SOLD Vintage, 1982 Ovation Ultra Bass Very Rare Closet Classic

Discussion in 'For Sale: Bass Guitars' started by Rapisme, Dec 24, 2014.

  1. Rapisme

    Rapisme Supporting Member

    Dec 5, 2007
    RAPISME
    Price:
    Trades
    Strings:
    4
    Location:
    New York
    Very rare, very vintage 1980 Ovation Ultra Bass in near mint condition, i mean, it looks like it was stored under the bed for the last 35 years.
    I need to finance another bass project so this unfortunately has to go.
    Very rare, very vintage 1980 Ovation Ultra Bass in near mint condition, i mean, it looks like it was stored under the bed for the last 35 years.
    I need to finance another bass project so this unfortunately has to go.
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    The finish looks like a cross between tobacco burst and honey burst.[​IMG]
    Maple body with beveled edges and maple neck with matching beveled headstock.
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    Rosewood Fretboard.
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    Dimarzio DP-122 Model P pickups with adjustable poles pieces.
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    Volume/ Tone controls.
    Schaller tuners.
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    Schaller bridge with roller saddles and adjustable string spacing.
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    Bullet truss rod.
    Weighs 7.51 lbs
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    It has ZERO fret wear and the rosewood looks almost unplayed.
    Fingering is VERY low and easy. It feels and plays like a 32" scale but i measured and it is indeed a 34" scale.
    Comes with the original blue lined hardshell case. I gave the bass a complete setup with new strings...also what I found was that the nut for that bass was lower then specs called for but, other than that the bass is waaay more playable than before.. Which tally's up to a $65.00 value in the setup alone...full disclosure.

    Original sale thread: http://www.talkbass.com/threads/sol...precision-dimarzios-hsc-slick-trades.1105091/


    I am looking for a few things for my new project that i would take in trade towards this.
    $475 OBO with HSC. Trades or offers via PM please.

    Trades: (+/-) cash either way
    Fender P or J (4 string)
    Markbass amps
    Trade interests:
    Micro Bass Amps, etc.
    PJ basses. Loaded high end 4 string bodies.
    Thanks
     
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  2. MasterBass!

    MasterBass! Reaching new Highs in Lows!! In Memoriam

    Very very kool bass !!
     
  3. snarebear

    snarebear

    Apr 19, 2012
    Nice bass. If its still around at
    tax time I ll make ya an offer. Is that aplug in the guard where the jack should be, and if so, is the jack on the bottom? TY
     
  4. Rapisme

    Rapisme Supporting Member

    Dec 5, 2007
    RAPISME
    Actually the pick guard is molded to give it the illusion of a plug.. The input jack is at the bottom of the bass.. Thanks for your interest.
     
  5. Rapisme

    Rapisme Supporting Member

    Dec 5, 2007
    RAPISME
    Bump
     
  6. lfmn16

    lfmn16 Inactive

    Sep 21, 2011
    charles town, wv
    Sweet bass!
     
  7. Rapisme

    Rapisme Supporting Member

    Dec 5, 2007
    RAPISME
    Bump
     
  8. davec

    davec Supporting Member Commercial User

    May 4, 2006
    Fort Wayne Indiana
    Owner; Cody Electric Basses ( Now Closed) sales @ Sweetwater
    very nice! Bump