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Posted: **Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:22 pm**

So I went into Music Go Round after I got off work today and saw this hanging behind the desk:

MUSTANG BASS!

This picture doesn't really show it very well. It's pretty beat up around the edges, the paint has faded to an almost pink-ish color around the edges, but is really nice in the middle still. The finish is cracked all around the edges but not in a crappy looking way... It actually looks pretty nice. The neck was in amazing condition and it sounded really good too... pretty much just like a less punchy P-bass. The guy swears that it is actually a '78, even though it's listed as an '82 for some reason, is there any way that I can tell if it is actually an '82 even though the serial number dates it at a '78? He said he could come down on the price about $50 to $100, and I'm very tempted to get it! Does this seem like a good deal?

Posted: **Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:40 pm**

that seems like an ok deal. fender were using serial numbers starting with S8 and S9 well into the '80s so it can be tough to date stuff like that. pot codes would be more accurate.
if you can get it for $500, i'd say go for it.

Posted: **Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:49 pm**

FUCK BILLY JUST BUY IT.

THOSE LATE 70'S BUTTROCK RED MUSICMASTER GUITARS ARE FUCKING IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND ANYMORE. IVE NEVER EVEN SEEN A MUSTANG BASS.

IS IT USA? WHY THE FUCK IS IT LISTED AS A RI ? ITS NOT A RI AT ALL, ITS JUST AN OLD FUCKING MUSTANG BASS

Posted: **Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:50 pm**

heres a little bit bigger version

Posted: **Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:51 pm**

go back in there with someone and take some sloan/robroe style team vids on it so we can all jerk off on our keebordz

Posted: **Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:10 pm**

HUMONGOUS THROBBING BONOR YES GET IT, thats like the same price as a reissue, fuck.

Posted: **Sun Aug 10, 2008 12:24 am**

it's got a maple neck, BUY IT NOW!!

Posted: **Sun Aug 10, 2008 12:46 am**

I was about to go back in today and get it... but they closed at 6, and tomorrow they're only open from 1-5 and I'm working 12:30 - 6... epic lame... perhaps monday I will swing by there and grab it.

Posted: **Sun Aug 10, 2008 12:47 am**

Billy3000 wrote:So I went into Music Go Round after I got off work today and saw this hanging behind the desk:

MUSTANG BASS!

This picture doesn't really show it very well. It's pretty beat up around the edges, the paint has faded to an almost pink-ish color around the edges, but is really nice in the middle still. The finish is cracked all around the edges but not in a crappy looking way... It actually looks pretty nice. The neck was in amazing condition and it sounded really good too... pretty much just like a less punchy P-bass. The guy swears that it is actually a '78, even though it's listed as an '82 for some reason, is there any way that I can tell if it is actually an '82 even though the serial number dates it at a '78? He said he could come down on the price about $50 to $100, and I'm very tempted to get it! Does this seem like a good deal?

I'd walk in there with $450 cash, show him the money and walk out with the bass. He might try and say $475 and seem stubborn, but as soon as you turn towards the door you'll get it for $450.

Posted: **Sun Aug 10, 2008 12:49 am**

I've tried it before with this guy... he doesn't budge below the initial bargain price... he might since it's on consignment but I'm not sure. I'll give it a try.

Posted: **Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:04 am**

Billy3000 wrote:I was about to go back in today and get it... but they closed at 6, and tomorrow they're only open from 1-5 and I'm working 12:30 - 6... epic lame... perhaps monday I will swing by there and grab it.

Lunch break?

Also this bass is more important than that day of work call in sick.

Posted: **Sun Aug 10, 2008 2:04 am**

aen wrote:
Also this bass is more important than that day of work call in sick.

BEHOLD!!! wise words have been spoken by Aen!!! you MUST obey!
IF that bass gets sold you will NEVER EVER forgive yourself. trust me. it's happened too many times to your humble servant here...

Pat.

Posted: **Sun Aug 10, 2008 2:53 am**

do it,
that thing looks ace!
500 bones is more than a good deal.
at least keep it for a while and then jack up the price on ebay in a few years.

Posted: **Sun Aug 10, 2008 5:29 am**

robroe wrote:FUCK BILLY JUST BUY IT.

Posted: **Sun Aug 10, 2008 5:33 am**

DEW IT

The jap RI's cost something like $579... and they don't come with a case.

Trans red = rare
Maple board = rare

rare + rare = DEW IT

Posted: **Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:06 am**

aen wrote:
Billy3000 wrote:I was about to go back in today and get it... but they closed at 6, and tomorrow they're only open from 1-5 and I'm working 12:30 - 6... epic lame... perhaps monday I will swing by there and grab it.
Lunch break?

Also this bass is more important than that day of work call in sick.

No break... and I'm the manager and sundays are crazy.... so no go on the call in sick thing... I'm a pretty loyal customer to this store though, so if I call them and tell them I want them to hold it for me and that I'd pick it up on monday, then I'm sure they'll do it for me.

Posted: **Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:57 am**

1. Buy it.
2. Have you bought it yet? If not go to 1.

Posted: **Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:35 pm**

So I went in today with $465 cash and the dude there (different dude than last time, this guy's a huge douche bag) he said that there was a bottom line on it since it's a consignment item and he couldn't go below $549, so after tax it came to $587 or something... so I walked out and they didn't try to stop me. They don't negotiate there... douchebags.

Posted: **Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:36 am**

CONGRATO SCORE. Still a nice affair topping out under floor price!

The masses want pics.

Posted: **Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:40 am**

ultratwin wrote:CONGRATO SCORE. Still a nice affair topping out under floor price!

The masses want pics.

Billy3000 wrote:so I walked out and they didn't try to stop me. They don't negotiate there... douchebags.

I don't think he bought it.

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