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**No longer for sale. Too nice to let go so keeping it ** edit : was asked for dimensions/weights so will put them here too Nut width 48mm String spacing at bridge 17mm Weight 11 lbs 1996 G&L L5500 in see thru red over ash body with quartersawn maple neck with carbon graphite strengthening rods and rosewood fingerboard, G&L saddle lock bridge, G&L stamped elephant ear tuners, EMG humbuckers with EMG BTC 2 band active EQ. Built in small numbers (less than 500 I’m led to believe) before the L-2500 appeared in 1997. This model was the transition model between the L-5000 which had a very narrow nut and string spacing and the L-2500 and used the EMG pickups and circuit while G&L were getting their five string MFD pickups ready. This bass is in nice condition for its 25 years. There is tarnishing on the machine heads, bridge saddles and most notably on the black crinkle neck plate, some buckle rash, some crazing in the lacquer on the back and there a couple of slightly duller patches on the front which can only be seen from close up and at certain angles. There are numerous small knocks around the bass (none which go through to the wood) commensurate with the age of the bass. No structural, electronics or playability issues though the pots could do with a spray of electrical contact cleaner. They are fine when set and cause no problems. The bass comes with the certificate of authenticity and user manual etc and has the original G&L hard shell case which though scratched, functions perfectly. Not looking for trades and no cash offers. This is a USA G&L made in Fullerton,CA and is priced to sell with no further price reductions. I am on shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire borders. Can travel up to an hours drive for a meet.

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1973 Vintage Guild - JS II Electric Bass Guitar - Walnut Brown w/ Gig Bag. I imported this from the USA about 6 months ago. All Original! The JS bass models were the direct descendent of the . like the Jetstar, it had a mahogany body, three-piece mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, 21 frets, Chesterfield and Guild inlays and Hagstrom bridge and Guild humbucker pickups. This bass is in very good condition and sounds fantastic. Fast thin neck with a 30.5 inch scale. Guild JS bass chronology Guild bass humbucker circa 1975 - The earliest models were fitted with Hagstrom humbuckers, but by 1971 or 72 these had been replaced by Guilds own pickups, as heralded in this 1971 1967 Last Jetstar bass manufactured - model discontinued in 1969[1] 1970 JS bass launched as the one-pickup JS bass I ($270) and the two-pickup JS bass II ($350) [2]. Finishes: Cherry, Sunburst or Black[3] 1971 Hagstrom bisonic single-coil pickups replaced with Guild humbucker pickups 1972 Long scale (JS bass I LS, JS bass II LS) stereo, and fretless models added to the range 1973 Aswell as the existing finshes, natural and walnut are now available[4] 1974 Optional carved top (advertised as natural models only, although maybe other finishes). 1976 JS bass 1 withdrawn[5] 1977 JS bass I also have some Curtis Novak pickups for sale on BC that are a perfect match for this bass. I did try these pickups but the bass isn't for me so returned it to stock. Will post at buyer's expense.

Fender USA Dimension Deluxe 4HH Now £695 trade Warwick bass with cash either way. Streamer/Corvette/ Thumb etc *2014 build, metallic rootbeer finish *Maple neck with asymmetric profile and Posiflex Graphite rods. Truss rod wheel adjustment. Hand rubbed oil finish. *Maple fingerboard and bone nut. Nut width 1.625” (41.3mm) Compound radius (9.5” to 14”) *Fender humbuckers matched to 18v preamp with 3EQ (cut & boost on treble/mid/bass)and five way switch (both inner coils and both outer coils on in-between positions) *Fender high mass bridge *Fender F stamped tuners with tapered string shafts and strong arm retainer on the A string Great playing bass with powerful humbuckers giving a wide array of tones. Bass has a number of small marks on it though nothing that could be seen from anything other than close up. There is also a couple of small indentations at the volume at the back of the neck where it meets the headstock. No structural, electronics or playability issues £695 with deluxe MusicMan gig bag Bass can be auditioned in Market Drayton(Shropshire/Staffordshire/ Cheshire borders) Should be able to meet locally and will post if buyer arranges their own courier/level of cover. Thanks for looking! Keir

This is a CIJ reissue 51 slab body Precision with ashtrays. I purchased the bass from this forum in 2015. This is the description from the seller (Hope you don’t mind the plagiarism). “Lightweight bass, originally the bass was a yellow - butterscotch - colour but has been professionally refinished in natural and looks very nice indeed. Neck is straight, minimal fret wear and trussrod works as it should. The bridge is a four saddle job so probably a replacement.” Since 2015 had little use as just after purchase moved fully to short scale bass. Bass has some very small dings on the body, mostly around strap post, a bit of buckle rash and an inch scratch on scratch plate, but the neck and head stock are in good condition without bumps or bruises. Set up pre COVID with new set of flat strings at Reidys Home of Music. Only played to tune up since. Bit of crackle on the pots due to little use. Collection from Rossendale, Lancashire

Hello basschatters I sell a Fodera AJ6 Signature from 1992 in very good condition. Spalted maple top. Mahogany body. Bartolinis pick-ups. Original Hazlabs with dip switches. Scale 34". Strings passing at the bridge: 19mm. Switch actif / Passif. Switch On / off. Volume - Blend - Bass & Trebble. Weight: 5 kgs. Original Hard case in excellent condition. The bass is in the North of France near Boulogne sur Mer. Collection is possible in Lille, Arras, Boulogne sur Mer, Calais.... Shipping in UE without problem. Price: £5200 or 6000€ + shipping.

