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Taken in a trade and I don't know a lot about her, she is serial number 2 of only 3 made I believe and the only one that looks like a bass IMO. Passive EQ.I believe she is made of Zebra wood, with neck thru construction. Lined headless fretless with a meaty neck profile. All works as it should. Padded gig bag included. £295. Free shipping UK.

Thanks for all your interest - This bass is now **SOLD** FS/FT Status-Graphite Series 1 rare through-neck model with exotic book-matched top. Yes, it's definitely a Series 1 with the through-neck option. (The Eclipse of the same mid nineties period had a single piece curved top and the Energy only had three volume/tone/style sweeper controls.) As you'll probably know, most of the wooden necked [with internal graphite rods] Status basses were cheaper bolt on instruments with the small composite square at the bottom of the neck. This one is a very rare through neck model (which was an option in 1994). You can see how the wood through-neck build was identically constructed to the graphite through-necks on the Empathy during the same period, with a rock maple stepped design neck set into the walnut tone block, and the mahogany wings added to the sides, with a book-matched exotic wood top cap. The bass has obviously lived a life since the mid-1990s and there is some stable lacquer peel to the back, but no deep buckle rash. There's also a very small area where a players thumb-tip has worn through the top veneer when they've repeatedly perched their thumb on the top of the neck pickup. It's not perfect, but it's obviously been loved and played hard & often. The original pickup covers would have been the red branded "Hyperactive" ones, so the other "Status" branded pickup may be a replacement unit or just a replacement cover. Either way, both work just fine. Sound: This bass does the Status snap and howl very well indeed. It's very punchy and the tone is warmed by the walnut tone block. It's only a 9V preamp, but it has massive punch. Controls are Volume, Blend, and two-band treble & bass. There is also a 'bright switch' circuit controlled by a micro-switch. The 24-fret neck is utterly lovely. Fret work is excellent as you'd expect and the gloss finish has gently gone slightly satin over time. It's a joy to play. The bass has had a thorough clean and service since being picked up, and the truss rod has been tightened by a small amount to reduce the relief. Action is low and very fast as you'd expect from a Status and it's been strung with a new set of Elixir 40-95's. The preamp battery has also been changed and brand new Dunlop Strap Buttons have been added. This bass is ready to blast! Comes complete with a generic non-Status hard case. Payment via Direct Bank Transfer or cash only. Buyer to collect from DE7 in Derbyshire, or will meet halfway up to a reasonable distance.

Sterling Stingray Shortscale This is the newest version and comes with roasted maple neck with rosewood board and custom single ply scratchplate and original white scratchplate. Gotoh string retainer. The neck was originally a maple board one but it got damaged so I swapped it round with another Sterling Stingray I bought. I think the red looks great with the rosewood board. It’s very light at 3.6kgs. Scale length 30”. Excellent condition and the neck is lovely. I’m going back to long scale playing so selling off a few short scales I have accumulated. No trades UK pickup preferred postage will be around £20 if required. I have the original box.

Brand: Pasini - (Wood&Tronics) Nickname: The Rocket Body: Ash 2 pcs Top: Tiger Maple Neck: scale 35" - maple 3pcs BO (central quarter sawn) Fingerboard: 24 frets Bird's eye maple Cover Pu: Bird's eye maple Dots: Blue/gold glitter inlays PU: Pasini single coil neck, single/dual coil/single bridge Preamp: Pasini 3 way – stacked volume, Hi/Mid/Bass; Active/Passive switch, Mid switch freq, single/dual/single switch Color: blue Triumph Rocket 3, gold hand painted binding Conditions: almost like new, just a few slap marks on the pickguard. Pasini basses is directly connected to Wood&Tronics, it is always Enrico Pasini; it is a line that maintains the construction quality and sound characteristics but aimed at being more direct and immediate for the customer, with more "standardized" customizations and a more modern impact in the aesthetics. The Rocket has some more customizations, made on my request, having been among the first to have commissioned it. It was designed in pandance with my bike: a Triump Rocket 3 classic blue/cream/chrome/gold. Despite the modern line it maintains a traditional stamp, very JB; however, by activating the dual coil, it becomes a sort of telluric cannon! The playability is excellent, like all Wood&Tronics, and the weight is perfectly balanced: it doesn't seem to have a bass with an increased scale on it, but it maintains the focus and grit! Preamp is natural, and neutral, so It's not really a "Jazz on steroids", but more of an "adult Jazz" with a lot of experience behind it! Fun fact: the shape of the body allows it to be played while sitting at a 45% angle, like a sitar, maintaining a more comfortable posture, and allows you to comfortably reach the entire fingerboard. Unfortunately, due to my work and some microfractures in my wrists (due to an old car accident) that are not naturally curable, my playing autonomy is still 10 15 minutes, then my hands start to slow down (as if they had low batteries); I therefore decided to keep only one instrument, for fun from time to time. For more photos I am available, eventually I can record some short clips Semi-rigid gigbag, GruvGear leather strap + locks - included

Picked this up off eBay a couple of months ago because I fancied a Jazz - turns out I just don’t get on with them! In as good condition as a factory road worn instrument can be, professionally set up with medium gauge D’Addario nickel roundwounds and Fender gig bag included. Collection from Haywards Heath preferred, but I’m willing to travel for a meet up within reason. Would entertain trades for a Precision of similar value, or a Vintera II/JMJ Mustang. Better photos to come if/when the sun comes out.

Financial squeeze means it's time I clear out gear I'm not using at the moment, and as all my gigs nowadays are inears, the backline can go. I've held onto this unused for literally years (I think 7 this year) because it's just the best amp I've ever used (and anyone who's read any of my relevant posts knows that's a lot of amps), in a Just In Case kinda manner, but now family pressure has won out, and it can't sit under the stairs any more, so it has to go. I'm sure anyone who knows amps knows the deal with these: the most valvey, warm amp this side of a 50lb box of bottles, and don't let the 300w fool you; with the right cab(s) - see my other For Sale Posts - this thing is more than capable of holding a stage, and can keep up with any drummer. The EQ has a secret weapon, too: the bottom of the para section can be dialled in as a very effective HPF, because you can cut 15db from 30Hz up, which I've found very useful. The mids are the best I've had on an amp, so it can keep the bass present in the mix without overpowering or harshness. The case is one from Maplin (remember them?) and fits the amp snugly - I also used the foam from the top lid to sit the amp on top of the cab. Very secure and tough, without being heavy. Anyhoo, I'm talking myself out of this sale, so that'll do for now, but any questions, just ask. I'd much prefer to meet up if poss, tho with the case I could post, but I'd have to get a price. I can drive maybe a 75 mile radius from Manchester to meet up, even with the tough case I'd rather do that than post.

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Would like to sell, but trade offers always welcome. Can provide cash. Just passing around toys after all 😅.

I love that fretboard - the body makes me think someone is going to cut it in half and reveal it’s actually a cake 🤣 🎂

Took this in a part exchange for my old p bass recently but it hasn’t been getting any use. Sounds and plays lovely but it’s just not what I’m after currently so need to move it along! open to offers