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02-12-2013, 06:28 PM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rhode Island , USA | | | I stole this!!
Sometimes you just get lucky. I found this gem on craigslist. It took 9 days from the first email to nail the guy down to do the deal. Family emergencies and blizzards kept me from my prize. I must have sent a dozen each of emails, phone calls, and text messages. Plus a couple of hours on the road. All I can say is 'man did I score a deal on a great bass!' . And now without further ado...
This is a 1985 G&L SB-1! This bass has been on my short list for a long time. It is a beautifully yellowed white finish, 1.75" wide neck, and best of all, really old stainless strings!! The signatures are from members of Jethro Tull. And here is the killer part: I paid $200. (No case, but who's complaining!)  
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02-12-2013, 06:32 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota | | .. THIEF!!
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02-12-2013, 06:34 PM
|  | Prophet Low End Provider | | Join Date: May 2011 Location: Newport, TN. | | | WOW!!! Unreal deal on a killer bass!!! Congrats bro!!! |
02-12-2013, 06:37 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Norton, MA | | | Those early G&L maple necks are super sweet, congrats!
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02-12-2013, 06:38 PM
| | | Nice  You've definitely beaten me at bargain hunting.
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02-12-2013, 06:41 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Gulf Coast | | AWESOME. I love stories of killer finds like this. Enjoy that baby.
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02-12-2013, 06:42 PM
| | Temp Banned (TOS Violation) | | Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey | | | That's about the Fenderest looking G&L I've seen. Does it sound Pbass also? |
02-12-2013, 06:44 PM
|  | Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion. | | Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ohio | | | Wow congrats great bass and one of my favorite bands I would make her a wall hanger the sigs make her special.
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02-12-2013, 06:44 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Jersey | | What was wrong with the guy?  |
02-12-2013, 06:55 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia | | Quote:
Originally Posted by CBNJ  What was wrong with the guy? | YEsterday i bought a spector legend 5 for 150. (with a case) some people dont know what they have and some people need money.
to the op, congrats on the buy. I like it. |
02-12-2013, 06:57 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Queens NY | | | You have a bass with Dave Pegg's signature on it. You magnificent bastard. |
02-12-2013, 06:58 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Below Ground, Detroit area | | | Wow! Congrats.
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02-12-2013, 06:58 PM
|  | keepin' the beat since the 60's | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Studio City, SoCal, USA | | | A crime for sure - that bass must be confiscated. Send your address.
Yes - there ARE some great deals from motivated sellers. Recently I missed a Warwick Thumb for $600 and an Ibanez Soundgear 4 for $50.
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02-12-2013, 07:11 PM
| | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rhode Island , USA | | | Yeah, I've had some disappointing misses too. Mostly, of the 'oh, I just sold that.' variety. I was really worried this one was going to get away. The guy had it on consignment for a while. He decided to move out of state, so he put this up on CL. I honestly don't think he realized what this is worth, although he knew he was selling it cheap. He couldn't even remember what model it was when he posted it. Being a 'P' guy, I couldn't be happier. Although I am sure I would have been just as happy if it was a L-1000.
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02-12-2013, 07:45 PM
|  | Groove farmer | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: the 5th dimension | | | Way cool. Grats! |
02-12-2013, 07:52 PM
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El Presidente of Sanford and Sonny Audio Weapons (Bluebeard Fuzz) | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland | | | This is total win!
Don't be prissy about the signatures you're never going to sell it
So play that thing!!
(And if you do PM me)
If you leave em on for a bit and you let the sun hit it a few times not only will the paint start turning cool colors the signatures will leave "tan lines" as they get wiped away so they'll always be there.
Or just goo-gone away the To Tom part and write in your own name.
WINNING
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02-12-2013, 07:52 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gastonia, NC | | Far out. Looks like it could be a Leo Fender signature one, but hard to tell on the pic. If it is, even mo better. 
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02-12-2013, 07:57 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area | | | I say this as a devotee of Leo Fender designs, huge fan of Jethto Tull, and, with affection: You, sir, suck.
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02-12-2013, 07:57 PM
| | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rhode Island , USA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by sanfordandsonny This is total win!
Don't be prissy about the signatures you're never going to sell it
So play that thing!!
(And if you do PM me)
If you leave em on for a bit and you let the sun hit it a few times not only will the paint start turning cool colors the signatures will leave "tan lines" as they get wiped away so they'll always be there.
Or just goo-gone away the To Tom part and write in your own name.
WINNING | The signatures don't phase me, at least not now. It is a bass with a history.
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02-12-2013, 07:58 PM
| | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rhode Island , USA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Oren Hudson Far out. Looks like it could be a Leo Fender signature one, but hard to tell on the pic. If it is, even mo better. | How can I tell?
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