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  1. Selling my Novation Ultranova keyboard. It’s in excellent condition with original gig bag. It’s a great little synth with a lot of useful applications. The synth engine is very powerful and it can be used as a controller over midi and USB. The PSU is a replacement and the gooseneck microphone got lost years ago but you can use any mic with an XLR lead. The software and manual is available online I believe - to be honest I used it with the onboard controls as it is pretty intuitive. Lots of online reviews and videos of it in action. 
    Some minor marks of wear and cosmetic scratches on the bottom. Everything works as it ought to. High quality Fatar keybed. A great little synth for not much money. 
    UK only I can post at buyer’s cost. Would swap for a Squier Mustang bass perhaps. No other trades. 
     

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    This compact yet fully featured synth boasts an innovative, easy-to-use design and great sounds at an affordable price. Billed as the successor to Novation's famous "SuperNova" synth, this modern updated version has state of the art hardware and tactile control, with all the character of a vintage synth! 

    The Ultranova's engine is based on the Supernova's original design with enhancements to the filters, and addition of wavetable synthesis, software control and a great "touch mode" feature where you can manipulate your core sounds with just a touch of the rotary encoders. 

    Here's what Novation say about the UltraNova

    UltraNova is the new generation of Novation's iconic 'Nova' range of synthesizers. It packs the massive 'Nova' sound into a compact body with a built-in vocoder. A new 'Touch' performance system places deep control of the synth right at your fingertips - so incredible new ways to play, create and perform are just a touch away.

    UltraNova has 300 onboard sounds that you can browse by type and musical genre, so gigging musicians can get started straight away. You can quickly change the character of the sound with 8 encoders and a large, smooth encoder for detailed control.

    It also comes with software plug-in editor which gives you in-depth visual editing, and can be opened and controlled in your DAW. There is also a software patch librarian that allows you to store, organize and search for an unlimited number of patches by type and genre.

    UltraNova has wavetable synthesis, 14 filter types, 6 envelopes, 3 LFOs, 5 effects slots, density/detune and much more. This level of power needs clear control, so each part of the synth has a dedicated button that assigns parameters to the 8 encoders above the LCD screen. This makes UltraNova fast and easy to program, like an analogue synth.

    UltraNova has an onboard 2 in 4 out USB Audio Interface that can transfer audio directly to and from your computer. It also has a SPDIF output, MIDI in/out/thru ports (for hardware-to-hardware connectivity). Finally, UltraNova can work in 'Automap mode', transforming its eight encoders into a powerful controller for plug-ins and DAWs.

    Brand new Nova-series synth engine based on Supernova II

    Single part with up to 18 voices, 14 filter types, 36 wavetables, 5 effect slots

    Patch Browse enables you to browse 300 sounds by type & genre 

    Touch-sense controls enable totally new sound-shaping & performance

    Trigger envelopes/LFOs/filters/FX by just touching the encoders

    Large rotary control allows you fine control of any parameter 

    Totally gig-able with 37 full sized keys, a vocoder, and loads of controls

    Voice optimized 12 band vocoder with gooseneck mic

    High quality key bed with aftertouch for expressive playing styles 

    Software plug-in editor and Patch Librarian for full visual editing

    Plug-in editor allows you to view and edit in with software

    Software Patch Librarian a organize, store and share unlimited patches 

    Built-in 2 in 4 out USB audio interface and it can be bus powered

    UltraNova can be used to stream audio to and from a host computer

    Stereo main (analogue & SPDIF) and aux outputs, and MIDI in/out/thru ports 

    Additional features

    Arpeggiator

    Chord function

    Filter distortion

    Density & Detune functions

    Automap controller

    Powered by USB or the included power supply 

     

    Specifications

     

     

    Number of Keys

    37

    Brand

    Novation

    Key Action

    Semi Weighted

    Digital/Analogue

    Analogue

    Key Size

    Full Size

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  2. I’m selling my Mellotron Micro keyboard. It is the smallest modern version of the Mellotron with a two octave keyboard. 

