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!!! SOLD !!! Hello all, It's time for a change and I need something more "modern" in my bass collection. Therefore I am offering my beautiful Fender Custom Shop 1959 Precision Bass Journeyman Relic (Time Machine Series) for SALE or TRADE. The condition is TOP and the good piece comes with all gadgets, certificate and proof of purchase. I will also gladly add a matching custom pickguard in cream. Currently, brand new LaBella flats are fitted. More Preci is not possible. Here is some more information about the instrument from the Custom Shop: :: Alder body with gold anodized pickguard :: Quartersawn maple neck with 1960 P Bass Oval C profile :: Slab rosewood fingerboard with modern 9.5" radius and 20 6105 frets :: Handwound '62 P Bass split-coil pickup :: Vintage-style bridge and tuners Journeyman Relic nitrocellulose lacquer finish in aged sherwood green :: Includes hard case and Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity If you don't want to buy, but rather "change", the following instruments would be interesting for me (PLEASE ONLY 4-STRING BASSES!!!): :: Sadowsky NYC JJ or PJ :: Franz Bass Merak PJ :: Celinder JJ or PJ :: Jens Ritter Basses :: Le Fay Basses Depending on the value also with some additional payment from my side. If you are interested, I will gladly send you more photos, information, etc. Testing is possible close to Dortmund (Germany). So, now I'm curious... !!! SOLD !!!14 points
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It is a lot cheaper over here, and there are a lot fewer 'Selling my dads fender base its about 100 years old and I think it was the original one, plees ignore the encore badge'11 points
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A japanese-made classic that somehow has never flown up in price! It would have cost you £124 in 1981 (seriously: https://westoneguitars.net/scans-1/catalogues-price-lists/1981-catalogue/ ). 41 years later and it's barely more. Most of you will know that Westone is a classic brand of the "made in the same factory as XXXXX" school from Japan in the late 70s and 80s. This is a great "do nearly everything" bass at a low price. It has an active preamp that runs off two (count 'em) 9V batteries, but you can turn it off and run it passive. There's even a "dual tone" switch for putting the P-bass pickup in series or parallel. History - I picked this up last year to fix, from a guy in Crouch End who had forgotten to keep it working! I've replaced the tuners (you can have the three working Westone ones with it), a broken pot, a broken switch, the missing knobs and given it a gentle clean. It's ready to be someone's backup/living room/loaner/gift to a learner/dirty gig bass again. It will never be perfect (the tiny chips and rubs on the finish are its personality) but it will always be damn good. £160 if you meet me in North or Central London to pick it up. I can ship at your expense (and risk!), but obviously a handover is nicer and safer.10 points
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Our band had a competition where whoever made it to the end of the song first, wins.7 points
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Having thought long and hard about this, I’ve decided to sell all my gear and first up is a superb SWR Super Redhead 2x10. Condition is excellent having only studio/home use during its lifetime (previous owner bought from new and it never left his house). Everything works as it should and all the controls are smooth with no scratches or bumps. For full specs please see the photos below, which provides details from the Owners Manual. I’m based in the North West between Lancaster and Kendal but do travel down to the Bolton area regularly, so could meet up around there. This is no lightweight at 36kg so would rather no ship this.6 points
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**SOLD STP** Up for sale is my stunning Warwick Corvette Std. Special Edition. Built in 2009 this bass is number 06 form a very limited production run of only 64pcs! The bass has a very thick gorgeous Bubinga Pomelle top on a swamp ash body and is finished with Warwick's natural oil finish. Like all German-made Warwicks, this Corvette is a tone monster with outstanding build quality and it is a joy to play. Combine a lighter weight body with a super fast neck and a powerful Seymour Duncan Basslines pickups boosted by an MEC 2 band active EQ, and you have a killer bass that cuts through the mix like butter and can hold its own in any music genre. This bass is finished in a natural oil finish that really highlights the beautiful grain of the Bubinga Pomelle. This bass is very clean, but there are a few very small scratches and dings that I have tried to show prominently in the the last 2 photos of the bass - this is not due to neglect - just because the ash body wood is rather soft. The bass functions perfectly – this includes the truss rod, hardware and electronics. The bass is all original except for the wiring from the pickups to the balance potentiometer. This wiring has been upgraded to high quality silver plated 6N OFC copper to provide even more clarity and definition - as you will see from the final photo, it has been very well executed and the wiring is neat and tidy. This Special Edition Warwick Corvette Std. comes with a brand new, non-orginal, ABS hard case to keep it safe during shipping! Serial number: d149944-09 Article number: 0244SX0000CZABUOWW produced: 02.04.2009 Description: CO Corvette Std, 4-string Natural Oil finish Swamp Ash/ Bubinga top body Ovangkol neck Chrome hardware Made in Germany WEIGHT:4,5Kg/9.92lbs The bass is located in 56281, Emmelshausen, Germany. Shipping to the UK will be about 110GBP. Within Germany 45€, within most of the EU 60€. I only ship with full insurance and tracking.6 points
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Infirmity and old age have told me that it's time to stop lugging heavy gear around so this amp - acknowledged as a leader in its class - must be put up for sale. I have had it from new, always kept in a rack case and therefore it's in immaculate condition. It has just been serviced by Gareth at Sound Services. I put it in a Gator Roller Rack Case to help with transporting it to and from gigs but I still can't avoid the lifting and my ruptured shoulder tends to complain at that. It performs superbly. The official blurb is as follows. The DB® 751 combines the legendary tube-driven tone of the DB® 750 with greater EQ control. A perfect combination of raw power and excellent tone, the DB® 751 continues the legacy set by the world famous DB® 750. Delivering 975 Watts at 2 ohms and 750 Watts at 4 ohms, this amp has the headroom you need to play any size venue. DB® 751 FEATURES Self-Diagnostic Protection Circuit and Thermal Overload Protection Circuit (both with LED indicators) Power Output: 975 watts @ 2 ohms, 750 watts @ 4 ohms, 400 watts @ 8 ohms Preamp Section: Three 12AX7’s Power Section: 12 complimentary lateral MOSFETs Transformer: Custom Aguilar toroidal power transformer EQ Section: passive tone stack with active midrange element Bass: +12 / -12 @ 40Hz Midrange: +12 / -12 @ 750Hz Treble: +12 / -7 @ 4kHz Deep Switch: Adds 5 dB of broadband boost at 30 Hz Bright Switch: Adds 5 dB of broadband boost at 5-7 kHz Effects Loop: Send is push/pull for line or instrument level; Return is push/pull for parallel or series operation Inputs: One 1/4″ input jack with an active/passive switch Outputs: Two Neutrik Speakon speaker outputs, Jensen XLR balanced output (with pre/post EQ and ground lift switch) and Tuner out. Cooling: Two high-quality whisper fans with thermal speed control Dimensions: 17″ W x 14″ D x 5.25″ H Rack Size: Three Spaces, Includes detachable rack ears Weight: 42 lbs For obvious reasons I'm not prepared to courier this but collection from Leeds is welcomed or a meet up within a 50 mile radius. Thanks for looking.5 points
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Just put some Elixir rounds on the Squier. They fit fine, no problem winding the E string around the post. I really like my 'stangs. Notice how the body shape has changed over time - the Squier has a more rounded bottom. I think the JMJ is the same; more body behind the bridge. For £300 the Squier is great, the fretwork is fine and needed only a slight fettle, and the tuners are ok, a bit rough but they hold tune well.5 points
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For sale is my Fender Japan PB 51 Reissue Precision Bass. £800 ONO Traded from Bass Bro’s last year. https://bassbros.co.uk/sold-basses/2002-fender-japan-pb-51-reissue-precision-bass-mij/ Great sounding bass, currently strung with flats A few dings/marks on the top and back of the bass under the metal pickup cover there has been a “double hole” drilled out by accident (not me!) No case but I can put it in a gig bag. Can be picked up in South Wales or posted with the UK (buyers cost & arrangement) Payment via cash on pickup, bank transfer etc.5 points
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Nothing to do the old men hitting 50 and wanting to have something as a special present? Not that I'm 50 this year or looking for a 1973 P Bass. At all. Definitely don't contact me if you have one to sell. 🙄5 points
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This really is the best place to buy and sell basses on the net. The pricing of instruments on here, seems to reflect the real market value a lot better (most of the time). I've been looking for a particular type of bass recently, and have been scouring Reverb, eBay, FB Marketplace daily for it, and the prices are mental across the board - this is the only place where it seems to be *right*5 points
