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I'm not a massive fan of hyperbole in ads so just the facts (err, and a bit of opinion... ) Candy Tangerine Precision - luthier constructed from a combination of an MJT reliced body (Alder I think - see MJT at https://www.mjtagedfinishes.com) and a Limelight reliced P neck (1.625 nut). IMO the relicing is of a very high-quality and looks authentic (in terms of both wear and checking). I picked this up on here around a year ago, spent around £150 on it, put it in my office and then it's hardly been played (I try to stay out of the office and when I'm there, I'm frequently too busy to play). On receipt, the bass played very well, though the action was at medium height and I prefer it extremely low. So, off to Jack's Instrument Services in Manchester to have the action taken right down: some fret-work, a full-set up, re-string and a shim - I also had some of the finish removed on the back of the neck, then a light oil to get that US Lakland style slickness. All this at a cost of £130 - I can provide the receipt. The result, IMO is stunning - super-low action, incredibly clean and fast all over the board and sounds like a classic early P. Specs: Light alder (?) body (MJT) with deep contouring - relic finish Candy Tangerine Neck - P Shape with 1.625" nut (Limelight) - very dark rosewood board Scratchplate - I'm told by the original commissioning owner that the plate is an original 1964 from his own '64 Fender. The plate has an extra hole that has been filled. I can't verify the provenance though it looks right Limelight electronics, pick-up and hardware Strung with brand new D'addario 35-95 Nickel rounds The original ad is here (I'm hoping that the original owner is OK with this) I have just over £800 in this so think that £690 is reasonable. The bass plays beautifully well and, again in my opinion, looks immensely cool (though you can be the judge here). The bass is in Manchester and comes with a basic soft padded case (not bad but not immensely protective). Please note, I don't have the pickup and bridge covers. I can ship but at the buyer's cost and risk (and there is a risk here without a hard case). Any questions please just ask - the original images are probably better than mine but I can get more if required.

For sale only, a 2010 Xotic XJ-1T £1300 Full working order. A lovely player for those moving from 4 to 5 string because of the (adjustable) string spacing. Specs Weight: 4.7 kg Nut: 47mm String spacing: 19mm, adjustable Xotic A-type bridge 22 frets with luminlay fret markets - activate with a torch or other light source, and they glow on a dark stage. Controls: Chrome pots: Volume - Blend - Passive tone Black pots: Active bass/mid/treble Switches for mid and treble centre frequencies Push/Pull Volume for active/passive Push/pull passive tone for Hum Reduction Inducter (a $150 add-on option which works brilliantly!) For other details see here: http://xotic.jp/instruments/basses/xj-series/index_e.html (this explains the bass was designed in California, built in Japan, and finished in California!) "The production of each high quality Xotic bass guitars begins in our Los Angeles, CA shop where the wood, shape, color, hardware, pickups and all other features are precisely designed for each instrument. Every model goes through an extensive process of R&D to determine which wood, construction and electronics will best serve its envisioned use. These exact specifications are then sent to T’s Guitars in Japan. T’s Guitars has an enduring reputation of producing exceptional hand quality instruments in Japan and Xotic has a long and ongoing relationship with them. Great attention is paid to picking the finest woods for our bodies and necks and each piece is hand selected. Seasoned builders blend old world craftsmanship with modern CNC technology in building each instrument with each step in the process supervised up to Xotic’s meticulous specs. Guitars are then shipped to our California shop where our Master Luthier will inspect each instrument. Fretwork is finalized with a fret dress that addresses every facet of the fret surface. Additional setup includes string height, truss rod adjustments and fine-tuning of pickups and electronics. Particular attention is giving to the instruments playability, tone, fit and finish." Also see the spec sheet in the photos. Cosmetics: Excellent condition, I can't find any body marks that would show up on a photo. A few minor scuffs and dings on the headstock. History I bought it a few months ago in Camden, it appears it has been previously sold on Basschat: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/328027-sold-xotic-xj-1t-5-sold/ Moving on because I've just bought a Ken Smith and this is far too good for a backup! Comes with A generic, shabby but operational black hard case Manual, stickers etc. per photo Payment, collection , delivery Payment by BACS please - collection from Tonbridge, Kent (J15 M25) or UK courier at £15. Thanks for looking, my feedback in my signature

I’m moving to the San Francisco Bay Area and I have too many basses and gear to transport. ‘This is a nice copy of a 51 precision bass. I built it myself from parts all over the Internet. Bolt on neck. No-name pickups but my god they sound terrific, with the right ancillaries it can sound like a real grinding warhorse and the only reason I am selling it is because it’s expensive to ship to the USA. this was used in its entirety on my first EP and you can hear it at its gnarliest here. https://clairefoxx.bandcamp.com/track/rise-up-2 I now have a relic MJT '51 P bass which is as good but this is in new condition and not been gigged. it has a good action, chunky frets and a maple fingerboard, it has sculpted body meaning it’s not a heavy plank like the original 51 shape and design. it weighs just a shade under 4.15kg. it is through body strung and has a sustain to die for. I hate to let it go but I’m moving and I have to cut back on basses, amps, cabs and pretty much everything to make moving possible. Can be shipped in a styrene mailer.

