Vintage guitars for sale: short scale bass

Up for sale, a 1967 Fender Mustang Bass in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This genuine vintage Mustang Bass has a smooth, broad natural acoustic response, and plugged in, the instrument offers a complex low midrange character and articulate growl. Strung with roundwound 45-105 strings on the 30" scale, the bass sits well in a mix with ample punch and roundness, approximating the thump of a P Bass with the Tone knob ... more

Up for sale, a 1963 Gibson EB-0 in perfect working order, 100% original save for a refret and carved bone nut, and complete with a hardshell case. Introduced in 1959 in response to declining sales of the EB-1, the EB-0 originally came with a Les Paul Junior style body, quickly superseded by the SG style body (like the example seen here) in 1961. Lightweight at 7lbs 7oz with solid mahogany construction, this bass delivers pure, fat low-end thump courtesy of the famous "Mudbucker" pickup. The rich... more

Great condition, purchased at Main Drag Music in 2011 or 12. Wonderful sound, no issues of any kind... more

Up for sale, a 1961 Gibson EB-0 in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Introduced in 1959 in response to declining sales of the EB-1, the EB-0 originally came with a Les Paul Junior style body, quickly superseded by the SG style body (like the first-year example seen here) in 1961
Featuring solid Honduran mahogany construction and a Brazilian rosewood fretboard, this EB-0 is lightweight at 6lbs 12oz. The famous ??Mudbucker?? pickup delivers pure, fat low-end thump and ... more

Bass has some finish cracks all over the body. See pic 4, I??ve tried to capture it. Very common for its age. No major blemishes, but not mint condition. Mute still works great, all original pickups still sound like they did in the 60s.

I have the original case, but it wasn??t easily accessible at the time of posting. I may have updated or would be happy to add pics if a serious buyer wants them. Case is in rugged condition.

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1961 HARMONY H22 SHORT SCALE BASS GUITAR, GOLD FOIL PU, SUPER CLEAN SHAPE, W / HARD CASE
A very lightweight 6 1 pound example of the highly sought-after Harmony H22 bass, with its distinctive gold foil pickup giving you the classic warm, woody, percussive tone of the best ?60s bass sounds especially with flatwound strings like this one has, just like the instrument originally came with. The H22 was used by such acts as the Small Faces and the Spencer Davis Group, and can be heard on their ... more

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Since 2002, Empire Music has aimed to deliver the finest in-store shopping experience. Now you can receive the same amazing in-store experience through our eBay store. We promise to deliver the highest quality products and services to all of our customers This Gibson EB-0 Short Scale Bass is in GOOD overall condition. Cosmetically, it has blemishes and wear throughout but still in good overall condition. See below for a detailed description. It has been thoroughly ... more

This kay value leader bass is super cool. This short scale bass plays great up and down the neck. The neck is straight and the truss rod turns in both directions. You'll want to get funky with this bass. It's a blast to play and really embodies the sounds of the 60s. You'll be glad you bought this bass! Buy today before someone else snags it! For it's age, it's in above average condition. This guitar is great for a collector, studio, or gigging musician It DEFINITELY has the ... more

I am selling a vintage 1972 Epiphone 4 string short scale bass guitar with its original case. Made in Japan. I have another guitar just like this with a perfect pickguard and I am going to put this perfect pickguard on this bass. The case is useable
Added photo: the excellent pickguard I removed from my other ET280 and will put in place of the original pickguard in the photo
There is a hairline crack on the body top I noticed after I took these photos. Please wait to bid until I get ... more

Early 1960s Kay Value Leader Bass

Ultra-Short Scale, about 24 75??, about the same as a guitar

Currently strung with LaBella Flatwounds

New cream pearloid pickguard

Great player
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I am selling my 1970's Ventura short 30 5" scale bass guitar with its original case. It has one chip in the original black paint (mouse over last photo). Otherwise, it is in very good condition for its age.
I never had the chromed bridge cover.
Selling "as is " . No returns.... more

I am selling a really cool and very good looking Lyle short scale 4 string electric bass. It is missing the original truss rod cover at top and the original chrome bridge cover. Sounds great!!!
Selling "as is " . No returns.... more

