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SOLD Guild M-85 Reissue

Discussion in 'For Sale: Bass Guitars' started by Johnny Alien, Jun 19, 2020.

  1. Jun 19, 2020 #1
    Johnny Alien

    Johnny Alien Supporting Member

    Jan 24, 2003
    Harrisburg, PA, USA
    Price:
    $650
    Strings:
    4
    Location:
    Pennsylvania
    This is a MIK Guild M-85 Reissue with bisonic pickup. No flaws that I can see in the finish. The neck and frets are in perfect shape and it plays great. I don't know the actual weight but it's slightly heavier than other hollow basses I have owned but not close to the weight of a solidbody. Probably somewhere in the 7 lb range. Original case and owners manual is included and the case is a beauty although does have some wear on the outside. Nothing major. $650 shipped in the USA OBO.

    Note that glossy black is a pain to photograph without reflections. Anything that might look off is dust or a reflection. I need to hire professionals when trying to capture black basses.

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    Last edited: Jul 10, 2020
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  2. Jun 20, 2020 #2
    David Sutkin

    David Sutkin Maruszczyk / Stradi / Overwater/ Schroeder artist Gold Supporting Member Commercial User

    Apr 20, 2017
    Brooklyn, NY
    That is a beautiful instrument, GLWTS
     
  3. Jun 23, 2020 #3
    sleddogn

    sleddogn

    Sep 8, 2013
    Done
    johnny alien, i noticed in pic that d and g strings not in saddle groove, any issues with bridge or spacing?
     
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  4. Jun 24, 2020 #4
    Johnny Alien

    Johnny Alien Supporting Member

    Jan 24, 2003
    Harrisburg, PA, USA
    Haha...no just not paying attention on my part. I put the stock tuners back on it and didn't notice that I didn't get it into the correct groove when I restrung it quickly. The photo has been updated. Thanks!
     
  5. Jun 25, 2020 #5
    Nerve

    Nerve

    May 2, 2007
    Lovely bass! Which strings are set up on this bass? Are those LaBella Low Tensions?
     
  6. Jun 25, 2020 #6
    Johnny Alien

    Johnny Alien Supporting Member

    Jan 24, 2003
    Harrisburg, PA, USA
    They are GHS Superalloys in a medium scale. I found out quickly that you can't use short scale strings.
     
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  7. Jun 28, 2020 #7
    JCBass

    JCBass

    Mar 4, 2005
    E. Village, NYC
    Endorsing Artist: Euphonic Audio & Rotosound Strings
    PM’d
     
  8. Jul 2, 2020 #8
    crios

    crios

    Feb 14, 2017
    Miami, Florida
    Beautiful instrument!
     
  9. Jul 2, 2020 #9
    tsarter

    tsarter Supporting Member

    May 14, 2003
    Petaluma, CA
    Always wanted to A/B one of the reissues with my ‘68, which is my number one bass.
     
  10. Jul 4, 2020 #10
    Paulabass

    Paulabass

    Sep 18, 2017
    Nice bass. I don't need another, but big thumbs up!
     
  11. Jul 6, 2020 #11
    Chef

    Chef In Memoriam

    May 23, 2004
    Columbia MO
    Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine
    I have one of these, and it's a very nice, fun bass to play.
    there are a couple good youtube demos of it.
     
  12. Jul 8, 2020 #12
    Nerve

    Nerve

    May 2, 2007
    Cool. It's a looker for sure and I'm a sucker for chambered basses.

    If you don't mind, what strings are you using? You find it works better with rounds (nickels?) or flats?
     
  13. Jul 8, 2020 #13
    Chef

    Chef In Memoriam

    May 23, 2004
    Columbia MO
    Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine
    I'll pm you, I don't want to clutter the f/s thread with OT.
     
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  14. Jul 10, 2020 #14
    Johnny Alien

    Johnny Alien Supporting Member

    Jan 24, 2003
    Harrisburg, PA, USA
    I need the $$ so feel free to make me an offer!
     
  15. Jul 10, 2020 #15
    Johnny Alien

    Johnny Alien Supporting Member

    Jan 24, 2003
    Harrisburg, PA, USA
    Just to clarify there are no issues with the finish at all. The bass is glossy and black making it difficult to photograph without reflections.
     
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  16. Jul 10, 2020 #16
    DaveDeVille

    DaveDeVille ... you talkin' to me ?? Supporting Member

    Dec 31, 2003
    DEEP in the Heart of Texas
    .. beautiful bass .
    :cool::cool:
     
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