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[quote name='ash' post='1056406' date='Dec 12 2010, 07:57 PM']Thanks! Its a very nice bass and has had a good playing action and fast neck but I was tempted (again) by the real thing so this must go....offers please![/quote] Price drop!

[quote name='daz' post='1055897' date='Dec 12 2010, 12:06 PM']Ahh man, xmas time is the wrong time to get a good price for this unless someone is buying it as an xmas pressie. If it were in The Spring i might have had it off you. Good luck with the sale though, hope you get a decent price.[/quote] Thanks! Its a very nice bass and has had a good playing action and fast neck but I was tempted (again) by the real thing so this must go....offers please!

[quote name='badboy1984' post='1055823' date='Dec 12 2010, 11:16 AM']where about in the North West you from?[/quote] Lancaster North Lancs

[quote name='ash' post='1054795' date='Dec 11 2010, 10:56 AM']Twangy bump![/quote] Bumpity Bump!

Twangy bump!

[quote name='Jigster' post='1054487' date='Dec 10 2010, 08:52 PM']that seems a hell of a depreciation, did you buy it from new? [/quote] No I got it as a trade so its going for what I got it for in 'real terms'.

[quote name='carlsim' post='1054475' date='Dec 10 2010, 08:32 PM']Is a yamaha fretless of any interest to you as a trade??? With cash ur way??[/quote] Thanks for the offer but no need for another Yamaha.

This bass was made in Japan in the 70s by Aria at the Matsumoku factory. Its a rare bass, especially in this condition with only minor dings, paint touchups and tarnishing to the chrome wear. Unusually it retains its original pickups, pickup cover and trussrod! It has a bolt on neck, very thin and fast with beautiful abalone inlays and a glassy finish, the machineheads are era appropriate Grover copies. The truss rod turns each way and has plenty of adjustment play. Everything plays and works as it should with the exception of the wiring which needs some attention due to dry joints. Both pickups work but the bridge pickup has been disconnected to bypass the selector switch. It sounds pretty authentic. Its a good weight and balance and in summary its a great looking and a very collectable bass. I'm looking for around 310 cash or trade for a nice Status Groove 5 bass. Its on Ebay too but for a bit more dosh! Collection preferred but I can send within the UK only for 25 quid ish. For those non bass playing people out there who occasionally abuse these forums do not contact me if you are looking for a husband, adoption or any other money making scam! Go on you know you want it!!!!! Cheers. Now sold. [attachment=66118:_B_vI_nQ...peQ___12.jpg] [attachment=66119:_B_vIpL_...zIg___12.jpg] [attachment=66120:_B_vJ__w...Vu____12.jpg] [attachment=66121:_B_vJvjw...pLQ___12.jpg]

Here's my Sandberg JJ5 in a rather fetching fiesta red. Its a light relic with tasteful 'wear', it has active delano pickups and circuitry. A nice preamp switching between active/passive. Its an older 'custom shop' model and has a 34" scale but a great tight B and killer neck. Action is low and the bass is balanced and light. It comes with gig bag and allen key. Its a gorgeous bass that I traded recently for a JJ5 Californian with a 35" scale - I prefer the 34'' scale. Well I'd like to sell or trade this simply because I cannot justify having such a beautiful pro level instrument when I've virtually stopped playing 5 strings so much and need a cheaper 5 for recording only. Price wise I'm looking at around 670, trade wise I'm looking for a Status Groove 5, Status wooden neck 5 or Energy or T Bass 4 or 5(plus cash my way). I'm always looking for Gibson Grabbers vintage or reissues or Overwater J types (cash your way for the right one). Its a lovely bass and plays and looks fabulous (and very festive!!!!). Will post if necessary at buyer's cost. [attachment=66105:IMGP1723_1_.JPG] [attachment=66106:IMGP1722_1_.JPG] [attachment=66107:IMGP1720_1_.JPG] [attachment=66108:IMGP1721_1_.JPG] This is now sold pending payment, cheers folks!