For sale my Stingray black rosewood from 1989 Good condition for his age Only 3,9kg Sounds like a dream really Comes with a gigbag Price: 1400€

I got unique Zon Sonus Custom 5 with cocobolo top to sell. This particular bass was review in Bass Guitar Magazine Issue 45, August 2009. Made In: USA Finish: High gloss Body: Ash with cocobolo top (cocobolo is a tropical hardwood that grows in the pacific regions of Central America,it has an irregular concentric grain and reddish-brown hue) Neck: Carbon fibre/wood Composite,bolt-on Fingerboard: Phenowood,305mm radius (12 inches) Frets: 24 Pickups: 2x Zon/Bartolini Controls: 1x master volume,1x pickup blend, 3-band active EQ. Hardware: Gotoh GB7 tunners Bridge: Zon adjustable top-loading bridge Nut: Width 40 mm (1.6 inches) Scale length: 864 (34 inches) Weight:3.9 (8lb 6oz) What Bass Magazine was thinking about that guitar: Plus: Impeccable construction,stunning looks and pro sounds. Minus: None Overall:Intelligent design,premium built quality and outstanding tone combine to make the Sonus and ideal instrument for the pro player. Bass is in near mint condition -one screw is missing from back plate It has "musicman" looks like hard case.

Now £525 collected with Fender gig bag or £560 including overnight shipping (in an ABS hard case) in the UK Status necked fretless Jazz 4 - luthier built alder body with natural gloss finish and custom Status neck (21 positions with overhanging board - black gloss finish). I bought this to use whilst my own fretless was away for some work. The latter is now on its way back so I'm selling. Though I'd honestly rather keep it: I'm not a fan of hyperbole in ads but this is very genuinely the best fretless I've ever owned or played (and this includes Fender Masterbuilt and two Wals). Superb, very low action and fabulous playability. It plays better than my other fretless (considerably better, that's why the other has been away). Condition is mint - I can't find any marks anywhere. Specs are: Luthier built, centre-jointed 2-piece alder body - gloss transparent finish Custom Status neck (Precision flat profile with 1.625" nut - apparently, this cost over £550 alone when Status was taking custom orders) Tuners - Hipshot Ultralite Pickups - DiMarzio (DP123 I think) Hardware - Fender (bridge, bell-plate and neck plate) Strings - currently very light (35-95?) rounds - very comfortable - nickels I think Weight is 8.8lbs (about 8lbs 12ozs) and balance is very good - the top horn strap pin sits above around 11th 'fret' and the ultralites imply there's no neck-dive at all I have around £600 in this so think £550 is fair. Though, honestly I doubt that you'll find a more playable fretless at pretty much any price. IMO opinion, this also looks lovely and the J shape is very comfortable The bass is in Manchester and collection would be ideal. Initially, I had only a Fender gig bag and was unable to ship. However, I've been able to source an ABS hard case (in very good used condition) and a box and can now courier within the UK. So, the selling price above (£550) includes a gigbag if collected. I can only ship with the hard case and this will add £25 to the total. Shipping should be around £15 so the total cost for the bass, shipped in a hard case will be £590. Following a recent disaster with an amp, shipping must be at the buyer's risk and collection remains the preferable option... I'm happy to ship with insurance if this helps (though again, there's an additional cost here). Any questions, please just ask I’ve added a couple of images of the fretboard extension to 21 positions. This also shows the very shallow radius of the board - almost flat. For me, this adds to the comfort. I’ve added some further and better images but please let me know if you need anything specific

