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Double Bass Epiphone B4 - Worth it?

#4
This Epiphone has been hanging on eBay for a while. Apparently it sold for a bid $1000 but the buyer did not come through or did not want it. It went back up on eBay and did not sell. I have had some inquires to this bass but I know nothing about it. The seller gleaned his information from the Epiphone history website. You’ll only know if it is worth when you play it and decide for yourself.

I know of three Epi’s for sale on Craigslist right now. All three are priced very low and their condition is questionable. The only one I have seen and played was the one in WV for $600 cash.

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It was used for Rockabilly studio recording. It had a replacement top with extra bracing, poorly repaired neck fracture, and some really worn gut strings. :scowl::rollno:
 
#9
Thanks…ironically both of these have been pre-registered.

#1202 from Carol in OH. This bass has the black paint in a diamond shape at the neck joint

#1277 From Cream City Music, missing tail badge

Cool to know these basses are being played and getting some love.
 
#10
MollyKay said:
Thanks…ironically both of these have been pre-registered.

#1202 from Carol in OH. This bass has the black paint in a diamond shape at the neck joint

#1277 From Cream City Music, missing tail badge

Cool to know these basses are being played and getting some love.
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That's mine! Missing the tail badge :(

Wouldn't know where to start looking for one
 
#17
Rebop said:
It's correct, however, these were usually enameled. The enameled badges are white with the raised brass portions showing. You could always do it yourself.
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I'd considered that as well...not totally sure how to go about it, but a nice badge would be cool...not sure if I'd bid over $150 for something that isn't perfect and doesn't affect the bass at all :)
 
#18
The badge is correct for all Epi 's as well as Epiphone guitars. This badge is a later model but it will work. All badges started as blank and they stamped the model number on the badge. A blank badge is just fine. I have several basses cataloged with no model number stamped on the badge. To me the tail badge is the final bling on the bass. With out the badge I am constantly asked what brand of bass I play. Best wishes on the auction.
 

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