A Minor Lapse in Restraint

[chromium]

I really have been on my best behavior lately - exercising will power, and fighting those impulsive GAS urges.  There've been so many deals to be had on stuff that I've convinced myself I need, and I've managed to resist almost everything!

Well I had a relapse last week.



This is a Roland G-88 analog bass synth controller from '81.  It was built by Fuji Gen Gakki, and is very close in spec to an Ibanez Musician MC-800, and apparently some other Greco-badged version.  In fact, it is believed that the "GR" insignia on the headstocks of these Rolands stands for "Greco-Roland".

It is quite a nice bass actually, when used as a normal bass.  Ash body, maple/mahog neck thru, ebony board, punchy single coil, 2eq active setup (don't usually go out of my way for actives, but this ones not too bad - none of that scooped-mid sound I can't stand).  Came with some Chromes, decent setup, comfy slender neck.

The main reason I got it was the asking price - $275 shipped!!  Holy cow!  I've really enjoyed my Roland guitars, so I thought for that kinda price it would be nice to add the bass version to the herd. 




I just need to track down the bass-specific floor-unit (which contains the synth guts).  I did try it with my guitar synth units and it seems to function fine, but Roland made a version of the synth that was optimized for bass use. 

I don't envision using this in my band, but I figured it'd be fun for recording (which I havent had much time for lately).

I'd say I'm back on the road to recovery now, but I'd be lying.  Why fight it?   

[hieronymous]

Wow - cool score!!! I hope you find the floor unit!

[chromium]

Thanks!

Seems all kinds of stuff is coming out of the woodwork, what with the economy in shambles.  I've seen a couple of the floor units go by on Ebay recently, so maybe I'll try to catch the next one...

[Dave W]

Joe, Joe, Joe...we're just gonna have to drag you kicking and screaming into the mid-80s. 

[chromium]

Joe, Joe, Joe...we're just gonna have to drag you kicking and screaming into the mid-80s. 

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!



Well... maybe.  But only if I can get one in walnut brown