Palatino VE-500 Electric Upright Bass Start Price USD 9.95 Current Price USD 450.00 Time Left - Bid Count 17 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, December 02, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 07, 2008 Location Lee's Summit, Missouri See more about 'Palatino VE-500 Electric Upright Bass' Description izipaul store Palatino VE-500 Electric Upright Bass This came from a music store clearance sale.  It has a small ding on the backside of the body as shown.  Other than that, it is awesome.  I tested the electronics and they work fine.  It is missing the body brace, but does come with the adjustable floor pole, the adjustable bridge and a nice gig bag.  Thanks.Comes only with what is shown in the photos.  Cords, manuals, software, etc. are not included unless pictured.  Thanks!See bottom of this auction page for Interntional shipping rates to all countries included in this auction.Retail: $697List:    $929First time bidders and bidders with under 5 feedbacks are required to initiate payment within 24 hours or auction's end.Terms of Sales:You are bidding on/Buying items "As described", so please read the item description before bidding.  There are no returns on items sold.The "Fine Print"Please initiate payment within 48 hours of winning.  It is fine if the payment hasn't cleared Paypal in 48 hours.  It just needs to be initiated.  For money orders please postmark in 48 hours.  If this will be a problem, please contact me before bidding and we can work it out.  I am very reasonable. :)MISSOURI winners will be charged tax of 7.975%.If you are paying by Paypal, I must ship to your address showing in Paypal.  If this is not the correct address, please make those changes before paying.  Please don't provide a different address in the Auctiva checkout screen.  I reserve the right to  not complete a transaction to any international bidder with a suspect feedback or transaction history.I use UPS for shipping within the continental US, and USPS for International shipping.  Shipments to Alaska and Hawaii will be about 25% more expensive and you may be asked to pay any additional shipping charges.  Insurance Domestic I include insurance free for all domestic shipments, so you do not need to buy insurance at checkout. International (including Canada)-Insurance is required and cost about $1.20 per $100.Shipping  I pack all items carefully using industrial strength 1/2" Bubble wrap, static-free, top grade shipping peanuts, and boxes large enough to protect your item from shipper abuse.  It is more time consuming and expensive for us to prepare items for shipping as we do, but it's worth it to us in making sure your item arrives undamaged! :)  If you receive a damaged item or are missing something, please let us know and we will make sure it gets resolved!I do not ship to the following countries:AfghanistanAlgeriaAngolaBangladeshBarbadosBeninBoliviaBrazilBulgariaBurkina FasoBurma/MyanmarBurundiCambodiaCameroonCape VerdeCentral African RepublicChadCongoCubaDjiboutiDominican RepublicEcuadorEthiopiaGabonGhanaGuineaIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqJordanKenyaLiberiaLibyaMalaysiaMaliMauritaniaMoroccoMyanmar/BurmaNigerNigeriaNorth KoreaOmanPakistanPapua/New GuineaPolandRomaniaRwandaSenegalSeychellesSierra LeoneSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSudanSyriaTanzaniaTogoTunisiaUgandaYemenYugoslaviaThank you!Mfg Info below: (auction only includes what is shown in photos)True upright tone and playability at an entry-level price. With its sweet sound, great looks, and light, portable design, the Palatino Electric Upright Bass is the answer to many a bass player's prayer. The VE-500 has a chambered body of select spruce and a vintage sunburst finish. The slim, maple neck and curved ebony fingerboard emulate an acoustic upright bass. The adjustable maple bridge rests on the piezo transducer pickup, giving the VE-500 its large, booming tone.Geared tuners with metal buttons offer easy, accurate tuning. The black finished metal tailpiece is sturdy and practical. The lightweight endpin offers an infinite range of adjustment with a positive locking mechanism.The VE-500 is absolutely versatile with its active tone and volume controls and a headphone jack with preamp. A rugged combination leather/plastic carrying bag with backpack straps is also included.The VE-500 is fully shop-adjusted in the U.S. and ready to play right out of the box. The low, effortless action will appeal especially to fretted electric bass players making the transition to an upright instrument. The big tone, much like an amplified acoustic bass, will please professionals looking for a bass they can travel with. Palatino VE-500 Electric Upright Bass Features: Solid Spruce TopMaple Back & SidesEbony FingerboardPiezo Transducer PickupActive Tone & Volume ControlsHeadphone JackAdjustable Maple BridgeSunburst FinishCombination Leather/Plastic Bag with Backpack StrapsScale Length: 40.75 Place a Bid!