Just sold my '64 Gretsch

ilan · July 23, 2018, 01:07:17 PM

Sad to see her go, but for the last 4-5 years she had seen maybe 2-3 hours of play. A guy came that knew all about this model and was really enthusiastic about finding one. So I sold it to him for $2,600.

Money I get from selling a bass has always gone to buying another one, but funny thing, I can't think of a bass I particularly want now that I don't already have. No GAS is new to me. Well, tomorrow is another day.

Pilgrim · July 23, 2018, 02:14:42 PM

Had to be like parting with an old friend, even if it's one you don't "see" that often.

Alanko · July 23, 2018, 02:23:18 PM

Quote from: ilan on July 23, 2018, 01:07:17 PMA guy came that knew all about this model and was really enthusiastic about finding one.

I would be happy selling to a guy like that. Bittersweet, but you know your bass will be loved.

Dave W · July 23, 2018, 05:32:50 PM

Quote from: ilan on July 23, 2018, 01:07:17 PM
Sad to see her go, but for the last 4-5 years she had seen maybe 2-3 hours of play. A guy came that knew all about this model and was really enthusiastic about finding one. So I sold it to him for $2,600.

Was this the 6070 with the huge neck?

Quote from: ilan on July 23, 2018, 01:07:17 PM
Money I get from selling a bass has always gone to buying another one, but funny thing, I can't think of a bass I particularly want now that I don't already have. No GAS is new to me. Well, tomorrow is another day.

Just wait for the next checkerboard 4003. You'll have GAS.

ilan · July 24, 2018, 12:00:59 AM

Quote from: Dave W on July 23, 2018, 05:32:50 PM
Was this the 6070 with the huge neck?

Yes.

Quote from: Dave W on July 23, 2018, 05:32:50 PM
Just wait for the next checkerboard 4003. You'll have GAS.

I'm playing my Shadow a lot now, in a band where it really shines. So all my checkerboard needs are met. But yes, probably just a phase.

Chris P. · July 26, 2018, 03:17:05 PM

Relic Höfner?

ilan · July 27, 2018, 03:26:52 AM

Quote from: Chris P. on July 26, 2018, 03:17:05 PM
Relic Höfner?

Already got too many Höfners for someone who's not Greg Feo. I'm thinking Tele bass MkII with the Seth Lover Wide-Range humbucking pickup, bass version. But it has to be black. They only look good in black.

Chris P. · July 27, 2018, 09:59:31 AM

Cool!

Dave W · July 27, 2018, 10:38:14 AM

Quote from: ilan on July 27, 2018, 03:26:52 AM
Already got too many Höfners for someone who's not Greg Feo. I'm thinking Tele bass MkII with the Seth Lover Wide-Range humbucking pickup, bass version. But it has to be black. They only look good in black.

I had one, a '77, in black. Looked great, felt great, but the angry midrange of that pickup overpowered the highs and lows too much for my taste. YMMV.