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The official "Show your basses" thread part 19!

For those of you who appreciate guitars and basses that were made in Japan during the 60's and imported into North America by a host of importers, this is a Canora FB-2 that was made by Fujigen Gakki in 1965. Thought I'd share. I need to take some photos of its case, which is just as cool.

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For those of you who appreciate guitars and basses that were made in Japan during the 60's and imported into North America buy a host of importers. This is a Canora FB-2 that was made by Fujigen Gakki in 1965. Thought I'd share. I need to take some photos of its case, which is just as cool.

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TD
Wow!
That is Gorgeous...and SO well maintained!
Has it spent the last half century in the case, under the bed?!!? ;)
 
Wow!
That is Gorgeous...and SO well maintained!
Has it spent the last half century in the case, under the bed?!!? ;)

It's only had one owner who bought it new in 1966. He was a guitar player and bought this to noodle on. I can tell you that not much noodling took place on it so it did sit in its case for years untouched. It's nicely setup and plays and sounds as good as it looks.

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Hello bassplayers!
take a look at this badboy:
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This bass is my weapon of choice for 80´s heavymetal!
It´s ibanez dtb400bk destroyer.
I upgraded the stock pickups to the emg actives for extra firepower!
The bodyshape really screams metal, i think it might even be illegal in some states..
Neckdive? yeah a little, but that´s the price for coolness!
Awesome!!! I have a 1984 X-series guitar which was the po' mans version. Upgraded the pickups and bridge and it rocks!
 

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It seems like you had a recent conversion from Rickenbacker to Fender?

Yeah, goodbye 4003. Some flaws in the finish did bother me, plus I'm a Precision Bass guy.

Got that Sting signature few days ago, a deal I couldn't pass over! I've wanted to try a single coil Precision since long time, but I'm liking the split coil more, though...let's see how long it will last! :laugh:

Also some Fender (not Squire) Jazz action as well.
Nice piece. Even got the covers. RI?
The Fender Jazz Bass Club Part Seven!!!

Oh, I missed that club! Gonna join :thumbsup:
2003 AVRI 7, good deal on it, too! Sounds great, I never got used to JBs (had two, tried lot more), but this ones growls in a nice way. Think it will last in my stable :cool:
 
Added this 2008 Dean Hardtail Bass to my brood this past Monday.
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34", active, EMG-HZ, V/V/B/M/T, neck-thru, brass nut, Maple Top, Mahogany Body, Mahogany neck.
I am really liking this. I was able to set the action quite low with the monolithic bridge system. Has flats which I thought was a bit odd of a choice for this bass by the previous owner.

updated list with this baby:

1. Dean Exotica Quilt Ash (2013) A/E w/Aphex® Gloss Natural 34-inch bought new
2. Dean Exotica Quilt Ash (2015) A/E w/Aphex® Gloss Trans Black Fretless 34-inch bought new
3. Dean Rhapsody 8 String Bubinga/Mahogany (2016) Gloss Active 34-inch bought new
4. Gretsch G5442BDC Electromatic (2015) Maple Hollow Body Black Gloss Passive Short Scale 30.25-inch bought used
5. Gretsch G5123B Electromatc (2011) Maple Hollow Body Trans Orange Gloss Passive Medium Scale 32-inch bought used
6. Schecter Stiletto Studio-5 5 String (2015) Mahogany Honey Satin Active 35-inch bought new
7. Ibanez SRF700 Portamento Fretless (2015) Mahogany Brown Burst Flat Active 34-inch bought used
8. Warwick Rock Bass Corvette Basic (2015) Alder Satin Passive 32-inch bought new
9. Jay Turser 5 String Quilt Maple (2016) A/E w/Belcat EQ-2058 5 Band Sunburst Gloss 32-inch one of a kind bought demo
10. Gibson SG Standard (2008) Mahogany Trans Cherry Gloss Passive 30.5-inch scale bought used
11. Gibson Les Paul Standard Oversized Body (2011) Ebony Gloss Chambered Body Passive 34-inch scale bought used
12. Ibanez AGB140-TBR-12-01 (2004) Trans Brown (Semi-hollow Body) 34-inch bought used Passive
13. Tune TWB43-PD (2005) Oil Finish Mahoany body with Pauk Top 34-inch bought used Active
14. Gretsch 6073 Electrotone (2006) Burgundy Trans 30.25-inch (sealed Hollow body) bought used Passive
15. Rickenbacker (2009) 4003 thru neck solid body Mapleglo 33.25-inch bought used Passive
16. Fender (2014) American Deluxe Precision 34-inch Passive/Active bought used
17. Ibanez (2014) AGB205 DVS 12-01 5 String Dark Violin Burst Bass Guitar 30.5-inch Passive bought used
18. Eastwood Classic 5 (2017) (custom order 1 of 12) 30.5-inch Passive bought new
19. Peavey T-40 34-inch passive natrual maple tobaco burst (1982) bought used
20. Dean Performer A/E Dean EQ-7545 Preamp Satin Natural solid top Spruce/Mahogany 32-inch bought used (1999)
21. Ibanez AFB200 SRD 12-04 (2008) Sunset Red (Semi-hollow Body) 30.5-inch bought used Passive
22. Takamine GB72CE Jumbo A/E Takamine TK-40B preamp GN Maple 34-inch (2016) bought used
23. Dean Exotica Radiant A/E Shadow P7 Preamp GN solid top Spruce/Mahogany 32-inch (2003) bought used
24. Samick HFB490 A/E Samick preamp Archtop w/F holes Spruce/Mahogany 34-inch (1999) bought used
25. Michael Kelly Dragonfly Quilt Maple 4 string A/E (2006) 34-inch bought demo used
26. Dean Jeff Berlin Burled Walnut top (Czech) Barts badass II Passive 34-inch (1999) bought used
27. Ibanez GSRM20B Mikro Scale 28.6-inch Walnut Oil Passive P-J style PU (2017) bought new
28. Dean Edge Pro Active BadAss II Bridge Dean Soap Bars Neck Thru Brass Nut Sunburst 34-inch (2006) bought used
29. Kona KWB4A neck thru Active natural hand rubbed Wilkinson Pups 34-inch (2016) bought new
30. Ibanez Premium SR1200 Active Barts 34-inch (2011) bought used
31. Dillion DB-534-004 Semi-Hollow 4 string passive (2016) bought new
32. Dean Sledehammer Ash 4 String Active (2000) bought used
33. Ibanez AGB200 VLS 12-03 (2013) AGB200 4 String Violin Sun Burst Bass Guitar 30.25-inch Passive bought used
34. Epiphone El Capitan (1999) A/E Shadow P7 Preamp cutaway Gloss Black bought used 34-inch
35. Dean Hardtail (2008) 4 string black neck-thru 34-inch brass nut Active EMGHZ bought used 34-inch


Well, I added this about a week or so ago...

A newer (2010) Chinese version of the DEAN Jeff Berlin Signature. I have an earlier Czech version as well.
Got it for a decent price. Has some issues, but it sure looks pretty....

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Didn't realize that 'Bass Lines' pups are actually 'Seymore Duncan' pups when I made the purchase.