This is a synth controller bass with active electronics.
I have seen ONE on Ebay WITH the synth unit included that sold for over $3000.
I only have the bass.
Any ideas?
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1982-83 Roland G-88 Bass Value?
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This bass is in pretty good shape with some dings etc. The bridge and tuning keys are quite pitted and rough.
This is a synth controller bass with active electronics.
I have seen ONE on Ebay WITH the synth unit included that sold for over $3000.
I only have the bass.
Any ideas?
This is a synth controller bass with active electronics.
I have seen ONE on Ebay WITH the synth unit included that sold for over $3000.
I only have the bass.
Any ideas?
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Well, the Blue Book suggests a value of $800 in Excellent Plus and $675 in Excellent. I think the system was very pricey in the day. I don't recall actual new retail prices but $3,000- $4,000 is probably in the ballpark. Clearly there were at least two fellas in the auction you observed that reeeeally wanted one again. It would be nice to get your bass paired with the GR-33B synthesizer again. I bet the price on the intact unit far exceeds the value of purchasing the guitar and synth separately.
BTW, I think the bass was made by Ibanez for Roland; I'm not positive on that though. Fuzzy memories
BTW, I think the bass was made by Ibanez for Roland; I'm not positive on that though. Fuzzy memories
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I own the Roland Bass G-33 and synth board GR-33B. What is the value of these pair you think?
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2 years ago I buy a G88 with Gr-33b floor unit for around 1000$.
The problem with this instrument is the hex pick up, how has a ribbon connector very breakable. I had this problem but can't find the replace part so I ask a friend to built a brand new pick up... It works but not 100%...some times a note is missing.
So I'm still looking for the replace part or a G88 in bad cosmetic condition but with a perfect working hex pick up.
The problem with this instrument is the hex pick up, how has a ribbon connector very breakable. I had this problem but can't find the replace part so I ask a friend to built a brand new pick up... It works but not 100%...some times a note is missing.
So I'm still looking for the replace part or a G88 in bad cosmetic condition but with a perfect working hex pick up.
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