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  1. ash
    No didn’t know there was one!
  2. ash
    Sorry it’s just too much hassle these days selling outside the U.K.
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    Aria Pro II Gibson Ripper Project This is for sale only and will be a great restoration project for someone. I’m selling as I’m restoring an old Hayman bass and need to fund a neck repair for it. This Aria dates from the late 70s early 80s. Unlike a genuine Ripper it has a bolt on neck. The pickups on this are Epiphone humbuckers - obviously replacements. I got the covers from WD music to make them look more Ripper like! They are guitar pickups but work fine. The neck is in good condition with a working trussrod. The cover is missing and the nut has been replaced. Machineheads are original. Neck plate, body, neck and strap buttons are original. The bridge is too but it’s awful and I’ve noticed it has had a Fender style bridge installed at some point. I tried both and the Fender is an easier option so I will include a Squier bridge. The obvious issue is a missing scratchplate. You can order these from WD for £35 or make your own. The lovely ‘scratchplate’ attached was on it when I bought it. I wouldn’t know if it were a rare bass but I’ve not seen many Ripper copies about. It’s a nice old thing for restoration and will be a good bass once sorted. I’m looking for what I paid for it including the parts I bought myself. No trades UK only. It plays ok when wearing strings. Thanks Postage in UK at cost. I will send with neck removed.
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    A rare Yamaha SB-50 Bass for sale from around 1973. This is a cool bass, well gigged but solid and sounding great. It has a medium scale and a distinctive German carve - or pie crust look. It’s all original but missing the bridge mute and pickup ashtrays. These appear to be quite collectible and crop up on Talkbass occasionally with the predictable daft prices on Reverb. It’s one of Yamaha’s first original basses and it’s quirky ‘Les Paul by Dali’ looks will make you stand out on stage! It’s also very red….. It weighs around 4kgs sounds really very good from old school rock to modern tones. I was amazed by how versatile it is. Plays well and the neck is great too. Not sure how to price it but it’s definitely a sale only and I won’t be sending it overseas - sorry. Let’s try £295 - certainly a change from a MIM Precision. Note there is a crack on the lacquer in the body but this hasn’t effected neck stability. My cat loves it! More pics to follow.
  5. ash
    It is
  6. ash
    Just be aware there is an element of BS in the ad - ie: these basses didn’t come fitted with flat wound strings as stock and sunburst was a common finish. Well worth asking if there is a manufacture date pencilled on the neck butt underneath where the truss rod screw is accessed. As ever have a look here for your JV questions.... http://www.21frets.com
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    My JV is much slimmer than the equivalent P bass. It’s a nice manageable neck not clubby or fat at all. The JV P Bass had a good neck too of course however if you are a fan of Jazz basses you can’t go wrong with the JV.
  8. ash
    They are very nice instruments and are becoming more and more collectible as vintage Fender prices become unattainable for us mere mortals. The longest serving basses I own are both JVs - a Precision and a Jazz and I have not found a Jazz as good as my JV Squier of any brand or age. Keep in mind I had an early 80’s US Jazz when I bought it as a ‘spare’ and immediately decided the genuine Fender had to go! That was 34 years ago. One thing about the bass on eBay is that it is a later one (I’m unsure where the ‘only 16 sunburst models made’ claim in the ad comes from either, as ever refer to the ‘21frets’ website for all things JV). The bass has the none reverse machine heads and Allen key adjustable bridge saddles whereas there are reverse windings on mine like an early 60’s model and threaded bridge saddles with slot headed screws. A nice bass nonetheless- if it were nearer I’d offer him £700 cash. If it were an earlier model I’d snap it up at £800.
  9. ash
    But what is it's weight? 😉
  10. ash
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-String-Electric-Bass/184743710812?hash=item2b0395505c%3Ag%3AQrgAAOSwn6hgZ3Rj&LH_ItemCondition=3000
  11. ash
    Yes that is misrepresenting goods - guilty your honour. Hope they get their money back. The clever ploy of blurry photos and ‘ignorance’.
  12. ash
    The price is climbing someone will be very disappointed with their find(er).
  13. ash
    True 😆
  14. ash
    Moog Subsequent 25 analog synth. This is the latest version of Sub(sequent) series and has had many tweaks and improvements from its earlier sibling the Subphatty. This synth has seen little use since it purchased in September 2020. It is beautifully made and sounds wonderful with an upgraded look and the benefits of being duophonic. Very high quality synth engine based on the subsequent series and an upgraded keybed. Great little Moog with all the classic sounds. Selling as I’m not using it much and I have too many synths. Boxed with all manuals. I can post in the UK at buyer’s risk and cost. No trades no offers. Sorry I need to downsize my synth collection. A good saving on a new one.
  15. ash
    I just had a message saying he will update the listing.
  16. ash
    And also I politely pointed out to him that it’s a later Squier. As yet he’s not sent an answer. I think trading off a bereavement is particularly loathsome.
  17. ash
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FENDER-TELECASTER-BASS-GUITAR-AND-HARD-CASE-SELLING-ON-BEHALF-OF-bereaved-WIFE/233944988643?hash=item3678353be3%3Ag%3AtqYAAOSwJLtgX1BM&LH_ItemCondition=3000
  18. ash
    Ha ha very probably - many years ago though!
  19. ash
    Yes I’ve got my eye on that I had one years ago but it had had a bad refinish prior to me buying it. Great wide flat neck on it. Lovely.
  20. ash
    Well done that’s a great deal!
  21. ash
    I have been in touch with the seller about both instruments as I love the feel of Wilkes basses. Unfortunately both are on the heavier side at just under 10lbs. The seller has other basses on offer and was really helpful.
  22. ash
    I think you bought it off me Alain - it had an amazing neck - wasn’t it a medium scale?
  23. ash
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Franconia-Bass-early-80s-Italian-Korena-Fender-Jazz-copy-/254912992449?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
  24. ash
    Yes I spotted it - what a brute! I am going to have a bid always fancied trying one.
  25. ash
    Hi I have this project for sale - sadly I’ve not had time to complete it and I’m moving house soon. The neck is NOS purchased from eBay last year. The body custom made by a luthier for me based on a long horn Marathon, the control plate and pickup surround (protective plastic still in place) were also custom made.The tuners are complete and Shergold types, the loom is from a stereo Marathon and will need maintenance but I believe it works. The neck plate and bridge are from a Squier bass. The pickup is a cheap one but I will included it if it’s any use. The project needs finishing. I’m looking for offers before I put it online elsewhere as I thought there may be interest on here. I don’t want to split it really. The body is superb and was made for the neck so it’s a perfect fit. If you want the body and neck together and no other parts let me know. There are no other parts. It’s an opportunity to create your own take on a Shergold. Thanks! No trades. Happy to post at buyer’s cost in U.K.
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