An ultra-rare Audiovox 736, the first electric bass guitar ever made, was sold on Ebay yesterday for $23,850. According to the listing, the instrument was one of only three Audiovox 736s left in the world.
World's Oldest Electric Bass Guitar Sells on Ebay for $23,000
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