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Shylock

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  1. Thanks and I have since been in fruitful contact with the seller who has agreed to reimburse me. He has already contacted the G&L distributor as in theory he has a 10 year guarantee but unfortunately they have recently gone into administration and getting a fix from them is doubtful. He plans to get it fixed and contact local luthiers but I will pass on the contacts you mention so thanks for those. Once fixed he will give me first refusal which is good because apart from the truss rod it ticks a lot of boxes for me.
  2. Thanks and after further investigation it appears the nut has sheared off the rod which explains it.
  3. I have just bought a rather nice G&L CLF Research L1000 2018 and the truss rod nut appears to be missing. The person I bought it from was the original owner and, having just messaged him, he thinks it has always been missing and he has never adjusted the truss rod. I attach a picture and all appears there is the thread. It is a dual action truss rod and there is comment on the internet that there should be an integrated bullet that is welded on? Can any one help or point me in the right direction- thanks
  4. Hmmmm… I know….it was a joke!-doh! perhaps I should have added two B strings for sale!
  5. So here’s a thing. On Amazon Prime, from the D’Addario store, Pro Steels for 4 strings are £31.00 but for 5 strings they are cheaper at £26.00! Shame I play a 4 string!
  6. Thanks - I agree it’s truly a great playable jazz bass
  7. Great sounding road worn Jazz Bass with one of the best necks I have ever played. Well known bass guitar with an excellent reputation and Google it for the positive reviews. Serial number dates it December 2018, neck dated May 2018, the bass is based on, I believe, a 1961 Shell Pink jazz bass coupled with a pair of American-made Pure Vintage '64 Jazz Bass single-coil pickups, stacked concentric controls, a 7.25"-radius rosewood fingerboard with a 1.5" wide nut. In excellent original condition, as road worn, with little, if any, fret wear as virtually unplayed by previous owner. Comes with original gig bag and I acquired this bass in a trade some 15 months ago but kept longer than I thought I would as it is so playable. However I prefer the P Bass sound and have decided to sell it to further the quest for a P Bass with a jazz neck that stills sounds like a P Bass. Therefore trade wise would consider ideally a Hama Okamoto P bass/ Aerodyne or similar P or PJ Bass with cash either way as appropriate.. I am unable to post and live near Loughborough so could meet up at a M1 local junction although you may prefer to try before you buy. Happy to answer any questions - thanks
  8. Still for sale? DM Sent - thanks
  9. He has provided me with a serial number that points to 1979-1981 but when I pointed out the truss rod nut and frets discrepancies he said he can’t comment. Reckons he took it to a music shop for a ball park figure. Hmmmm…….
  10. Thanks and yes you are right - 21 frets and I guess it should have 20!
  11. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/620955360843470/? Described as a Fender Bass at £2,000 I have asked if it is a 1970’s reissue or a 1970’s bass and he did not know but he did confirm that the truss rod nut is on the headstock - I thought they are always on the heel end? Can they be on the headstock for this era? I have asked for the serial number but my initial thoughts are that it may not be genuine?
  12. Gibson SG Bass Ebony – S/N 102180233 - 2018 model with tan Gibson hardcase. Only modification is I replaced the stock Gibson/Grover tuners with Hipshot licensed Ultralite ones to completely eliminate neck dive and make it an extremely light and well balanced bass guitar. I still have the original Gibson tuners and will be included. The small single hole holding the Hipshots will be covered by the Gibson footprint should you reinstall them although I would not recommend this. Good condition with a great tone. Trade wise I would consider a US Fender Precision, with cash your way if appropriate, but would need one with the 41mm width or less and not the too chunky a profile. Sorry will not post so collect only however but I am willing to travel to meet up if not too far - I live near Loughborough about 15/20 mins from J23 M1. I would travel further for the right P bass. Thanks
  13. Just bought a P Bass loom which greatly improves the tone of my recently acquired Mex P bass - thanks and for the quick turnaround
  14. Becoming a bit rare now this T Bird was only available from 2012 to 2020 and this one was made, I believe, November 2016 at the Samick factory in Indonesia. Modelled on a modern Gibson Thunderbird it has actual Gibson pick ups, through neck, mahogany body and neck and with the jack socket on the bottom edge and not the front. This one also has a Gibson truss rod cover but unfortunately I do not have the original Epiphone one. Also unfortunately there is no case or gig bag. Great Thunderbird sound and ‘google’ for the positive reviews. Happy to answer any questions. Sorry collect, and try, or local meet up only. Usual story now seen another bass I want so reduced for a quick sale.
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