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Thanks to everyone for the interest shown in this. It’s now sold and gone to a happy new owner! I’m selling my 1982 Fender USA Precision Bass. It’s Olympic White with maple neck and fretboard and is in immaculate condition (see below for the reason why!). The bass has quite an unusual history. I bought it in 2015 from @darbiter who, when I picked it up, told me that his family used to have a music business in London and that this was a bass that his dad (or grandad, I can’t remember which) had taken to use with his band. I got the impression that this was a last-minute, need-a-bass-for-a-gig-tonight, spur-of-the-moment kind of thing. Whatever the reason, the bass didn’t do many gigs before it was put away (under a bed, apparently) and was forgotten about until they came to have a clear out, discovered it and put it up for sale. The bass still has the original factory packaging along with the thumb rest, pickup and bridge covers (which have never been fitted). I only gigged the bass a few times before I got the Jazz which became my main gigging bass and the P was then used exclusively at home. A couple of years ago I got hold of a heavily discounted set of Fender Vintage ’63 pickups. I fitted them to see what they sounded like and ended up leaving them on the bass because they sound really good. The original pickups are included of course so the bass can easily be returned to original factory condition. The bass weighs 10.2 lb on my digital scales, is nicely balanced and sounds phenomenal. I did a little research when I got back home and discovered that Dan’s family, the Arbiters, were significant figures in the UK music scene throughout the sixties and seventies and, in addition to owning the Sound City music store (amongst others), designing and selling their own range of guitars, fuzzboxes and amps (and designing the drop-T logo for the Beatles), were also the official distributors for CBS Fender products from the mid-seventies. So this is a Fullerton-era Precision bass that was the personal bass of by either Ivor or John Arbiter and which has remained unused for years until I bought it. I doubt the provenance makes any significant difference to the price but it’s part of the instrument’s history and should be recorded. It also explains why it’s in such good and original condition. (Dan’s original advert is still on the site, along with a helpful discussion about the serial number. Sadly, the pictures no longer load - apparently there were a few which showed the date stamp inside the neck pocket which dates this to 1982). I'd rather not take the bass to bits at this stage but if serious buyers want pictures of the neck pocket and wiring harness please PM me. As you can imagine, I’m reluctant to send this by post so would much prefer collection or a handover in person. The bass is available to try out here in leafy Lincolnshire or there’s a good chance I’ll be able to arrange to deliver/meet - please drop me a PM to discuss options. Please note: I'm struggling to know how to value this - given the condition and originality, I've tried to pitch it at what I think is a fair price for a Fullerton-era Precision but if I'm wildly out then I'm hoping that the BC collective will be able to help me get to a more informed valuation! Pictures below...

SOLD

A genuine 1964 instrument. The bass was refinished to a very high standard a number of years ago. When I bought it the electrics were poor and the original pots already gone. I’ve had it rewired and fitted with 250k CTS pots, the pick ups are original. It’s strung with flat wounds. Comes with an Epiphone hard case that it’s fits very well.

Note: I've seen something that I fancy so temporary price drop to £750 until one of my basses sells. Here's a nice L2000 that I got in a recent trade. It sounds and feels great as you would expect. I was told it was made in 1992, although I can't see a way to be sure of this. I would have dated in then or earlier, maybe late 80's. Anyhow it is a lovely usable classic. This is a used bass so there ere are a couple of "dings" on the front but in general it is in great condition for its age. Trades? I would like a G&L L1000, SB2, LB1 or maybe a nice Fender Precision of Jazz Special/boxer. I have included some pictures from the previous owner as theirs were better than mine lol. Local pickup or trial welcome but can post at cost if need be. Weight is 4.3kg

For sale is my USA Fender Precision Pro II in Miami blue. Only a couple of faint surface scratches to the body, otherwise immaculate. Comes with Fender hardcase, paperwork and tools. Weight is about 4.2kg I really need to keep my lightweight Roscoe due to my crap back so I withdrew it from sale but that dose mean I have to part with this which is a shame because this is a belter but hey-ho! I've owned a good few US Fenders over the years and this one dose stand out in build quality and finish. I found the neck profile much more pleasing than my other Pbasses, I believe it's based on early 60's dimensions, can't be certain but it really is nice. The reshaped neck joint with the 5 bolts works well should you venture up the dusty end of the fretboard. Its currently strung with newish DR Nickel Lo-Riders 45-105. I would obviously prefer collection or meet/deliver within reasonable distance but I do have a good box and packaging for shipping. I will only use UPS at £35. If you wish to arrange an alternative it's fine by me. No trades please, sale only. The price is firm, and a bit less than I paid for not too long ago.

Thanks for the kind words guy's, the neck on this bass is as described and is a real pleasure to play. I haven't had this bass out of the house very often, but couldn't resist last Friday for a photo when it was sunny.

Stingray 40th anniversary edition with paperwork and official hard case. Has been gigged and rehearsed with but is in excellent condition. Plays incredibly well and sounds immense. Build quality is exceptional. I have too many basses and I have a Status which does the same thing as this but also has fairy lights … More info here: https://www.music-man.com/instruments/basses/old-smoothie More photos on request, I’m currently down with covid so responses might be a bit slow or nonsensical 🤣

So here it is, one of the rarest OE products - the Cali76 TX-LP compressor with a Lundahl output transformer. Complete with a 'Dry Level' control for parallel compression (which thickens up the sound dialed in correctly) and a switchable clean boost (with level control +2 to +8 dB) as well.

1978 Fender Musicmaster Bass. All original except the pick up was upgraded to a Seymour Duncan SSL-1. This short scale bass has had a recent set up and new strings. Plays really well. Condition wise it’s great considering it’s 44 years old. No case or bag(apart from a well worn gig bag that came with it.) You’ll see these retail at far higher prices so grab this while you can. I was looking for one for ages and ended up with two hence moving this one on. I do have the original pick up which could be included by separate negotiation if you’re looking to have an all original instrument. Happy to meet up to exchange with in reason.

Hi All, I hope you're well and thanks for looking. This bass is now withdrawn from sale and the info left up for posterity! 2006 Sadowsky MS5 bass, Made in Japan. Weighing in at 8.8 pounds / 4 KGs on my portable luggage scales. I bought it in from Bass Direct back in December 2020 and it is a stunning bass with a maple neck, an upgraded VTC circuit, nice weight and really well set up. It comes with the older rectangular 'soft-hard' case. Thanks, Jon

Fender Jazz V - Surf Peal inc. Fender gig bag - now £750 Never gigged or been played for any length of time, still has plastic covering on pup's & pickguard(although there may be a scratch or something on it, can't quite make it out). Noiseless pickups, passive / active switch, sounds great (when it has been plugged in). They have discontinued this line, sticker on back of headstock says 'special edition', as does another stating '75 years'. Gig bag is also new - so new that even the zips still work....if you know, you know... Love the colour but i just haven't really taken to it. Don't have the original box, would be prepared to look at how it could be shipped but obviously would prefer collection or travel / meet up etc. Can also accommodate if you want to play and see how it sits with you. Would entertain a trade for something 4 string & Fender road worn, a jazz or JMJ Mustang perhaps. All the details & specs are in the link, any questions welcome. https://rattleanddrum.com/products/fender-deluxe-active-jazz-bass-v-5-string-in-surf-pearl

Absolute belter of a bass! I have one that's a decade older, with a rosewood neck and front routed control cavity, it blows me away every time I plug it in. GLWTS