D639A
This bass came on the market in November 2013 with an asking price of $2,350.
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"My old friend Mark Schnoor, the curator of the amazing Dan Armstrong Guitars web site, suggested this bass to me when I was taking up bass playing more than a decade ago. If you're not familiar with these amazing instruments, take a few minutes to see his site. I've since fallen in with flamenco and need to trade this old girl in to pay a luthier to make me a guitar."
"She's picked up a few injuries in her 44 years, but nothing too serious. Some scratches on the back, which a good luthier can no doubt fix for less than the discount I've put on it, and some plastic flaking around the metal band on the pickup, which helps identify this as authentic." "Look hard at the pics, and if you want to see anything else up close, send me a request and I'll be happy to oblige. Once you buy, it's yours, so let's talk about any concern you have before you lock and load.Good strings on her, and I still take her out at least every other week for a little noodling session or to back up a friend on guitar. Great playing bass, and the thumb rest is just right for taking it easier on a guy who doesn't play all the time." |
Back on the market in May 2017 with an asking price of $2,200. Seller said
"This guitar is a collector's item, but it also plays great and looks very striking. Fully transparent lucite (acrylic) body. It has a mid-1969 serial number, and was main production (not a reject etc). It's in pristine condition with the exception of some scratches which I've tried to capture in as much detail as possible. They likely came from a former player's belt buckle. Barely noticeable since it's on the back lower bout, but it's a definite flaw and that's why it's priced about $500 lower than market. That said, the wood has been well cared for and given a little lemon oil every few years. I just polished it up for this photo shoot, so it may look slightly wetter than it should in a few of the shots. Original bass pickup is still installed. These are designed to be easily swapped out, and aftermarket pickups are available should you prefer a different tone profile. The saddle is adjustable for varying playing height preferences. This was the 539th bass crafted by Dan Armstrong's shop in 1969."
"This guitar is a collector's item, but it also plays great and looks very striking. Fully transparent lucite (acrylic) body. It has a mid-1969 serial number, and was main production (not a reject etc). It's in pristine condition with the exception of some scratches which I've tried to capture in as much detail as possible. They likely came from a former player's belt buckle. Barely noticeable since it's on the back lower bout, but it's a definite flaw and that's why it's priced about $500 lower than market. That said, the wood has been well cared for and given a little lemon oil every few years. I just polished it up for this photo shoot, so it may look slightly wetter than it should in a few of the shots. Original bass pickup is still installed. These are designed to be easily swapped out, and aftermarket pickups are available should you prefer a different tone profile. The saddle is adjustable for varying playing height preferences. This was the 539th bass crafted by Dan Armstrong's shop in 1969."