D1058A
Here's an interesting package that hit the market in May 2015. While the bass itself looks to be in good shape and fairly original, the extra bass pickup adds a lot of value to the package. We're never seen an extra bass pickup, let alone one in such good cosmetic shape. Does it work? Too bad the seller hasn't taken it to a reputable shop to have it tested, because if it does work it's going to be worth a lot.
The other item to note is that this bass appears to have been retrofitted with a tone switch, possibly in keeping with Ampeg's updated spec for guitars/basses produced with serial numbers above 2000. Certainly, a bass produced with serial number D1058A would not have originally come with a tone switch. You can also tell this is a retrofit by the position of the switch, which is a little higher (i.e., closer to the peghead) than basses with factory switches.
The other item to note is that this bass appears to have been retrofitted with a tone switch, possibly in keeping with Ampeg's updated spec for guitars/basses produced with serial numbers above 2000. Certainly, a bass produced with serial number D1058A would not have originally come with a tone switch. You can also tell this is a retrofit by the position of the switch, which is a little higher (i.e., closer to the peghead) than basses with factory switches.
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"This is the the original Dan Armstrong “Plexi” bass from the late 1960s. This bass is serial number D1058A. This bass was purchased in the late 60's in San Francisco, CA by a local musician and played throughout the 60's and 70's. In the 70's it was placed into climate controlled storage and has not been touched in about 30 years. It is in very good condition, but needs a cleaning. It also needs new strings and a set-up by someone who knows what they are doing."
"This bass comes with the original tool, tuning fork, and the two extra rosewood bridge plates which were never installed. Also comes with the vintage, original strap. Includes extra pickup, new in box. Extra pickup is not tested, but has never been installed, and is assumed to be working. (See my photos of extra pickup with original box and manual.)" "Also comes with the vintage original case, complete with several vintage stickers from the 1960's and 70's. The case smells a bit stale because it was closed for about 30 years. The stale smell will probably diminish if you open the case and put it in the sun for an afternoon." "Overall, this bass is in great shape. It bears a few small scuffs and wear marks from normal use, but there are no major defects or significant flaws. One moderate scratch from a belt buckle on the back, but I am only pointing it out in the interest of full disclosure, not a big scratch." |