korean

  1. Wildmanboone

    Korean or Japanese?

    I have a Scott brand 4 string jazz copy. It’s an amazing old bass I bought for $100 at a pawn shop. However, I can’t find any information on the company. The quality, feel, and sound reminds me of some of my Japanese lawsuit era basses but the limited written information on the bass itself seems...
  2. PRICE DROP! '98 MIK DeArmond Jet Star bass by Guild US pickups
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    For sale PRICE DROP! '98 MIK DeArmond Jet Star bass by Guild US pickups

    Have an opportunity to offer my DeArmond Jet Star bass by Guild in a rare blue colour scheme. Made in Korea in 1998 this set neck beauty packs USA DeArmond Turbo Jet single coil pickups which are not your father's jazz pickups. Beefy and bright. Mahogany body, 30.70" maple neck, rosewood 22...
    $600.00
  3. seventhsunbass

    SOLD PRICE DROP! '98 MIK DeArmond Jet Star bass by Guild US pickups

    Have an opportunity to offer my DeArmond Jet Star bass by Guild in a rare blue colour scheme. Made in Korea in 1998 this set neck beauty packs USA DeArmond Turbo Jet single coil pickups which are not your father's jazz pickups. Beefy and bright. Mahogany body, 30.70" maple neck, rosewood 22...
  4. N

    What Bass is this??

    Someone please help! I inherited a Dean “Edge” bass, yet I do not know this brand nor its value. It’s left-handed and its right-handed equivalent is selling online for around $3000. Whaaaat??? Is mine the same “Edge” model with similar worth and why is the other worth so much money? I tried...
  5. A

    Wanted Warwick Starbass - Korean or German

    I'm looking to buy a German or Korean-made Warwick Starbass in either gold or daphne blue. Ideally would be either 5-string and/or fretless. Bonus points if it fits all of the above.
  6. steve_rolfeca

    NBD: 2016 D'Angelico EX-Bass

    I've been "acoustifying" my guitar and bass lineup for a few years now. It started with a piezo/magnetic semi-acoustic guitar in the early 2000's, and accelerated after having to retire some heavier instruments because of a chronic lower back problem. Along the way, I discovered that I like a...
  7. G

    Any ideas what this is ?

    I have an opportunity to buy this 6 string. It looks like a mass produce one as opposed to homemade. Anyone got any ideas of a manufacturer ? Graham UK
  8. D

    Vintage aka plain old Korean Onyx Bass - Qld, Australia

    Hey gang I have an old bass in the cupboard been there for about 30 years. Wanting to get some info about it if anyone has any time or interest. thanks a lot
  9. modfather1964

    Tobias 'Toby Pro' 2003

    Any info on this would be really appreciated... Toby Pro. Serial No. relates to Unsung Korea 2003 using Epiphone check. It has a one piece natural body and one piece bolt on neck, Rosewood fretboard? Diamond control configuration (4) 24 frets. Horn to 15th fret. Mother of Pearl 'T' logo on Black...
  10. PRICE DROP **Relic p bass korean squire II neck
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    For sale PRICE DROP **Relic p bass korean squire II neck

    This is a great playing bass It is set up well and has a wide range of tones With Seymour basslines and cts pots with orange drop cap The neck is 89 korean squire II Chunky and stable like an old fender (It is said it to be signed by Victor Wooten on the headstock when sold to me ) see pics...
    $300.00
  11. Chop11777

    SOLD PRICE DROP **Relic p bass korean squire II neck

    This is a great playing bass It is set up well and has a wide range of tones With Seymour basslines and cts pots with orange drop cap The neck is 89 korean squire II Chunky and stable like an old fender (It is said it to be signed by Victor Wooten on the headstock when sold to me ) see pics...
  12. Aidenn7

    Korean Squier bass club?

    Korean Squier bass club? I got a few.. but I see no Club for these awesome basses.. a show us your bass tread.. but no Club.. this are the late 80's to the late 90's.. the squier bullets- squier II- standard models- P's- jazzes- Pro Tones.. three different factories here's mine
  13. design

    Fender straps for every occasion!

  14. 1996 MIK Squier Precision P Bass Very Clean All Original
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    For sale 1996 MIK Squier Precision P Bass Very Clean All Original

    This 1996 Made in Korea Squier P Bass is a lightly played closet queen. All original including the strings. The wood selection is outstanding - one piece body and terrific maple neck with well centered grain and curl and blister figure throughout. It's more like USA custom shop maple than...
    $325.00
  15. Low Main

    SOLD 1996 MIK Squier Precision P Bass Very Clean All Original

    This 1996 Made in Korea Squier P Bass is a lightly played closet queen. All original including the strings. The wood selection is outstanding - one piece body and terrific maple neck with well centered grain and curl and blister figure throughout. It's more like USA custom shop maple than...
  16. ESP LTD Surveyor 414 - Excellent condition
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    For trade ESP LTD Surveyor 414 - Excellent condition

    I've got an ESP LTD Surveyor 414 in natural gloss finish (Korean model, not the later Indonesian one). This bass can dial in a wide variety of tones. Never gigged - just used it for noodling around at the house. Looking to trade for a passive J-style or PJ of similar value (ex. MiM Fender Jazz...
  17. raaalph

    TRADED ESP LTD Surveyor 414 - Excellent condition

    I've got an ESP LTD Surveyor 414 in natural gloss finish (Korean model, not the later Indonesian one). This bass can dial in a wide variety of tones. Never gigged - just used it for noodling around at the house. Looking to trade for a passive J-style or PJ of similar value (ex. MiM Fender Jazz...
  18. gerd0

    Help needed with Samick SAKB-6690

    Hey there! First post here, after using Talkbass as a reliable source of info while looking for my very first bass guitar I decided to register and ask myself about it. The thing is that I've found what looks to be a very good deal: a Samick SAKB-6690 bass (Korean made in '98, active setup, 4...
  19. Bthebassplayer

    Fender Precision Korean made

    Hello everyone, Anyone ever heard of Fender P-basses that where made in Korea? There is one that I can buy secondhand but I never heard of these before. What is your opinion Talkbass??
  20. BayseMan

    Has any Bottom Feeder replaced an Old Korean Spector bass bridge ??

    I have an old 82" Spector and am looking to change the bridge The trouble is the bridge itself sits recessed in the body Do any of U know if there's a replacement for it ? Appreciate any info or suggestions U might have Thanks T
  21. NathOBX

    NBD 1989 MIK squier Pbass ,makeover edition!!!

    So on Wednesday I scored this beautiful beast of a 1989 Korean made Squier Pbass with the frets ripped out and poorly filled, for the low low price of free! After an acetone bath, a new wiring harness I had laying around, new pick guard screws,new strap buttons I also had laying around, and a...
  22. Tune Technology Price Drop $500
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    For trade Tune Technology Price Drop $500

    I have a really nice Tune 6 string bass that’s in really good shape. All original.Both truss rods work properly. Neck nice and straight. Low action. Plays nicely. Sounds great. The blend pot doesn’t always hit center when in the center. Possible pot cleaner. You have to move it a little. Other...
  23. fruitlabor

    TRADED Tune Technology Price Drop $500

    I have a really nice Tune 6 string bass that’s in really good shape. All original.Both truss rods work properly. Neck nice and straight. Low action. Plays nicely. Sounds great. The blend pot doesn’t always hit center when in the center. Possible pot cleaner. You have to move it a little. Other...
  24. MTD Saratoga/Grendel 5 (Korean) Amber Flamed Maple
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    For sale MTD Saratoga/Grendel 5 (Korean) Amber Flamed Maple

    I've made a difficult decision to let this go. These are the real deal. The specifications are top notch and are clearly above other basses in this price range. Not sure why someone would pay more for the newer models which are still great but not as good IMHO The sound is awesome and the...
    $825.00
  25. Halegroove

    SOLD MTD Saratoga/Grendel 5 (Korean) Amber Flamed Maple

    I've made a difficult decision to let this go. These are the real deal. The specifications are top notch and are clearly above other basses in this price range. Not sure why someone would pay more for the newer models which are still great but not as good IMHO The sound is awesome and the...
  26. thumbslapper

    Series10 Madness

    I bought my sparkly purple Series10 at a pawn shop about 25 years ago after my Tokai Jazz got stolen, I put in EMGs and it was my main bass for about 6 months. I got much nicer basses since then (Alembic, Pedulla, Dingwall) but always held on to my Series10 - I loaned it to friends who were...
  27. Spector (Kramer), Teal w/Korean HAZ
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    For sale Spector (Kramer), Teal w/Korean HAZ

    You're looking at a Spector NS2a bass built in Korea, and completed in New York during the mid-to-late Kramer era. (Estimated to be 1988, based on serial number NS1088, located on the control cavity cover.) The bass shows signs of its age/usage, but the finish is mostly intact, with the...
    $750.00
  28. joeyoddo

    SOLD Spector (Kramer), Teal w/Korean HAZ

    You're looking at a Spector NS2a bass built in Korea, and completed in New York during the mid-to-late Kramer era. (Estimated to be 1988, based on serial number NS1088, located on the control cavity cover.) The bass shows signs of its age/usage, but the finish is mostly intact, with the...
  29. ObeyGiant

