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Looks like a good deal if it's your holy grail bass. I have no idea how much those things normally fetch, though. It will be interesting to see how the bidding goes, as you mentioned. I put it on my watch list just for kicks (not to steal it from you).

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/msg/4815392893.html

The body shape doesn't do it for me, but in case anyone is interested I thought I would post it here.

It looks to be highly customized, too. Not sure if that's for better or for worse when it comes to value — resale or otherwise.

I've got some progress pics today, after some clear-coating last night and tonight. These are essentially just duplicate photos, but presented without flash, and then with flash:

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y495/Brett_Zeppelin/5373CA07-8E7C-4B57-9A46-B01BA8514E39_zpsxt6hklbu ...

That seller certainly has an (apparent) affinity for classic lefty basses. Sweet collection indeed!

Here she is after a significant sanding last night, in preparation for the clear coats. There are a couple spots that I need to touch-up before I can start with the clear.

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y495/Brett_Zeppelin/0D641BAB-CF00-4AAA-A9B9-551BED1E8109_zpsgbh0itje.jpg ...

Looking good Brett, I had been wondering about the progress on this project for a while now.

Luthier's cornner is my favorite forum on TB these days and there a many good guys and gals building beautiful basses over there to be sure.

I also notice you're using ReRanch products so I assume that ...

I haven't updated in approximately forever, but I have been hard at work on this thing. Here are some progress pics in chronological order, starting with the oldest pic first...

Grain-filling:
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y495/Brett_Zeppelin/IMG_0258_zpsd22df345.jpg
http ...

Frenchy-Lefty wrote:Stop by and try it anytime man. I'll be in Los Gatos til the end of the month after that I am gone.

Frenchy-Lefty wrote:Last chance before I disassemble it and sell it for parts (this pickup set alone cost $200 new)
$200 for this great sounding fretless, anyone?

Dang you! You know, if I wasn't making my own fretless as we speak, I would be your man at $200 all day long.

Are you moving or something?

This is easily the best left-handed purple fretless bass on my local Craigslist. Good luck with the sale!

In the grand scheme of things, there are far uglier basses if you ask me.

funky42 wrote:Here she is in all her gold glory!!!! Fit n Finish is top notch!!!! IM VERY HAPPY WITH THIS PURCHASE!!!

I'd be very happy with that purchase, too. That's quite a looker.

There are so many gems in this ad. Wow. Here is but one:

"OK...TIME TO LIST ALL THE CRAZY SHIT I'VE DOWN TO BUILD THIS BITCH!"

Settle down, tiger.

Why is he yelling?

I also kinda like the shape of this bass. I think it's neat.

The seller is also selling a 6-string guitar of the same/similar body style: http://www.ebay.com/itm/141304909921. I think that has a pretty rad, space-age look to it.

These would be great necks for those building their bass from scratch and had the flexibility/freedom to cut the neck pocket however they wanted (i.e. and not damage an existing professionally made body). The price is so low I am very tempted to get one just to get one.

Let's go ahead and save some viewers a little time and embed the image:



There are so many gross things happening here I don't even know where to begin.

Frenchy-Lefty wrote:When you eventually get this space shipped tuned with every switch where it supposed to be, it is already the end of your gig.

Heyyyyooooo!

That's a pretty cool bass.

Slight thread hijack warning…

Where can one purchase the tuning machines with the sculpted keys like that? I have been looking everywhere for some good quality ones for my next DIY bass (yes, I'm still working on my first one), but they seem to be pretty elusive.

wolfkeller wrote:Its in near mint shape, no issues what at all, all original and not tampered with. I'm open to offers
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8i7g7jqzmhz32 ... 46_931.jpg

wolfkeller wrote:In really surprised that there seems to be no interest in this

I think it's pretty badass. What is the value on something like this?

That's cool. Did you check out the seller's other items? They've got a few high-end items for sale right now. This bass is friggin' rad: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291126890971 (not a lefty, though).

Here's another lefty item from them: http://www.ebay.com/itm/301017471987. Just a hair outside of my current price range.