    It has 100 classic Mellotron sounds which are mixable so you can have two sounds playing at once. The build quality of these units is amazing - they are constructed from steel and have a very easy to use interface with the classic Mellotron and Chamberlain sounds and pitch variation. It’s a small unit so very portable and comes with original packaging and PSU. There are some great demos and reviews on YouTube if you want to listen. These don’t come up for sale very often. Condition is like new. UK only I can post at buyer’s cost if necessary. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  3. Here is my 2018 Ric 4003s in near mint condition. It plays really well with no neck or fret flaws, truss rods work as they ought to and frets have no discernible wear - it looks like new. Bought early this year as a back up but as I’m playing my EBMM Sterling US almost exclusively this is not being touched. It has a custom treble pickup bezel fitted but the original and cover are included. It weighs under 3.9kgs and balances well. The maple board has a nice stripe/flame to the wood. 

    It’s a UK sale/trade only sorry and I’d prefer to deal face to face if possible. 
    Similar to my P Bass Special I’d prefer a trade or part trade - cash either way depending on value. Please don’t contact me if what you want to trade isn’t on this list :

    EBMM US Sterling, Stingray Shortscale, 70’s Fender Precision with a maple board, German Hofner Violin 500/1 Bass, Stingray Special. Old 70’s Fender Mustang with maple neck. I’d prefer a trade to a sale to be honest but the price is just less than what I paid. Now £1699
    Thanks. 

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  4. I’m putting this up for trades preferably but will accept cash offers now. I’d consider the following basses or maybe a shortscale to try out.  
    The priority is another EBMM Sterling USA  preferably with a maple board. I’ve found that I’m using mine a lot and would like a back up. Other basses of interest would be a more modern US Fender Precision again with a maple board. 
    I’m always interested in short scale US Stingray basses and would put money towards the right instrument. A US Vintage Mustang or 80’s Bullet could be fun too. I’m not interested in anything else. 
    The bass is a 1980/81 Fender Precision Special. They weren’t made for long and are quite rare. This one is in Lake Placid Blue and has all the original brass and gold plated hardware. I even found the thumb rest that is made from solid brass hiding in a box when I moved house recently. 
    Pickup is the original Fender and I had one side recently repaired by Aaron Armstrong. You will notice that the bass is wired passively. I still have the active circuit and extra brass knob but the circuit will need attention as it wasn’t working at all when I bought this back (I’ve owned this bass twice). It still sounds great as a passive bass however. The scratchplate is original and the extra holes have been plugged with removable plastic caps. I believe a non-original LED may have been fitted at some point as there is an extra plugged hole. 
    It has dings aplenty as it has been gigged a lot over its 40+ years. Frets are in good order as is the trussrod. Action is nice and low and it is currently wearing Dean Markley Blue Steel heavy gauge strings. It’s got some tone to it and it’s a heavy bass at around 4.8kgs. The brass parts are heavy and when I was gigging it I had it fitted with lightweight tuners and a spiral bridge to cut down the weight. That said it’s a lot less than some 70’s Precisions I’ve played. The original Fender case is included. 
    As I said this is for specific trades or cash offers and I’m afraid I won’t ship outside the UK. 
    Any questions please ask. 

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  5. I’m selling my old Fender Precision Special made in the US in 1980. It comes with original case. I’ve modded it as it was far too heavy with the original all brass hardware, however I still have the parts and it’s easily converted back. The only extra holes drilled are for the Hipshot tuners and these would be covered by the original machineheads if returned to stock.
     

    The original preamp will need looking at  however as it has stopped working in active mode. I thought it was a dodgy battery clip and had that replaced but it’s still not working. It is now wired passively. CTS pots, Switchcraft output jack. The pickup is original and so are the white covers. One half of the pickup has been rewound by Aaron Armstrong at Armstrong pickups and the output matches perfectly. Scratchplate is original with small plastic caps covering the holes from the old controls - again easily removed should you wish. 

    Current weight is a very comfortable 4.3kgs. 

    The replacement hardware is a combination of Hipshot and Fender. The original hardware includes the dodgy preamp, incredibly heavy brass bridge, neck plate and knobs plus gold plated tuners. The original heavy brass thumbrest went years ago. The weight of the brass parts alone is 1kg! 

    The bass has been gigged and toured a lot over the years. The lake placid blue finish is original but there are plenty of dings and touched up areas. It’s real road wear! The neck pocket has the matching serial number sticker, there is no extra routing to the body. It plays really well and the neck is great. The frets are fine and the trussrod turns as it ought to. No structural issues or neck repairs. There is a small shim in the neck pocket. It’s a good honest vintage Precision with a few stories to tell. The case was originally smoky smelling so I have cleaned it and aired it. It may benefit from further treatment - wood shavings left in over night, air freshener, that sort of thing. Long before I got the bass it was owned by a smoker. It has been cleaned and gigged and has lived in a smoke free environment for some time. 

