The Last Bass Outpost

I'm one of the few active members over there, and I don't think I can recall ever seeing anything like this. I know there were some Sunn branded guitars made post-Fender buyout, namely the Mustang, which was a cheap Strat variation. Never seen anything like this. Given the red logo, it definitely fits into the Hartzell-era, and the 80s. Best of luck with the search for info, let me know what you manage to find out. It's a rare one if it's legit, that's for certain. Whether that make it valuable or not is hard to say.

Fairly certain I played that red Precision above. Looks like that pic is from the Bass NorthWest page. If not that one, than another Octapus converted Precision. I really liked it. Standard Precision ergonomics, not so standard sound.

I bought my Greco II for $750 last summer, with case, shipped I believe. I really love it, and god knows I can't afford an actual Gibson TB-II. I'm going to try picking another up some day, but only if I can get it for around the same price. I actually was in discussions with the guy for that one listed on Reverb down in Tacoma, but I had some other things come up. The one in the OP is real nice and clean, and while they aren't common, $1300 is a bit...steep.

By the way, the one form the OP IS back up on Reverb, same price:
https://reverb.com/item/5201592-greco-tb900-1977-japan-super-rare?

I might keep an eye on this as well. If that headstock can't be saved and one has to be grafted anyways, maybe it'd look best with an 8 string headstock...


 

A bit of a detour, but I spotted a Les Paul Signature bass in this video:



In my personal hell, this tune is playing on an endless loop. That way madness surely lies.

Also a wild Rivoli sighting.



Both bands are a bit of a lame '50s throwback really. I saw both clips on a BBC compilation show earlier today.

Ooof. And I personally like the original. But that was so milquetoast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3YOIphi-N0&ab_channel=MusicProf78

And another 4000. $2.9K

Damn, love the grain and burst on that. Wish my 4001v63 had that burst.

It's actually a gold plastic cover I believe, although it might actually be a black top with gold surround, it's hard to tell from the reflection. But I think it's all gold. Here's Tom doing a Q&A at a Gretsch exhibition demoing his new basses, he brings the 4 string out at around the 30 minute mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFEcHnx2m4Y&ab_channel=smauge


Here's a more short and sweet version, just playing, no talking, 4 string around the 7:10 minute mark:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1xfZm3TBvg&ab_channel=smauge


EDIT: Turns out is is black with gold surround:

Pretty sure this belongs or belonged to a member on Talkbass. I've seen it before, recognize the silver Dimarzio and switch.