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Nice example ! Different pickups /controls (I have an extra p/up selector switch) to mine (photo below) - what were the periods for the different pickup types?

weight? Is the loss of lacquer (bottom) stable, and is there other damage ?

sold

[quote name='throwoff' timestamp='1370964183' post='2108018'] This should be marked NSFW. I think I need a towel. [/quote] Thanks / relax ... it's now sold !

No. 499, made in 2001. Reduced/sold (£1100)

J5 Rosewood Pickup covers Rosewood pickup covers Covers: 126 x 22(w) x 20mm / Internal: 112 x 18(w) x 22 mm. Rounded ends and with a cutaway. Handmade for Xotic XT1J(5) series instruments. [b]£26 [/b]posted Photos show the covers (pickup NOT included) and as fitted to an Xotic Jazz bass:-

DiMarzio J4 neck pickup - now SOLD

[b]Fender Custom Shop '55 P Relic: [/b]sold

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SX'J - decent starter/standby Jazz Bass. Good condition overall. Nice LPB finish with matching headstock. Neck is slightly deeper than USA (etc.) J's but feels definitely more J than P. Plays / sounds OK. £149 - reduced to £99 (+) for an instant sale = SOLD

Fender Custom Shop 1960 Relic (NOS): made for NAMM MM Ernie Ball Classic +Roasted neck/ebony f-board as per BFR = withdrawn

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1367935233' post='2071176'] Philippe Dubreuille Dick does work for a number of people including Bernie and Charlie Watkins. He used to do UK repair work for Mark Bass whilst they were being distributed by Proel. Yes Mick - passed some years now. [/quote] Thanks for that EBS-F (and also Russ) - just had a long chat with [b]Andy Gibson [/b]who I knew from his time with Neil / Nightingale and who confirms most of the history, although he's a bit hazy about actual dates & 'crossovers'. I also added Andy to the list of recommended Luthiers/Repairers. He's now based in the basement of Chris Bryant Guitars, (busy end of Denmark Street, so handy for central London or if you're checking-out Tin Pan Alley). Andy has worked previously (from early 90's) with Bernie Goodfellow, Neil McDonald, Phillipe Dubreuille, Dan Dearnley (now guitar tech, for Eric Clapton) etc. I believe he's planning some handmade instruments with Daniel (former GMR rep/tech. in same workshop). He does constant work for Dave Swift (Jools Holland).... and Happy Jack (BC!)

[quote name='Alph' timestamp='1367772292' post='2069272'] Hello, I sent you an e-mail Kind regard [/quote] Thanks/replied. Payment pending on the 55-94 (from EU so will take longer). For Alph / others interested, I'll PM if anything changes. For those who expressed a serious interest in the Xotic XB/2-5 you'll need to let me know quickly as I'll be removing from sale once the 5594 is fully concluded.

[quote name='Russ' timestamp='1367584613' post='2067233'] This is a newer Nightingale - the older ones have a different body shape and headstock, with the old nightingale's face / yin-yang logo on the headstock - I had a very nice 4-string Nightingale back in the day, with the older headstock and body shape. This is probably a mid-90s example. Anyone got any idea what happened to Neil after he shut up shop in Denmark St? [/quote] Thanks for that info Russ. I think Neil is still living in Sutton and was more involved in playing (solo) around the clubs after he closed the basement unit in Denmark St. Last time I was down there, the French luthier (forget his name for now but will check back later) was using part of that unit. Andy (Gibson, who was always working with Neil when I visited Nightingale) is still in Denmark St. (basement of the first shop on the left, Tott.Court Rd. end) doing repairs, set-ups etc. Used to see Dick Straker there too (now with Bernie/GB .. unless that's changed?), Sad to hear that Mick (spray/finish artist par excellence) passed away.

Cannonball Soprano big bell / curved Soprano saxophone. 2004 model.SOLD !