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#1,944
Gorn said:
I don't know what these mods add or take away from the value, but here it is anyway:

Vintage 1983 G&L EL TORO Electric Bass Guitar
refinished- added trem- missing active preamp.
Guitar Center Rochester
Rochester, New York 14623
585-424-2188
$499.99
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Did anybody here buy this? This could been a hell of a deal
They only made about 1200 El Toro basses
The electronics are stock. They did make a passive El Toro early on and are very rare.
G&L did offer the option of Kahler Trems on some basses. There are L2000s and interceptors leaving the Factory with Kahler bass trems and this could been one. I have seen them on an el toro before.
It is possible that this is not a refinish at all. Certain NAMM El Toros had black head stocks, and this have a Kahler its possible this could of been one. I cant tell from the photos if it is a refin.
 
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#1,946
Hah, showed up with no tubes (and nothing else is in transit to me from the store). I look forward to spending hours of time on the phone with them, followed by a week for delivery, then probably finding out it doesn't work properly.

basscooker said:
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BASS AMP B25b
Vintage 1968 Ampeg B25b Tube Bass Amp Head
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Concord, California 94520
925-363-7770
Now Only
$329.99



!!!!?????
I just said "screw it"... I called. the sales lady said it's rough for sure, but it plays and sounds fine, could use a re-tube. Might be worth a closer look if you're nearby.
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#1,947
dave79 said:
Hah, showed up with no tubes (and nothing else is in transit to me from the store). I look forward to spending hours of time on the phone with them, followed by a week for delivery, then probably finding out it doesn't work properly.
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That's not my definition of "re-tube", but I'm a solid state guy, what do I know?
 
#1,951
That's kinda shady... When I talked to the lady she said someone just had it playing that day. I asked about the tubes (how they looked, what brand, any indication of age) and she said the markings were worn off, and the tips and bases of the power tubes were darkened, but it sounded good while the customer was playing it. I wonder if you searched that stores inventory if you would find a listing for "good vintage tubes" that match that amp's needs. Shady. I will mention though that I wouldn't have thought somebody not local to the store would have gone for it... I for sure would have wanted to check it out first. Sorry to get you all GAS'd up.
 
#1,952
Stinkoman20xx said:
Did anybody here buy this? This could been a hell of a deal
They only made about 1200 El Toro basses
The electronics are stock. They did make a passive El Toro early on and are very rare.
G&L did offer the option of Kahler Trems on some basses. There are L2000s and interceptors leaving the Factory with Kahler bass trems and this could been one. I have seen them on an el toro before.
It is possible that this is not a refinish at all. Certain NAMM El Toros had black head stocks, and this have a Kahler its possible this could of been one. I cant tell from the photos if it is a refin.
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As a G&L employee from the era, I can attest to the accuracy of the above.
 
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#1,955
What is this "Special P" that is 299.00? Is it the one that usually has the same colors as the deluxe with anodized pickguard etc., but without the active electronics? Or is it something else?

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Plus, would it be better to post this in a different section? Thanks!
 
#1,957
KJMO said:
What is this "Special P" that is 299.00? Is it the one that usually has the same colors as the deluxe with anodized pickguard etc., but without the active electronics? Or is it something else?

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Plus, would it be better to post this in a different section? Thanks!
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The Deluxe P special was passive originally, they later made them active which was a bad move, the passive models were better IMO. That was the 2nd bass I ever owned, they had a metal gold guard, the active ones have a cheesy ass plastic gold guard. I hated the gold and put a black guard and Badass II on, I was 16 and it seemed cool. Sold it to buy a truck and miss it, my first fender. For $300 its pretty good.
 
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Gorn said:
Another longshot: it's really, really unlikely that you'll actually get a 5 string Marcus Miller for $400, but it's possible. Unlikely, but possible.

Used Fender Precision Bass Lyte Gray Electric Bass Guitar
Guitar Center Villa Park
Villa Park, Illinois 60181
630-832-2800
$399.99
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To good to pass up. Was told by GC that some basses had the pics mixed up. When I asked to send me pics, they agreed. This I'd what it morphed into...
Japanese p lite. Not a bad deal, but not a USA Marcus 5
 

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