassplayer 02-20-2013 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Marton (Post 13914930)
I would like to get one of these someday, I really like the scroll headstock. How much did you paid for it ?
Hi Marton I recieved it for free from a friend who was helping someone move and they gave it to him as it was in their attic for years

GBassNorth 02-20-2013 11:11 PM
I really like the look of that bass. A local GC had a used one here in Cincinnati about a year ago. The knobs wouldn't move and it was a little beat up but IIRC they were asking about $500 for it. Sounded nice and played well but I passed because of the condition and knob issue.
Get the Univox pickguard on that thing and rock it!

drumnbassplayer 02-20-2013 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by GBassNorth (Post 13914948)
I really like the look of that bass. A local GC had a used one here in Cincinnati about a year ago. The knobs wouldn't move and it was a little beat up but IIRC they were asking about $500 for it. Sounded nice and played well but I passed because of the condition and knob issue.
Get the Univox pickguard on that thing and rock it!
yea it plays really nice so far. even with the missing string LOL

So glad that the knobs are all still in great working condition. Im going to take your advise on the univox pickgaurd :bassist:

JimmyM 02-20-2013 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by drumnbassplayer (Post 13914937)
Hi Marton I recieved it for free from a friend who was helping someone move and they gave it to him as it was in their attic for years
I'll double it!

But seriously, if you ever want to sell, PM me ;)

drumnbassplayer 02-20-2013 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM (Post 13914983)
I'll double it!

But seriously, if you ever want to sell, PM me ;)
LOL

maybe


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