For sale or partial trade this stunning Sandberg Custom 5 Buckeye Maple Gold in almost new condition. The Sandberg is a custom handmade bass from Sandberg, Germany, and has a mahogany body with a buckeye maple top and matching headstock. And look at that beautiful fretboard wood. Golden hardware, Delano X-Tender humbuckers and 3-bands electronics with push/pull for active/passive. New price right now is slightly above €2700. I have the certificate and original gigbag. Weight: 4.2 kg. My price is: €1750. The bass is almost new condition. I can ship in EU (UK is difficult). Please feel free to send me a PM with an offer or request.

**NOW SOLD** Bought on here a couple of months ago. Has largely been my go to bass in that time but I am after another bass that has caught my eye and a couple of my basses will have to go to fund it. Ash body finished in transluscent white. Nicely figured neck with a bit of birdseye. Rosewood fingerboard. Lakland bridge, hipshot tuners, Lakland vintage J pickups. Lakland Levy’s deluxe gig bag. Bass is in excellent condition. Has a mark at the end of the headstock on the edge, otherwise very clean. The neck has been plek’d, plays beautifully and has the lowest action of all my basses. Guarantee that first to try will buy. Fantastically good passive jazz bass. Very reluctant sale. No cash offers or trades. I’m on Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire borders. Could meet locally. Postage will be difficult as I don’t have a shipping box but I may be able to source one. Postage will be £25 to UK mainland though this does not include insurance/cover. edit: weighed the bass and it comes out at 4.26kg/9lb 7oz

Purchased in June 21 from SoundPure in USA. Only used at home. I purchased an additional tort pickguard which I think looks great against white. Will come with the original Decoboom pickguard. The waiting list is over a year for a Serek now so nice opportunity to get one of these boutique short scales. Model: Midwestern Serial: MW-120 Weight: 8.15 lbs Body Material: Mahogany Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish Color: Vintage White Nut Width: 1 5/8" Nut Type: Bone Fingerboard: Chechen Fingerboard Radius: 12-14" Compound Frets: 20 Med/Wide Nickel Scale: 30" Neck Pickup: Novak BS-DS (Parchment) Bridge Pickup: Pickguard: Decoboom Streamliner White/Black/White Bridge: Hipshot 2-Point Supertone Body Thickness: 1 3/8" Overall Length: 40 5/8" Tuners: Hipshot Ultralite Tuning Keys: Lollipop Strings: Hi-Beams Case: Serek Sleeve No offers on this one as I have already given a massive discount (I paid nearly £400 in duties and shipping) **Open to trade for a USA P (Fender/Lakland) bass and possibly cash either way depending on relative value. Also interested in Gibson Midtown Standard. Will ship in its original box but that is at cost and risk to buyer.

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TRADES FOR SOMETHING 4 STRING AND MORE TRADITIONAL!! WHY? Hi All I bought this just as another came up that I had been waiting for but given up on!? 😬 So here we have a bass I know next to nothing about? Looks very Warwick influenced which attracted me to it firstly. Nice light bass with head turning looks due to the grain fill against the light wood? body. I don't know the body wood but it has a slightly sculpted back and sounds great. Worth pointing out that the grain grooves can be felt on the surface it's not a flat finish. Like the Warwick line it has MEC J pickups married to a 2 band eq. 24 fret 5 piece laminate maple neck with rosewood board. Black hardware with a very robust bridge which seems to mimic through body stringing. 34" scale. (EDIT) Volume knob is active/passive push pull pot. The current variants start at £775 upwards so I think this is a decent priceAs it is unmarked as far as I can see. States on the web that these are hand made but?... Nicely made branded hard case included. A bit of tarnish on a couple of frets but should come off easily enough. Weight at a guess is 3.5kgs will weigh later. Any questions I will try my best to answer. Cheers Craig.

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NOW SOLD Squier Mustang for sale only. Sold one of these last year and missed the wee guy so managed to pick this one up s/hand locally. I intended to have it as a living room noodle bass but it has sat in the corner un-played. In great condition apart from 2 holes above the pickup where the previous owned had a thumb rest and a small mark on the bridge next the saddle. You can barley see it in the last photo. Weight is 3.6 kg or 7.9 lb`s. Price is £250 shipped UK mainland only or £235 collected from me in Paisley, no trade thanks. Body: Nato Bolt-on neck: Maple Fretboard: Indian laurel Fretboard inlays: Pearloid dots Neck profile: C Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.49") Scale: 762 mm (30") Nut width: 38 mm (1.5") Bone nut 20 Narrow Tall frets Pickup: 1 Fender Designed Alnico split coil (middle) Volume and tone controls 4-Layer tortoise pickguard Mustang bass bridge with 4 saddles Vintage-style machine heads Nickel hardware Ex-factory stringing: Fender USA Bass 7250M .045 - .105 (Article no. 142933) Colour: Olympic White

I bought this new as a 5 string Uke. I have always wanted to try the super short scale thing. I put proper machine heads on it because the originals were made of cheese. You can see the origianal screw holes. Jez (Jabba_the_gut)(he is a wood whisperer) did all the hardcore woodwork which needed doing to turn it into a properly functioning instrument. The reality is that a 21" scale length is just too short for the B to work. But I had to try. If you fancy a 5 string strung E to C at proper bass pitch, then this is it. If you fancy one of those new fangled octave up basses strung B to G then this is it. It is properly set up and is frankly a lot of fun as well as sounding like a proper bass - until you get to the bottom B. It has the same preamp as it originally had when it was a 5 string Bass Uke. Vol/bass/mid/treble. The vol has a center detent in it. Crazy. Fancy it you know you do!