TASTY VINTAGE JAP BASSES @ GUITARS PLUS
Every band has a bass player (or should!). Here are a few excellent bass buys to tempt the taste buds of our purvayers of bottom end. These three are all from Japan, and from left to right are. First an Ibanez Roadstar II RB820 from 1983, very nicely restored by GP, resplendent in its original Metallic Black, and nice sounding Tri-Sound pickup. In the middle is a Cimar, the lower cost version of Ibanez in its day - late 70s - early 80s. This has a J bass neck profile and is a good bet for a pro style bass for little cost.The last is a Fender Japan J Bass Special. Very light, PJ electrics and a J Bass neck feel. All three are excellent examples of the magic that the Japanese craftsman weaved in those years.
For the discerning bass player we also have 6-8 'Vintage' basses on hand. Five string models too. The six string 'Vintage'electrics have been immensely popular with our players and the basses are beginning to catch on too.
Excellent array of Fender Valve Amps at present, details in our Amp Showroom section. Also the latest book offering from Hal Leonard is the Fender Amp book "the Soul of Tone'. Celebrating 60 years of Fender Amps. Forward by Luis Vuitton luggages's latest ambassador (Keith Richards). This book is $99 plus about $15 PP (it is quite big and heavy). A thrilling book though, get 'em whilst they are hot as they generally only do one print run in hardback - it has a CD as well. It is more or less a companion to the 'Strat Chronicles' from a couple of years back.
The store has also taken on ULBRICK Amplifiers. I spent about four hours at the factory recently and folks, from a manufacturing standpoint, these amps are second to NONE. I have been to many amp facilities over my career and Dave Ulbrick and his team have left no stone unturned in their quest for quality. Even the vinyl and the feet are NOT proprietory items. Every piece of this tonal masterpiece has been thought about carefully. We have sold a handful already - Venue 30 IN STOCK. Stadium 80 available to try by appointment (it belongs to Simon Croft and we'll need one days notice) then come on down for a sonic treat!.The best sales thus far are the Venue 30 - with reverb and vibrato. You'll never need another amp we reckon!
Also in stock Black Star, Laney Lionheart and many old and wonderful valve amps from rock musics illustrious past. Some of these old Aussie Goldentone, Rex, Diason and Bass King amps are simply wonderful, both in sound and personality. All our oldies are checked and restored where neccessary. The new updated 'Tube Amp Book' by Aspen Pittman is in stock too.
Tip of The Month
Be good to your guitar and it'll be good to you!
Restring frequently and clean strings after use. Just as Lewis Hamiltons McLaren F1 racer (basic schcolboy error in Canada ! ) is only as good as his tyres - so too your guitar is only as good as it's strings. Lewis Hamilton actually loves playing the guitar and it's my bet he uses D'Addario!
D'Addario prices are down to $10 for XL Electrics and $13 for J series acoustics so there is no excuse not to have your axe sounding it's best! Bass strings are lower too and there are special low pricing for three packs and ten packs.
FREE POSTAGE ON ALL D'ADDARIO STRINGS -- RING OR USE OUR ON LINE STORE 24/7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SAME DAY DESPATCH WORLDS #1 GUITAR STRING
Tone amplitude and intonation are all dramatically improved with fresh strings. If putting them on is daunting let one of our team do it for you, $45 gets you a restring with a checkover, $75 plus strings is a full service, as if your guitar was going to be sold in our showroom.
D'ADDARIO strings are used on all repairs unless otherwise specified.
With our dollar becoming firmer (96c usd 9th June 08) against most major currencies we at Guitars Plus are aware of dropping wholesale prices and are keen to pass on potential savings! Don't be shy to ask for a better price, either in store or when ordering on line. At the very least we can often offer free shipping or postage. Prices quoted are prevailing RRP (recommended retail price) only and can often be bettered! There is no GST (local tax) on exports, and that includes New Zealand - but not Tasmania!
To the right is a pic of our perenial favourite - the 'Vintage' PGM, a pretty good take on the famous Peter Green - Gary Moore LP, that is now back in stock. We have one particularly tasty light one at present. Rob sets these up with D'Addario USA strings and pack them up with a pretty good vintage style case for $995, best LP style guitar on the market for under a gee - you betcha!!
$879 without case. #1 seller at GP for the last 16 months, join the club!
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Latest Arrivals
Epiphone Masterbilt DR500
Fender Photoflame Strat
Fender Telecoustic
'Vintage' Zip Gold
Epiphone Casino - Elitist
Blueridge BR-183 (000-sized body)
Blueridge BR-3641 (Parlour)
Blueridge BR-180 (Dreadnaught)
Peavey Jack Daniel's Promo
Tokai Love Rock Model
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