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Custom Premier Marvel Bass 1955 VERY RARE & COLLECTIBLE. Early Solid Body Bass
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Custom Premier Marvel Bass 1955 VERY RARE & COLLECTIBLE. Early Solid Body Bass
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Product Description
PREMIER
"MARVEL"
MULTIVOX
VINTAGE
SOLID BODY
BASS GUITAR
1955?
EXTREMELY RARE!
ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT:
IT IS AN EXTREMELY RARE GUITAR. As best I can determine, it is at least a 1955 year model and probably older. It was purchased from the "living estate" of its original owner about ten years ago who seemed to recall, with a great deal of clarity, that he had purchased this guitar in 1955 in a small town outside Philadelphia from a department store and was told it had been "made a couple of years ago". This story certainly fits the lineage of this brand "MARVEL". From data available, the PETER SORKIN MUSIC COMPANY (owner of the MARVEL, PREMIER/MULTI-VOX, and other brand names) showed "MARVEL solid body guitars" at the 1948 NAMM show. It is believed that these "MARVEL" guitars were actually made in Philadelphia prior to Sorkin's move to NYC.
THERE IS A "MULTI-VOX" LABEL ON THE BACK OF THE PICKUP.
VINTAGE GUITAR is a term that absolutely fits this guitar. IT IS PURE VINTAGE. Look at the beautifully aged sunburst finish, the thick neck, the simple shape of the headstock, the INCREDIBLE TORTOISE PICKGUARD and everything else.
All components certainly appear to be original-except the THUMB REST-it appears to have been added at a later time. No doubt about the sunburst finish, tuners, frets, pickup, switches, knobs (the only question about the knobs is their placement on this guitar-they are Premier knobs but have been seen on other Premier products-especially their amps), electronics, and pick guard.
Have a close look at the tailpiece on this guitar. It has six string positions (saddles) for only four strings and IS ORIGINAL TO THIS GUITAR (as with most of the parts used by PREMIER on its electric guitars, the tailpiece, cover, and pickup were made in Japan). Using a six string tailpiece on a bass was not unusual for VERY EARLY BASSES MADE IN THE 1950's. I own a late 50's Rick bass that has the same arrangement. The other Premier bass like this that I owned had an original four string tailpiece that certainly appeared to be handmade so my opinion is that Premier may have chosen to cut costs with this "branded" model by using tailpieces that were already on hand and in use for their six string guitars. That, in my judgment, adds to the COLLECTABLE VALUE of this guitar.
The condition of this guitar is FAIR considering its age. It does not have any significant body damage and all electronics work well. Please look at the photos provided to make your own determination as to its cosmetic condition. It does have the usual nicks, scrapes, and scratches that come with age (it is now 60 YEARS OLD).
According to the owner, the case came with the guitar. I have no way of determining if MARVEL had their own cases but this one is certainly age appropriate and period correct for "department store" guitars.
If you are a current COLLECTOR, or a NEW COLLECTOR, this is an item that should be added to your collection.
Please remember to read our policies and procedures listed below.
The guarantee.
1. The guitar is in FAIR RELIC cosmetic condition and is as described in this ad.
2. The guitar is in fully operational condition.
3. Buyer has 48 hrs. to inspect the guitar or have it inspected. Any defects, damage, misrepresentations or other problems must be reported within that time period in writing to the Seller.
4. In the case of damage during shipment, Buyer shall immediately inform seller of such damage and will maintain all original packing materials and box for inspection by the transportation company.
5. If other problems are discovered, Seller will either arrange for repair etc. at a location near the Buyer or request that the Buyer return the guitar to the Seller (Seller will reimburse Buyer for cost of shipment of guitar back to Seller).
6. Seller will correct indicated problems and ship the guitar back to the Buyer within 7 days of receiving it.
7. In the event that the guitar cannot be repaired or replaced with a similar item from Seller’s inventory, the Seller will give the Buyer Credit toward current or future purchases from inventory of Seller.
8. No refunds or returns for Buyer Remorse or Buyer Mind Changing.
9. If there are any undisclosed physical attributes of this guitar that will prevent buyer from playing it successfully, e.g., neck to wide to be played with arthritic hands, guitar too heavy to be played due to back, shoulder, etc. problems , then we will, upon return of the guitar, issue a Credit Memo to Buyer in the amount paid for the guitar plus the cost of shipment paid by the Buyer against the future purchase of a guitar from us
ALL TRADES CONSIDERED.
Product Specs
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Condition:Fair
Make:Premier
Model:Marvel Bass
Finish:3 Tone Sunburst
Year:1955
Made In:United States
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