Well, I had this bass buildt by british luthier NS Guitars. It is a replica of Johns first Axe bass, see picture. Received it today and I must say it is not my thing, soundwise. I am really stuck to my beloved Alembic sound. This one is pure J and P Bass. So this is brand new. The only minor thing is that is has some black spots at the top of the headstock which is not visible in the pictures. Comes with a hardshell rectangular case. Price I paid was EUR 950 (around USD 1400). I will let it go for EUR 750 (around USD 1100) plus shipping. Many thanks for looking! Oliver (Spyderman)

 

 

 

  (Message edited by davehouck on September 08, 2009)

Oliver, that is really neat - I like it. What year(s) did John play that one? Is it in any of the recordings?  
EffClef

Nike must had stole the shape from this design.
 
This bass really has a cool Mod 60's look to it...

Eff,
he played that first version Axe in 1967-1968.
The second version, buildt by Peter Cook and equipped with a set neck with T-Bird headstock, can be seen in the Tommy movie...
 
Oliver (Spyderman)

It so happens I'm watching Tommy a lot lately, and I found myself wondering if that wacky T-bird axe bass was a prop or a real instrument. Great sequence with a supremely stiff Clapton.
 
JBY