Duesenburg Star Player bass

[Aussie Mark]

Mark how much did you get for the Maton if you dont mind me asking? Was it an 80's or recent model?

It was a fretted 80's JB-IV in minty condition.  I got $1350 for it on Ozbassforum.com - could probably have sold it for a little bit more on eBay, but by selling it on the forum I didn't have to pay eBay or Paypal fees.

[Freuds_Cat]

Someone got a bargain.

[Aussie Mark]

After tooing and froing about shipping with the seller who weren't hip to international options this baby finally arrived.  It's certainly very purty and plays nicely unplugged in my office, even with roundwounds.  Build quality looks first rate. The case is very deluxe, and all the case candy is there - allen keys, polishing cloth, unique style straplocks.  Some flats will go on tonight for the ultimate test.

[Basvarken]

Nice score. Congrats!

[Pilgrim]

That's gorgeous.  Dang.  NICE score.

[drbassman]

I've always been impressed by the Duesenburg styling and build appearance.  I'd love to play one someday.

[Freuds_Cat]

Noice! 

[leftybass]

Very nice!
My low-cost, lefty alternative.

[Aussie Mark]

I love my Duesenberg so much I've just hit another one .....

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/220961704833?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Dave W]

i like that finish better! Looks like you got a bargain too.

[Aussie Mark]

i like that finish better! Looks like you got a bargain too.

Definitely a bargain - less than half the new price down here, and it came through Customs without any tax or import duty, which is rare.

[Aussie Mark]

[drbassman]

They are beautiful basses.  Remind me of the Gretsch Thunder Jet. Nice scores you lucky dog!

[PhilT]

I love my Duesenberg so much I've just hit another one .....

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/220961704833?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I like the look of that. And a big advantage buying with a currency that's still worth something.

[drbassman]

Yeah, tell me about it!  When I lived in Canada in the late 80's, the Canadian $ was worth .69 US cents.  Now they are essentially on par.  Our government sure has done a bang up job!