Recent content by fendervox

I’ve reached out to the previous owner. Quick reply, and great guy taking the time to answer my questions. I’m going to give him a call later to discuss further. On a side note, I’ve never owned a vintage instrument like this. I think I’m also getting used to the idea that they definitely were...

I sincerely appreciate everyone taking the time to offer their input. It was all read and respected. It came up on a national retailers used section and was only described at “1966 Fender Mustang Bass with Hardshell Case”. I called the store and they told me it had some bumps and bruises, but...

I ordered a 1966 Mustang Bass from a Canadian retailer (used of course). It was a suspiciously decent price. It arrived today and I have some concerns. There was speculation in a previous thread about it being a refinish. I do believe it may be a refinish. Under the pickguard screws it looks...

Hmm, so a non-original color too? My suspicions are growing. It sounds like there are some unknowns to this bass. I will reach out to the store and see if they have any more information. I bought it from their used online section, but it was advertised as a '66 Fender Mustang, so I may have...

Correct! I've also read that early model mustangs were sometimes pieced together with decals from mustang guitars too. Not sure the accuracy of what I'm reading, so hoping some knowledgeable people know more :).

Hi everyone, I recently purchased what was labelled as a 1966 Fender Mustang Bass from a large music retailer (can always return if need be). It has not arrived yet, but I am starting to get suspicious. From what I have read, the Daphne Blue mustangs came with a white pickguard, not a...

Very appealing! I checked the price, and the head sometimes goes used for $800. I was hoping to get a head an cab, or a combo. So that may be pushing it. But, I like Mesa stuff, and I like the looks of that. I may go see if the guitar store has one and test it out.

I've been getting that sense too. They Traynors are what I'm leaning towards, however, That may be because it's one of the few I'm really familiar with. I wouldn't really want one of their new ones as they have 8 tubes in them, and that would be a small fortune to retube. I appreciate all the...

Oooh, I like that for a combo style!

I should also say it does not have to be tube. I used to own an SWR 350x I think it was called years ago when I dabbled in bass, and I really liked that. I think it cost me $300. So tube, hybrid or solid state is all ok in my books.

In Canadian dollars, no more than $800 shipped. So that's roughly $600 USD I think. I'm not opposed to used either.

I've recently swapped to bass (picked up an Ernie Ball Sterling I'm pumped about), and in looking for a bass amp, I can't get over my bias towards their lack of aesthetic appeal! I find most bass amps look like tanks. I really appreciate the aesthetic appeal of guitar amps, heads and combos. I...

I did a search and didn't see any recent threads on the topic, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. I would have to introduce myself as a guitar player, but I've made the decision to switch to bass full time. I would dabble here and there with the bass, and something just felt more...

Thanks for the leads everyone! Does anyone know if any of the hofner violin style basses use neck binding. I am looking to buy a new bass, and would like to get one with some neck binding. What are everyones thoughts on the Squier basses mentioned above? I'd like something that I could gig...

I also just found the Italia Rimini!