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  1. So... this was a bass I was watching with a very keen eye on eBay last week. It's a ZAK bass, which, from some of Mayones history information, seems to be an export brand name used by Mayones in the mid nineties... check out this old catalog page for instance... vintage! The ZAK branding appearing in the upper right of the page. And here's Mayones founder at a trade expo showcasing the basses in the early nineties... So for the moderately small sum of £215 I got; The Zak BeJJ BO4 bass £? A new Warwick Rockbag worth £70 A brand new unused 5 Pot pre wired Bartolini preamp HR5.2AP/918 worth £145 Ernie Ball replacement knobs worth £13 So already a bit of a good deal all things considered...BUT... this just isn't a cheap bass... it can't be, the quality for a start is superb, for a bass that must be 25 - 28 years old it's oozing quality parts and timbers. The body wood is Etimoe, which is highly curved and shaped, very much like the early Warwick Basses, note the matching control cavity cover and look at this cuuuurve! The timber also has lovely figuring and good matching, and is solid, very solid. Speaking of Warwick Basses... I was pleasantly surprised to see this... I thought, a ha! a fake Warwick Bridge... but no, a Schaller Bridge manufactured to Warwicks Design! Again really solid, nice and heavy, very classy. The neck is a 5 piece, if it's maple it's very dark, possibly cherry / mahogany but I can't see it being much else, stringers are either Wenge or Ebony, but again under the lacquer they're very dark, stamped number 54. Japanese Gotoh tuners. Matching headstock veener cap and truss rod cover. Plastic nut, Wenge fingerboard and mother of pearl inlays. I'm currently stripping the lacquer off the bass as it's very very thick and glossy which I can't stand and I'll be giving this a brief sand before oiling and waxing the finish, but from the parts shown above the bass has the following hardware; Japanese Gotoh Tuners Schaller / Warwick Bridge & Tailpiece MEC active 2 band EQ MEC active jazz pickups it's a super looking and feeling bass, with a little TLC i'll get it looking a little fresher and hopefully for £215 have myself a bloody bargain at long last! I'll be doing a refin build diary over in the build diaries forum for anyone who wants to track that. Cheers!
    14 points
  2. My NBD arrived yesterday - a rather tasty MM Bongo. Plays beautifully and looks the biz - it has a subtle light sparkle in the colour!! The fretboard is roasted and figured maple and there’s no pickguard. It appears to have taken exactly 10 days from build to reaching me - this was a direct order through their ‘Vault’ on line system - as was the long scale TC passive Stingray I bought - seems to be a seamless process. I’m sure it’ll be first choice for wedding gigs 😀
    14 points
  3. Owing to Old age and looming Home downsize I am reluctantly selling my Stunning Gibson SG Supreme in very good condition. This was the first of the " Gibson Guitar of the Week " Series and was limited to only 400 Worldwide. The Flamed Maple cap gives this a distinctive tone with more highs than the standard. It has had a brass nut fitted and is strung with LaBella Flats Comes with original Gibson case in very good condition and truss rod tool. Any trial more than welcome. Its Collect only from me in Leeds -- ( I Will not post it ) I live Very close to J46 of M1 and close to A1
    13 points
  4. A beautiful original US 1977 Fender Mustang bass with maple fingerboard and stock natural finish. Great condition, functions and plays superbly with a punchy sound. It’s strung with Roto medium scale strings. At some point in its life it has been strung as a lefty as there are filled areas for strap buttons and some side position markers which have also been filled. These do not get in the way when playing. Truss rod works fine as do the electrics. It’s a great vintage bass for those with back or shoulder issues as it weighs a mere 3.3kgs! Very comfortable to play and has a nice clean look to it. There is no thumbrest as this must have got in the way of the lefty’s pick technique It has the matching serial number sticker under the scratchplate, pots and wiring appear stock to me and the grounding plate is still in the control cavity. A rare opportunity to get your hands on a Fender short scale vintage classic. The Mustang actually uses medium scale strings as it is through body strung. Sorry no trades and no sales outside the U.K. I’m selling lots of stuff I don’t use owing to a house move (although most of the vintage Vox/Jennings gear is staying). It comes with a contemporary non-Fender case. Postage can be arranged but pickup definitely preferred.
