CARMINE'S LEFTY BASS SELL OFF

[Carmine]

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

Thanks Glen, just sent you a PM...

[Carmine]

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]

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

[Stingray5]

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]

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]

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]

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]

PM sent re the two Vantage basses.

[Jayorphan]

how much for the Vantage VP825B and the Carvin LB50 ?

[ThaBassment]

Hey Carmine, I sent you a PM.

[Kimblelynn]

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]

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]

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

[Ronin614]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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