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Old 04-12-2011, 01:19 PM
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Hmm- I did attach pictures, but image posting is always a little wonky on my work computer- I'll post pictures this afternoon...
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Old 04-12-2011, 04:47 PM
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The finish is funky, but I kinda like it...
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Old 04-12-2011, 05:09 PM
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Wow! Congrats!
I need to start looking at the yard sales around here.
I hope you got a good deal.
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Old 04-12-2011, 05:39 PM
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Haha- thanks!
I think I got a pretty sweet deal- I talked the guy down to $140.
Now I just gotta get it playable...
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Old 04-12-2011, 06:33 PM
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Haha- thanks!
I think I got a pretty sweet deal- I talked the guy down to $140.
Now I just gotta get it playable...

Right on!
I can't get strings for $140!
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Old 04-13-2011, 12:20 AM
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Lightbulb ID?
Still looking for ID?

Made in Germany is all you will find unless you get lucky and find the importer that brought these in, when and who they bought them from.

This is a factory made bass and not made by an individual so don't get too worked up on looking for a specific maker.

If I was you, I would be most concerned about that broken neck. It can be repaired with Bolts and Epoxy or, a neck graft which is way more than the bass itself in cost. The repair joint if done well should look smooth and even, not lumpy.

Then, play and enjoy it.
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Old 04-13-2011, 08:15 PM
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Yeah- still looking. I've found out some real interesting stuff about German factory basses. I've been looking at all the basses I can for ones that look the same.
It's more to satisfy my sense of curiosity than trying to figure out a value. But yeah, I'm psyched to get the neck and endpin fixed and start playin' this beautiful beast!
Thanks for your help.
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