    8 points
  5. This bass is one the best non active jazz fender made which is not USA. It is flat black . Mint apart from a small mark on back and extra strap lock button fitted professional job. Comes with a gig bag. Loads of powerful tones from this now rare super jazz. This has had a neat mod, which is a 3 way switch (1st pot) seems to give it more oomph and the jack moved underneath, all very very well done, thought it was factory until i looked at the others! I have by mistake underpriced it looking at reverb so no offers on it .. thanks
    7 points
  6. This has just arrived from Bass Direct: My god it’s lovely. Only had a brief play as need to get my son from school but the flat tone is just spot on. All the controls are solid, the amp operates supremely quietly and I can see the EQ has huge versatility. Cannot wait to get it out in the wild and really get to know it properly.
    7 points
  7. I know there's not a lot of love for these here, but after a lot of dithering, I've finally got myself a nice vintage style Precision, a Nash PB63 with Lollar pups. Popped it's cherry last night at rehearsal, and it's definitely a goer. Sounds like a P should (first thing I did was put Labella flats on), and plays very nicely indeed. Neck is spot on for me, very comfortable. So much better than the '78 US P I had in the 90s. It's well built, the tone pot is superb, but I have to say the relic finish isn't as convincing as on my Custom Shop 60 Jazz. Very happy with it so far though.
    6 points
  8. Latest update: The plastering got done in a day and took over a week to dry fully, even with the window open! The walls are really out of kilter to in parts, there was quite bit of plaster that needed to go on. Finally got round to painting when it dried. Bought some Leyland trade emulsion. BIG MISTAKE! I was hoping to use my Wagner spray gun but the paint was full of small lumps which continually blocked the spray gun. Eventually decided to use a roller instead. One mist coat and one normal coat did the trick. Toyed with the idea of giving it another coat but it didn't really need it. Bought the flooring second hand from Gumtree and bought the 7mm Royale Sonic Gold underlay which is the top of the range underlay for both soundproofing and temperature insulation. Flooring going down tomorrow.
    6 points
  9. Rob Allen Mouse. It's all @Frank Blank's fault. After playing his at a SE Bass Bash, and finding one at a great price, and receiving much appreciated advice from the aforementioned Mr Black, I have one of my very own. I did sell it to @Clarky at one point, and regretted it, but fortunately he was gracious enough to sell it back 😁
    6 points
  10. Lovely semi hollow bass guitar and sounds fantastic but due to money troubles this bad boy has to move on! In good condition just surface scratches no real dints or cracks and sounds Bob on! Frets seem fine and could just do with a set up to your own liking One of the pickups isn't working. I don't know if its a wiring issue but I'm sure with knowledge it can be fixed Epiphone rivoli bass 90s also listed single pickup would trade both basses for one
    5 points
  11. Hello, - the BB is now reserved - I am selling this wonderful Yamaha BB2024 / BB 2024, the high end of the Broad Bass series. This model is considered as one of the best P/J basses out there. Now discontinued, it was carefully made in Japan by mister Kobayashi, and cost 2.900€ new. It is in excellent condition. Comes with its original Yamaha hardshell case and all the certificates. Weights a light 4.1kg 40mm nut width Fingerboard radius 10" (250mm) Nickel silver frets D'addario EXL160 strings : nickel wound 50 . 70 . 85 . 105 Alder/ maple body and quartersawn maple / mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard IRA and ARE treatments do the job : endless sustain and great response as on a vintage bass. The pickups are superb, the 3 way switch allows an uncompromised Precision sound, a more compressed P/J tone, and even the J is useable on its own. Only selling this as I have a BB1200s and have found a BB2024MX (Oooooooooooh !!!!) with a maple board. This is truly one of the best basses I've played, but I can not justify keeping it. Asking for 1450€ / £1250 Based in Northern France. Shipping at buyer's cost, safely packed and insured. I know there are extra charges between the EU and the UK, sorry for that.
    5 points
  12. Purely aesthetically, the necks need to be swapped. Black and maple is a winner, as is 3TSB with rosewood. Maple fretboards paired with 3TSB just doesn't work for me.
