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I am selling two lightly used Thomann E-Bass Case ABS hard cases. They are not brand new, but they are well kept and, if anything, gently seasoned by travel. They look like this: https://www.thomann.co.uk/thomann_ebasscase.htm They are objects of a certain quiet seriousness: rectangular, black, unpretentious, built not to impress but to endure. They have travelled London to Dublin, Dublin to Liverpool, back again, and eventually home to London – companions to the small upheavals of rented flats and changing postcodes. They have waited in hallways while keys were located, leaned against unfamiliar walls, and rested in the polite half-light of rehearsal rooms. They have crossed thresholds more often than stages, and have done so without complaint. What they have not known is neglect. No airline conveyor belts, no rain-lashed festival fields, no catastrophic encounters with gravity. They have been carried, not thrown. They have been closed with intention, never slammed. They have performed the humble but essential task of containment. Cosmetically, they are in very good condition. I cannot see any scratches on the shells. Along the seam – where the two halves meet – I may have placed a strip of paper tape as a precaution, simply to avoid cosmetic rubbing over time. It was a preventative gesture rather than a response to damage, and it has done its quiet job. Underneath, all is as it should be. Inside, the plush black lining is soft and reassuring, the padded neck support steady, the internal compartment ready for cables, tuners, and the small debris of musical life. They fit most standard electric bass shapes (and then some) comfortably and offer that rare and civilised sensation of closure – the knowledge that something fragile has been properly enclosed, making their bearer slightly less anxious about gravity and door frames Retail is around £69 each; I am asking £80 (somewhat negotiable) for the pair, which strikes me as fair. I now possess all the cases I require – indeed, according to my partner, I have surpassed that threshold and entered surplus. These two stand in the corner like retired sentinels: still capable, faintly dignified, waiting for reassignment. There is something almost unjust in their idleness. Tools such as these are meant to move, to accompany, to guard. They deserve another instrument to protect, another set of hands to lift them, another series of staircases and train platforms to traverse. They deserve to close once more around wood and wire and quiet intention. Ideally, they will be spared the frequency of house moves that marked their first chapter, though they have proven themselves equal to the task. If your bass is currently entrusted to a soft gig bag and optimism, this is your moment to upgrade its existential security.

Thanks, but I wasn't really able to find anything (eBay, etc) to base my pricing on, other than what I paid for it over ten years ago. Too late to change my mind now, just happy to move it on to a good home.

My daughter has decided that she needs a bigger guitar. She has been using this one for nigh on 8 years and it has done sterling service. We did not buy it new, so I am not entirely sure of specs, but the internet is strongly suggesting the following - and I have no reason not to believe it Solid Engelmann Spruce Top Solid Rosewood Back Solid Flamed Maple Binding 5mm Abalone with Fibre Border Rosette Mahogany Neck Grover Rotomatic Gold Machineheads 2 Way Truss Rod Shadow Performer Tuner Preamp / Shadow Nanoflex Pickup Hardcase Included. The present model goes for a grand-ish. But it has a little cutaway for the widdlers in our midst. OK, ok, for the people who like different chord voicings. It is a lovely guitar, but she is not about to start a guitar collection (who would do such a thing?). So it is one in, one out. Especially as I will be fully involved in augmenting the purchase price of the next one. I think the asking price is fair and I will not be motivated to bring it down. There are one or two dings photgraphed with flash for clarity. They are not that obvious away from the flash. These are reflected in my valuation. Any cheaper and I will keep it myself. To add to my collection. Don't judge me. Let us split insured shipping costs like grown ups.

Bought recently as a donor for a fretless ‘51 I’m building but way too nice an instrument to pull apart plus I’m going with a slightly less trad approach for the build now anyway. Originally put together by BCer@kevin_lindsay who clearly knows how to do these things 👍 Link to sale thread with details of components and more pics here…

Selling my Vintage (brand) V1004DX bass, I've had it for a fair few years now (probably 10 or more!), originally bought as a backup but I actually used it for a few gigs and really enjoyed playing it. It's currently strung with TI flats, and in great condition. It's kept in a smoke-free home, but doesn't have a gig-bag or anything, hence the reasonable asking price. Collection only from near Swindon, in Wiltshire.

