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Bruce q

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Need help identifying a klira violin bass
« on: February 01, 2018, 10:24:24 PM »
Please help me properly identify this bass

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Re: Need help identifying a klira violin bass
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2018, 11:43:43 PM »
Looks like a Klira Twen Star to me.

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Re: Need help identifying a klira violin bass
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2018, 08:30:56 AM »
Ive done some research on these and it appears as though there are many versions of this guitar....im trying to pinpoint exactly what era, model and year...can you elaborate on these? Ive emailed TD on this....I've heard he's the resident expert? Any thoughts?

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Re: Need help identifying a klira violin bass
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2018, 09:06:46 AM »
Yes, Thornton Davis owns several Klira violin basses.
And Scott Dasson (Godofthunder) also has one.
Maybe they can help you out?

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Re: Need help identifying a klira violin bass
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2018, 02:59:03 PM »
I think it's a Twen Star 162, no later than '65. TD would know for sure.

IIRC Scott has two Twen Star 356s.

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Re: Need help identifying a klira violin bass
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2018, 10:08:48 AM »
You're correct Dave, It's a Twen Star 162(!) from 1965. Bruce has been in touch with me and I've provided him with lots of information of the bass.

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Re: Need help identifying a klira violin bass
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2018, 10:41:06 AM »
And thank you very much TD!

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Re: Need help identifying a klira violin bass
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2018, 06:19:25 PM »
I am putting the Klira up for sale....it could use a great home.

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Re: Need help identifying a klira violin bass
« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2018, 11:43:21 AM »
    I am interested!
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Re: Need help identifying a klira violin bass
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2018, 01:17:22 PM »
I have more 411 listed in the for sale area

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Re: Need help identifying a klira violin bass
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2018, 01:19:00 PM »
Im asking $700 plus shipping

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Re: Need help identifying a klira violin bass
« Reply #11 on: April 07, 2018, 06:54:22 PM »
I will take $600 + s/h....wife wants it out!

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Re: Need help identifying a klira violin bass
« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2018, 03:16:34 PM »
I am interested!

You're going to end up with more of these than you have Thunderbirds at this rate... :mrgreen:
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Re: Need help identifying a klira violin bass
« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2018, 06:12:50 AM »
Email me at blqjr79@gmail.com we will discuss options there!

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Re: Need help identifying a klira violin bass
« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2018, 08:54:38 AM »
The bass has been identified. Any discussion of sales belongs in the Gear For Sale forum and/or private messaging.