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NOW SOLD Reluctantly letting go of my beautiful Spector RST Euro bass. I never thought I’d part with this, but after months of reflection, I’ve realised I reach more often for the jazz-width neck of my Sandberg Superlight, but other than the neck, I prefer everything about the Spector! This lovely Spector RST Euro in Sienna Stain Matte was my first step into the world of ultralight basses, weighing in at only 6.5lbs. If you’ve ever struggled with back or shoulder issues, you’ll know how much of a game-changer that is and despite its featherweight build, it’s packed with quality: Aguilar pickups paired with the OB2 preamp deliver a vast palette of tones. I tried a Sadowsky pre for the passive options, but quickly returned to the OB2 – it just sings. Plays like a dream, with effortless versatility for live or studio work. The first basses I've ever had to raise the action, as it was so buzz-free low. Visually, it really is a stunner – a roasted neck, lightweight Gotoh tuners, a brass nut, MoP inlays, sleek lines, and a premium finish that oozes quality craftsmanship. Like all lighter woods, it’s picked up a few honest gigging dings, but nothing that affects playability or vibe. Bought from BassBro about a year ago for around £1,800, and it's worth every penny. Comes with the official Spector gig bag. Full Spector specifications here: https://www.spectorbass.com/product/euro-4-rst/ In reflection of the used market and the few dings, I'll sell for £1,300 – an absolute bargain for this calibre of instrument, and if it doesn't sell, I won't be too upset! I'm in Plymouth - Devon, and around the Bristol area last weekend of Nov. Happy to discuss courier options if needed, not really interested in trades other than a Markbass M58R 12" @ 8 ohm cab, or the same type M58R cab 2x10" but @ 4 ohm, plus cash my way. ....having just checked back for typos, I may change my mind about this sale 😂

As new BassLab L-Bow V from October 2000 in Maserati Yellow, with a brand new Richter/BassLab 3 bands (with semi-parametric mids and passive tone control) preamp, totally refurbished by Heiko HOEPFINGER, the owner of BassLab (more than 1500 EUR of invoices). I thought I would never sell this bass, but, as I don't play bass anymore, I could use the money for (expensive) piano things. NO TRADES! NON NEGOTIABLE PRICE! Asking price including fully insured shipping with tracking number, to your home, in these European countries (ask for other countries): Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France (excluding French overseas territories), Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom: €2750 EUR (£2450 GBP is an approximation and I will only accept payment in Euros) and, as it's been asked, the new price is around €5000, with a long waiting period. Shipping to the UK is of course possible and included in my asking price, but with additional customs charges (VAT + other taxes + courier costs), as the UK is now outside the EU, just send me a PM. In perfect working order and in as new condition, with some impossible to photograph super tiny "defaults". Here are the specifications : Body, neck and fingerboard: full carbon Positions: 24 medium frets (plus one) with front F clef inlay and side black square on point inlays Headstock: 3 + 2 Tuners: original ETS at the tailpiece with thrust bearing for smooth tuning Pickups: original 2 x Delano SBC 5 HE/S Controls: stacked volume/tone (tone always on), blend, stacked bass/treble (push-pull active/passive), stacked mids/frequency sweep Preamp: original Richter/BassLab with battery control LED Bridge: original ETS with new saddles Strings spacing at bridge: 18 mm Nut: zero fret (equivalent of 55 mm width) Strings spacing at zero fret : 9 mm Knobs: original MEC/BassLab Scale: 34 inches (863.6 mm) Hardware colour: (satin) chrome with Dunlop Straplok buttons on the bass Truss rod: none (useless) Finish: Maserati Yellow Country of origin: Germany Serial number: none (first generation) Year: October 2000 (first generation of the L-Bow) Weight: 3.445 kg! Action : from 1.3 mm under the G string to 1.5 mm under the B string at 12th position (can even go lower, but was more than perfect for me and it's already super low with a very straight neck). Will be delivered in a brand new semi-rigid Gator GL-Bass case (totally adapted to this bass) as advised by Heiko himself. Non-smoking environment as usual. The bass has been fully set up professionally. It has received a new battery and is fitted with a brand new set of Ernie Ball Slinky 2836 round wound nickel strings (45 - 65 - 80 - 100 - 130), which really serve this bass (it will be delivered with a slightly used set of D'Addario E to C nickel strings). What you see is what you get ! Look carefully at the photos taken from different angles and lights to see the real condition, which is as new. Here is the link to the 21 photos in high resolution: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pbN_y8FJ75dOuT-PyjNZcNLWKjca8w6J?usp=sharing As I've stopped playing bass and focusing on piano only, I'm selling some pieces of my collection, like this one. Don't hesitate to ask for more details, but, please, before asking read my ad first as the answer is certainly already in it! Reminder of the legislation on sales between individuals: Second–hand goods that you buy from private individuals are not covered by EU consumer rules, which means there is no guarantee and no return possible => (https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/consumers/shopping/shopping-consumer-rights/index_en.htm#from-private-individual-1)

