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Title: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: godofthunder on January 17, 2023, 08:30:42 AM
  I'd like to update everyone. Barb,  Bill's widow has let me know that she will be auctioning off the final group of Bill's basses. There are six very nice relatively unusual basses. Nothing is up yet but I will post links of the auctions here. First up will be a 2014 MIJ Gretsch Broadcaster. Here is the list of others in no particular order.  Bill was very meticulous with his basses and these are all very nice examples. I have evaluated them all and can vouch for them.
'74 Gibson LP signature
'74 Gibson Triumph
'72 Guild M85 II
'68 Kustom K-200
'68 Gibson EB2
   I  know Bill would be pleased to know his friends here will be enjoying and taking care of his basses.
Title: Re: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: Basvarken on January 17, 2023, 11:18:56 AM
I would love to own a Gibson Les Paul Signature bass.
But I'm afraid I can't afford one... :-[
Title: Re: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: Pilgrim on January 17, 2023, 11:20:27 AM
The Guild, the Triumph and the EB2 speak to me...but I'm not listening.  I and my checkbook are happy with the Harmony H-22. 
Title: Re: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: morrow on January 17, 2023, 03:10:28 PM
The H22 would sound better than an EB2.
There’s some magic in those bat wing Harmonys.
Title: Re: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: Pilgrim on January 17, 2023, 04:54:22 PM
Quote from: morrow on January 17, 2023, 03:10:28 PM
The H22 would sound better than an EB2.
There’s some magic in those bat wing Harmonys.

That's very kind...even for the re-issues like mine.  It did arrive with flats already installed....which IMO is correct for that bass.
Title: Re: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: Dave W on January 17, 2023, 05:13:51 PM
It must be hard for Barb to let these go.

I hope they all find good homes.

Title: Re: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: godofthunder on January 20, 2023, 08:52:18 AM
   Gretsch Broadcaster. https://www.ebay.com/itm/134411338404?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PtXTjMXzR5C&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=QrNemjUJT7-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Title: Re: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: morrow on January 20, 2023, 09:34:44 AM
Nobody does orange quite like Gretsch.
Title: Re: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: Basvarken on January 20, 2023, 10:12:02 AM
Very nice!
Title: Re: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: Pilgrim on January 20, 2023, 11:01:18 AM
Quote from: godofthunder on January 20, 2023, 08:52:18 AM
   Gretsch Broadcaster. https://www.ebay.com/itm/134411338404?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PtXTjMXzR5C&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=QrNemjUJT7-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

That would have been purchased around the same time I got my orange Gretsch 5123.  Agreed, no one does "that" orange like Gretsch.

Title: Re: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: Dave W on January 20, 2023, 01:20:50 PM
A good opportunity to get an MIJ Gretsch at a reasonable price.
Title: Re: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: godofthunder on February 24, 2023, 04:58:56 AM
  Bill's Guild M85. Beautiful bass, if you're looking for one this would be the one to buy. https://www.ebay.com/itm/134462835763?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PtXTjMXzR5C&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=QrNemjUJT7-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Title: Re: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: Dave W on February 24, 2023, 05:21:55 PM
He really loved that bass.
Title: Re: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: Alanko on February 25, 2023, 02:11:50 AM
Just needs a couple of Darkstars!!!
Title: Re: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: Dave W on February 25, 2023, 07:08:43 AM
Quote from: Alanko on February 25, 2023, 02:11:50 AM
Just needs a couple of Darkstars!!!

lol

Darkstars cure every problem. Still hungry after eating breakfast? Just add a couple of Darkstars.
Title: Re: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: Pilgrim on February 25, 2023, 08:51:14 AM
Quote from: Dave W on February 25, 2023, 07:08:43 AM
lol

Darkstars cure every problem. Still hungry after eating breakfast? Just add a couple of Darkstars.

Only if they're macrobiotic and organically made......
Title: Re: More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale
Post by: gearHed289 on February 25, 2023, 12:04:07 PM
What a beauty. Hope it finds a loving home.