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It may be worth looking on the Shergold forum as there are a few experts there. This is similar to the one Mike Oldfield used for many years. They were originally a brand name for the custom maker Peter Cook. Endorsed by John Entwistle and later branded with the Shaftesbury name. These are a nice old UK made guitar nicknamed 'knobbly Neds' for obvious reasons - Entwistle referred to his as his 'jigsaw puzzle bass'! I like it and if you ever want rid give me first dibs! http://www.shergold.co.uk/forum/index.php Entwistle - http://www.thewho.net/whotabs/gear/bass/bassendorsements.html

None taken Clarky interestingly the neck heel had the signature of 'Rob Green' in marker pen written on it. The extra knobs didn't get in the way for me and gave a greater variety of tones than the usual vol/vol/tone. Incidentally the pickup cover is his mod.

This was mine at one point, it's a nice bass despite all the knobs! He bought it off me for a bit less than that but it's still a fair price.

Bought a bridge of Nigel, quick to dispatch and the bridge is perfect. Many thanks!

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1383563647' post='2265796'] Something I find amusing is that when these pop up they are invariably *not* mentioned on the Shergold forum. Same with other 'specialist' forums, for example the rarer Westone models - often they don't get flagged up on the Westie forum. You can be sure everyone on those forums has spotted them, but maybe the serious collectors are worried they will miss out if they bring the listings to the attention of others! On here there seems to be much more altruism! Says me with a Marathon safely tucked away indoors... [/quote] Ha! Ha! Although the Shergold forum is fairly quiet anyway at the moment. As we speak I'm working on my old Marathon, just setting it up. These are seriously good instruments, the neck construction is superb, if I were closer I'd probably have a bid on this bass....and I do have two already!

[quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1383428881' post='2264491'] I think Ash on here bought one off ebay for less than £400, not sure how much exactly. I personally thought he got it quite cheap for a classic... [/quote] You are right I got mine for £315 - the nut was damaged so I made a new one but it was a bit of a bargain. I'm keeping my eye on this one, it's the same era but you can never have enough Shergolds! The prices have gone down recently other than for the really rare ones like the 6 string basses and the double necks. It's also pickup only and that will put many off. This is classic late 70s semi pro gear..... A Linear combo and a Shergold Marathon......bet this was someone's pride and joy.

[quote name='bremen' timestamp='1382949930' post='2258202'] I frequently travel between Cambridge and Morecambe and would be happy to help move stuff, as others have said its always good to meet folk that you only know as an avatar and a witty sig. Must confess I was a bit disappointed that Nigel doesn't look in the least like his avatar though, nor does EBS freak. still have high hopes for Dr Dave, however. I'm sure there are plenty of others willing to do DIY couriering to make boring journeys more interesting. How could we organise this? [/quote] A great idea, I'd rather pay someone I know or at least know via the site - it would be especially useful to me as I live in Lancaster and don't use a car! Daz on here helped me with transporting a double bass a year back and it was just a matter of swapping a few details and petrol/beer money. Certainly took the anxiety out of transporting a valued instrument.

It looks like a bass with a bladder infection

I've been in touch earlier this morning but no reply yet.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RAM-hand-made-custom-bass-guitar-/251349148317?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3a8593a29d Interesting pickup placement on this - look how those pole pieces line up .......

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1382047070' post='2247377'] If I were a small boutique bass maker, like fodera, or even small scale like Letts or something, I would team up with a local shop for each territory and let them do the customer facing side, they get a few instruments in stock for folk to try and so on. the public get to try your stuff, they're happy. the retailer gets a cut and a sale, they are happy, the builder gets to do less talking to the unwashed public - they are happy. [/quote] Very well put I totally agree.