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Carmine · **Joined:** October 5th, 2008, 9:45 am **Posts:** 787

glefty5 wrote:

Hi Carmine, what are you looking for pricewise for the Daisy Aco? Thnx, Glen

Thanks Glen, just sent you a PM...

Carmine · **Joined:** October 5th, 2008, 9:45 am **Posts:** 787

Jeroen wrote:

Is that the original neck again on the Schecter 004, or did you keep the necks of your two 004's exchanged for good looks?

Correct, liked them both better this way.

danomite64 · **Posted:** September 6th, 2010, 1:52 pm

I'd like to know the prices on the Carvin LB50 and Vantage VP825B. And the Hofner too, because of that colour.

Stingray5 · **Joined:** April 5th, 2008, 4:52 pm **Posts:** 360

Hey Carmine, what are you thinking price wise for the Kingston, and also what is the nut situation? Does the nut need to be replaced in order to string it up standard? thx

Carmine · **Joined:** October 5th, 2008, 9:45 am **Posts:** 787

danomite64 wrote:

I'd like to know the prices on the Carvin LB50 and Vantage VP825B. And the Hofner too, because of that colour.

PM Sent

Carmine · **Joined:** October 5th, 2008, 9:45 am **Posts:** 787

Stingray5 wrote:

Hey Carmine, what are you thinking price wise for the Kingston, and also what is the nut situation? Does the nut need to be replaced in order to string it up standard? thx

PM Sent

bassjunkie · **Joined:** May 12th, 2008, 1:20 pm **Posts:** 45

Just wanna give Carmine some major props i got the Carvin B4 he was selling. Its a real beauty and Carmine is a dream to deal with. Guys buy his other basses cause all his gear is in mint condition!

crabby · **Joined:** March 20th, 2008, 12:56 am **Posts:** 300

PM sent re the two Vantage basses.

Jayorphan · **Joined:** August 11th, 2009, 5:12 am **Posts:** 2

how much for the Vantage VP825B and the Carvin LB50 ?

ThaBassment · **Posted:** October 31st, 2010, 1:11 pm

Hey Carmine, I sent you a PM.

Kimblelynn · **Joined:** December 10th, 2010, 3:49 pm **Posts:** 1

Looking for a beginner's bass for my lefty husband. I'm wondering if you have anything here you'd recommend? Did you end up on ebay? Also where are you located and will you ship? Thanks!

Carmine · **Joined:** October 5th, 2008, 9:45 am **Posts:** 787

Kimblelynn wrote:

Looking for a beginner's bass for my lefty husband. I'm wondering if you have anything here you'd recommend? Did you end up on ebay? Also where are you located and will you ship? Thanks!

PM sent

PunkRockBassist · **Posted:** December 29th, 2010, 1:49 am

Hey Carmine whats the status on the hofner icon is it still for sale ?

Ronin614 · **Posted:** January 25th, 2011, 12:33 pm

Hey,
I'd be interested in knowing what you're asking for the Cort and the Kingston Z5 if you still have them. Thanks

bassmasta76 · **Joined:** May 12th, 2010, 10:46 am **Posts:** 34

Hi,

I know they weren't on the "for sale" list but if you did ever decide to sell your Gibson EB's... what would they go for? I'm actually curious to find out more about them.... according to my research, Gibson only made a handful of lefties in the early 60's and none since. Maybe I'm missing something but those aughta be pretty rare...

thanks,

--bm

Cliff Samuels · **Joined:** January 30th, 2011, 7:02 pm **Posts:** 1

Carmine, Hi.
I am very interested in acquiring a left-handed Fender Precision Elite Bass. Is there any possibility you can help find one or offer one for sale? Thanks, Cliff Samuels

pjmuck · **Posted:** January 31st, 2011, 1:06 pm

bassmasta76 wrote:

Hi,

I know they weren't on the "for sale" list but if you did ever decide to sell your Gibson EB's... what would they go for? I'm actually curious to find out more about them.... according to my research, Gibson only made a handful of lefties in the early 60's and none since. Maybe I'm missing something but those aughta be pretty rare...

thanks,

--bm

Gibson did offer lefty EBs in the 70's, albeit only a handful of them. I've got a '74 EB3 and Arni's got a '73 EB0.

bassmasta76 · **Joined:** May 12th, 2010, 10:46 am **Posts:** 34

Cool!, so they are out there. I did some searching awhile back and found a site (http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/) that had a few production numbers and there weren't many Lefties made. I wish Gibson would make some new lefties but I guess it's just too expensive to re-tool. I've looked at making my own EB from Warmoth but I'd rather have the real deal holyfield, not a knock-off...

Out of curiosity, how does your EB play? Is it pretty quick? Does it have that "muddy" tone that Jack Bruce has with Cream? Last question, if you dont mind my asking, did you buy it new and about how much did you pay for it? I'm sure that with them being as rare as they are, I wont be getting one for a _long_ time but I'm curious.

thanks!!

--bm

pjmuck · **Posted:** February 1st, 2011, 8:23 am

bassmasta76 wrote:

Cool!, so they are out there. I did some searching awhile back and found a site (http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/) that had a few production numbers and there weren't many Lefties made. I wish Gibson would make some new lefties but I guess it's just too expensive to re-tool. I've looked at making my own EB from Warmoth but I'd rather have the real deal holyfield, not a knock-off...

Out of curiosity, how does your EB play? Is it pretty quick? Does it have that "muddy" tone that Jack Bruce has with Cream? Last question, if you dont mind my asking, did you buy it new and about how much did you pay for it? I'm sure that with them being as rare as they are, I wont be getting one for a _long_ time but I'm curious.

thanks!!

--bm

The flyguitars site you mention is an excellent site for info as well as various soundclips of each version of the EB3. I suggest you check it out because the samples are fairly accurate:

http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/E ... dclips.php

Also check out this site for Gibson bass history (THE best out there, IMO). He even has production numbers posted for the various models:

http://www.gibsonbassstore.com/id4.html

Gibson redesigned the EB3/EB0 line in 1971 to improve the clarity/muddiness by designing the necks maple, introducing series 2 circuitry, and moving the neck PUP further from the neck heel. Although these basses are not as valuable as the earlier versions, they sound better and are much more versatile, IMO. With the varitone knob/tone knobs you can dial in any degree of muddiness (should you feel you're missing that) in addition to better overall definition and clarity. Playability is excellent and yes, very quick and easy to fly around on. These basses really shine with flatwound strings, IMO.

Bought mine used off ebay. Mine's in near mint condition. Can't remember what I paid for mine, it was about 5 years ago, but it was somewhere around $1000-1200. I'm guessing a low ballpark estimate today would be at least $2000?

Ronin614 · **Posted:** February 3rd, 2011, 5:34 am

When you get a chance could you possibly update the list of what you have left? Thanks.

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