I have something incoming that’s a little different (for me at least) so I’m moving on my lovely Steve Harris Blue Sparkle Precision. This is the MIJ model offered long before the West Ham version was introduced. Made In Japan Alder body 1-piece maple neck with tinted gloss polyurethane finish Maple fingerboard with 7.25"/184mm radius 42mm nut 20 medium jumbo frets Seymour Duncan SPB-1 Vintage Style Split-Coil Precision Bass pickup Leo Quan Badass II Bridge 1-ply chrome pickguard 34" scale Weight 9lb 15oz Moulded hardcase (non-Fender) I’ve made several entirely reversible but I think sensible improvements to the bass in the time I’ve had it: Fitted a Kiogon solderless loom with solid shaft CTS pots, Switchcraft Jack and new flat topped knobs Very recently replaced the original tuners with brand new size correct nickel Hipshot HB2 units Fitted new Omega grooved nickel saddles in place of the original Badass units New Gotoh strap buttons (I can replace these with Schaller strap lock buttons if you prefer) The original loom, Badass II saddles, tuners and bushings are all included so if you wish to put the bass back to stock and sell the bits on, feel free. It did cross my mind to do just that but I have neither the time nor the inclination at present. The grooved saddles alone were eye wateringly expensive for what they are as they were shipped from the US. The bass really is in superb condition with no marks or dings at all to the body, only some light scratching to the chrome plate which I’ve tried to capture. The headstock seems to have taken all the knocks for this bass with a few cymbal dings and there are a couple of very, very minor indentations in the poly finish on the neck, but nothing that is anywhere it can be felt when playing. Again I’ve tried to capture these in the photos. Some additional shielding appears to have been fitted at some stage too. The bass is currently strung with Fender 7250 nickel round wounds but I do have the Roto SH flat wounds to throw in too. Ideally looking for collection from South Yorkshire or I may be able to meet up if circumstances at my end allow. I’ll say this is sale only but I may be open to a trade for something interesting. Bass wise it would have to be 4 string, fretted, headed, 34” scale, min 42mm nut, 19mm string spacing with a flat or flattish board (12”/14” radius) and have a 12th fret top horn. Not too much to ask for!

An absolutely stunning example with matching headstock Maruszczyk Jake 5+ P/MM that is around 7lbs / 3.2Kg in weight, Fitted with passive Delano MC5 HE/M2 and PC5 HE/M2 pickups and comes with a Hiscox hard case. New D'Addario nickel rounds fitted but I can include some used DR Sunbeams if you'd prefer. 18mm string spacing at the bridge If you've ever wanted a lightweight 5 stringer that weighs so little that a 2 or 3 hour set leaves little to no impression on your ageing shoulders, then this is the bass to have

I've seen a fretless that I'd like to buy, and since the seller is also selling a fretted P I'll not bother him with trade request so will put this up for sale in the belief of if it is meant to be it will be Fender Precision Bass Made In Japan 1990/91 PB57/500 Two colour Sunburst / Maple. Lovely sounding and playing, player grade, Precision Bass, in good used condition. Purchased from Bass Direct, has great sounding original type '57 pickups with staggered pole pieces. Fujigen built with typical of era quality Japanese parts and build quality. Solid one piece maple neck, truss rod adjustment at heel of neck. Single ply white scratch plate with original pots and capacitor. Condition is Used, no major issues, minor dings and wear as one would expect from a 30 year old instrument; frets, hardware and truss rod in good condition and electrically sound. Since I've owned the bass I have changed the pickguard screws to stainless and fitted Flatwound strings and 4 replacement shorter length bridge height adjustment screws, but have kept the originals and will include those. Instrument is currently set up with a fairly straight neck and low action to suit me. Complete with used Fender ABS hard case in good condition. Includes UK 48 hour courier shipping mainland UK, excluding far SW England and Scottish Highlands and Islands for which there may be an additional cost. You are welcome to come and try the instrument out here in Llanfyllin Any questions please ask, either through pm or by telephone 01691 648011. I have some additional photos saved and can take more if required, though outdoor shots with good natural light maybe difficult given the weather. Thanks for looking

I have for sale this incredible handmade Human Base Jonas 5 in very good condition. Top quality build and sound, a plesure to play. Now has setup a very low action. Controls are 3 knobs: 1st is Volum but also can be push/pull for pasive/active 2nd is pickup balance 3rd has 2 knobs stacked: first on top is high freq and the other on butom is low freq. Check price for a similar new bass at Siggi or at Thomann if you dare. 😉 The Human Base Jonas 5 is light, has 4.1 kg (your back will thank you for buying a light bass like this) and is very good balanced. 34 scale, Bartolini electronics, pasive/active (pull/push on volum knob), maple wings, birdseye maple neck, Purpleheart woodtop (very rare) with matching headstock, handmade by Masterluthier Siggi Jäger (Human Base). I am living just 20 km away from Siggi and know him personaly. He is a very nice and talented man and one of the best luthiers worldwide. The world of good boutique builders is smaler and smaller every day.... I just found out Mike Lull passed away. RiP.