Up for sale is a Vintage Bass Guitar, Very Good Overall Condition As Shown, Please see photos for details, Loaded with character showing age-handling-play wear-missing the truss rod cover & tailpiece cover as shown, Faint remanence of a name on the headstock, Tight jack, Looks like the pickup is newer and the pickguard is handmade, Neck is straight, Low easy to play action, Great sound and fun to play, Thin Tele body - weighs 6 pounds 10 ounces, Great unique look!... more

1970s Teisco Kent 24" Short Scale Electric Bass Guitar - Purple
Ships UPS / Insurance
This 1970s Teisco Kent 24" Short Scale Electric Bass Guitar - Purple is in overall very good cosmetic condition. New Ernie Ball short scale slinky strings installed. One replaced tuning knob. Both volume and tone knobs work, tone has some static when adjusting. Plays ok, could use an adjustment, intonation is a bit odd but I am not sure how to adjust it. I am not an expert, please ask with any ... more

Long revered as the "Sound of Chocolate, " Precision Flats have a traditional deep percussive tone that is sure to make you play as many Motown licks as you can. A polished steel ribbon wire gives you a smooth and supple feel that is evenly balanced across all strings. Precision Flats Bass Strings deliver traditional deep percussive tone due to a unique cross-winding process. They are made with a highly magnetic stainless steel flat wrap for greater volume, longer durability and a smooth satin ... more

Gibson EB-0 electric bass 1960's short scale

??Mudbucker?? pickup mounts Flatwound strings, 100% vintage sound, fat and deep

Adjustment and complete review in ??Herrera Guitar Barcelona?? (Gibson official service)
with low and very comfortable action, the truss rod fits perfectly

Beautiful walnut finish, many marks of use with a lot of character, a lot of Rock behind it

No breaks

Includes non-original rigid suitcase, in case of ... more

Hagstrom early-60's short scale bass guitar, serial number 587001. All original This instrument is owned by Rob Armstrong and was taken in part exchange over 30 years ago Guitar has been checked in Rob's workshop and no issues found It does have numerous marks and damage which have all been clearly photographed (zoom in for details) The guitar is supplied with a brand new ABS Hard case.... more

HAGSTROM Viking Short Scale Semi Hollow Electric Bass
Introducing the HAGSTROM Viking Short Scale Semi Hollow Electric Bass. This electric bass guitar offers a high-quality sound with its spruce ashwood body material and rosewood fretboard material. The 4-string configuration and right-handed handedness make it perfect for any aspiring musician. Its natural wood body colour and semi-hollow body type give it a classic and professional look. The neck is made of mahogany for added durability. ... more

1969 VOX PANTHER BASS - SUPER SLIM BROOMSTICK NECK :
* refinished with a spray can, rough
* body has extra routs
* super slim neck=easy to play
* 1 changed tuner
* pickguard is totally WARPED
* needs parts=pickups, electronics, bridge & new pickguard ++PLENTY of PARTS for SALE ++
ATTENTION! OVER 1000 more
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Vox Bassmaster 1965
One of the tuners are not original
No case
Sounds great
Good condition as you can see in the pictures
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Very lovely sounding bass guitar with shadow humbuckers, very sad to see it go. Fully serviced and set up professionally, wiring has all been redone (one switch configuration is a killswitch)

Has all the usual dinks of a guitar of this age but looks well played in
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Very cool Zenta vintage 1960s bass. Lovely example of Japanese-made guitar and bass history. In very good condition with a few minor paint touch ups in the black areas.
Serviced and fully working. Very playable medium-low action.
All original except for replacement nut. Unlike most, still has the original badge
30?? scale neck.
Available to try in north London
Sorry UK buyers only
Do please check out my other guitar and bass listings.
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Rare vox clubman short scale bass with custom head stock. Intonation needs a tune up and pots need servicing so consider this when purchasing. Comes with strap and gig bag
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60's HOFNER SHORT SCALE BASS CASE :
* inside length=108 cm
* width=31, 5 cm
* THIN wood construction
* has wear around the edges and some damage at headstock end=check pic 5
* green felt interior, has some wear
* all latches are working fine
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Made in Japan in the 1990's for the Japanese market (hence the full Gibson aesthetic with an open book headstock and Gibson style inlays), the EGB-850 was Greco's interpretation of a short-scale Les Paul Custom bass. Solid mahogany body with a maple top and set maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard (24 frets, 770mm scale length, 39mm nut width), it weighs 4 6kg's. The previous owner loaded with with a pair of active EMG's (original pickups not included) controlled by a pair of volume / tone ... more

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