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ebay fees make it a waste of time these days. I have had much more success on here5 points
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Did this for some upcoming gigs lined up. Still waiting for my George L cables tho.5 points
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For sale is my Warwick RB Corvette Basic 8-String £700 ONO Bought new from Thomann back last year. Used on one recording session for an artist & no one else wants it on a track 😂 Excellent condition & comes with the Warwick gigbag Can be picked up in South Wales or posted with the UK (buyers cost & arrangement) Payment via cash on pickup, bank transfer etc.4 points
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Yep, 1973 is my YOB and I definitely, definitely don't have a P Bass tucked away, waiting patiently until November, when I'm allowed to have it. Nope, definitely not.4 points
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Sorry to hear about the issue, I'm sure there's an easy fix. Thanks, too, for identifying a word that gets around Basschat censorship!4 points
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Back in the late 80s we had a band who supported us regularly - The Lost T-Shirts of Atlantis - who were a sort of skiffle punk... They had a tea chest bass, made (funnily enough) out of a tea chest, a bit of stair banister and some thick string. Their bass player could get various frequencies of thump out of it, but had to draw the line at Stanley Clarke covers...4 points
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I’ve met a few heroes over the years and been lucky that they were all pleasant and easy to get on with. For example, I’ve been presented with guitars that I won in competitions by bot Steve Howe and Gordon Giltrap - two of my three favourite guitar players (never met Gary Moore). Got to know Gordon over the years; such a lovely guy. But my most treasured hero moment was meeting Phil Lynott after a gig at the Cornwall Coliseum on their farewell tour in 1983. After the 83, as usual, I was hanging around in the empty hall waiting for my dad to pick me up (it was a 25 minute drive from home) and watching the crew breaking down the gear. Phil wandered out on stage (a little wobbly) carrying a huge, half finished vodka bottle. He spotted me standing in the middle of the empty auditorium and shouted over, asking if everything was OK. I said “Sure, just waiting for my dad, and watching the crew break down. It’s alright, he’ll be here in about a quarter of an hour.” So he said, “Well come up here and we’ll wait.” I climbed over the barrier and he and a roadie helped me up onto the stage. So we spent the next 15 or 20 minutes sitting on Brian’s drum riser just chatting until my dad turned up. Of course I asked him if he was really splitting up the band and if he had plans for what he’d do next. The answer to the first was, of course, “Yes.” And the second just got a wink, a tap of the finger on the side of the nose and “I’ve got a few ideas!” Then we sat here just shooting the breeze with our legs dangling off the riser. At one point he accidentally kicked my leg as he was swinging his legs and spent a couple of minutes apologising profusely in the way only happily tipsy people can do. At one point Scott poked his head out, spotted us and quickly retreated backstage. Eventually dad showed up at the other end of the hall and I jumped down to get my lift home. We exchanged a little wave as I went out the rear doors and he wandered back stage. What a lovely guy he was!4 points
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Bought this from Stingrayboy a couple of weeks back but I`m not gonna use it so just looking to move it on for what I paid for it. Really good condition, no wear anywhere, fitted with a set of flats but I have a set of Fender rounds you can have if you like. It comes with the gig bag it came in which is in good nick but has no shoulder straps. Weight is 4.1 kg or 9 lb`s. As I have no box it`s collection from Paisley or localish meet up.3 points
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Will obviously supply more pics if any interest. Metal detector sorted so now looking to sell. I've got enough bass guitars for someone who's not in a band so, as I've got into metal detecting and fancy an upgrade, there just might be one of you that has a pro level detector you're not using and fancy a well used, but nice classic Energy 5 string that weighs just around the 8lbs mark. No case but could chuck in a cheap gigbag. The dot markers are real, not stick-ons. Seen some fair usage but great for what I imagine is a 30 year old bass. Super light for a five string, very comfey to wear and play. All pots work, has a new battery compartment. Welcome to come, play, twiddle and decide. Quality biscuit provided with exceptional cup of accompanying coffee. Newly strung with I can't remember strings that were a new spare set I got with another bass. Think they're 40-125s Never appears to go out of tune.3 points