    5 points
  13. Hello, - Please note I do not have the gear to make proper soundclips and tone comparison - This is purely subjective. The difference between a rosewood and a maple neck has been discussed all over again. I have always tended to prefer a maple board, with which I have a better feeling. Yamaha is well known for its consistent build quality. The Yamaha BB2024 and BB2024x series are particularly consistent from one to another. I have spent ages searching for a maple board Yamaha BB2024MX, and have found one to compare with my BB2024 (now on sale, as the MX was quite pricey) Specs : The BB2024 weights 4.1kg the BB2024Mx 4.1 to 4.2kg Both happily built by same guy (m. Kobayashi) Strings : both have new D'addario EXL160 nickel round wounds 50 . 70 . 85 . 105 I have tried to set them up as identically as possible, including the pickup height Testing conditions : I have compared them many times at low volume on a Phil Jones briefcase at home, a very clean and faithfull little amp. I have spent a few hours playing both on a Fender TB1200 head with a 2x10 and 15 cab. Feel : The BB2024Mx seems to have more high mids and very deep lows, as if it was EQed a bit, with a little cut in the low mids The BB2024 rosewood board feels like it has a more linear tone, but does not lack any of the overtones the Mx has. I thought the rosewood grain did dim those a bit. It seems it does not. Switching from one bass to the other - especially with the Precision pickup only, to which I am accustomed - they feel different. The Mx maybe a bit brighter, more aggressive, and the rosewood has a little bit more of that big punchy hump in the low mids the Precision lovers do love. Both are really similar, and the Mx is the one I prefer considering the looks, the fingerboard wood, and the rarity on the market, but the BB2024 with the rosewood fingerboard actually, and oddly, feels a bit better to me. It may have something to do with the setup. Maybe the BB range was designed to be bright enough with a rosewood board, and is perfectly balanced like this. Maybe the difference is not related to the fretboard. That is absolutely not a scientific approach. I would have liked to have the gear or know someone locally to make a comparison video, but I will probably have to sell the 2024 beforehand.
    4 points
  14. Stained the back and sides, and made a control cavity cover + truss rod access cover today.
    4 points
  15. My second Stingray shaped instrument has just arrived, a Sterling Ra34. I didn't go looking for one to match my Ray35 but it looks great (I think it does) and it's in great condition
    4 points
  16. My Squier Tele Bass and Barefaced BigOne. ‘I couldn’t hear the bass’, said no one, ever. 🙂
    4 points
  17. Dragged the cash out of your wallet did I? 🙄 When I was appearing in Captain Scarlet, obviously… 🙄 I had a twang on your Mouse at Clarky’s… Not a sentence you ever envisage constructing really.
    4 points
  18. What's particularly cool about this story is that this bass has ended up in the hands of someone who both really appreciates it and can give it the TLC that it deserves. I bet it's going to be stunning when you have completed your refi!
    4 points
  19. Getting closer. It’s a Raven by the way.
    4 points
  20. Give us a clue Tim, we need to send this guy some hate mail!
    4 points
  21. I’ve managed to get hold of a 361 rig. It’s in great nick for a 53 year old amp. A little dusty and grubby rather than damaged. I’ve given it one clean but it needs a going over with a nail brush I think. It also had the top grill missing so I’m in the process of making one. Just need to bend the aluminium frame.
    4 points
  22. From our first proper gig post lockdown and with our new keys player. It went down very well and they’ve booked us for NYE.
    4 points
  23. This is my wickedly good boxer bass, that I'm looking to sell to help fund future recordings. It was a recent purchase from Bass Direct that hasn't left the house since it's purchase. It is in imaculate, comes with a fender soft case and plays like a dream IMHO. Trades? Poissibly a cheaper Precision + cash but cash preferred. Bass info and stats: Best of both worlds Precision Bass x Jazz Bass. The Fender Boxer PJ Bass combines Fender's most iconic bass designs into a single tonal monster. The 3-way pickup switch allows you to instantly switch between any combination giving you the tones of both, whilst simultaneously offering the ability to combine them for a raucous new tone. The 34'' scale length with 20 jumbo frets gives you unparalleled sustain and ensures a rich and rounded tone. The 12'' radius of the fretboard makes fretting remarkably easy and means even fiddly parts become easier to play. The PJ Boxer really is an amalgamation of the ebst qualities of both the Jazz and Precision Basses. Boom AND Bark The age old debate of Precision Bass pickups vs Jazz Bass pickups still rumbles on, why choose a side when you could get both on the same bass? 