That's very admirable however I'm sure most members would prefer to see you receive a fair price for this. I recall paying £250 or £260 for mine. I see no shame in asking for more. You're not being greedy if you do, the because these are pretty decent instruments and yours is quite simply worth more than a hundred quid IMO

Though to be fair, they are good cases...

This is the most wonderfully poetic listing I've ever seen on Basschat. If you don't write for a living, you should!

Hi Selling my SL112 Very Good condition and working perfectly Many thanks

Beautiful Alusonic Django 4 Deluxe Carbon custom shop. 2023 model in excellent condition, lightly gigged a handful of times and only for sale as I have been using short scale basses exclusivly for a while now and it's a shame for this amazing and versatile bass not to be used. Specs below, everything is the highest quality. It also has a hipshot drop tuner fitted, I will also include the original tuner. The strings are Dean Markley nickel rounds. Plenty of online videos of these basses showing the sounds available, the 5 way pickup selection switch and active eq give a huge varity of tones all of which are usable. There is a active/passive push pull on the volume knob. Weight is 3.6kg and the balance is perfect on the strap, strap locks fitted which I will include. I'm not keen on posting this bass but if you have a courier you trust I will make sure the bass is well packed, it comes with it's original hardcase. also happy to drive for a halfway meet up, possibly Bristol or Yeovil, Dorchester area. Possible trade for a Fender JMJ mustang or any other interesting short or medium scale bass, depending on value I have a few more 34" scale basses I will be selling soon, Yamaha BB1500A, Yamaha BEX4, a roadworn Japanese Fender e series PJ-455 C o n s t r u c t i o n : Bolt – on Body: Chambered Selected Swamp Ash Body Body Finish: Open Pore Matte Black Acrylic Top: Carbon Fiber Top Finish: Clear Matte Acrylic Neck: Hard Maple with Graphite Reinforcing Rods Neck Thickness: 20mm at 1st fret, 23mm at 12th fret Neck Shape: Custom “C/V” Neck Finish: Epoxy Matte Black F r e t b o a r d : Graphitex F r e t b o a r d Finish: Natural Scale Length: 34″ (864mm) Radius: 12″ N u m b e r o f F r e t s : 24 F r e t s Size: Medium Jumbo String Nut: PPS “Tedur” N u t Wi d t h : 40 mm P o s i t i o n Marks: White Side Dots Truss Rod: 2-way Set in Normal Position Neck P l a t e : 5-Bolt Bridge: Alusonic Aluminium Quick Release Matte Black S t r i n g S p a c i n g : 20 mm Tu n e r s : Hipshot Ultralites Black Pickups: Alusonic Hybrid Alnico5/Neodymium Hum+Split Coil PBass Controls: Volume (push-pull Active/Passive), Treble (passive tone), Bass, 5-way Selector S w i t c h H a r d w a r e : Aluminium Matte Black P i c k g u a r d : Aluminium Matte Black Knobs: Aluminium Black String: Alusonic Steel 45/105 Wesso 3es: ABS Hardcase

Local pick up from London (near Victoria Park and Mile End Station). This instrument is fantastic. It's a great compromise between an acoustic instrument and a portable one. Only selling cause I'm moving abroad. Comes with a removable waist extender (to mimic a normal upright body) and a soft gig case. You can see in the photos there's two inputs for the two pickups, so that gives you some nice options for dialing in your sound. It's in very good condition. Cosmetically there are a few light scratches here and there (tried to show this in one picture), but nothing very noticable. Returns not accepted, but you're very welcome to come try it out and make sure it's all to your liking before taking it home. I have an amp here you can plug into to test it out and hear the amplified sound. Specifications: Neck:Rock Maple, fixed Fingerboard:Ebony Vibrating String Length:41-1/4 inches Top:Arched, Laminated Spruce Back:Arched, Laminated Curly Maple Air Chamber Depth:3 inches Body Size:10½ x 31½ inches Bass bar:Solid Spruce Sound post:Solid Spruce Bridge:Maple, Fully Adjustable Tailplate:Solid Brass Endpin:Fully Adjustable with Steady-foot™ Anti-rotational Endpin Foot Total Length:63 inches Weight: 13 lbs Here's a youtube playlist of people playing one of these: