Greco Violin Bass, Sunburst, 1975 Vintage, Made in Japan

Description: 1975, Made in Japan production This one is right on the transition from the “GNECO” logo era Pre dating Greco’s serial number format, which started in 1975 It has one of the first logos with the more obvious “R” in “Greco” FujiGen production, VB360 model This is a homage to Hofner's Violin Bass Made famous by The Beatles' Paul McCartney Sunburst finish Three ply white pickguard with finger rest “tug bar” Maple body top, back, sides Maple neck with Rosewood fingerboard Full body and neck binding Very comfortable and thin, super-fast, 39mm nut neck width 30” short scale length, “C” profile 12” radius fret board, modern and fast Overall, it has a nice warm tone, with great versatility between pickups Excellent overall condition, at almost 50 years vintage ITEM CONDITION All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. Some light surface marks, some small impressions/dings/dimples/dents/chips, some tiny edge paint cracking near binding, light aging to chrome - as pictured. POSTAGE & SHIPPING NOTE: - Upon cleared payment, all small items (pedals, wiring etc) are usually posted within 24-72hr - Guitars and Basses are packed on Monday (courier collection Tuesday) and Thursday (for courier collection Friday) Meaning, if your purchase is on a Thursday (after 1pm), Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday (before 1pm) it will be couriered Tuesday. If your purchase is on Monday (after 1pm), Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (before 1pm) it will be couriered Friday. We take great care and pride in making sure guitars are carefully set up and packed correctly for transport, so we do not rush this step. The String Switch Noise store operates primarily as an online business. However, we do have a dedicated showroom 30min south of the Brisbane CBD. By appointment we are available Monday-Friday 10am-5pm to test out and pick up purchased items. Please call or contact us directly through the website. String Switch Noise ---Shipping--- --- International delivery is possible for most items and can be arranged at exact cost of shipping. However, there are some restrictions with regions and package size. Please contact us first BEFORE making any purchase to check if an item can be delivered, and to organise the ACTUAL delivery costs. International shipping pricing (if found on listing) is an estimate only (it may be more, but it also may be less). Any applicable customs, duties, or taxes that your country may charge is solely the responsibility of you the buyer. Any questions you may have about this should be directed to your local countries authorities. --- We proudly strive to send out all orders within 24 hours of purchase and/or receiving cleared payment (apart from holidays and weekends). However please allow up to 72hrs for packing and courier pickups. Once your item is packed you will receive notification and relevant tracking number and courier/postal details. --- Small items such as effect pedals and wiring harnesses are sent via Australia Post standard service, with tracking ONLY. Both domestically and internationally. No responsibility will be taken from us for the loss or damage of an item by Australia Post. At your request, signature upon delivery or postal insurance can be added for the additional cost. Please contact us before purchase, or immediately after purchase. --- Australia wide, guitars are sent via courier delivery with full insurance, tracking, and signature upon delivery services. Guitar packages MAY be sent via Australia Post if the delivery area is in a remote region/outside normal courier delivery areas/outside normal costs (and the package size is under 105cm long). --- Courier deliveries can NOT be sent to a PO Box, Parcel Locker, or Parcel Collect service. They must be sent to a physical address, where someone can sign for the item on arrival. --- All items are packed to the highest degree for transit. Proudly, our packaging is at the highest of standards, with the best reputation you will find anywhere in the industry. This comes from 2500+ guitars (and counting) being sent without issue both Australia wide and internationally over 8+ years (and counting). A great amount of pride and detail goes into making sure every item arrives safe and in a timely manner. Pedals and small items are packed in multiple layering of bubble wrap and double corrugated shipping cardboard. Guitars, pending the instrument, have strings de tuned so there is no tension on the neck and headstock. Neck/body /headstock are wrapped separately in multiple bubble wrap layers, high density foam and/or cardboard reinforced. If applicable it is then placed in gig/soft case or hard case. If in gig/soft case it is once again bubble wrapped/foam reinforced before being boxed. Each package/box is custom cut and fit in heavy duty double corrugated shipping cardboard. All voids are padded out and the body edge, base, and top of head stock foam reinforced/padded. Finally, the boxing will have copious amounts of high visibility “Fragile” and “This way up” warning labels. --- We are also extremely environmentally conscious. We re use and recycle almost all bubble wrap, foam, and cardboard packaging materials. ---INFO & TERMS--- --- We do not accept any trade, trade ins, consignment, or direct customer purchases. --- All payments to be made in full at time of purchase. The are no holds, deposits, or layby. --- Payment can be made by Paypal, Credit Card (through Paypal), Bank Deposit/Online Transfer, Afterpay, or ZIP. --- If payment is made via Paypal goods and service, the item will ONLY be posted/couriered to your registered Paypal address (NO alternative address). This is to ensure the Paypal buyer and seller insurance protection is valid. --- All photos are our own and are of the actual item being offered for purchase. We NEVER use stock photos. An extensive amount of time and effort is put in to accurately show the items true condition, colour, and shape. Though please realise the limitations of photography. Images and colours can be perceived differently depending of the type and quality of the device it is viewed on. --- Advertised photos form a large part of the representation of the items condition. Please view the photos carefully as well as reading all item descriptions and/or condition text. Whilst every effort is made to photograph all parts of items, not every little dimple/micro scratch can or will be photographed. We always photograph any and all large cosmetic flaws, such as paint chips/cracks/large dents, that we consider to be significant. --- Cosmetically, items are as per detailed photos and/or descriptions. Functionally, all pots, jacks, switch and machinery components are working without issue, and serviced upon arrival. Each item is tested and/or serviced/set up before listing. It is also tested again moments before packaging, after purchase, to insure it is 100%. ---Guitars and basses are set up with action at a standard with no playability issues, unless otherwise described. However please understand no one set-up is right for everybody. If you prefer a different action height/tuning/string gauge please adjust at your own liking. Please also realise that almost all items are used, and most are 20-30+ year vintage instruments/effects. They will exhibit some wear and tear. If you need detailed specifics, extra information/on the bench specs can be given about anything you require. Please do not hesitate to ask if this is necessary. --- No refund will be given for change of mind. There will be no warranty or refund given other than dead on arrival, broken, or faulty that is NOT already described and outlined in the descriptive text and detailed photos. In the HIGHLY unlikely event, there is damage in transit, a postal/courier insurance claim will be made to recover the cost of damage. However, we are always happy to help and work through any issue, in the rare event that one arises.

Price: 890 AUD

Location: Browns Plains, Queensland

End Time: 2024-10-10T04:35:04.000Z

Shipping Cost: 163.04 AUD