Black Fretless II
We were unable to get a serial number for this bass, so for now we're just going to call it "Black Fretless II" until it surfaces again. Regardless, it seems to be a really nice example. Seller's description is quite accurate - toward the end of 1971 Ampeg did a special run of fretless basses, of which a number were done with black appointments and ebony fretboard. It's a stunning look, and such a shame that Ampeg didn't carry the concept over to the guitar line. Comes with correct second-generation OEM case.
Believed offered for sale in early 2016.
Believed offered for sale in early 2016.
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c.1970 Dan Armstrong Ampeg Lucite "Black Bass" Fretless
"A Rare Fretless "Black" Bass. Towards the end of the Lucite bass run, Dan Armstrong made a handful of these "Black" basses. These seldom seen basses feature an Ebony fingerboard, Black pickguard with "Dan Armstrong & Ampeg" logo, truss rod cover and headstock front. Factory Fretless example with side position markers, Clear Lucite body, Grover tuners, and tonal switch. A nice excellent condition example. One newer Grover tuner and a small crack in the pickguard. Included is the original hardshell case (broken end latches). The bass has an amazing tone. OHSC $2995HOLD." 
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