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I have severe spinal arthritis and been on prescription drugs for over a decade to manage constant pain. Playing at home for my own enjoyment is all i do and certainly better than not playing at all. I miss gigging a lot. One thing that hasn’t changed is my enthusiasm and desire to play. Music is always on my mind, so when I’m able I’m straight in the studio to play. I have 3 days a week on my own because my wife works and I can’t care for my little son on my own, so those days I’m in the studio all the time even if I’m just sitting chilling watching music videos as I don’t go out as it causes me too much pain. I don’t know wtf I’d do if I didn’t have my little studio, just being amongst music stuff is nice and every time I close the door and lock myself in I say outloud I love it in here! my dad played until the day he died and I hope I manage to do the same.3 points
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I don't know about Ed's situation, but the Music Inn in Nottingham deserves support - it's a mother and son family business and they've been a great help to me over the years - and not that far from Derby.3 points
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So this is the board currently. A lot of new pedals I haven't tried in the rehearsal room yet: the OC5, MBD2, 420 Fuzz, BF2 and DD3 (so nearly all of them then...) Had most of the Darkglass preamps (B7K, ADAM, AOU, Photon) before, then got the Bass Butler. Sold it, tried a few more (including multifx) and realised that the Bass Butler really is the sound I was looking for. Just sounds brilliant, and the extra distortion stage comes in handy. I also just like buying and trying different pedals. 😅 Had an HX Stomp and just got frustrated with the menus, didn't have the patience for it. Love the simplicity of the BB. Really looking forward to pairing it with the MBD2 and the 420. I kind of know what to expect from the BF2 and the delay, but interested to hear how the MBD2 and 420 work in a real space.3 points
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I have a Mustang PJ and I thought it probably sounded better than a regular 'Stang with its smaller pickup. Then I got a Squier 'Stang with racing stripe. It gets deep bass like on the live Stones album "Get Yer Ya Yas Out".So now I respect the humble Mustang pickup .3 points
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String holder is nearly ready. Some more shaping is still required. Alumec is one good material: threads are a breeze to make. Next big problem is the bridge, because the body is curved.3 points
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If the seller isn't playing ball I would contact them and let them know that the situation cannot be resolved without their input and, should they not respond, the order would be cancelled and a paypal refund request submitted.3 points
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G&L Tribute Series Kiloton 4 string bass guitar, in Olympic White. Has been gigged but not extensively, so is in good condition, with only some very minor marks which obviously do not detract from its playability. Could do with some new strings too. Some blurb from G&L: The Kiloton bass boasts a lean and comfortable body that's paired with a fast, satin-finished Maple neck — providing superb playability. Driven by a beefy MFD ('Magnetic Field Design') humbucker wired in G&L's USA factory, the Kiloton pumps out big and bold tones. However, the pickup is placed in a tonal "sweet spot" near the bridge, which gives it a more pronounced upper mid-range peak that's perfect for penetrating through a busy band mix. The Magnetic Field Design humbucker uses a ceramic bar magnet, with soft iron pickup poles, and have been designed to give you a quieter pickup than what you'd normally get with Alnico magnets, but at the same time they give you a greater overall output. Tonally, MFD pickups are slightly warmer than their alnico counterparts, whilst offering a much broader frequency response. In addition to this you get a 3-way toggle switch that allows you to alter the humbucker's circuitry between Series, Split, and Parallel modes, putting a nice array of tone-changing options at your disposal. The Saddle-Lock Bridge helps transfer your string's energy directly through the body, giving you an incredible amount of natural body resonance, resulting in a clear and balanced tone. I have also added a thumb rest for better hand positioning. I am based on the Isle Of Wight so am willing to meet at one of our four ferry ports (Portsmouth/Southampton/Southsea/Lymington), but I'm reluctant to post via courier as they all seem to be unreliable at the moment. These currently sell for upwards of £400 so I'm asking for £320 £300, cash on collection or PayPal. Thanks for looking. ***EDIT: I'M NOW CONSIDERING SHIPPING*** I'll have to source a suitable box and a $h1t load of bubble wrap, plus I'll remove the neck to reduce possible damage. Royal Mail 24 or 48 hour tracked for an extra £10 (UK ONLY).2 points
