The Egmond Bass 9 is a rare bass guitar produced by Egmond, a Dutch company known for making affordable instruments during the 1950s and 1960s. The Bass 9 was part of Egmond’s line of electric basses and was often sold under the "Rosetti" brand name in the UK. The design of the Bass 9 was distinctive, featuring vinyl-covered bodies and colourful, retro aesthetics, such as mother-of-pearl style scratchplates and headstocks. It had a bolt-on maple neck with a 24-fret fingerboard, Van Ghent tuners, and two chrome pickups with tone and volume controls. The Bass 9 gained a reputation for its "thumpy" sound. Egmond instruments like the Bass 9 were used by musicians such as Paul McCartney during his early years.
c.1967 *Super Rare* All Original Egmond Bass 9 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar
Overall, the bass is in good condition with some wear. There are a few dings and knocks, and the chrome parts have surface scratches. There's noticeable fret wear, and the first fret has slightly lifted in the first position, though this doesn't affect playability. The vinyl covering is peeling in spots, but it's not a major issue. The pickguard is intact but has minor breaks where the plastic has warped around the screws due to age. Similarly, the mother-of-pearl pickguard and matching headstock have warped slightly, causing some misalignment and a few cracks near the screws, which is typical for its age. Photos of the insides can be made available upon request.