{"product_id":"1980-veillette-citron-bass","title":"1980 Veillette-Citron VC-II Bass #177 Neck-Through Harvey Citron Signed Rare Original","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1980 Veillette-Citron VC-II Bass #177 Neck-Through Harvey Citron Signed Rare Original!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong\u003ereally special and rare Veillette-Citron VC-II bass\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eJune 1980\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is \u003cstrong\u003eserial number 177\u003c\/strong\u003e, built during the original Kingston, New York era, and features the \u003cstrong\u003eHarvey Citron-signed backplate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese early Veillette-Citron basses have become legendary among those in the know. Often referred to as the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Alembics of the East Coast,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e they were built to an incredibly high standard with no expense spared. From the exotic tonewoods to the all-brass hardware, this is truly boutique craftsmanship from one of the pioneers of high-end American bass building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction is exceptional, featuring a \u003cstrong\u003ehighly figured maple neck-through design\u003c\/strong\u003e with beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eflamed Hawaiian koa top, center laminations, and matching headstock overlay\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eebony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e complements the exotic woods perfectly, while the bass retains all of its original character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt appears to be \u003cstrong\u003e100% original\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the original \u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley potentiometers\u003c\/strong\u003e, unique Veillette-Citron pickups, \u003cstrong\u003eSchaller tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the extensive \u003cstrong\u003esolid brass hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the bridge, tailpiece, nut, backplate, and strap buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass plays exceptionally well with \u003cstrong\u003elow action\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003estraight neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, and outstanding tone. The original pickups have a voice all their own—clear, powerful, and incredibly articulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e overall. There are some more noticeable buckle marks on the back from honest use along with a few light indentations on the top, but overall it presents as a very clean and well-cared-for example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with what appears to be the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appears 100% Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 1980 production; serial #177; Harvey Citron signed backplate; original Allen-Bradley pots; all-brass hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptionally well-built bass that feels every bit as impressive as its reputation suggests. The neck is straight, the action is low, and the instrument has an effortless feel. Tonally, the original pickups deliver a rich, articulate sound with outstanding clarity and punch. It's easy to understand why these basses earned comparisons to Alembic—they're truly among the finest boutique basses of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Veillette-Citron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VC-II Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #177\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck-Through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flamed Hawaiian Koa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\/Core Wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly Figured Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadstock Overlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flamed Hawaiian Koa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schaller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Veillette-Citron Pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotentiometers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Allen-Bradley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.90\" (1st Fret) \/ 0.95\" (12th Fret)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.2 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Hardshell Case (appears original)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars and basses\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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