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Statistics: Posted by berni — Fri Aug 27, 2010 6:31 pm
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Statistics: Posted by triodeamplification — Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:13 pm
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this guitar screams hondo to me, made in korea with fake humbuckers, yes fak,e only one coil under that cover.
these fake humbuckers are always a little bit bigger than real humbuckers, sound good though more like a p90.
Statistics: Posted by wietse — Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:18 am
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Statistics: Posted by triodeamplification — Tue Aug 24, 2010 8:19 pm
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I did not expect to get an answer ... so this is great !!! ... regarding my question on restoration ... money is not the/a problem ... I'm quiet willing to pay 20* the cost price to get it working. But if I take it to a restorer
, say new tuning mechanisms, new pickups, straighten the neck, will it ever be a decent (usable in a band) bass ????
PS how did you know that was my bass ??? Mine has of course not the Aria log but "EROS Mark II"
thx ... Steve
Statistics: Posted by Steve Wright — Fri Mar 12, 2010 10:32 am
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Do you know how to adjust the truss rod?
-Scott
Statistics: Posted by cheepaxes — Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:52 am
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If so, it was built by Matsumoku as well.
If you are primarily keeping the bass for sentimental value I wouldn't put a lot of money into a restoration. You can quickly spend more than the bass is actually worth. It is possible that your pickup issue is a problem with the switch or pots which can be an inexpensive fix. In the US it would cost around $50 to have the neck straightened. The tuners are what they are although you may be able to tighten them up a bit.
Statistics: Posted by VintAxe — Sun Mar 07, 2010 2:59 pm
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As the quality of the bass has deteriorated over the years (curved neck, doesn't keep in tune very well, pickups damaged), I was thinking of having some restoration work done to it, but I am not sure if it is worth the effort, in the sense that it may not be possible to get a decent sound out of it. Anybody any opinions on that ??
Steve Wright, Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Statistics: Posted by Steve Wright — Sun Mar 07, 2010 7:52 am
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It has been knocked about a bit and has a different bridge pickup, and a fair number of knocks and dinks. Also the metal cover thingy near the bridge pickup, got taken off as it was in the way!
Any idea what these are worth?
Cheers
Wingsurfer
Statistics: Posted by Wingsurfer — Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:38 pm
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It's an early one, too - metal pin-badges had pretty much disappeared by the early 70s, in fact I don't remember ever seeing one on an Eros before.
Jon.
Statistics: Posted by Bassassin — Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:11 pm
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If that one doesn't work, try accessing it through my profile page.
My name is Murray Carr.
Cheers
Statistics: Posted by murrayscot — Sun Jun 14, 2009 3:31 am
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http://www.matsumoku.org/models/aria/solid/sg/19xx.html
The "Steel Adjustable" plates seem to be exclusive to Matsumoku-built instruments (although this is not confirmed) as do the offset dots on certain Gibson copies. Again it's not confirmed but it appears the serial numbers on early instruments (ie pre 1975) are random, so it doesn't seem to be possible to use these for date info.
Rosetti didn't exclusively source their Eros & Eros Mark II brands from Matsumoku though - I've owned two, an LP copy which I think was Matsumoku, & an early 70s Tele which I think was Fujigen. I think some of the later Eros guitars are Korean in origin, but I've yet to have the opportunity to examine one.
Anyway, from your description I think your bass is probably Matsumoku, and if not identical to any of the Aria versions, probably quite similar.
Would you be able to post any photos?
Jon.
Statistics: Posted by Bassassin — Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:02 am
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Given that EROS seems to be a uniquely UK brand name, I've never actually held one in my hands. A Harmony Central review compares an EROS LP copy to a Tokai or Greco. Given their selling price back in the day, I honestly doubt this but I have no other basis for being skeptical.
When I think EB-3, I think Jack Bruce. That is definitely a positive for your instrument. I think you also have the short scale model which is also desirable. I think the natural finish also adds value to your bass.
My best guess is that your bass would probably be valued in the States between $350-$450. Like you say, it is an instrument you'll keep regardless of market value. I still own an old Electra LP copy that's not worth much more than the price I paid given inflation, but I like it
Statistics: Posted by VintAxe — Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:55 pm
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