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1974-76 Diplomat Jazz bass - Made in Japan and looks to be similar to the Cimar 1905 model - but branded Diplomat who I think were a Kiwi brand? I had one of these years back and it was amazing. A really fun playable bass, that was just enjoyable to play. A mate took it off me and still uses it regularly. I've kept my eyes open for one ever since... spotted this, did it up with new bridge and fixed the wiring with two new pots and got it all set up and... It is a really fun playable bass and enjoyable to play... but unlike years ago I've got 3 other basses that do that jazz bass thing, including my main one, and I can just see this gathering dust... so offering it up for sale or trade, just to get money back £180 or trades The Good Its a fun bass to play It's pretty light weight Solid Ash body Mostly original and it really good condition for the age Nice vintage style sound The original bridges on these are evil things with sharp screws - it was also missing two parts - I replaced it with a Gotoh Sets up and intonate well Looks cool really nice neck to play Save money compared to an original 70's fender Comes with old sadowsky blue rounds AND a set of flats that came with it. The look, sound and feel like TI jazz flats I've got on my other bass but I'm only 95% sure they are - I'll set it up for you with either. The Bad From the era just before Japanese basses became accurate - so note the square heel and I think it's 33.5inch scale. Pickups are normal size but with the classic curved ends. So if classic Japanese basses aren't your thing and you are looking for a mod platform - it will do that but not be drop-in for fender parts. With where the bridge pickup was tucked close to the bridge to fit under the original cover, and with the Gotoh bridge being a fair bit longer it looks like the bridge and pickup are closer than a 34in fender bass. The bridge probably could go back a bit if you wanted. The Ugly It could probably do with shielding to get it quieter So it's a fairly cheap, fun, old bass. Anyone have any love for it? Trades... try me, P basses, Telecaster copies, jazz master, Microkorg or similar simple synth... I also seem to like trying effects pedals... .

Decided to sell my Mono M80 dual bass case. Used literally twice to get me to studios and back so pretty much brand new. An excellent and well-designed piece of kit but I’ve come to the realisation that my back can’t manage two of my basses in one big case on public transport. Would really prefer to have this collected from Peckham SE15 or could meet up somewhere in London. I don’t have the original box (it was massive!). Here’s my feedback thread on here for anyone interested

I get it, I had to buy a couple of SKB cases for my business a couple of years back the UK agent said that their stock was low due to so many units going to Ukraine (a lot of military tech is 19” rack format). SKB cases are military grade and withstand pretty much everything from extreme in temperature to humidity and moisture to shock to impact. Your gear’s safe in one of these 👍

That's gorgeous - one of the best-looking Ricks I've seen - I really think they're getting it right with the current generation. Only wish it wasn't around £2500 outside my budget! GLWTS!

Hi, For sale the above, in full working order and great condition. Not needed now, recording finished. Price includes UK Mainland Delivery.

^This entirely. Not many of those out there and they sound great.

Rickenbacker 4003 Autumnglo Checker Binding, Satin finish on entire bass, Limited Edition. 2023, nice low action, superb tone, due to the satin finish on the rear of the neck it is a pleasure to play this bass, price is £2750, UK sale only. please check out my feedback Weight 9 lbs 7 oz / 4.29 kg. Hard Rock Maple body neck through Walnut skunk stripe through entire bass body and neck Caribbean Rosewood fret board flat D profile neck very easy to play, Dual action single truss rod Hi gain Rickenbacker pickups Rickenbacker v2 bridge/tailpiece Schaller Tuners Gold pick guard and truss rod cover complete with Rickenbacker hard case and candy original pickup cover included original box. New strings installed fresh set up to intonate the strings

I don't have a digital caliper to measure it with such exact precision. But I imagine those specifications can be found on the Fodera website.

Wow, I’ve been thinking about getting a 5/er Precision and they are few and fat between, and that is stunning 👍