     

    The only trades I’d consider are for a Fender black and maple US P bass of a similar era or a US Musicman Sterling with a maple board.
     

    I’d prefer personal pickup so you can check it out, however if that’s impossible I can send it in the UK only at buyer’s expense as it’s cased and I have a decent box. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  6. Fantastic value alnico Precision pickup from Tonerider. These have great reviews online. I bought this to replace a P bass pickup I thought was defunct however it just required a simple rewire so this was only mounted briefly. The quality of these pickups is astonishing for the price. They sound as good as pickups three times their price and certainly a step up from Squier and standard MIM pickups. 
    It comes with unused screws, original packaging and wiring diagram. Price includes UK postage. 
     

     

     

     

     

     

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  7. Studio Electronics Boomstar 5089 with Moog Model D Mini Filter Type. Fantastic big Moog bass sounds from this module. 

     

    Superbly made and sounding analogue synthesiser in excellent condition. It comes with original power supply. Made in the USA from high quality materials. This is the latest model with beautiful wooden end cheeks and a more intuitive front panel. This is great for synth enthusiasts who want one switch or knob per function. 

    This has a very convincing Moog sound - Studio Electronics were one of the first manufacturers to create a successful clone of the Minimoog. 

    Used to complete some recordings now for sale to release some funds. 

    Manual available online from Studio Electronics.

     

    There are reviews and sound examples online, the blurb from the manufacturer is below. 

     

    Boomstar is a return to the raw power and purity of non-programmable discrete analog, where STUDIO ELECTRONICS started in 1985. The snap and punch of hardware envelopes drive the Boomstar's brilliant discrete voltage controlled circuits with unparalleled sonic clarity and versatility; refaced, and revoiced, the Boomstar MKII is likely the ultimate desktop analog synthesizer for those who remember, and desire still, analog synth sounds that changed the music, and sound seekers who have yet to discover that electric magic and delight in their time—via MIDI or CV of course. 

    The Boomstar's alchemy of combinable waveform oscillations—with sub, OSC1-OSC2 sync—filter and oscillator xmod, ring mod, 5 revered filter types, extensive modulation routing made easy via its 18+ toggle switches, and a flexible software LFO, make sound and music design a daring delight. Hardware envelopes with invert, loop, drone and master modes. 

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  8. Nord Electro 4D Keyboard & Nord Case 

     

    Excellent condition has some minor scuffs and marks to the case but fully functional and sounds great! This is the version with the waterfall keyboard.

    Selling as I’m moving house and this isn’t being used much. 
     

    Pickup preferred but I can post in the UK at buyer’s cost.

    No trades. 
     

    Very long description from Nord below. 

     

     

    The Electro 4D possesses one setup of physical drawbars of the same type as on Nord's flagship organ, the Nord C2D, which is great for actively shaping the sound on the fly. The organ can be split, for compact dual manual action. You can also assign the lower manual to a second MIDI keyboard if you wish. The Electro 4D naturally has inputs for a Swell pedal and for controlling the Rotary Speaker.

    This keyboard boasts a B3 tone wheel organ engine from the Nord C2D and a redesigned Key Click simulation as well as the Rotary Speaker simulation of a vintage 122 unit with a great new overdrive. Also improved is the percussion model, giving increased control over the percussion levels when playing near-legato. The vibrato and chorus scanners have been carefully modeled to be just as alive as the tone wheels.

    Farfisa and Vox Models

    The Electro 4D boasts Farfisa and Vox models which are just as impressive as the B3. They simulate the behaviour and unique response of the original instruments. The famous Farfisa Compact Deluxe involves routing matrixes and complex filter combinations that give a tailored sound with massive energy and high-end.

    The Vox Continental features a brute design that gives a more hollow tone, but with a very intense character. Both these transistor organs have their own unique personalities. You can combine them with any of the Amp simulations, add some distortion, adjust the EQ and have a gig-ready sound.

    Explore the Nord Piano Library

    The Nord Electro 4D comes loaded with sounds from the Nord Piano Library - Nord's specialised library for Grand, Upright and Electrical Pianos, Harpsichords and Clavinets.

    State-of-the-art sampling techniques have been put in into recording these sounds, to capture the nuances and unique characters of the instruments. You can explore from new grand pianos to detuned upright bar pianos.

