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Eastwood Airline Map Bass

Estimated price for orientation: 625 $

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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Eastwood


Excellent cond killer looking Airline Map Bass.Bought with intention of learning some bass but changed my mind, i play six stringComes in a luxury tweed case. This is pretty rare and sells at £884 and case is extra so approx £1000.May need a little set up as know nothing about bass guitars. This model gets great reviews.Payment within 48hrs please and any questions just ask or text John - 07718881612NATIONAL MAP Guitars were made in the USA from 1958-64 by VALCO and sold through Montgomery Ward. This AIRLINE® MAP BASS is a tribute to the NATIONAL Newport Guitar from 1962. Today they are played by people like David Bowie, The Cure, Calexico and White Stripes. Original MAP Res-O-Glas models now sell for $3,000-$5,000.Body: Tone Chambered MahoganyColours: Black, Seafoam Green, WhitePickups: Two Alnico Hot-10 HumbuckersSwitching: 3-WayControls: 2 Volume, 1 ToneBridge: Tune-o-matic bridge, trapeze tailNeck: Bound Maple, Bolt-onFinger Board: Rosewood, Block MarkersScale Length: 30 1/2"Width at the Nut: 1 5/8"Hardware: Grover Style Nickel/ChromeStrings: D'Addario #45-#100 Medium ScaleCase: ExtraUnique Features: NATIONAL Style Striped PickguardReview:THUNDEROUS SOUNDING EVEN WITH A SMALLER SCALEanonymous on Sep 23, 2015I picked this little beauty up on recommendation from Glasvegas bassist Paul Donoghue who used it on the first Americas tour. Shorter scale for a smaller guy like me...well balanced and sits perfectly. My other bass is a Fender P bass and although it has a slightly thicker sound...the Map is my go-to Bass 75% of the time.