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Today we are looking at what is out in the shop today. This is a snapshot in time, and next week it will be different. Almost everything I have is for sale, so drop me a line if you see something that intests you. But don’t wait too long or you might miss out…
Basses (it makes sense to start out here, as this is Rex and the Bass)
∙Three lawsuit Precision Basses: a 1977 Aria Pro II Precise Bass, a 1981 Tokai Hard Puncher and a 1981 Greco Spacy Sound
∙1982 Fender JV Serial 1957 Precision Bass re-issue
∙Two 1980s custom ESP PJ Basses
∙Ernie Ball Musican Stingray 4 Classic
∙Ernie Ball Musican Stingray 5 Classic
∙Ernie Ball Musican Stingray 4 with a 2-band equalizer
Electric Guitars
∙1980 Aria Les Paul copy
∙1983 Tokai Love Rock Les Paul copy
∙1991 Fender Telecaster Micawber
Acoustic Guitars
∙Simon and Patrick Songsmith Dreadnaught
∙Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-500E
∙Kala tenor and soprano solid mahogany ukuleles
Amplifiers
∙Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 12-T with extension cabinet
∙Ampeg SVT Classic with an 810 Cabinet
∙Ampeg V4B
∙Ampeg B15T Portaflex combo
∙Gallien Krueger Fusion 550 (review on its way)
Check in around the new year to see what is hanging around here. You know it will be different!
Mahalo!
Great list! Love the variety. That ESP PJ bass sounds killer, especially if you're going for a classic rock vibe. This makes me want to dust off my axe! Anyone ever tried a Poptropica -themed guitar mod? Think custom island inlays! Wonder how those acoustic guitars sound through the Ampeg V4B. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteExploring vintage bass collections brings unexpected joy to musicians seeking authentic tones from legendary eras. I remember desperately searching for a proper vintage Precision Bass last summer when my main gigging instrument needed urgent repairs before a major festival performance. The panic of finding quality gear quickly reminded me of navigating through slope unblocked during lunch breaks, trying to beat my high score while racing against time. Your lawsuit bass collection particularly caught my attention since those Japanese manufacturers from the late seventies and early eighties produced remarkably solid instruments that rival their American counterparts in both playability and tone quality.
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ReplyDeleteThat 1983 Tokai Love Rock is an absolute gem! It’s funny how names back then were so bold. Speaking of names and chemistry, I’ve actually been messing around with a love tester lately. It’s just a fun little tool I’ve been using for some quick laughs with friends to see which "couples" match up. But back to the gear—out of all these classics, which one do you think has the best playability for a daily driver?
ReplyDeleteIt's always fascinating to see how inventory changes and what gems pop up. Speaking of unwinding, I've been playing a lot of Block Blast lately, and there's something so satisfying about the calm focus of clearing rows and strategizing to keep the board open. It's a nice little mental break. This post makes me wonder, are there any instruments here that you were particularly sad to see go, or that sold incredibly quickly?
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