    The entire Nord Piano Library is included on DVDs. You can also download new additions for free on the Nord Piano Library page. Simply drag and drop files to replace sounds in your Nord Electro 4D, using the Nord Sound Manager for Mac and Windows. This keyboard has 185 MB of the memory is dedicated to Nord Piano Library sounds.

    Long Release and Switchable String Resonance

    The Nord Electro 4D boasts the optional Long Release feature, which is suitable for legato playing styles and has an ON/OFF button for the String Resonance (Gen 1) feature on Grand and Upright Pianos.

    Nord Sample Library and Sample Editor

    The Nord Electro 4D supports the Nord Sample Library, which gives you access to Nord's exclusively licensed Mellotron and Chamberlin sounds, as well as a wide selection of quality sounds from leading sample producers. There are more than 1000 sounds currently available, and the Nord Sample library has been updated on a regular basis with new additions being free to download.

    The included Nord Sample Editor allows you to add any sound you want to your Electro 4D. It can use audio files in the .wav format and has great tools to assist you in getting the results you want. You can map several samples across the keyboard or create seamless loops with ease.

    The Electro 4D has 68 MB of memory dedicated to samples and with efficient lossless compression algorithm, Nord can use samples up to three times the size compared to a standard linear sample player.

    A Great Effect Section

    Take advantage of the extensive Effect section and use the tweakable effects to give dirt, glimmer or atmosphere to your sound.

    The Amp/Speaker simulation now features the same Vintage 122 Rotary Speaker simulations as found on the Nord C2D. The Electro 4D also has a flexible Stereo Delay effect with Tap-Tempo and Ping-Pong mode.

    Effect 1: Pan, Tremolo, Auto-wah (stereo)

    Effect 2: Phaser, Flanger and Chorus (stereo)

    Delay: Stereo delay effect with Tap Tempo button and Ping-Pong mode NEW

    Three band EQ with sweepable mid

    Compressor/Amp: Twin, JC, Small, Rotary and Compressor

    Reverb with six algorithms - Room 1 & 2, Stage 1 & 2, Hall 1 & 2

    Edit and Store Presets

    It's easy to change, edit and store presets and there are even 4 Live memory locations that automatically saves what you're doing. The Electro 4D's Program memory can hold 128 different Programs, which are organised in 32 Pages with 4 Programs each.

    Accessible Front Panel

    The interface is kept simple with dedicated knobs and buttons for all vital functions, allowing for ease of use during performance. Functions only accessible through menus are printed on the panel for easy overview.

     

     

    Specifications

    Keyboard: 61-key (5 octaves, C-C) Velocity sensitive Semi Weighted Waterfall keyboard

    Dimensions: 900 mm (35.4") x 100 mm (3.9") x 300 mm (11.8")

    Weight: 7.65 kg (15.3 lbs)

    Connections

    2 Audio outputs L & R: ¼", 6,35 mm jacks, unbalanced

    1 Monitor input: 1/8", 3,5 mm stereo jack

    1 Headphone output: ¼", 6,35 mm stereo jack

    1 Control pedal input: ¼", 6,35 mm TRS stereo jack, like Yamaha FC7, Roland EV-7, Roland EV-5, Korg EXP2 and Korg XVP10.

    1 Sustain pedal input: ¼", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal, like e.g, Roland DP-2, DP-6, Yamaha FC-4, FC-5, Fatar VFP1-25 etc.

    1 Rotary Speaker speed switch pedal input: ¼", 6,35 mm jack. Use a momentary pedal or a switch type pedal

    MIDI In, MIDI Out: 5 pin DIN connectors

    USB - type B connector: for transferring sounds and USB-MIDI

    IEC320 C18 power connector

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  9. Shergold Marathon Mk1 1976 UK Made 

     

    Here is another bass I’m selling on. It’s a very early Shergold Marathon in black finish. You can see it’s an early one as it has the Hayman 40/40 type neck with pinned on logo and black circular plug at the rear and trussrod adjustment at the back of the body under the serial plate.  It also has a large black scratch plate to cover what would have been a larger rout for the bigger Hayman pickup assembly. 

    This is a hand made bass and has an amazing slim neck, it’s also got the best flamed figuring I’ve ever seen on a Shergold bass - just lovely. 

