Beat Up Wunkay Sells on eBait

Discussion in 'G&L Bass Forum' started by Craig_S, Jul 22, 2009.

  1. Craig_S

    Craig_S Inactive

    Oct 15, 2008
    Metro Detroit
  2. wodock

    wodock Supporting Member

    Aug 29, 2007
    Sergeantsville, NJ
    and a nice looking '81 natural L-1000 went for $1150 +35 last week about the same time one disapeared here on TB (I am not sure if it sold or was deleted - I remember thinking that the natural one sold for about 300 more than what his was offered for - I was going to try to contact him but it was gone)

    there is a nice looking '92 on ebay now - is there much difference between old and newer L-1000's?
     
  3. fretwear

    fretwear

    Mar 7, 2007
    Eugene, OR
    I'm betting some of that was the low ser # B000622, I was thinking about it, but the neck and truss rod issues that were talked about.......I've already have a 1980 neck thats trash, that should hold me over for now! :eek:
    And the neck may be just fine, lets hope the person that won gets a good neck!!
     
  4. Craig_S

    Craig_S Inactive

    Oct 15, 2008
    Metro Detroit
    I wouldn't have paid that much for it in that shape. The thing is trashed and completely filthy. I guess one man's trash is another man's treasure. I'm happy someone bought it. It makes me feel a lot better about what I gave for my mahogany/ebony version (a lot less). Mine is in amazing shape, compared to that one.

    The '81 that sold for $1150 was in super condition with an original case. I'd have loved to buy that one.

    I'm not sure if they changed the electronics in the newer versions. I know the pickup pole pieces are different.
     
  5. Flabass

    Flabass

    Aug 11, 2008
    St. Petersburg
    Would love to have a L1000 and I saw this on evilbay. That one was really trashed and the seller even described the trouble with the neck, truss rod, etc.
     
  6. curandero

    curandero

    Feb 19, 2009
    Tucson, AZ
  7. curandero

    curandero

    Feb 19, 2009
    Tucson, AZ
    Not too surprised. People are paying a lot more for a road worn Fender. This one was the real deal for half the price.:D

    I'd rock it.:bassist:
     
  8. Craig_S

    Craig_S Inactive

    Oct 15, 2008
    Metro Detroit
  9. curandero

    curandero

    Feb 19, 2009
    Tucson, AZ
    And sold at 21 views...:p
     
  10. Craig_S

    Craig_S Inactive

    Oct 15, 2008
    Metro Detroit
    Alright... Who bought it?
     
  11. El Tookay

    El Tookay Supporting Member

    Sep 19, 2008
    Vancouver
    Wasn't me on that natch one, but I was after that mojo'd 'hog Wunkay. Had the lead almost to the end..:mad:.

    A bass THAT beat has gotta sound good.
     
  12. Craig_S

    Craig_S Inactive

    Oct 15, 2008
    Metro Detroit
    LOL! I don't know about that.
     
  13. fretwear

    fretwear

    Mar 7, 2007
    Eugene, OR

    I've recently latched onto a '80 and '81 L-1000, both 'hogany both with a fair amount (alot) of player wear - not quite as much as as the recent '80 :eek: but they both seem to stand apart from the rest, and I've never met a L-1000 that doesn't sound killer.
     
  14. BIGBEE

    BIGBEE

    May 27, 2006
    thats insane:confused:, but maybe its a good thing i remember like two years ago you could buy a mint L 1K for $500!!! G&LS as an investment hummm, hey you never know. i just hope whoever snagged it dosent have to dump another $500 into it to get it playing the way it should
     
  15. curandero

    curandero

    Feb 19, 2009
    Tucson, AZ
    Guess the secret is out

     
  16. Craig_S

    Craig_S Inactive

    Oct 15, 2008
    Metro Detroit
    He'll never get that for it. No way... :rollno:
     
  17. curandero

    curandero

    Feb 19, 2009
    Tucson, AZ
    Since when does G&L document serial numbers, anyway?
     
  18. Chef

    Chef In Memoriam

    May 23, 2004
    Columbia MO
    Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine
    i would have given that for it, if it was fully functional.
     
  19. PluckyThump

    PluckyThump

    Jan 4, 2008
    The Hammer
    Looks like the same bass that just went BIN on evilbay. Maybe he's flipping it already? :ninja:
     
  20. Craig_S

    Craig_S Inactive

    Oct 15, 2008
    Metro Detroit
    :eek: Really?! Wanna buy mine? lol! JK