The Cars-Benjamin Orr 1987 Mosrite Custom 5-String Red Electric Bass Guitar, Serial #BO 013.. ...

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The Cars-Benjamin Orr 1987 Mosrite Custom 5-String Red Electric Bass Guitar, Serial #BO 013.
A five string bass made for The Cars bassist/vocalist Benjamin Orr in 1987. One of three matching guitars made for the band by Semie Moseley with design input from lead guitarist Elliot Easton. Orr sang on most of The Cars biggest hits, including "Drive","Just what I Needed", and "Let's Go". This bass comes directly from The Cars drummer David Robinson, who believes it to be the only known five string bass ever made by Mosrite. 9.12lbs. Original hard case included. Condition: Excellent.


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