    The bass is all original apart from the pots, these have been swapped out for a simple volume and tone control. Originally it would’ve been a stereo bass with a switch to disable the stereo. At some point a coil tap has been fitted and then disabled. The switch has been removed and the hole plugged with a plastic cap. The bass sounds fantastic and is very versatile. The Shergold pickups are powerful and articulate. They were quite a ‘name brand’ in the 70’s and 80’s played by such diverse musicians as Peter Hook, Mike Rutherford and Julian Cope. They have subsequently become a respected and sought after brand and recently revived in the UK.

    This one has evidence of lacquer cracking as is common with the brand and looks to have been oversprayed. There are paint touch ups here and there too. When I got it it had binding hanging off as the glue had dried out and the frets needed reseating. Now it plays very well and is strung with D’Addario 40-100s. 

    There was a diagonal slot in the board near the highest fret and a small screw hole touched up with paint and another slot cut into the binding. Not sure what this was for - possibly a midi pickup? It wasn’t impact damage as it had been deliberately created, it didn’t cause any issues however I had it filled. 

    It’s a little headstock heavy thanks to those 70’s stock tuners but does balance okay on a strap. 

    It weighs 3.7kgs so very light and perfect for long gigs. 

     

    A classic UK made bass with Burns lineage.

    Sorry no trades and UK only. Pickup preferred but I could be persuaded to post at buyer’s cost. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  10. Squier Silver Series Precision Bass MIJ 1992/3

     

    I’m moving another Precision bass on. This time a lovely example of a Squier Silver series Precision. The bass is a superb player with a neck somewhere between a Jazz and a modern Precision. The nut width is narrow and very comfortable at 39/40mms

    When I got the bass the original scratchplate was broken and the pots bypassed and wired straight to the jack. I had it rewired with a new Switchcraft jack socket and pots. I also used a newer black scratchplate I had that fitted without adaptation (I kept the original one which I can include). The fretboard was cleaned and a couple of frets reseated. The truss rod was tweaked (it works as it ought to) and now it has a low action and plays very well. The original pickup is very articulate and powerful. 

    The body has numerous bumps and dings to it and buckle rash at the back. The neck has play wear with no significant dings. 

    The bass is extremely light at 3.4kgs.

    It’s a good honest example of a 90’s Japanese Squier Precision very comfortable to play over long gigs.

    Sorry no trades, UK only. Pickup preferred as there is no case or bag. I can post if necessary at buyer’s expense as I now have a box. Parcelforce Express will be £20. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  11. As I’ve just bought a fully original version this lovely old Squier JV model is now available. It is from the classic early 80’s period made in Japan and is in great condition. The neck is lovely with birdseye figuring and a very flat profile. Frets are in great condition and the trussrod works as it ought to. It has the date pencilled on the neck butt as is common with the JV models. The body has been touched up around the neck pocket where the finish has chipped when the neck has been removed. There are also tiny touched up chips around the J bass pickup and the bridge. 
    It has been professionally modded back in the 80’s originally with a Badass bridge since replaced with a Hi-Mass. The bridge has been countersunk as the original Badass bridges were intended to be fitted. It certainly adds to the sustain. The other mod is the EMG pickups and battery compartment at the rear of the bass. The bass sounds fantastic as a result. When these basses were first sold they were often modded as they weren’t predicted to become sought after in their own right. The final mod is the side mounted jack. You can see where an extra small hole has been drilled on the original scratchplate possibly to accommodate a switch or LED, the rest of the bass is original.
    The bass weighs 4.2kgs and is very well balanced.

    Its been well gigged and toured, it has some minor dings although the only significant dings on the neck are on the top side edge of the fretboard as pictured.

    As it’s been modded it’s not a collectors item however it’s still a beautiful, top quality bass.

    No trades and pickup preferred although I can post in the UK only at buyer’s cost. Comes with an old case (if posted) or Fender gigbag if picked up. 
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  12. Great looking and playing Squier Mustang Bass from around 2014. Made in Indonesia and in very good condition. The bass has a short scale, through body stringing and Duncan Design pickups. Unlike the more recent Squier Mustangs it has a maple satin finished board. Looks great with the black finish and scratchplate. Currently strung with Rotosound roundwounds. Nice and light at 3.5kgs with a stupidly comfy neck. 
    It has some minor marks and dings to the body and tiny dings around the centre of the skunk stripe and at the top edge of the board but nothing that interferes with playing it. The only other issue is that the three ply scratchplate has slightly warped (common with Mustangs).

    I bought it to see if I get on with the Mustang shorter scale and I do so I’ve decided to invest in a more expensive version. I can post in the UK only for £20.

    No trades sorry. Selling for what it owes me. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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