'P' pickups have a generally more rounded high-mid and treble range, while J pups have a sharper tonal response. Having both of these differing tonal palettes available on a single bass gives you a remarkable level of versatility to utilise. Use the punch of the P pickup to easily cut through even the densest mix, alternatively, get more articulate attack and razor sharpness from the J pickup. For modern bassists, versatility is often key and the Boxer PJ has it in abundance, there will be no tone you can't access with this intuitive pickup combination. MIJ-quality Japanese-made Fenders have always carried a mythical reputation. Due to their comparative rarity and consistently flawless build quality, they've always been held in incredibly high regard. The Boxer PJ proves that legacy is well-earned. Coloured headstocks can often be a giveaway and the black gloss polyester finish here lend a deluxe, top-end aesthetic to the instrument. The choice of rosewood as the fretboard material acts similarly, a tougher wood fits perfectly with this design as it adds sustain and resonance for superior performance. With an 'MIJ tag, you are assured quality craftsmanship. Specifications •Model Name: Boxer Series PJ Bass®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Torino Red •Model #: 0251760358 •Weight; 8lb 12oz/4kg •Series: Boxer •Country Of Origin: Japan •Colour: Torino Red •Body: Basswood •Body Finish: Gloss Polyester •Body Shape: Precision Bass® •Neck Material: Maple •Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Polyester Headstock •Neck Shape: Medium "C" •Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm) •Fingerboard: Rosewood •Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm) •Number of Frets: 20 •Frets Size: Jumbo •String Nut: Bone •Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm) •Position Inlays: White Dot •Bridge Pickup: Boxer Jazz Bass® •Middle Pickup: Boxer Precision Bass® •Controls: Volume 1 (Middle Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Master TBX™ Circuit (Treble Bass Expander) •Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickups, Position 3. Middle Pickup •Pickup Configuration: PJ •Bridge: 4-Saddle Standard •Hardware Finish: Black •Tuning Machines: Gotoh® Vintage Style •Control Knobs: Black Plastic •Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403 •Dimensions: 10.8 x 43.2 x 125.7 cm
    3 points
  24. Status Kingbass Standard with bolt-on graphite neck - SOLD Blue front LEDs, 19mm String Spacing Lovely condition - a couple of small marks on the body Comes with hiscox hardcase Really lovely solid instrument Please drop me a message if interested. Open to offers particularly if you can pay cash and come collect.
    3 points
  25. 3 points
  26. If Spandau Ballet were a bass I think they'd look something like this. Love it!
    3 points
  27. My new 2 piece band. I'm on drums
    3 points
  28. I've been working on a few ideas during lockdown. As I design first and foremost for my own use, I've been trying to push the boundaries of what's possible while still keeping the cabinets compact and relatively affordable - and trying to make them look great. Basically, I deserve the best (!) and that's what these will be. That's it for the moment. As I have a full-time job and a family to keep me busy, they'll be ready when they're ready. And I promise you lot will be the first to know.
    3 points
  29. As there isn't much interest in my P Bass I'm going to put this up for sale too. It's a 2014 Fender AV 64 Reissue Jazz in FSR Daphne Blue. It comes complete with the tweed case, pickup covers and all accessories. It also has a set of EMG JX pickups and wiring (cost £180) but the original pickups, wiring loom and copper shielding is included too. The cavity below the control plate has been chiselled out a bit to fit the battery but when the control plate is fitted nothing can be seen. The body does have a few marks in the nitro finish, with the most noticeable being the one between the bridge pickup and the control plate where the pickup covers were fitted. Other than that, it's very clean. It weighs 9lbs 3oz. I'd rather this was picked up from Monmouth but am happy to meet up to an hour away. I will post if necessary but will need to source a box. I'm looking for £1,250. No trades please.
    3 points
  30. RHCP haven't made anything good since Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Everything since then has been a bit bland
    3 points
  31. Hey @Bart Funk Bass - as your channel just seems to primarily be lots of content copied from other YouTube channels, is it not a bit cheeky asking for PayPal support..? Just curious.
    3 points
  32. 2015 USA Fender P. This iteration preceded the American Professional series basses and a lot of people (me included) prefer them. They came with the Custom Shop pickup as standard and sound absolutely bang on. This one came to me with an exceptionally good setup. I had intended to replace the strings with my favourite flats but left it as-is. It sounds funky as hell! It comes with the plush original hard-shell case, and weighs just 8.5lbs 🙌
    2 points
  33. This time a money grabbing Grabber https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294383258858?hash=item448a9c0cea%3Ag%3AIRwAAOSwXtFhOLU7&LH_ItemCondition=3000 Sadly the original pickup that made the Grabber grab me has been replaced. I love a Grabber - my ‘74 has outlived many basses and looks like an Ercol coffee table, but it sounds fantastic. This is a nice bass but very much the wrong side of a grand - the buy it now price is ridiculous! Perhaps I ought to tell the seller I’ve got a genuine spare ‘74 pickup to sell….£400 perhaps?
    2 points
  34. Great thread this, some lovely Acoustics 🙂 Been having some fun recently with this, as the neighbour's away on holiday 😁 I understand it's from 1980.... Big sound using a blend of both channels A & B at the same time
    2 points
  35. https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/ibanez-short-scale-bass-guitar-/1414133374 Funky 70s ibanez short scale for sale here thought this group might likee. A few OG bits missing but likely lots of mojo.
