Univox bass

[samson3382]

For sale on my local CL. I have no need for it, I just think it looks cool and could probably get a good deal. Just wondering if it's even worth looking into.

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[bholder]

Could be a winner, looks like a flamed top on that, unusual. Doesn't say how old. A bit pricey, but if it's a player, could be a find. I'd give it a try.

 

[DWBass]

Go check it out and see if it's playable. In excellent shape, those basses tend to go up in value. If I knew then what I know now, I would have never sold my old Univox Badass!

 

[bholder]

Yeah, it looks to be older, 70s/80s vintage - if so, and it's made it this long still playable and in good condition, it's likely a player.

 

[samson3382]

Right on, thanks. I contacted the seller, asked about age & maybe more pics.

 

[Joedog]

Looks cool! I never played one of those, but who knows? I did have a cheap Univox solid body once long ago, as well as a head and cab. Money was short and they were cheap. All pretty BLAH, and sold as soon as I could buy better. But this could be completely different......?

 

[bholder]

Looks cool! I never played one of those, but who knows? I did have a cheap Univox solid body once long ago, as well as a head and cab. Money was short and they were cheap. All pretty BLAH, and sold as soon as I could buy better. But this could be completely different......?

That's the thing about a lot of these Japanese instruments 60s-80s, they got better over time for sure, but at any point along there, you'll find true gems and true junk, both from the same factory. This looks to be one of the better ones, but hard to say until you play.

 

[Maxdusty]

Seeing a lot of Univox instruments lately where I am. Lots of guitars and this. If I had the money and didn't already buy 2 basses recently...

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[OEW3]

Get it! I love those Univox guitars, and that one looks sweet!

 

[samson3382]

Still no word back from the seller.

 

[samson3382]

Seller got back. I'm going to check it out today I think.

 

[Muddslide]

CL posting has been taken down...

 

[samson3382]

Yeah it was reposted and then taken down as soon as I actually got in contact with the seller. I guess they feel confident in the sale?

Of course, I plan to TRY to talk down the price, or barter, if it is in fact playable.

 

[samson3382]

Ug. This guy, doesn't seem too motivated to sell. Went down to the area he told me he lives, and finally got him on the phone. He seemed genuinely irritated to be getting a call, and mentioned at least twice, "I drive truck for a living". He also felt the need to mention that in every email. I told him repeatedly, via email, "OK, let me know a time and place that would work best for you". Then he's says he's actually in a different city, about an hours drive away.
Proving to be a lot of work for something I was on the fence about.

 

[Celtic59]

I'd rather pop on the Eastwood these days, as the Unis aren't exactly amazing, and everyone wants way too much $$$ for what was a cheap bass.

 

[samson3382]

I guess the guy didn't need my money. Meh. Funny thing, look at the updated add:
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Raised the price to $450.

 

[Crater]

That's a Matsomoku-made instrument for sure. But it's the earlier mid 70s vintage, and those aren't really as good as the later Aria Pro II and Westone basses from the late 70s to mid 80s. I wouldn't pay more than about $300 for that bass, and that's assuming the neck is straight and playable. The pots and switches on these instruments are lousy, and may need replacing...if they don't, then it's because this was a 'case queen' and didn't get much use over the years.

 

[Ken J]

I like your Avitar