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Hi good people, I’ve only just bought this beautiful bass from @briansbrew and it is all that it says on the tin and more… Every 10 years or so, I convince myself that I should own a bass guitar…however, I soon remember that even as I get older, it’s still not my particular cup of tea. I just love the mammoth inconvenience of logging a double bass around, and thankfully I’ve got the gigs on the upright. So, here it goes again. Early Custom shop Jazz bass, with several modifications that justify the “low” price. Originally Daphne blue, refinished in a deep pink colour, and then again back to the original colour, all professionally done. The neck binding was stripped and redone as perloid, with a nice touch at the top of the fingerboard saying “L’arbre chantant” (the singing tree in French). the “V” serial number is typical of early Custom Shop (they only started in 88 so this must be a very early one). The stamps are all original, but the year is not very legible at all. Gold tuners,knobs, control plate and screws are original to the bass, new gold bridge installed Brian had the scratchplate imported from the states which is 62-66 period correct. The pickups that came with it were not that great and not original to the bass, so Brian installed Fender customshop vintage 60's ones: they sound awesome! The gold bridge cover may or may not be the original one. A battery compartment was added at the back and a toggle switch to the control plate as an active circuit was installed, but now the original circuit reinstated and it’s all passive. Non-original Fender moulded included, strap locks and leather strap. Weight is 4.4 Kgs. A black strap and strap locks as pictured are also included.

Offers by PM please

Yep, just viewed the Bass Gear interview video on You Tube via the link. It reminded me that the RRP for the Contour ST in the USA was $4950!!! Also remembered an interesting encounter with the guys from the Hofner stand when we launched the Contour range at the 2018 Bristol Guitar Show. About half an hour before opening time on the first day, they came strolling down the aisle past our Gillett Guitar stand as I was doing a last-minute vac over the carpet. They did a double-take and rushed over for a closer look. It was quite obvious as they handled the demo basses and fired questions at us that they were deeply impressed. After I'd swapped business cards with their Sales Manager, his parting shot was: "I don't know how you can offer premium basses like these for such a low price." By the bye, as one who grew up worshipping The Beatles and Macca, I couldn't resist asking him whether he could do me a good price for a new top-of-the-range violin bass. He said if I called him after the show, he'd be able to sort something out for around £800. I've never forgiven myself for not following the offer up.

I haven’t got anything booked in down south any time soon unfortunately

Hi. i´m selling my W&T Custom Single Cut 5-string 33". This bass was played by Matthew Garrison during a European tour with Herbie Hancock. This a very fast playable Bass with a nice singing tone, very simlar to the Fodera Matt Garrison Signature! TOP - Figured Poplar - with adjustable finger ramp (£120 option) BODY - American Walnut with Alder Heal Block NECK: 7-piece Zebrawood-Padouk-Maple-Ash-Maple-Padouk-Zebrawood SCALE: 33" with banjo frets FINGERBOARD: Ebony, 26 frets PICKUPS: Nordstrand ELECTRONICS:John East BRIDGE: ETS Battery low LED indicator (£45 option) All Wood&Tronics basses include a professional gig bag. weight is 4,1kg Right now this bass is tuned EADGC. Price is 1850€ / £ 1600

Good lord 😮❤️

I’m looking to move to German grip and am selling this lovely French grip bow. I bought it on musical chairs for £400 in 2024. Details from the original ad below. Lovely D.Muniz bass bow from Brazil. Pernambuco stick, recently rehaired at Guivers. I purchased this from Malcolm Healy in 2005 and was my bow I used for all music college auditions, final recital and professional jobs. Weight is 12.8g and the length is 71.5 cm. Rather battered hard case that does the job. Alternatively if someone has a German grip bow of similar value (or want to do a swap plus cash) please get in touch. Bow is in Somerset, but I’m happy to bring it to London (EC2) if you’d like to try it.

Knew I had this somewhere. Hope the link to the video of Michael Gillett still works. Bass Gear 2019 Summer NAMM Awards.docx