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Johnson JR-440-ES Dobro Resonator Acoustic Bass year: 2001
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Author:  gravesbass [ March 25th, 2017, 1:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Johnson JR-440-ES Dobro Resonator Acoustic Bass year: 2001

It's unfortunately time to move some basses out of my stable....

Up first is a really cool rare short scale Dobro Resonator. I did a lot of work to this bass and it plays phenomenal. Straight neck and good frets. It's currently strung with new DAddario Phosphor Bronze strings but I am going to put the Steel Strings I had back on it. These basses seem to like Steel strings better. It is in EXCELLENT shape and a very well convert to lefty (original owner plugged the 1/4 jack hole and drilled hole on the lefty side. A Clean job.....

If you want something acoustic that you can actually hear, this is it. These are the same build quality as the Regal or Gold Tone Res-bass but this one is 30" scale.

NOTE: The line in pic 3 is just a reflection, not a finish crack.

Here are the specs I was able to get from the seller and online (after a long search):

Specs:
The Johnson JR-440-ES acoustic/electric resonator bass has the big, punchy sound you can't find on regular acoustic basses. This model is constructed with a spruce top, and mahogany back & sides. The neck is mahogany, and it sports a dyed, rosewood fretboard for a classy look. It features a nickel-plated, bell-brass coverplate & tailpiece, 10.5 inch spun aluminum resonator cone, and a traditional sandcast spider bridge for an authentic sound. This versatile bass can be played acoustically, or use the built-in "lipstick" pickup to plug into an amplifier, PA system or recorder.

Features: 
Spruce-Top
Mahogany Back/Sides
Bound Rosewood Fretboard
Adjustable Truss Rod
Diecast Tuning Machines
Sandcast Spider Bridge
10.5" Spun Aluminum Cone
Nickel-Plated, Bell-Brass Coverplate
1 "Lipstick" Pickup ?
Cream Body Binding
High-Gloss Sunburst Finish
30” Short Scale
* Padded gig bag included (has a rip in it but does the job supporting)

I am looking at what I feel is fair for board members here @ $380.00 and actual shipping from the buyer. I also receive the right to come to my senses and pull the listing if other things sell first.

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Author:  paulo [ March 25th, 2017, 8:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Johnson JR-440-ES Dobro Resonator Acoustic Bass year: 20

If I didn't bought your pedal earlier I would give it a try!
GLWTS!! :)

Author:  fivebass52 [ March 26th, 2017, 2:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Johnson JR-440-ES Dobro Resonator Acoustic Bass year: 20

And if I hadn't just bought my Eastwood Classic 4, I'd buy this before you could say, seller's remorse! :)

Author:  gravesbass [ March 26th, 2017, 9:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Johnson JR-440-ES Dobro Resonator Acoustic Bass year: 20

I accept "hold" down payments ;)

Author:  gravesbass [ March 29th, 2017, 9:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Johnson JR-440-ES Dobro Resonator Acoustic Bass year: 20

This guy is going up on reverb this weekend. Also putting up a few more basses.

Author:  gravesbass [ April 29th, 2017, 5:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Johnson JR-440-ES Dobro Resonator Acoustic Bass year: 20

Bumping this before it goes local and Reverb.. Any interests?

Author:  crabby [ April 29th, 2017, 7:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Johnson JR-440-ES Dobro Resonator Acoustic Bass year: 20

It sure is cool. Love the wood grain on the back.

Author:  fivebass52 [ April 29th, 2017, 9:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Johnson JR-440-ES Dobro Resonator Acoustic Bass year: 20

PM sent....

Author:  gravesbass [ April 29th, 2017, 11:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Johnson JR-440-ES Dobro Resonator Acoustic Bass year: 20

On hold!!

Author:  gravesbass [ April 30th, 2017, 7:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Johnson JR-440-ES Dobro Resonator Acoustic Bass year: 20

Sold... Andrew, please move to Sold, thx!

Author:  fivebass52 [ May 4th, 2017, 5:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Johnson JR-440-ES Dobro Resonator Acoustic Bass year: 20

Couldn't help it - I bought it! :) it was just too good-looking to pass up.... Thanks Jim!

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