[quote name='ash' post='1038111' date='Nov 26 2010, 06:42 PM'][attachment=65038:IMGP1701.JPG] Here is my short scale 30" 'Kydd Bass' prototype EUB. It has a small, beautifully figured maple chambered body, ebony curved fingerboard (ideal for bowing) with a headless "steinberg" type nut/tailpiece. The electrics are a fishman under bridge pickup, no controls. The bass produces a realistic upright tone from the hollow body, it's small and very light. It comes with an old Hohner headless gigbag that fits it perfectly. The bass has a mount that fixes to an adapted mike stand (production Travellers had a tripod stand), this works fine and the bass is very easy to travel light with. I've had great fun with this bass and lots of positive comments on the tone. When I bought it it had been trashed and needed a new bridge and set up which was done locally. I also had some small position dots inlayed on the fingerboard edge to help my intonation! I have now moved to a full scale EUB hence the sale. I was told this was a one off prototype by the a guy I got it from, its certainly well made and plays great. A nice introduction to the EUB. Offers or trades - no idea what this is worth in monetary terms, cost to me and the work costs plus case set it around 450 GBP. I'd prefer pickup but will post within UK at buyers cost. I would consider trades too. [attachment=65039:IMGP1702.JPG] [attachment=65043:IMGP1706.JPG] [attachment=65046:IMGP1704.JPG][/quote] Up up up!

[attachment=65038:IMGP1701.JPG] Here is my short scale 30" 'Kydd Bass' prototype EUB. It has a small, beautifully figured maple chambered body, ebony curved fingerboard (ideal for bowing) with a headless "steinberg" type nut/tailpiece. The electrics are a fishman under bridge pickup, no controls. The bass produces a realistic upright tone from the hollow body, it's small and very light. It comes with an old Hohner headless gigbag that fits it perfectly. The bass has a mount that fixes to an adapted mike stand (production Travellers had a tripod stand), this works fine and the bass is very easy to travel light with. I've had great fun with this bass and lots of positive comments on the tone. When I bought it it had been trashed and needed a new bridge and set up which was done locally. I also had some small position dots inlayed on the fingerboard edge to help my intonation! I have now moved to a full scale EUB hence the sale. I was told this was a one off prototype by the a guy I got it from, its certainly well made and plays great. A nice introduction to the EUB. Offers or trades - no idea what this is worth in monetary terms, cost to me and the work costs plus case set it around 450 GBP. I'd prefer pickup but will post within UK at buyers cost. I would consider trades too. [attachment=65039:IMGP1702.JPG] [attachment=65043:IMGP1706.JPG] [attachment=65046:IMGP1704.JPG]

Here is an old Ricky 4003 that has seen a lot of life, the paintwork has been touched up and scuffed, dinged and has the genuine 'roadworn' look. The hardware is tarnished but works well and appears all original. The bass is one of the earlier 4003s where the trussrods were adjusted at the body end - hence the two piece scratchplate. The lacquer on the fingerboard has flaked and is flaking off in places. Electrics work well and the bass sounds fantastic. The neck is straight and both trussrods turn. The bass action is high and it needs a setup as it has been strung low and hanging around for a few years (I'm not attempting to adjust those 2 trussrods!). [attachment=65032:IMGP1712.JPG] [attachment=65030:IMGP1710.JPG] [attachment=65031:IMGP1709.JPG] [attachment=65028:IMGP1707.JPG] Its a cool looking vintage bass but I just don't play it so I'm pricing it realistically as it will need some work. I would also consider px/trades (anyone near me fit a boiler?!!) especially for a Gibson Grabber Model 1 2 or 3. Offers around 875 would secure the Rick. I'm prepared to post at buyers cost by pre arrangement but only within the UK. Sold!

[quote name='ash' post='1027089' date='Nov 17 2010, 05:17 PM']Yes a superb bass, records well too, I have done a couple of recent CDs with this and had lots of nice things said about the sound especially the B string. Sadly I don't have room for two 5 strings as I play mainly 4s these days so its got to go. Lots of interest and the usual.... but no serious takers yet.[/quote] Up we go!

Hayman now sold elsewhere, thanks for all your interest!

[quote name='Shambo' post='1026443' date='Nov 16 2010, 10:10 PM']I bought one of M Bass old sharks, at the same time as bidding but losing out on this one funnily enough, and thought it was a cracking instrument. It was usurped by a jazz because I prefer the strings closer together, and if it wasn't for this bass wider string spacing I'd snap it up. Good luck with the sale.[/quote] Yes a superb bass, records well too, I have done a couple of recent CDs with this and had lots of nice things said about the sound especially the B string. Sadly I don't have room for two 5 strings as I play mainly 4s these days so its got to go. Lots of interest and the usual.... but no serious takers yet.

