More of drbassman Bill Walence's basses for sale

godofthunder · January 17, 2023, 08:30:42 AM

I'd like to update everyone. Barb, Bill's widow has let me know that she will be auctioning off the final group of Bill's basses. There are six very nice relatively unusual basses. Nothing is up yet but I will post links of the auctions here. First up will be a 2014 MIJ Gretsch Broadcaster. Here is the list of others in no particular order. Bill was very meticulous with his basses and these are all very nice examples. I have evaluated them all and can vouch for them.
'74 Gibson LP signature
'74 Gibson Triumph
'72 Guild M85 II
'68 Kustom K-200
'68 Gibson EB2
I know Bill would be pleased to know his friends here will be enjoying and taking care of his basses.

Basvarken · January 17, 2023, 11:18:56 AM

I would love to own a Gibson Les Paul Signature bass.
But I'm afraid I can't afford one...

Pilgrim · January 17, 2023, 11:20:27 AM

The Guild, the Triumph and the EB2 speak to me...but I'm not listening. I and my checkbook are happy with the Harmony H-22.

morrow · January 17, 2023, 03:10:28 PM

The H22 would sound better than an EB2.
There's some magic in those bat wing Harmonys.

Pilgrim · January 17, 2023, 04:54:22 PM

Quote from: morrow on January 17, 2023, 03:10:28 PM
The H22 would sound better than an EB2.
There's some magic in those bat wing Harmonys.

That's very kind...even for the re-issues like mine. It did arrive with flats already installed....which IMO is correct for that bass.

Dave W · January 17, 2023, 05:13:51 PM

It must be hard for Barb to let these go.

I hope they all find good homes.

godofthunder · January 20, 2023, 08:52:18 AM

Gretsch Broadcaster. https://www.ebay.com/itm/134411338404?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PtXTjMXzR5C&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=QrNemjUJT7-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

morrow · January 20, 2023, 09:34:44 AM

Nobody does orange quite like Gretsch.

Basvarken · January 20, 2023, 10:12:02 AM

Very nice!

Pilgrim · January 20, 2023, 11:01:18 AM

Quote from: godofthunder on January 20, 2023, 08:52:18 AM
Gretsch Broadcaster. https://www.ebay.com/itm/134411338404?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PtXTjMXzR5C&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=QrNemjUJT7-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

That would have been purchased around the same time I got my orange Gretsch 5123. Agreed, no one does "that" orange like Gretsch.

Dave W · January 20, 2023, 01:20:50 PM

A good opportunity to get an MIJ Gretsch at a reasonable price.

godofthunder · February 24, 2023, 04:58:56 AM

Bill's Guild M85. Beautiful bass, if you're looking for one this would be the one to buy. https://www.ebay.com/itm/134462835763?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PtXTjMXzR5C&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=QrNemjUJT7-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Dave W · February 24, 2023, 05:21:55 PM

He really loved that bass.

Alanko · February 25, 2023, 02:11:50 AM

Just needs a couple of Darkstars!!!

Dave W · February 25, 2023, 07:08:43 AM

Quote from: Alanko on February 25, 2023, 02:11:50 AM
Just needs a couple of Darkstars!!!

lol

Darkstars cure every problem. Still hungry after eating breakfast? Just add a couple of Darkstars.