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Veillette-Citron Owners!

#82
Twocan said:
Joe Veillette and Harvey Citron made these basses between 1976 and 1983 primarily in Upstate, NY. The craftsmanship of of the instruments is truely amazing. I believe all parts aside from the tuners were made in-shop, including features such as an Ebony thumb rail, brass nut, brass back-plate and a two-piece brass bridge. VC was one of the first, if not THE first to build neck-thru basses. Premium woods were used and the finishes are beautiful.

I was wondering if there are any other TB'ers out there that own one. Here's an opportunity to post any pics you may have as well as to share some information.

I've found little information on these basses across the web. According to this article ( Link Removed ), there were approx 250 VC basses built.

I picked up my first VC from a used instrument store in Upstate, NY (I do not recall what the # of it was). It had a horrible de-fret job and the pickups were switched out. I took it to Harvey Citron in the late 90's and he did some work on it for me - really nice guy. Like an idiot I sold the bass a few years later, not knowing what I had. Last week I finally was able to secure another one: #201, dated April, 1980. I'll make sure that I never let this one go!

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Twocan said:
Joe Veillette and Harvey Citron made these basses between 1976 and 1983 primarily in Upstate, NY. The craftsmanship of of the instruments is truely amazing. I believe all parts aside from the tuners were made in-shop, including features such as an Ebony thumb rail, brass nut, brass back-plate and a two-piece brass bridge. VC was one of the first, if not THE first to build neck-thru basses. Premium woods were used and the finishes are beautiful.

I was wondering if there are any other TB'ers out there that own one. Here's an opportunity to post any pics you may have as well as to share some information.

I've found little information on these basses across the web. According to this article ( Link Removed ), there were approx 250 VC basses built.

I picked up my first VC from a used instrument store in Upstate, NY (I do not recall what the # of it was). It had a horrible de-fret job and the pickups were switched out. I took it to Harvey Citron in the late 90's and he did some work on it for me - really nice guy. Like an idiot I sold the bass a few years later, not knowing what I had. Last week I finally was able to secure another one: #201, dated April, 1980. I'll make sure that I never let this one go!

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My First VC:
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I am about to sell my VC Bass. It is a beauty, used but in mint condition and in it's original case... you asked if anyone out there has one well here are some photos of mine...
 

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Lk5896 said:
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I am about to sell my VC Bass. It is a beauty, used but in mint condition and in it's original case... you asked if anyone out there has one well here are some photos of mine...
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That’s really gorgeous…has the active electronics,too. I agree with Fairfax about the upcoming remorse.
I’m curious about what the case looks like….i have mine in a molded plastic Musicman case that fits perfectly.
 
#95
Bob_Ross said:
Stereo?!?! I'm guessing that's what the extra knob and switch are for? Is it active?
(The one I owned -- a 1980, serial #118 -- only had the 4 knobs and 1 switch, stock passive Les Paul-type wiring.)

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Yep. Passive stereo. Single TRS jack. These days either combining mono through a Mesa rig or running 2-channels direct to FOH. Still love this thing after all these years ;- )
 
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Twocan said:
Joe Veillette and Harvey Citron made these basses between 1976 and 1983 primarily in Upstate, NY. T

VC was one of the first, if not THE first to build neck-thru basses. Premium woods were used and the finishes are beautiful.
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Rickenbacker beat them to building through neck through basses with the 4000 series....by 19 years - in 1957.
 
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Fairfax Aikman said:
I have the same bass!! There are less than a handful in the UK that I know of - this, a fretless I used to own and a black fretted in poor condition.
No plans to part with mine in the foreseeable future.
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Another gorgeous sunburst! The green one is interesting, too.
My first VC bass was an 8-string, with just the single pickup like this green bass. It was a very brown tobacco sunburst, no red in the finish. I bought it new in 1981 or so, had to trade it in for PA equipment 8 monthes later,when my band’s practice room was burgled. I was really bummed to lose it, an awesome sounding instrument. I’m also sad I never took any photos of it.
 
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