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It’s bang on 3.6kgs so under 8lbs nice and light

Now that would be a coincidence!

Nord Electro 4D 61 Keyboard Weighted Waterfall SW61 Superb Nord Electro keyboard - this has all the classic acoustic and electro mechanical keyboards you could wish for for live and studio performances. Rhodes and Wurlitzer electric pianos, acoustic grands and uprights Hammond, Farfisa and Vox organs. It even has Mellotron and Chamberlain samples, plus strings, harps and guitars. This version also has drawbar control. It’s a classic in its own right but still updateable using the Nord site and sample library. Included is the keyboard, user manual, mains lead, damper pedal, sample library on CD plus a nice heavily padded gig-bag. I have added a custom ‘half moon’ switch to control the rotary speaker simulation from the keyboard rather than using a foot switch like an old Hammond. If you collect in person I’ll also include a stand. The price is non-negotiable and sorry no trades. It is feasible to post but only in the UK and at your cost and risk. See pics - I’ve not gigged it but have used it in rehearsals occasionally. To be honest it’s been used at home as a piano and the other wonderful sounds have been wasted! Selling as I use my old Korg live as I’m not worried about it being knocked about and I’m going to buy a simple piano for home use.

Keith McMillen KMI 12 Step and MIDI Expander This is the original KMI 12 Step Controller. It can be used as a set of bass pedals, to trigger chords, samples or even drum sounds. I’ve used it with a variety of synth modules for adding strings and organ for live gigs. I’m now playing more keyboards live so I’ve gone back to my Hammond bass pedals. There is software online to hook it up to a computer or iPad but I’ve always used it with hardware and it has done the job really well. I’ve colour coded the ins and outs with tape but can remove if required I’ve also taped the note names on the unit as I found it easier to see live. I used masking tape so it’s easy to remove without much residue to clean. KMI has now been rebranded as Muse Kinetics since Keith McMillen sadly died last year. Support is still available for all the KMI branded versions of their products. It’s really small and neat compared to a traditional bass pedal controller and weighs next to nothing. The unit itself is slim and made from woven carbon fibre. I have the original (tatty) packaging for both the pedals and the expander. I’ve included a link so you can see what it does. The Mark 2 version retails at around £435 street. The included MIDI expander was bought separately for £65 as I wanted to integrate it with my outboard hardware rather than use it with my computer. Postage at buyer’s cost UK only. No trades.

Sandberg California VS4 II Bass A lovely example German made, near new with gig bag. Lightweight with a superb comfy neck and low action. I own three of these and they have consistent quality. They have replaced my usual go to Precision basses for live use as they are ergonomic and easy to play over long gigs. This one comes in Marley Blue with maple board, push pull active circuit. I think the pickups are Delano - they sound like a Precision on steroids and great in a mix. Nice mids and lows. Strings are D’Addario 40-95 and new. Pickup preferred but I can post at buyer’s cost in the UK only. No trades, no offers sorry. Selling as my 70’s Precision isn’t shifting and I need to move some gear on. More pics to follow.

I have a couple of old Wem Westminster amps and love them for bass. I saw Richard Hawley on the Coles Corner tour last night and he was using both a Dominator and an earlier Watkins Westminster (with onboard tremolo) on stage. Sounded great. These amps are very capable and last for ever!

Set of Hammond MIDI pedals I used with various modules including a Moog Minitaur they also work with Hammond organs or midi keyboards. Instant Geddy on a budget. They are in excellent condition and come with manual and PSU. They are hefty at around 8kgs as the body is made of pressed steel. The pedals have a good action. Note they do not self generate sounds they are a controller and you will need to connect them via midi. Only selling as I am upgrading. I can post in UK at buyer’s cost.

These were taken from a late Fender Precision and were fitted by the original owner. They sound great and were a popular mod of the time as they could be wired to a series parallel switch. Withdrawn They work well and there is still a good length of wire to them. They have the remains of the original pickup sponges stuck to the rear of them. I can send them in the box in the picture.

These are great value for money basses.

As per title used briefly on a shortscale Stingray. Cut for 3+1 or 2+2 basses. Lightly used. Price includes UK postage. PayPal please.

Squier Precision Bass neck from 1997. In good condition, fully loaded and also comes with neck/serial number plate, screws, knobs and bridge plus screws. Chinese made Affinity from the Yako factory apparently and well regarded budget instruments of the time. It’s a modern feeling neck. Truss rod turns left and right, frets are fine. Nice neck for a project. I can post in the UK only for free if you can’t pick it up.

I’m sure all the early Tokai instruments were Japanese made - the logo had to be altered to a block version (because it looked rather like a rather more famous US brand at the time) and then the headstock changed to a more angular design around mid 80s. I’m sure Bassassin will know the correct history and manufacturing info.