[quote name='Merton' post='1025769' date='Nov 16 2010, 12:44 PM']How does ther Shark compare to the Groove? I absolutely love Grooves, so am sorely tempted by this, but will need to find stuff to sell first...[/quote] Necks are very similar the body shape is smaller than the Groove - more the classic ergonomic Status shape. The pickup is more traditional sounding - a big fat sound nonetheless. I think the Shark's have a better resonance thanks to the neck to body joint. Both basses are excellent but for the classic Status look and feel the Shark has it. I also must admit I don't like the look of the Groove headstock it's a bit of a clumsy take on the Musicman/Fender to my tastes.

[quote name='jimbobothy' post='1025327' date='Nov 15 2010, 11:24 PM']I've bought off Ash before and had no problems at all, nice guy to deal with. I actually bought a black version of this bass and another time a 5 string groove bass! I can vouch for the necks being very nice, I have not so far in my experience played a neck as nice as the flat 'D' profile Status basses. I highly recommend them.[/quote] Yes I remember, I miss the Groove, fancy a swap back......? Nice to hear from you again though and thanks for your kind words!

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='1025254' date='Nov 15 2010, 10:00 PM']Sorry but roughly where is lancaster lancs?[/quote] Northwest UK near the Lake District

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='1025246' date='Nov 15 2010, 09:51 PM']Where are u situated?[/quote] Hi I'm based in Lancaster Lancs. String spacing is nice and wide, that's why i like it. Matches a four string, nice and comfy, great bottom B. Don't want to sell but I bought a nice 5 string Sandberg from this very site so the Shark has not seen much action lately!

Here is my superb Status Shark 5 string bass in a rare robin's egg blue finish with pearl scratchplate. This bass plays, looks and sounds superb. It's light, well balanced with a low action and shallow neck profile, the sound is like a P bass on steroids, articulate and punchy. Simple passive controls and exceptional playability this is a handmade UK instrument with a carbon graphite reinforced neck. No issues other than a ding on the lower edge that has been varnished over (see pic). The bass comes complete with Hiscox Lightflight case. 350 and its yours! Pickup preferred but I can post for around 25GBP UK only. [attachment=64036:IMGP1695.JPG] [attachment=64037:_B82jIp_...ZQ____12.jpg] [attachment=64038:_B82jMnw...h_w___12.jpg] [attachment=64039:_B82jOKQ...sUQ___12.jpg] Now sold thanks!

[quote name='basslondon' post='1010269' date='Nov 3 2010, 01:47 AM']Didnt a certain Mr Mark King use a Hayman Bass similar to this on the "Early Tapes" Album, before they got a deal with Polydor and gave John Diggins a bit of a lift?[/quote] I don't know about that but I know Rob Green (Status) and John Diggins had some connection with Shergold. Very versatile bass the Hayman 4040 the pickups can give a very Rickenbacker grunt with full treble and neck backed off but the neck has a real P bass punch.

[quote name='michael-faces' post='1009739' date='Nov 2 2010, 04:16 PM']This bass really reminds me of Shergold Marathons. Really cool![/quote] Yes very true, the Marathons were very similar as was the Modulator bass. The early Marathons were actually made from rebadged Hayman parts. The MKI Marathon had routing under the scratchplate hidden by a large rectangular pickguard this was to house the 'vibrosonic chamber' that the Hayman 4040 pickups were mounted to!

I had one of these, identical to this - got it off Ebay - very, very nice, to my regret I put it back on Evilbay when I got my EUB. Not my old one is it?

[quote name='steve-soar' post='1008875' date='Nov 1 2010, 07:05 PM']I watched this on ebay, went for a good price, have you done anything to renovate it?[/quote] Yes, cleaned it up, set the bridge and action. I touched up some areas where the lacquer had gone down to bare wood on the inside of the cutaways. I cleaned the electrics and resoldered some dry joints and resoldered the jack. Sounds great, the original seller said he thought the electrics were dead but they just needed work.