There’s plenty on here and elsewhere about how good these things are. I’m a bit gutted at moving it on truth be told, but my left shoulder has recently become a lot more knackered than it was and I’m finding shorties a lot easier and more comfortable to play. As a result this just isn’t getting used of late and that’s unlikely to change unfortunately. Ive had it a couple of years (picked it up via BC) and it’s only had occasional rehearsal room use so it’s in great nick. I’ve switched the knobs out as these look cooler, but the originals are in the case and will be supplied too. Comes in a Gator case that’s both perfectly functional and necessary! Think the RRP for these is at nearly £700 now and the cases an extra ton. Moving it on at the price I paid (as I remember) in the spirit of BC. Not looking for trades on this though. I haven’t got a box to accommodate this and wouldn’t really want to post anyway I’m afraid so will have to limit to collection or fairly local meet-up for now. I’m located just by j7 of the M6. Cheers.

Active Cort Arona 4, which was the short-lived bastard child bass spawned of Cort & Sandberg. These things came with Sandberg hardware and electronics (so I was told once) and has an open pore finish complete with genuine road-wear signs of use on the front above the pickups. I'm also led to believe they went to Germany first for checking before hitting the markets. It's a 34" scale bass with a two-octave neck, but looks like a medium or short scale with the reduced body size and slim neck. Very light too at 8lb (3.6kg) and only selling because I'm now so used to a p-bass the 24 frets confuse me 🙂 Price includes postage.

Squier Sonic Precision in Lime Green (Ltd colour apparently) and all very shiny! Bought new direct from Fender but part of the bass herd thinning and in excellent condition as it was my lounge bass just used at home for noodling on. Frets levelled, nut-groove height sorted and all fully setup with rounds and good to go. I popped a better quality loom in there and Tru-Oiled the neck as the bare maple was just a bit characterless, plus oiled up the fretboard which is rosewood. Weighs in at 8.4lb (3.8kg). Happy to post.

We all know you've had that shouted at you before for very 'different' reasons...

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G&L JB2 Tribute in pink. Great sounding pickups with a lot of tonal options avilable. In very good condition. Neck feels slightly fuller in the hand from front to back. Balances very and is very lightweight at 3.9kg. I have used this about 3 times on gigs and have been very happy with how easy and comfortable it is to play. Unfortunately I have once again realised I prefer a precision pickup, so no point in it sat here at home when it could be put to good use. Pick up or meet up in the North West but can post if required.

Squier Sonic Bronco Bass in Ultra Violet in excellent condition. I swapped the weak pickup out for a Sire D5 single coil and popped in a Varitone tone pot I had laying about, just for something a bit different. This was me looking at short-scale basses as I'd never had one but hardly used so time to move it on. Frets levelled and and all set-up with rounds, plus put some Tru-Oil on the lifeless bare maple neck. Weighs 7.3lb (3.3kg). Happy to post.

Always wanted one of these, but my flash days have passed so will have to pass, don't want anyone shouting " hey gramps give us a tune on your banana" I'm sure this will be snapped up soon enough.