    NBD: "89 Korean Squier II P-Bass /w pictures and questions

    I had a friend who was needing some quick money and had a bass he wanted to sell for super cheap. I didn't know anything about the bass but it looked nice and after a minor adjustment to the truss rod the thing seemed absolutely worth what he was asking for it so I bought it. Also I am aware...
  30. Ibanez SRX400 Trans Red Korean Made - Local Pickup
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    For sale Ibanez SRX400 Trans Red Korean Made - Local Pickup

    This bass has been well loved (see pics for signs of use) and it is now time for it to find a new home. Everything works as it should. Price is firm. It is definitely worth that and has a fresh set of strings on it. This is one bass where Ibanez got it right. The neck profile is like a...
    $100.00
  31. Dimension

    SOLD Ibanez SRX400 Trans Red Korean Made - Local Pickup

    This bass has been well loved (see pics for signs of use) and it is now time for it to find a new home. Everything works as it should. Price is firm. It is definitely worth that and has a fresh set of strings on it. This is one bass where Ibanez got it right. The neck profile is like a...
  32. Ibanez SRX400 Metallic Olive Korean Made - Local Pickup
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    For sale Ibanez SRX400 Metallic Olive Korean Made - Local Pickup

    The finish on this bass is amazing. They don't make them like this anymore! This is one bass where Ibanez got it right. The neck profile is like a standard jazz a opposed to the thin Ibanez neck. The pickup is placed in the 'sweet spot' vs the closer to the bridge. This gives it a lot more...
    $200.00
  33. Dimension

    SOLD Ibanez SRX400 Metallic Olive Korean Made - Local Pickup

    The finish on this bass is amazing. They don't make them like this anymore! This is one bass where Ibanez got it right. The neck profile is like a standard jazz a opposed to the thin Ibanez neck. The pickup is placed in the 'sweet spot' vs the closer to the bridge. This gives it a lot more...
  34. Ibanez SRX400 Trans Red Korean Made - Local Pickup
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    For sale Ibanez SRX400 Trans Red Korean Made - Local Pickup

    This is one bass where Ibanez got it right. The neck profile is like a standard jazz a opposed to the standard thin Ibanez neck. The pickup is placed in the 'sweet spot' vs the closer to the bridge. This gives it a lot more punch and low end from the humbucker. This is a great bass for the...
    $200.00
  35. Dimension

    SOLD Ibanez SRX400 Trans Red Korean Made - Local Pickup

    This is one bass where Ibanez got it right. The neck profile is like a standard jazz a opposed to the standard thin Ibanez neck. The pickup is placed in the 'sweet spot' vs the closer to the bridge. This gives it a lot more punch and low end from the humbucker. This is a great bass for the...
  36. Paul Saunders

    Tokai TB48 Korean Bass

    Hi. I suppose you may have seen all this before, but I've spent a week trying to find an answer. HELP!!! I need to date a Tokai TB48 Thunderbird bass. It's Korean built and in the rarer white finish. Any help out there?
  37. InnerBass

    NBD - Holy Hollowbody !!

    Hey TB'ers - I've been looking for a killer Hollowbody bass to gig in a regularly working old school outfit I just joined. Like most of us, I learn, compare and research basses online quite a bit and I play as many different basses as I can get my hands on. But when it comes to Hollowbody...
  38. PaulyTones

    Any Info about Korean Toby pro V???

    I recently got my hands on a Korean Toby Pro V and I'm trying to learn more about it. I've learned that Gibson bought Tobias in 1990 and that the Toby's were built in the Korean Epiphone factory. I checked the serial number on the official Gibson Epiphone site and its telling me it was built in...
  39. Precision Bass loaded neck, Korean, V-series, trades, FREE shipping
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    For sale Precision Bass loaded neck, Korean, V-series, trades, FREE shipping

    Very nice Made In Korea V-series "Squire by Fender" fully loaded rosewood Precision neck. Better than most mim Fender necks. Nearly no fret or rosewood wear, no nicks or damage...very little play time. Smooth tuners. This is 1.6" nut, but is a thinner profile as the MIK necks usually are. Smooth...
    $150.00
  40. MasterBass!

    SOLD Precision Bass loaded neck, Korean, V-series, trades, FREE shipping

    Very nice Made In Korea V-series "Squire by Fender" fully loaded rosewood Precision neck. Better than most mim Fender necks. Nearly no fret or rosewood wear, no nicks or damage...very little play time. Smooth tuners. This is 1.6" nut, but is a thinner profile as the MIK necks usually are. Smooth...