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IbanezPortland, OR

Ibanez BTB806MS 6-String Multi-Scale - Walnut Wing Body, Nordstrand Big Singles

• Multi-Scale (Dingwall style)• Dual Humbucker• 9.8 lbs

$1,899Offers

+$95 Shipping

Seller: Windy City Bass Vault3% Seller Fee

Fodera Imperial 6-String - Buckeye Burl Top, 18V Preamp, Custom Single-Coil Set

Mint6-String

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FoderaBrooklyn, NY

Fodera Imperial 6-String - Buckeye Burl Top, 18V Preamp, Custom Single-Coil Set

• 35" Extended• Dual Humbucker• 10.2 lbs

$11,200

+$145 Shipping

Seller: Gotham Boutique GearMax $99 Fee Cap

1966 Fender Precision Bass - Sunburst, Tortoise Guard, Original Grey-Bottom P-Bass Pickup

Very Good4-String

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FenderLos Angeles, CA

1966 Fender Precision Bass - Sunburst, Tortoise Guard, Original Grey-Bottom P-Bass Pickup

• 34" Standard Long• P-Bass• 8.7 lbs

$6,400Offers

+$110 Shipping

Seller: Sunset Vintage VaultMax $99 Fee Cap

Bergantino Fortis Bass Amp Head (800W) & HG410 Lightweight Neo Bass Cabinet Rig

Excellent

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BergantinoDenver, CO

Bergantino Fortis Bass Amp Head (800W) & HG410 Lightweight Neo Bass Cabinet Rig

• 48 lbs

$2,450Offers

+$140 Shipping

Seller: High Altitude Bass Labs3% Seller Fee

Darkglass Microtubes Infinity Bass Preamp, Audio Interface & Distortion Engine

Mint

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DarkglassAustin, TX

Darkglass Microtubes Infinity Bass Preamp, Audio Interface & Distortion Engine

• 2.1 lbs

$499Offers

+$18 Shipping

Seller: Austin Effects Exchange3% Seller Fee

Sadowsky NYC Custom 24-5 - Olympic White / Tortoise Pickguard, Sadowsky Preamp

Excellent5-String

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SadowskySeattle, WA

Sadowsky NYC Custom 24-5 - Olympic White / Tortoise Pickguard, Sadowsky Preamp

• 34" Standard Long• J-Bass• 8.1 lbs

$4,400Offers

+$90 Shipping

Seller: ToneVaultMax $99 Fee Cap

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If you sell a $4,500 vintage Fender or custom boutique bass on other platforms, they pocket up to $450 in seller fees. On Trading Basses, your fee is strictly capped at $99, putting hundreds of dollars back in your pocket.

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