1980s

  1. Yamaha TRB5 TRB-5 - likely from Sept 9th, 1989 - Made in Japan MIJ
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    For sale Yamaha TRB5 TRB-5 - likely from Sept 9th, 1989 - Made in Japan MIJ

    We have a very sexy Made in Japan Yamaha TRB-5 here, and it is most likely from the original first production run of 1989 (serial dates it to Sept 9th, but these serials have no year in decoding - 1989 is an educated guess based on instrument production not going back before 1989). It's been my...
    $1,600.00
  2. sumeursault

    80s Yamaha Bass Tuners - Heaviest Ever?

    Just weighed the four tuners on my '81 Yamaha BB3000S. Altogether, they came in at roughly 1.1lbs on the luggage scale. That's HEAVY!
  3. Acoustic 118 Combo Amp
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    For sale Acoustic 118 Combo Amp

    Very cool Model 118 bass combo from the original Acoustic company, nothing like what Guitar Center sells nowadays. All original, sounds really good and gets LOUD if you want it. I believe the speaker is a 15", front ported. Not a huge amp but it's really heavy. One of the caster wheels came off...
    $100.00
  4. 1983 Yamaha BB2000 Broadbass
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    For sale 1983 Yamaha BB2000 Broadbass

    This is the real deal- 1983 Yamaha "Broadbass" made in Japan BB2000 in the most desireable red sunburst finish. Gorgeous 5 piece neck through construction with the coveted reverse PJ pickup and blade J. These don't come up for sale that often and out of the 3 of these I've owned over the years...
    $1,500.00
  5. L

    Relief on old 1980s Aria Cat Bass

    I just changed the strings on this 1986 Aria Pro II cat bass, and I'm just wondering if my setup is normal, as it seems like I had to see the relief a lot higher than it was before with the other strings, and also much higher than on my '02 Squier P bass. To begin my setup, I used the...
  6. TUNE Guitar Technology SOMNUS Zi-6
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    For sale TUNE Guitar Technology SOMNUS Zi-6

    DESCRIPTION: This is a TUNE Guitar Technology SOMNUS Zi-6 bass from the 1980s. The SOMNUS Zi-6 was a top-tier, high-spec bass model offered by the original TUNE Guitar Technology company from 1986 until 1989. Specs: • Body wood: ash • Body finish: gloss • Color: metallic purple reverse burst...
    $2,500.00
  7. Empr Guillotine

    For Sale TUNE Guitar Technology SOMNUS Zi-6

    DESCRIPTION: This is a TUNE Guitar Technology SOMNUS Zi-6 bass from the 1980s. The SOMNUS Zi-6 was a top-tier, high-spec bass model offered by the original TUNE Guitar Technology company from 1986 until 1989. Specs: • Body wood: ash • Body finish: gloss • Color: metallic purple reverse burst...
  8. Truss Rod Cover for Ibanez RB924 July-Aug 1983 production
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    Wanted Truss Rod Cover for Ibanez RB924 July-Aug 1983 production

    This is a massive long shot, but I am seeking a truss rod cover for a July-August 1983 production Roadstar II RB924. This longer version of the common cover used on '84-up 24-fret Roadstars was seemingly only used for the two months immediately after the RB924 truss rod adjustment was moved from...
  9. hyperbot
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    Wanted Ibanez Super J6

    Hello all! I have a 1984 Ibanez RB-888 Project that I have been trying to complete for years now, and the last piece to the puzzle is finding a new pickup, because the current Super J6 is completely shot. They are ridiculously hard to come by, so I figured It would try my luck here. PLEASE let...
  10. N

    Riverhead Phantom Bass RESTORATION PROJECT follow-along!

    Hey everyone. I've posted here a few times after having acquired an old Riverhead Phantom Bass. The purpose of this acquisition is for an 80s cover band that will be starting up. I was lucky enough to get the bass for only $150, down from a $500 asking price at the pawn shop. The reason for...
    • neutralomen
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    • 1980s 80s audere custom bass hobo depot phantom refinish restoration riverhead
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    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  11. two fingers

    Your favorite stuff from the 80s.

    Short version: The 80s gets a bad rap. I grew up in the 80s. Did we wear some funny looking stuff? Yep. But was it anymore crazy than tie-tied shirts, tassels, bell bottoms, etc? Nope. But, man, did we have some fun! The 80s was about fun to me. I loved it. (Sure, everyone looks back on the...
  12. H

    Rockinger Bass with Tremolo / Whammy early 1980s - Earliest with bass tremolo w/ fine tuning screws?

    I have recently acquired a Rockinger bass with a tremolo / Whammy bar on it from the early 80's. I have not been able to find another bass tremolo with fine tuning screws that has been made before it or like it. I believe it was made between 81 and 83. I am hoping that some information can be...
    • Havn_Fun
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    • 1980s floyd rose historic kramer pbass tremolo van halen vintage vintage bass whammy
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  13. bass12

    '80s songs: which ones work best in your set?

    For any of you who play '80s songs in your sets, which ones do find consistently go over well with the audience (and keep folks on the dance floor)? Are there any in particular that you find work well with both a younger and older crowd? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
  14. NMTB

    NAD - Ye Olde Marshall

    New (old) Marshall 3520 200w SS and Marshall 1515 250w 15" ported cab. Circa 1980s. Just bought from classifieds tonight for AUD$150 (about USD$100). Apart from the tolex showing 30-odd years of hard wear and one scratchy pot, all seems fit for purpose.
  15. Squier 80s MIJ Ps

    Squier 80s MIJ Ps

    Medium scale Squier 80s MIJ Ps
    • grrg63
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    • 1980s 80s medium scale mij p bass precision bass squier
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    • Media category: Bass Guitars
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