Greco VB500, honey burst, made in Japan 1981. Adorable, right? It's nigh-on-impossible to dissociate these violin-style basses with The Beatles, but hey, that's okay with me. This is quirky: slim neck without a lot of taper, lightweight, vintage style hardware... it's not versatile, but it sure does a thing. The tone is thumpy and round, with a strong fundamental note, short sustain and plenty of warmth. The burst finish has aged beautifully, and paired with the yellowed plastics and patinaed hardware, this looks great. Do you have the joo joo eyeball?

Model: Greco VB500
Made: 1981, Japan, Fujigen plant (serial E816149)
Finish: honey burst, gloss poly
Neck: maple, three piece, rosewood board, 12" radius, 30" scale
Body: spruce top, flame maple back and sides, fully hollow
Weight: 3.010kg
Neck: maple with rosewood board
Mods: none
Pickups: Greco PU-VB5 humbucker x2
Case: original hardcase

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some marks on the end, scuffs on the back, a scratch around the low E tuner and some chips on the corners on the front. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, it has some light scuffs on the back, no major marks. The back has some chips along the back edge and in the elbow area, some scuffs in the middle of the body and widespread light rub wear around the body. The sides have widespread scuffs around the whole body, as well as a scratch near the output jack. The front has some dimples around the controls, in the elbow area and near the pickups, as well as some rub wear in the elbow area and some play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: good condition (7/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good. The frets are in  reasonable condition with minor wear only, 7/10 for fret life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.