eBay Horrors (Bass Version)

Funkfingers

I am surprised that HarrySeven has not already posted this. He must be busy, buying up every knackered guitar synthesizer in the U.K. 

M.O.S. strikes again. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1969-EPIPHONE-by-GIBSON-EMBASSY-DELUXE-BASS-made-in-USA-THUNDERBIRD-SOUND/173438090211?hash=item2861b73be3:g:0MoAAOSwB-1YtHoo&_pgn=3&_nkw=epiphone+bass&rt=nc

Feel free to post other eBay bass horrors.

Bridgehouse

I’d buy that.




For 1/10 of the asking price. Maybe.

JezWynd

Surface cracks? Think it goes a little deeper than that.

OilCityPickups

Funkfingers said:

I am surprised that HarrySeven has not already posted this. He must be busy, buying up every knackered guitar synthesizer in the U.K. 

M.O.S. strikes again. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1969-EPIPHONE-by-GIBSON-EMBASSY-DELUXE-BASS-made-in-USA-THUNDERBIRD-SOUND/173438090211?hash=item2861b73be3:g:0MoAAOSwB-1YtHoo&_pgn=3&_nkw=epiphone+bass&rt=nc

Feel free to post other eBay bass horrors.

Ah the Music-Outlet-Shop again ... well known for super optimistic prices for old tat. 

Roland

It’s a very simple business model. Think of an optimistic price and add a zero

proggy

What's the advantage of listing:  'several extra screw holes on back' -  Does that add to the value?

JezWynd

proggy said:

What's the advantage of listing:  'several extra screw holes on back' -  Does that add to the value?

They don’t want it returned due to inaccurate description.

ICBM

While the price is clearly wildly optimistic and the bass is not in great condition - and is not a very sought-after model anyway - the original Thunderbird pickup, bridge and tailpiece do have a significant value. I'm not sure exactly how much, but certainly at least a few hundred pounds I think.

JezWynd

There's a mint example on Reverb atm, eye watering price.


https://reverb.com/item/6365809-epiphone-embassy-deluxe-1966-cherry

ICBM

JezWynd said:

There's a mint example on Reverb atm, eye watering price.

https://reverb.com/item/6365809-epiphone-embassy-deluxe-1966-cherry

That's in astonishing condition - although it's *not* mint, there two small dings on the back of the headstock end and possibly a crack (lengthways) in the back of the neck behind the nut, although that could be a photo artifact - and interestingly it appears to be a 'factory second', since it's stamped 2 above the G machinehead. It does seem a very high price, but the seller is probably right that there isn't a better example. The case is even more incredible considering they're so easily damaged, it's clearly a true under-the-bed example.

Bridgehouse

This looks like the sort of shit I would try to create and then instantly regret..

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223083332554

Strangefan

Bridgehouse said:

This looks like the sort of shit I would try to create and then instantly regret..

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223083332554

Thats quite cool but the price is F$%^&*g rediculous

JezWynd

ICBM said:

JezWynd said:

There's a mint example on Reverb atm, eye watering price.

https://reverb.com/item/6365809-epiphone-embassy-deluxe-1966-cherry

That's in astonishing condition - although it's *not* mint, there two small dings on the back of the headstock end and possibly a crack (lengthways) in the back of the neck behind the nut, although that could be a photo artifact - and interestingly it appears to be a 'factory second', since it's stamped 2 above the G machinehead. It does seem a very high price, but the seller is probably right that there isn't a better example. The case is even more incredible considering they're so easily damaged, it's clearly a true under-the-bed example.

Yes, the case is a beauty, but what sharp eyes you have grandma! I never noticed the 2 and I think you are right, there is a flaw in the neck finish, looks like the lacquer might have cracked and lifted somewhat, it could be a trick of the light but it reveals more if you raise the levels on the pic.