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Old 04-06-2009, 05:16 PM
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Default Body woods and value?

Given the 5 pc body; the laminate is maple. The body core is a bit more difficult to ID from the pics. My first guess would be Mahogany. In other pics it looks like Walnut or Cherry. At any rate, the bass looks nice and clean.

If you do follow through and sell it, start the price at $3.5k. Personally, if that were my bass and it was 100% original condition, no issues, and as clean as it looks, I wouldn't take a penny less. BUT, don't be surprised if you get a bit more than that starting price of $3.5k.
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Old 04-06-2009, 11:29 PM
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Lightbulb core..

Core is Mahogany and possibly African which we used a bit of starting back in the early/mid 1990s.
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Old 04-06-2009, 11:37 PM
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Core is Mahogany and possibly African which we used a bit of starting back in the early/mid 1990s.
Ahh yes, that nice darker Mahogany. One of my favs.
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Thanks for the help with the pricing Tim, would I be best to sell it here or the bay?
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HI, I would love a chance to buy this bass if the price is right and we do it thew paypal. Let me know.

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Old 04-07-2009, 04:22 PM
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Hi Mike

I'll PM you
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Al, let me know when you are putting the bass up for sale on ebay, so i can place a bid if the price is in my range.

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