Old Horse Murphy

Yeah, I know.......I'm a cock sometimes Bought this on Sunday as a backup to my main US P bass and love it to bits. However, I have been asked to join another band where I feel I need a different sounding bass to a P Bass and would like to try a Jazz bass out. I've been caught on the backfoot here are feel foolish about this, but that's just the way it goes. This is (was) Deaver's 2008 Olympic white/rosewood P Bass which is in fantastic condition (apart from a tiny dent on the top edge which isn't through the paintwork and is only visible from a certain angle). It is strung with La Bella Deep Talkin flats, but I would also be happy to put a brand new set of D'Addario Chromes on it. It also has all the case candy, and a black pickguard I have lying around too. It's super-light (8lbs at a guess) and is one of the nicest P Basses I have ever played. If I didn't have so much sentimental value locked up in my other US P Bass I would definitely be keeping this one as it is far superior. Here's the link to Deaver's sale thread (hope you don't mind John): [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=88054&hl="]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=88054&hl=[/url] I am looking for a new Series Fender US Jazz in equally as good condition with a rosewood board (sorry no maple) and preferably sunburst or black or Lakland Joe Osborn (4 or 5 string) If you have anything that fits the bill, please let me know. EDIT sale price of £650 added by popular demand

[quote name='martthebass' post='840812' date='May 18 2010, 01:25 PM']One day I'll have my 3 bass 'set' that I'm completely happy with. On that day; hell will freeze over, pigs will fly and the Conservatives will form a coalition government with the Lib-Dems (oh...scrub that last one). Fortunately Mrs MTB never quizzes me too much, she just rolls her eyes when she sees one leave/enter the building. Are you sorted now Nick?[/quote] Would you mind if I don't answer that question? I'd hate to make myself look silly I've definitely got 1 in place, possibly 2. It's the elusive third one that keeps changing regularly.......

[quote name='martthebass' post='840747' date='May 18 2010, 12:31 PM']I never make money on basses, I'm crap that way.[/quote] +1 I share your pain Mart

Thanks for all the comments guys. It's now sold, so thanks for all the interest

[quote name='Clarky' post='838171' date='May 15 2010, 02:51 PM']Bump for a really nice bass - I have held this in my hands and its light, beautifully finished (with custom dots on the usually-unfinished Sandberg neck) and a really fast feeling neck. I would have nabbed this in an instant if I didn't already have Sid[/quote] Cheers Clarky. I thought you liked it

Feel very foolish after extolling the virtues of this bass only a while back, but that's nothing new given my track record This is one of the best basses I've owned or played but going from the Jazz dimension neck to my Fender P Bass is causing me a few problems. It's a Custom Shop model and has a gorgeous aged white finish (faded in parts and yellowish overall), has been lightly reliced in the factory and also has dot markers on the fretboard which is unusual and in my opinion and massive bonus over the usual Sandberg necks. However, I am doing my damndest to keep to 3 basses so this one has to go. The P Bass is a 100% keeper, so what I'm looking for is a new series US Fender P that I can string with rounds to inter-change with my current Fender P strung with flats. This a a trade only but happy to work a 3-way out. I've got my eye on Deaver's P Bass so if someone is willing to be the 3rd part of the deal that would be great. Ideally I'm after a white/rw P Bass or a black /maple one. This bass is superb and there are more pics and a better description here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85769"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85769[/url] Comes with a padded Sandberg gigbag and is currently strung with La Bella Deep Talkin Flats. EDIT: Thanks for the interest so far. I've seen a bass I want, so I would be willing to sell this for £630 which includes a recent set up and a brand new set of La Bella Deep Talkin flatwounds Here are a few pics:

After a bit of a Spring clean I have a few books I am looking to move on. All are in great condition and complete: [s][u]Practical Pentatonics by Aslold Buk (guitar case size) with guitar notation/tab- £4 inc postage[/u][/s] SOLD 10 Minute Guitar Workout by David Mead (inc CD) with guitar notation/tab- £8 plus £2 P&P [s]The Gigbag book of Bass Scales by John Dineen and Mark Bridges- £7.50 plus £2 P&P[/s] SOLD Bass Guitar For Dummies by Patrick Pfeiffer (inc CD)- £7 Plus £2 P&P [s]Slap Bass The Ultimate Guide DVD by Ed Friedland- £7.50 inc P&P[/s] SOLD 5m Speakon to Speakon Speaker Cable- £10 Plus £2 P&P 2 x 50cm 1/4" Jack to Jack leads- £3 ea plus £1 P&P [s]Set of DR Fatbeams (Marcus Miller signature)- put on to my P Bass for 10 minutes and removed. Round core construction for a fatter tone, deeper sound and smoother feel than Hi-Beams.- £18 inc P&P.[/s] SOLD Thanks for looking

Thanks for all the comments guys

Just to answer a few PM's, this was made in 2006.

Serial Number is S008273 and nut width is 39mm. I've also added pics showing the marks under the ashtray.

BUMP- Pics now added as promised.

I recently bought this 2006 Fender Aerodyne Precison Special bass, but after some consideration, I've decided it's surplus to requirements. It's a beautiful bass and sounds amazing. It's pretty lightweight too (under 9lbs) with a slim neck (more Jazz than P Bass to me) and in excellent condition apart from some dents in the body by the bridge underneath the bridge cover that was fitted by the previous owner. It looks like the bridge cover has been knocked at some stage and has debted the body somewhat. It hasn't gone through the paintwork but is certainly noticeable when the ashtray is removed. If like me though you think the bass looks cool with the ashtray, it's not an issue. I had to source 2 new tuners for this as the E and A tuner weren't working properly. I have also fitted a set of D'Addario Chromes (the original strings were stock Fende rones and well-past their sell bty date) and given it a good clean. I'm looking for £360 plus P&P for this but would prefer a meet or pick up. I would also consider a trade (plus cash my pssobly) for a decent fretless (US Jazz or something). Here's the Spec: The new Aerodyne Classic Precision Bass Special bridges the gap between Fender's ultra-progressive Aerodyne body profile and the vintage design of the highly revered, hard-working, and hard-hitting bass that started it all. The figured maple top with cream binding and choice of eye-catching transparent finishes take the Aerodyne concept to a new style level, while its uniquely radiused body design enhances comfort and maintains the traditional Precision vibe. Fender Aerodyne Classic Precision Bass Guitar Special Features: Basswood body topped with figured maple C-shaped maple neck with 7.25"-radius 20-fret rosewood fingerboard Body matching headstock 3-ply mint-green pickguard Chrome bridge and tuning machine Split single-coil Precision Bass Pickup in the middle position Single-coil Jazz Bass pickup at the bridge Polyurethane finish

BUMP- Just the Bigshot left

Multicomp Sold

For sale is a brand new Gibson Thunderbird iv in Vintage Sunburst complete with orginal Gibson case. This was bought on a total whim a short while ago and I cannot honestly see me ever using this. It does sound absolutely wonderful though They cost in excess of £1,060 and this one is new. This one was made in October 2009 and still has the shop labels on it. The colour is absolutely gorgeous and it's light with minimal neck dive. I bought this after seeing Horace Panter playing one of these last year (pictured). Trade-wise I'm looking for a Sandberg California P or Jazz 4 or 5 string plus cash, a new Series Fender P or J plus cash, a Lakland Duck Dunn plus cash, Rickenbacker 4003 or a straight sale price of £930.