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SOLD FS/FT: THE BASS COMPANY USA 4 STRING NOW $250 SHIPPED

Discussion in 'For Sale: Bass Guitars' started by mikeluch, Jan 14, 2009.

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  1. Jan 14, 2009 #1
    mikeluch

    mikeluch Supporting Member

    Nov 30, 2004
    Ocala, FL
    I gave my nephew this TBC a while ago that was made in CA circa 2000. It has a jazz neck with single MM pup. Nice blue with rosewood board, black hardware, strung with Enie Balls. I know this was an early US model before they moved manufacturing.
    This thing really plays great. Typical light wear, but no major dings or scratches. The battery compartment cover is cracked, but not the compartment itself.
    He has since acquired other 4 stringers and is looking to move to a 5 string. Will sell outright for $250 shipped CONUS in a generic gig bag, or will condider trades for 5 stringers only. Willing to add cash within reason for the right 5er so feel free to throw out any trade offers.
    PM me if you would like additional pics.
    Thanks for looking.
     
  2. Jan 14, 2009 #2
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    I need this like I need a hole in my head, but it might be too good of a deal to pass up!:ninja:
     
  3. Jan 14, 2009 #3
    mikeluch

    mikeluch Supporting Member

    Nov 30, 2004
    Ocala, FL
    I must say, this thing pounds. I really think that it is in excellent shape, I am going to have my nephew go over it again and weigh it also. I remember when these came out and I was and still am impressed with the quality.
     
  4. Jan 14, 2009 #4
    swpyne

    swpyne Basses R Loaded! Gold Supporting Member

    Jul 26, 2005
    Centennial, Colorado
    I have always liked these myself. I would be interested in seeing some better photos!
     
  5. Jan 14, 2009 #5
    bassman275

    bassman275

    Jan 23, 2006
    Northern California
    I love those Basses!,This is a great deal!!
     
  6. Jan 14, 2009 #6
    kevbassman

    kevbassman

    Jun 2, 2007
    Cleveland, Ohio
    PM sent.
     
  7. Jan 14, 2009 #7
    mikeluch

    mikeluch Supporting Member

    Nov 30, 2004
    Ocala, FL
    pm replied
     
  8. Jan 14, 2009 #8
    jamesluch

    jamesluch Guest

    Jan 14, 2009
    Providence
    Thanks for putting this up, uncle mike. I'm gonna miss it!!
     
  9. Jan 14, 2009 #9
    flagstaffcharli

    flagstaffcharli

    Jan 6, 2009
    Portland, Oregon
    Please consider this a bump...

    Hopefully not too far off topic. Is this the company?

    THE BASS COMPANY USA http://www.thebasscompany.com

    It looks like this website might be inactive now. Where has production moved to?

    Good luck with the sale. If I could get rid of a guitar locally I'd seriously consider that bass. Thanks...
     
  10. Jan 14, 2009 #10
    basss

    basss Supporting Member

    Aug 27, 2001
    NY
    I picked up one like this from the classifieds here a few weeks back. It plays and sounds great!
     
  11. Jan 14, 2009 #11
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    This is an older TBC from the 1990's or 1980's. I'm sure it is US made, and likely very comparable to a Stingray. If I had not picked up an ATK305 today, I would have gotten this bass myself.:)
     
  12. Jan 14, 2009 #12
    flagstaffcharli

    flagstaffcharli

    Jan 6, 2009
    Portland, Oregon
    Thanks Dr. Cheese. I hope no one has interpreted my post as casting doubt on the instrument's U.S. manufacture. I was just curious about whether this company is still making basses at all.

    It looks like a nice bass and is exactly what I need right now, but I have to sell something else first. Or else I'm in trouble with the boss. :eyebrow:

    Thanks. I'll go back into hiding now.
     
  13. Jan 15, 2009 #13
    mikeluch

    mikeluch Supporting Member

    Nov 30, 2004
    Ocala, FL
    The Doc is correct, this was a US made bass prior to TBC changing to import models. It doe have that SR punch
     
  14. Jan 15, 2009 #14
    mikeluch

    mikeluch Supporting Member

    Nov 30, 2004
    Ocala, FL
    BUMP FOR PRICE DROP
     
  15. Jan 15, 2009 #15
    basss

    basss Supporting Member

    Aug 27, 2001
    NY
    I paid $350 for mine and would do it again in a heartbeat. Fabulous fretwork and no neck gap - its a fine USA made bass. Sounds like a stingray but a bit more 'organic'. I just like mine so much that I have to give a shout out!
     
  16. Jan 15, 2009 #16
    CB3000

    CB3000

    Jun 2, 2003
    Red Hill, Queensland, Australia
    pm'd!
     
  17. Jan 15, 2009 #17
    mikeluch

    mikeluch Supporting Member

    Nov 30, 2004
    Ocala, FL
    replied
     
  18. Jan 15, 2009 #18
    mikeluch

    mikeluch Supporting Member

    Nov 30, 2004
    Ocala, FL
    SOLD!!! Thanks for the interest
     
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