80s

Fernandes Precision Bass copy from the golden age of Japanese made Fender and Gibson copies. Due to the imprecise dating of Fernandes copies, this...

I got a call a while back to do a gig with a bunch of key bass type tunes on it mixed in with more traditional sounding electric bass. I don't...

Check out this cool blast from the past… A music store owner passed away, and his son was cleaning out the shop. He found a box of unopened Ampeg...

Hey, y'all! I have a thing for the late 80's and early 90's Japanese instruments. I think they are the last "bargain" to be had in the market and...

Just wondering if there is one? Also could be considered like a best bass to play octaves on lol or just for like 80s pop. Not 80s hair bands!...

[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hi everyone, I’m new here and I’m Shaina. I have started learning the bass seriously very recently (about 4 weeks now), although...

Hello all, I've been looking for a cheaper alternative to a P-Bass for a while now, right now I'm using a Ray 4 but I want a P just for the sheer...

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...

Hey everyone. I officially have a headscratcher 80s style. I'm starting an 80s cover band focusing on alt pop/new wave/synthwave kind of stuff,...

These are the original, earliest version of EMGs as noted by the tan backing epoxy. These here are THEE emgs. For whatever reason, they sound...

Here’s an old, early 80s, flat head saddle adjust screws, Leo Quan BadAss II Bass Bridge. I believe Leo Quan used to call them their “Black Gold”...

I’ve posted a lot about old Peaveys, but now that I finally have this rig right where I want it, let’s hear why I go on and on about them one more...

A great sounding P bass with one of the prettiest candy apple red finishes around, and a joy to play on gigs and sessions. This is one of my...

Hi guys, I would use some help on this one. I Acquired this amazing precision 58 clone frankenbass a year ago and am still struggling with...

Never thought I would put my hands on a headless bass from the mid eighties, and especially not my own headless bass from the mid eighties. I...

Hi all, This is my first post/thread on TB! This site has been a great resource and I hope to be able to contribute in the future. But for now, I...

Wooohooo! Today i finally upgraded my pups in my main bass from terrible rewound 70s Fender pups to a “new” set of Fender P-Bass lyte pups. In...

So I’m able to acquire a Japanese Aria Pro II RSB Bass (single humbucker style) for a very affordable price. ‘83 I’m really considering accepting...

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...

My tribute to one of the greatest bass players of all time in one of his most beautiful and technical basslines. Hope you like it! [MEDIA]

Mid 1980s FX80B DOD Compressor. This is a one-owner pedal in surprisingly good shape: no rust, still has battery door, knobs in good shape,...

It started here. I want a fun bass that screams 1980s, BUT.... That brought about the search. Then came the purchases..... And here we go....

What's the OHM load on Fender 70s and 80s 2x12 Bandmaster cabs?

*UPDATE IN POST #266* ***Another update! I found a couple! NBD...X2. Let's get 80s!!! *** ....not crazy pointy. I can deal with a pointy...

One owner; bought new in 1987. Includes original manual and foot-switch. It took some cosmetic road wear in the 80s and 90s, but is fully...

I've always dug the song... and LOVED the baseline from Mr. Palladino... but wha-wha-WHAT???!! Tonight I find out there's a VIDEO???!!!!!...

This is a one-off bass from the now-defunct Richelieu Guitars company in Bridgeport. As you can see, it is serial number 001. The iridescent...

Selling my old Montaya explorer copy. Japanese bolt-on copy. Plays nicely, has mounting hardware for a locking nut. Has a tremolo unit but is...

Oh, nevermind... the magic kicked in at :43... [MEDIA]

OK so i am really into synthesizers and i want to use my bass guitar to play one right, but not just one specific synth but all synths that have a...

OK so i am really into synthesizers and i want to use my bass guitar to play one right, but not just one specific synth but all synths that have a...

Tune Bass maniac from the 80s, all original. Stock EMG pickups and pre(active bass, treble, volume and blend), brass nut, Phenolic board(?)..This...

Latest find at a local music store 80's black and maple Peavey Patriot! This is my second Patriot in the collectoon and it kills just like the...

Awesome 80s USA Spector NS2O in great condition with super low action and tone to die for. It has just been setup and the frets dressed so its...

These normally go for $4000 in this condition. I am open to Stingray trades,2 for 1 or anything graphite.Trade value $3000 This rare L2 was a one...

Does anyone out there know the truss rod nut size on a 84 Peavey foundation,it's a nut not a hex

Currently have two guitars, keys, drums, and then you. Gigs 2-3 times per month in local South Jersey country clubs, shore and bar scene. All...

[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Condition 9/10, trussrod no issues, good frets, an under-the-bed bass!...

For sale is a killer P. Vintage USA body (76) and body (80s). A Duncan quarter pounder has been installed and sounds awesome. Frets are in...