New Bass Day!

[Denis]

My buddy saw this at his local GC, sent me pics and I asked him to pick it up for me. A few dings but the price was more than right! My buddy says it's a gem.

[Dave W]

An S.D. Curlee for $189? You can hardly go wrong at that price, and it's GC, so it's returnable if there's a hidden problem.

[Pilgrim]

Yeah, that seems like a nice score. Those are pretty decent basses by reputation.

[chromium]

That is an awesome score.

Is that their typical 32.5" scale?  Should be a fun bass (I'm digging the Dimarzios and doublecuts lately...)

Congrats!

[Denis]

Yep, should be 32.5".
Not much info out there, really and the Wikipedia page seems to have a lot of it. Apparently the most serious problems were occasional truss rod issues on the USA basses but I figure since my buddy said it was a gem and I'd be happy it's probably ok.

This is the Standard 2 model. The one I picked up for Hornisse a few years ago was a Standard 1. Without a doubt it was one of the cleanest sounding basses I've ever played. It was striking. Looking forward to picking this one up!

[Basshappi]

That is a smokin' good deal!
Congrats!

[Nocturnal]

Nice score Denis!!

[drbassman]

Dangit, you guys are giving me such GAS!!!! 

[godofthunder]

Smok'n deal! I would have grabbed that in a heart beat. Still on my list for the collection.

[gearHed289]

I would definitely have bought it too at that price! Nice bass. Paint it black please. 

[Pilgrim]

No, the 2-tone wood is beautiful!!  That bass is made to have a natural finish. 

[Denis]

Thanks, guys. Looking forward to picking it up!

[Basshappi]

Birdsong builds them to order now and they are $$$$!

[Denis]

How much are the new ones? Birdsong's website said they were between $500 and $1000 back then.

My buddy who picked mine up for me said: "Dude. That Curlee bass is the shit! It's f***ing amazing sounding. That pickup is a beast!"

[Nocturnal]

If that is the typical Dimarzio from that era those are beastly!!!