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They're ever so slightly smaller bushings than 'standard'. I test fit them and got around this by putting masking tape around the bushing...doesn't take much at all to make it snug with the tuner hole. *Other types of tape will also work!

Hi all, It's with a heavy heart I have decided to move on my 1976 Gibson Grabber G-3. I've had it about a year and it has been well looked after, however it came to me in pieces from the States. I did a build thread which can be found here, [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/202239-restoring-a-gibson-g-3slowly"]http://basschat.co.u...ibson-g-3slowly[/url] and you can see the condition I received it. Supposedly it was left in someones cupboard for many years. The restoration was completed by Jack at Jack's Instrument Services in Manchester who did a superb job. Quite a few bits needed to be replaced or repaired. Here's a quick list of what was done: New maple fretboard New pickguard - Chandlers in the USA New Badass II Bridge New electronics - all CTS pots and Switchcraft jack Back of neck was re-lacquered and new serial number and decals It was missing the bridge and bridge cover, which I why I went with the Badass. It also looks like it was refinished at some point. It's not the best paint job ever, but it's certainly not the worst and is suitably worn for a 39 year old bass. There's a couple of nicks and chips, mostly near the bottom of the bass, biut nothign major. I've tried to capture all these points in the photos. Thankfully, the original pickups were fine and just needed to have the lead wires extended on them. This bass has the 'buck and a half' pickup selectors which basically means all 3, neck and middle, or middle and bridge. Tone is great on all options, but I love all 3 pickups on. Sounds 'Fendery', but with a really kick and snarl. Tuners have taken a battering in their life, but were cleaned up and work fine. One or two are slightly winky on the tuning 'shaft' but doesn't affect anything. One small issue is there was an extra fretboard marker hole drilled when the new fretboard was made - this wasn't done by Jack's Instrument Services in Manchester, however he did do a great job at covering this up. It's right up high on the neck and not noticeable when playing, but wanted to mention it for transparency. The bass is in Lancaster, and collection is most welcome. I can deliver within reason for petrol money, but get in touch and we can sort something. I'm not opposed to shipping, but would rather avoid as I don't have a case for it, but we can cross that bridge. I'm a bit unsure on how to price, as it's a vintage Gibson, but obviously not original and mint, so I'm after[b] £700 collected[/b] which is less that what I paid for it for parts, shipping, customs and the restoration works. Everyone likes pictures, so here's a few. Thanks all [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0684_zpsef6c2992.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0685_zps987dad97.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0690_zps7e43d514.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0686_zps7be84bd9.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0692_zpsbd000504.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0693_zpsca7dafc3.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0694_zps3b61e805.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0695_zps56da7636.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0696_zpsd02f2b38.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0700_zps7d147541.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0702_zps795f2b4e.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0703_zps548e3825.jpg.html"][/url] And this is the fretboard hole which was filled in... [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0741_zps1042ac5f.jpg.html"][/url]

Bridge sold

Hi all, Selling off a few bits from a project I was doing. Schaller 3D-4 Bridge in chrome. This comes with screws., but not that shim that some models have. Comes in original box. In excellent condition, never installed - [s][b]£40 posted please [/b][/s][b]SOLD[/b] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0719_zps2fd623ca.jpg.html"][/url] Schaller M4S tuners in chrome. I believe these are quite old, but they work fine and are in good/very good condition. Turns smooth. [b]£40 posted please[/b] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0726_zpsba7a8fb3.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0728_zps63d302a1.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0729_zpsc20a26d9.jpg.html"][/url] B/W/B Jazz pickguard - ebay job which fits great on MIM and MIA standard Jazzes. Never installed, film still on the guard. [s][b] £8 posted please [/b][/s][b]SOLD[/b] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0723_zps805de780.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0724_zps162ceb2b.jpg.html"][/url] Any questions, please ask If someone wants a few items, I'm happy to combine shipping. Cheers!

Sold thanks

Ahh my apologies. Yep, at the heel.

Hi all, This was part of a Jazz bitsa I was doing, but I've changed my mind on the type of neck I'm using so it's up for sale. It's a maple/rosewood neck with binding, ala 1966 Jazz basses. Very classy, and seemingly quite difficult to get hold of on the market. This neck has never been installed, so is in excellent condition. It's got a tinted finish and as you can see in the pictures, the flame in the neck really pops out. The rosewood is nice and dark and all frets/truss etc are in great condition and working as they should. Binding looks great and tuner holes are 17.5mm so fit standard tuners. The neck was modded to have neck bolts, which ensures a solid fit and is a much stronger connection than regular neck screws. I will include 4 bolts with the neck so that it can be fitted to any bass. Width at the heel is just about 63.5mm so will fit nicely with a Fender pocket. One minor issue is that it seems about 1-2mm taller than a Mighty Mite neck Ive also got, so it sits very slightly higher than a regular neck. Might mean you need to raise your bridge a tad, but other than that, no issues. No idea where the neck was made. A guy was selling them on ebay a while back and he worked round the corner from me so I took a punt. Any questions, please ask. I took a few pics for your enjoyment. It's for sale for £75, plus a fiver for shipping, or can be collected in Lancaster. Thanks all. [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/DSC_0324_zps5b00b1e7.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/DSC_0323_zps77fc8974.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/DSC_0322_zpsa69221ab.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/DSC_0320_zpsa75151d6.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/DSC_0325_zps93543e70.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/DSC_0327_zpsa516a36c.jpg.html"][/url]

Sold

on hold pending payment later this week

Cheers Stag

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Sold pending payment - thanks for interest

Still available

Hi all, This is surplus to requirements, so moving it on. Never been fitted, only taken out of the box. Screws and allen key included. Pics below! Price includes postage. Cheers [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/DSC_0317_zpsc5662c45.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/goat_punisher/DSC_0317_zpsc5662c45.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/DSC_0318_zps86036c7d.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/goat_punisher/DSC_0318_zps86036c7d.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Thanks Byo! I'm heading to Rotherham next Monday and Newark, Notts a week on Thursday if anyone is on that route and wants it delivering??