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Not mine, but just back from an Open Mic night with the kids... Eldest (18) has played a couple of times, singing and acoustic guitar. This eve they were joined by my youngest, (14, but passes for 16...) on the Fretless Bass that i got him just last Saturday, 5 Days ago, on which he's has a noodle for an hour or so each day. Proud Dad.2 points
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Not exactly a tea chest bass but.. In a skip a few years ago I found, (and instantly grabbed obviously) a weird "thing" which appeared to be a cello neck fixed to a kind of odd wooden box affair.. Unfortunately I didn't get to mess with it as a mate pleaded with me to have it, to give his dad (who was into all kinds of odd historic and arcane instruments).. No idea what the outcome was, I'd completely forgotten about this until reading this thread. I must ask him next time I see him, whatever became of it..2 points
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Yay for your positive attitude (and the Jack Casady), but boo to your situation.2 points
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This reminds me that at some point in the 90s there was an "April fool" article in a bass magazine about an electric tea chest bass supposedly about to be released. This was a Trace Elliot BLX combo with a carbon fibre broom handle on the top (complete with LED position markers IIRC) and a kevlar string. If anyone ever comes across a copy that would be amusing to see again.2 points
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The more I look at this, the more I think it's going to be an absolute beauty! There are some splendid details - the exposure of the core wood at the cutaways and sides, the join of volute and back headstock plate, the fretboard (generally) and inlays (specifically) to name but three. And the soft curve of the body carve to add a fourth. Once the finish is on it is going to be spectacular.2 points
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I "stole" a G&L today - L2500 for practically nothing. Considering that Leo said these are the best basses he ever built it's surprising that they don't hold their value better. Great for buyers - not so much for sellers. Somebody should snap this up before everyone else gets wise to what a bargain it is.2 points
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Rutger. He’s quite possibly the best unknown but in the open bassplayer out there. If he was American or British, he probably would have been more of household name! Love his stuff.2 points
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New bass day! I thought I'd revive this thread rather than start a new one, since this it where it belongs! I've had 3 Spectors before, a Legend 4, a Q4 Pro and a Legend Custom. All fine basses, but nothing special and I've ended up moving them on. I've always wanted to try a Euro but couldn't justify the price or they didn't suit my bands at the time. I saw PMT had this Spector EuroBolt 4 in Inferno Red in their sale, £700 cheaper than it's original price. I couldn't resist! It's got a very wide neck compared to what I'm used to, but a comfortable profile and it's nice and light (my bathroom scales show 7.4lbs), so I'm sure I'll be able to get used to it. A couple of issues - there's a mark which appears to be under the finish on the top horn, and two cracks in the finish at the neck join - perhaps screwed in too tightly? Other than that it all looks good. But why couldn't they make the electronics cover flush with the body, they are on the Korean made ones. Looking forward to plugging it in this evening and seeing how the Aguilar pickups and preamp compare to the EMG HZs I've had in the others.2 points
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Aside from an old spare for emergency use, which of course I've never had a need for, I've never had more than one amp. You'd think I'd have a shed full of speakers too, but I don't. I've never had more than two on hand, most of the time only one. I've never owned more than one bass at a time either. The one I have now I made 25 years ago. I'm comfortable with what I have.2 points