1989 Greco VB-650 – Violin Bass – Sir Paul McCartney Beatles – Made In Japan

1989 Greco VB-650 - Violin Bass - Sir Paul McCartney Beatles - Made In Japan

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Item: 276719078509

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Type:Electric Bass Guitar
Country/Region of Manufacture:Japan

1989 Greco VB-650 Violin Bass SN#: H913179 Nut: 1.56 Thickness of the Neck at the First Fret is .83 Thickness of the Neck at the Twelfth Fret is .89 Comes in Original Case $$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. (Including new Strings, perfect Intonation, truss rod adjustment and low action) Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides! Anyone who is a fan of the Fab Four is probably reveling in nostalgia at the moment… Here we have a Greco guitar inspired by the famous Hofner Violin bass. These unique and sweet playing basses were HUGE in Japan after the Beatles hit and it seemed like everyone started making copies or heavily influenced versions of them. This rare and highly sought after bass is in incredible condition and sounds just as good as she looks. SPECIFICATIONS: Made in Japan serial Violin Sunburst This is the VB-650 model Higher end hardware and a set neck construction Modeled from the Hofner Violin Bass Made famous by Paul McCartney – The Beatles Spruce body top, Flamed Maple body back Maple neck with Rosewood fingerboard Very comfortable and thin, super-fast, 1.56″ nut neck width 30 ½” short scale length Modern, fast, and sleek 10″ radius fret board The tone is incredible, very versatile and usable in many settings From smooth & clear, to deep & thunderous Some of the best range you will hear in a bass Excellent overall condition The Violin Bass Claim to Fame: As a young man, Paul McCartney was not one to go into debt to purchase instruments (unlike George and John who had no trouble going into debt to obtain their guitars). Even though each Beatle was actually making, comparatively speaking, pretty decent money once they started gigging in Hamburg, Paul got “saddled” with the bass (post Stuart Sutcliffe) and went looking for a decent sounding and playing instrument that was affordable. He ended up liking the Hofner. They spent significant time in Germany and Hofner guitars were more readily available than the USA made Fenders or Ricks. The Hofner was symmetrical and looked “less daft” when strung/played left handed. Remember, this is WAY before modern computerized machinery existed and left handed instruments were costly to gear up and build, much less find in good supply in the UK and Europe, which was still slowly pulling out of the post WWII doldrums. Paul says that Fenders, back then, cost around 100 pounds, where as he could get a Hofner for about a third of the cost. Many UK musicians lusted after genuine Fender instruments, but until Fender Sales began making inroads into the UK market, they were very expensive to purchase and rarely seen in any real quantities in music stores. You are correct, the Hofner is a “little wonky” sounding, but they have a very cool sound, unique to themselves and the tone of the Hofner bass will always be imbedded into the sound of the Fab Four. Paul’s bass sound and style, I would argue, was formed while using this bass. He never took the instrument serious until he was saddled with the role and he developed his style while using this instrument. To this day, Paul rarely, if ever uses a Fender. He has said in interviews, he never really quite got along with them. Even his use of the Rickenbacker, Yamaha and Wal basses during the 70’s, 80’s; all long scale basses, Paul talks about the extra weight and scale length to be a little bothersome. Paul just seems to be the kind of guy that was/is O.K. with finding something unique that he likes and he sticks with it. These days I think he still plays it for two reasons…(1) It is now SO iconic. Just the SIGHT of it, says “PAUL MCCARTNEY!” (2) Due to its light weight, it probably makes the 2 1/2 hour gigs in his mid-70’s easier to manage. I’m in my late 40’s and playing heavy guitars, while singing at the same time, is becoming increasingly more difficult for me. It is also worth noting, Paul’s bass rig has cracked the code on the low output pickups on the Hofner. It is very easy these days, with some gentle gain boosts and EQ’ing, to make the Hofner sound very full and rich, without sacrificing the “woody” midrange tone that makes it so iconic. (- Taken from Steve Hoffman Music Forums) This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor – a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly. **** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best. * Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues * Intonation is spot-on * It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings. * If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned * All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up – They will shine like new! ***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote. About Us The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. @TheGuitarDude Search for The Guitar Dude Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated. Like what you see? Let me go to work for you. I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude For in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us 954-448-2413 I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 45 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details. Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping. Payment – Shipping – International orders – Import Duties ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. – BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES. I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation. EBAY We recognize and accept a 14 day return policy as per Ebay guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping.

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