    2 points
  36. Couldn’t agree more. Incredible thing. The flat tone is perfect; warm but clean crisp and clear. There’s no electronic noise, no fan noise, nothing. It just quietly sits there, delivering exactly what you want. Unassuming, confident quality.
    2 points
  37. Blimey I've become a "Mentor" now.. I'll have to find a suitable pic for that. According to the Internets ( so it must be right) A mentor is a seasoned professional who informally helps guide a lesser experienced person in their endeavors
    2 points
  38. Version as I will say -
    2 points
  39. Nice up the dance ....
    2 points
  40. I think @Merton is ill………..
    2 points
  41. I know what you mean but I doubt too many others 'speak enough engineer' to get it. If I may comment in simpleton and you can correct as you feel: Getting all the power out of the amp is a fool's errand. Most often ( and surely the OP is in this boat ) the amp will have plenty enough power to drive 'half' the minimum load to where the cab is giving its all. Headroom is the potential to add more power to get more volume. Lowering the impedance by itself is never possible. If you are adding more speakers then you are getting more efficiency. Well and good with any amp so long as impedance limits are respected. Output goes up. Flipping switches to rearrange the cab impedance doesn't do squat when the amp can put out the full power handling either way. Swapping to drivers with half impedance only means it takes half the voltage to move them but the current gets doubled at the same time. Do the sums and it's the same power before they go bang. Fish hook though. The half impedance ones are usually built a bit tougher to cope and that makes them less loud per volt applied. The only reason to be concerned about getting max watts out of your amp is when it's under powered in the first place. Not 800w Mesa's.
    2 points
  42. This is lovely. I’m a die hard P bass fan but now I’m not so sure. I’m confused. Think I might be buy-curious? 😀
    2 points
  43. Nope, available in natural for a while.
    2 points
  44. 2 points
  45. The two pot MM control plate hasn’t worked out too good after all ☹️ it’s alright cutting out bits of paper and shuffling them around to make them fit in a reasonable way, but what I’d totally failed to take account of is that when the pots are mounted, given the tight space in control cavity, this dictates the position with very little movement. I just doesn’t look right unfortunately. Back to the drawing board I think.
    2 points
  46. Ive just ordered one out of curiosity, it wont replace any of my Darkglass pedals but will be intresting to AB against them....even if it doesnt have the DG sound it Might make a nice on/off drive with all the options 🤷‍♂️.
    2 points
  47. It’s here!!! Spent a little while getting her strung up and adjusted, pleased to report the neck is dead flat and I’m able to get my preferred super low action. I’ve been playing it in passive series mode whilst I get it set up. It’s so smooth sounding - and it does a great P sound, so I’ve got rounds on it to add to the P I have with flats. More later once I’ve had time to properly play it!!
    2 points
  48. For sale is my Fender Japan Jazz Bass Special E series (1984-1987) in Black with natural neck. I'm not looking for trades as this is one of two that I own and I'm looking to sell this one to finance another purchase. To the best of my knowledge this bass is all original and still has all its "F" caps on the control knobs (rare as the proverbial rocking horse stuff if missing!). It has a Jazz bass width neck, not too skinny and plays superbly IMO. Very similar to my '68 Jazz. Weighs in at about 9lb 1oz, so relatively light. If you're after the Duff Mckagan sound then get your pick out and you've got it. But this is no one trick pony and the range of quality Fender style sounds is really top notch. The electronics are Volume/volume/TBX tone control (TBX is your standard tone control, but once you pass 5 more bass, treble, presence and output to flow to your amp) and also a pickup selector switch - all great useable sounds. This is a well used bass so shows some signs of wear after 30+ years. Black bridge and neck plate finish worn. Various dings and belt bulking, but noting through the finish from inspection and being black from a couple of feet away you can't see it. I've done my best to show wear in the pick, but with black it's a bit tricky. Full disclosure if you're after a really clean bass, this isn't it. The neck is really nice and clean and overall this is a superb locking bass. I will post it safely if required at the buyers expense, or happy to meet up within reason. Will post at cost and buyers expense .
    2 points
  49. Plasterboard and power sockets all done. Being plastered tomorrow. Originally I was going to dry line and paint it but I just thought if I got it plastered the finish would look nicer, it'd be less hassle for me as I've never done taping and jointing before and it's pretty time consuming. Managed to get a reasonable price for the plastering too so happy days!
    2 points
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