Duesenburg Star Player bass

Aussie Mark · December 21, 2011, 04:48:20 PM

Quote from: Freuds_Cat on December 21, 2011, 04:00:04 PM
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 · December 21, 2011, 05:21:57 PM

Someone got a bargain.

Aussie Mark · January 04, 2012, 04:28:07 PM

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 · January 05, 2012, 02:50:09 AM

Nice score. Congrats!

Pilgrim · January 05, 2012, 08:51:13 AM

That's gorgeous. Dang. NICE score.

drbassman · January 05, 2012, 10:45:09 AM

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

Freuds_Cat · January 05, 2012, 01:22:02 PM

Noice!

leftybass · January 05, 2012, 01:28:11 PM

Very nice!
My low-cost, lefty alternative.

Aussie Mark · April 17, 2012, 05:14:26 PM

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 · April 18, 2012, 08:34:26 AM

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

Aussie Mark · April 18, 2012, 05:19:53 PM

Quote from: Dave W on April 18, 2012, 08:34:26 AM
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 · August 12, 2012, 05:34:30 PM

drbassman · August 13, 2012, 04:34:44 AM

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

PhilT · August 14, 2012, 05:31:27 AM

Quote from: Aussie Mark on April 17, 2012, 05:14:26 PM
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 · August 14, 2012, 09:21:25 AM

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!