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Title: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: Bionic-Joe on August 20, 2012, 06:28:45 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Gibson-Thunderbird-II-Non-Reverse-with-Original-Case-/150882896666?pt=Guitar&hash=item2321524b1a#ht_7442wt_1177
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: godofthunder on August 20, 2012, 06:35:49 AM
hmmmmmmmmmmmm Id have to sell a lot of stuff for that. Geeze when did a poor refin and headstock repair add up to 3k Bass ???
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: nofi on August 20, 2012, 06:37:28 AM
from the same seller.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Gibson-Les-Paul-Signature-Bass-RARE-1-of-627-/150864113638?pt=Guitar&hash=item232033afe6

" only the best players in the world own these ".  :P
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: Dave W on August 20, 2012, 08:23:40 AM
Wow, what a terrible sanding job.
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: Denis on August 20, 2012, 10:35:46 AM
Crappy sanding job, yes, but that sure is a beautiful hunk of mahogany.
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: TBird1958 on August 20, 2012, 11:00:57 AM


I think that bass has flipped a couple times this year, the owner posted it on TB in the Thunderbird club thread last week.
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: godofthunder on August 20, 2012, 11:08:20 AM
  Yeah I saw it............................... kinda got the feeling he was looking to flog it.
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: godofthunder on August 23, 2012, 06:40:14 AM
The auction tanked, I'm sure we will see it again.
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: TBird1958 on August 23, 2012, 07:51:06 AM


I honestly think he paid something like 5k for that bass sometime in the last year or so, and that he got it from a guy on TB, he paid too much. 
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: dadagoboi on August 23, 2012, 08:26:49 AM
Another one, would be a much better purchase IMO

http://www.ebay.com/itm/330782113289?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: Dave W on August 23, 2012, 08:47:01 AM
Quote from: dadagoboi on August 23, 2012, 08:26:49 AM
Another one, would be a much better purchase IMO

http://www.ebay.com/itm/330782113289?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


It's sure a hell of a lot better looking. Would be nice if his reserve is reasonable.
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: godofthunder on August 23, 2012, 09:00:21 AM
 I'm talking with him now ............................if he paid 5k I doubt we can come to terms.
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: godofthunder on August 23, 2012, 09:10:06 AM
 What would you guys offer for it?
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: the mojo hobo on August 23, 2012, 11:12:46 AM
On the '65 with repaired headstock and needing a refin I'd start at $1500. The '68 I wouldn't even consider buying; I'd end up breaking it if I played it.
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: godofthunder on August 23, 2012, 11:16:43 AM
 LOL I started at 1400, seller said any number he would consider had to start with a 2. Anyone think 2k is a good deal for the '65?
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: gweimer on August 23, 2012, 11:43:20 AM
Quote from: godofthunder on August 23, 2012, 11:16:43 AM
LOL I started at 1400, seller said any number he would consider had to start with a 2. Anyone think 2k is a good deal for the '65?

I would say it might be OK if you can do the required work yourself.  I don't know that I'd want to put more money in it.  I didn't like the look of the headstock repair. It looked functional, but could have been a lot cleaner.  I think this seller should accept the idea that a 2 with only zeroes after it could be his best offer.  If he really paid $5K for that, he's certainly hoping to find someone with money to burn that isn't very scrutinizing.
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: godofthunder on August 27, 2012, 01:34:57 PM
  The seller is a nice guy and he has posted it on tb in GFS. We just couldn't come to terms. I might be hotter for it if The new NRs were not about to land.
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: Nocturnal on August 28, 2012, 09:49:51 PM
Looks like he has reduced it to $2250. Still high for the condition isn't it?
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: Dave W on August 28, 2012, 09:59:00 PM
Quote from: Nokturnal on August 28, 2012, 09:49:51 PM
Looks like he has reduced it to $2250. Still high for the condition isn't it?

Very high. I'd say the $1400 starting figure Scott offered was more than fair.
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: godofthunder on August 29, 2012, 05:50:45 AM
 It's FS on tb and back on ebay with a opening bid of 2k, still to much imho. I have a feeling I may get a call if it fails to sell.
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: godofthunder on August 29, 2012, 05:57:14 AM
Opening bid now $1,965 steady,steady.
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: drbassman on August 29, 2012, 06:41:33 AM
Quote from: godofthunder on August 29, 2012, 05:57:14 AM
Opening bid now $1,965 steady,steady.

I'd rather have the new RI.  Really, are these old NRs really worth it?  I just can't justify it, as hard as I try.
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: godofthunder on August 29, 2012, 06:58:38 AM
     $1,965 is still way to much, if he comes down to within reason Ill bite.
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: godofthunder on August 30, 2012, 11:02:37 AM
 Good someone hit he opening bid of $1,965, now I can stop thinking about it.
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: godofthunder on August 31, 2012, 06:31:32 AM
opps wrong bass! Still no bids!  I'm watching this puppy as well :) http://www.ebay.com/itm/130756159686?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Title: Re: Paging Scott Dasson-God of Thunder
Post by: Dave W on August 31, 2012, 07:50:53 AM
Quote from: godofthunder on August 31, 2012, 06:31:32 AM
opps wrong bass! Still no bids!  I'm watching this puppy as well :) http://www.ebay.com/itm/130756159686?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

That's no bargain either but much better than the one with the berserk sanding job.