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Jazz body and Precision neck of unknown provenance (pretty sure not Fender, despite the headstock decal) -- described to me as 'Japanese' by the BCer who I got it from (who I believe did the assembly). Tuners and a 5 string conversion hardware are Wilkinson -- for those who haven't come across this before, the D string is anchored in the string retainer and you get an extra headless-style tuner at the bridge. It's a bit of a PITA to string but keeps tuning really well. Pickups are EMG -- you can just about see the logo where it's not been worn away, but not sure what model as there's no labels I can see. I think there's a 9V battery in there but I've not been into the cavity to check. The neck pickup needs some more material underneath it to bring it closer to the low strings -- I added some already but not enough, apparently. When I got it there was a lot of relief in the neck, which meant it played nicely at the nut end but the action quickly got very high. I've shimmed the neck, adjusted the truss rod and fitted a set of light Elixirs and it plays much better. I think it could really use a fret dress though, there's one low spot around the 14th fret that doesn't sound properly. String spacing is tight but not unreasonable, it's pretty similar to my 7 string bass. The body has it's fair share of knocks and dings, which I've documented in the photos. The pickguard has some extra holes, and the pickups show plenty of playing wear. Controls are standard VVT but the pots seem to have different length shafts. You can see the holes where a different bridge was previously mounted. The headstock face seems to have a different, lighter lacquer(?), maybe from the the decal was done? I took this intriguing piece in trade recently as a potential project, but at the moment I don't really have the time or energy to do anything with it, and the Precision profile neck doesn't really do it for me. If it doesn't sell I'll save my pennies for a fret dress, or a Status neck. Collect from Glagow G51 (near the south end of the Clyde Tunnel) or courier in the UK should be about £25. You're welcome to come inspect and try it, I make a pretty good coffee. £250 ono. Not really looking for trades although you're welcome to try me, especially if you have a 5+ string fretless. Pictures (click through for larger sizes): [url="https://flic.kr/p/sWiCYX"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sW86fs"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/tT9tMa"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sW8Qj3"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sWiAdM"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/tAFS12"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/tT9hH6"][/url]

No-show from the prospective buyer of the fretless so both basses are still available. Cash sale preferred unless you have a 6 string fretless

Roughly 4kg/just under 9lbs according to our scales. String spacing looks like 17mm centre to centre.

Fretless on hold pending collection and payment.

Bloop.

That is a *lot* of bass for not very much money.

Bump for the weekend. Can possibly add cash for interesting basses/guitars if you need to liquidate some assets

Bump.

Back from page 4 bump!

Thanks! I actually thought for a second it was you I bought it from but that was BassJase

Thanks! I agree, they are great value. Looked into shipping and it looks like it should be about £25 for the pair couriered to mainland UK.

*speculation intensifies*

Time to move on some long-stay patients to free up some room in the rack. Not sure what model these are — they're often sold as International Series but that applies to a lot of Peavey gear. You'll struggle to find nicer playing basses for the money though. Almost convinced myself to keep them. Both basses are set up with very low action and light gauge Elixirs (£45 or so a set!). String through bridge or body (currently through bridge). I play with a very light touch, and both basses have pretty flat relief and have had the B, E, and G bridge saddles filed to get the action low enough for my taste. Passive, VVTT. Nice cutaway neck joint for shredding up the dusty end. Nice quilted veneer(?) top. Fretted (red): Good condition. Minor playing wear, one small chip in the finish at the neck pocket. The volume knobs have been swapped around for some reason. The truss rod nut was stripped when I got it, it was replaced by Strung Out Guitars in Glasgow and works fine now. Rarely played since I got my Conklin. [url="https://flic.kr/p/rweegM"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sbsYe3"][/url] Fretless (orange): Good condition, some small dents but nothing through the finish. Nothing you can see without looking for it. Defretted before it arrived with me, fretlines have been filled with veneer strips or similar. Some minor roundwound wear on the board but nothing that affects playability. Mwah for days. [url="https://flic.kr/p/sbsWHY"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sbt3tq"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/s9GZM4"][/url] Looking for £130 each or £250 for the pair. Trades/PX considered, basses with 5+ strings or guitars with 7+ strings in particular. Rather trade up + cash, especially if you have a nice fretless. Local deal preferred but shipping can probably be arranged. I'm in Glasgow G51, near the south end of the Clyde Tunnel. Welcome to come try, I make a pretty good coffee.

Bank holiday bump.

Still here. I'd probably take £90 (+ shipping if needed) or trade/px for something interesting.