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This completely changed my views on what it is that makes a bass great. These were originally cheap by design, Nathan Daniel cut every corner he could dream of to keep the cost down. And yet was determined to create an instrument for students , and beginners that was playable. And he did just that. Longhorns weigh next to nothing , but don’t think the lack of weight makes them flimsy , they’re tough as nails. They sound great , in good hands can be simply amazing. And they’re really fun to play. Dano aficionados say the early reissues from the Shinko Factory in Korea are the best of the lot. With fresh rounds they can have that zing you might get with a baritone guitar or a Bass VI , with flats or older rounds they are simply great thump machines.

30" scale baritone from Harley Benton, in excellent condition. Poplar body, maple neck, purpleheart fingerboard. Passive, 2 P90 pickups (I think...?), vol/tone, pickup selector. Medium weight and nicely balanced. I've had this a couple of years, from Facebook marketplace. The seller had put fancy strings on, but the name didn't stick in my mind. They certainly sound and feel like quality. Tuned A to A at the moment, with no rattles. This plus the low action makes for a very good playing 'experience'. Good clear and warm tone from the neck pickup, strong and well defined from the bridge (great with distortion). I really rate Harley Benton, and this is a good example. Just bought an HB guitar, so this has to go.

I bought one of these a few weeks ago; fantastic bass. Wide but really comfortable neck, and a huge range of sounds. Absolutely love it, and recommend this. Best of luck with the sale.

Bugger too slow again

I got the same bass. Incredible instrument. Sounds great and original finition, very funky.

Great little things , I have one of the original reissues , still with the factory strings.

Now just £1275 for the weekend and after that its getting pulled, taking a big hit on this

Here we have a very nice condition Status-Graphite "The Groove" 4-string bass, finished in 'Claret' red/burgundy. (Definitely looks more burgundy to the eye!) The bass is around 26 years old (1999 build) and presents well for its age. There are a few light scratches as you'd expect and one very small ding in the back, but nothing serious and all looking in good order for it's comparative age. Alder body, three-piece maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, light weight tuners, 'TRIMAX' pickup (basically three single coils joined to make a humbucker with the inner coil used a the hum eliminator). Two-band EQ with cut/boost on Treble/Bass and true passive/active switching via a micro-switch. The Bass has just been set up with a nice low action & no fret buzz, and has brand new D'Addario 45-105 strings added. Comes complete with generic Gig Bag and strap locks. Offered at a reasonable £695. Interesting trades accepted. Buyer to collect from Derbyshire DE7, or can meet half way up to a reasonable distance. Payment via Cash or Direct Bank Transfer. No PAYPAL.

I’ve reached that point too. I had six at once. Down to five now and still struggling to narrow it down.

Ok, so GAS has got the better of me (again) and I’ve splurged a load of cash on something else, so this is now available for £120 including UK second class delivery.