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13 hours ago, Little Dragon said:

I have seen the same ad, photos etc., same price, listed as being in Manchester, Stockton and Alnwick. Obviously it's a scam just not sure how the scam works.

No I cant work it out either. I did reply to one saying " Is this available for £65?" but got no response. I did wonder if it was a way to build up data of those interested in Bass Guitars or possibly to identify profiles to clone.  

So there is the same photo of a black Music Man Bongo bass guitar and case being sold for £65, which you may have seen, by at least four different dodgy profile sellers (and different additional ones appear each night)  in at least four different locations around the UK and so I reported all four adverts to FB, as they take scams seriously, at the same time and guess what? This is what the said!

"Thanks again for your report. This information helps us reduce unwanted content for you and others.

We use a combination of technology and human reviewers to process reports and identify content that goes against our Community Standards. In this case, we did not remove the content that you reported"

Beggars belief! A Music Man Bongo Bass for £65!😂

I am the original owner of this bass guitar and I bought it new in April 2023. It is in a gorgeous Candy Apple Red which I believe was introduced in late 2022. Since my purchase I shortly developed some issues with my hands, due to age, and I have moved to a short scale Gibson SG Bass guitar which is more comfortable for me to play. This means it really is in a new and unmarked condition and comes in the original cardboard box as no gig bag is supplied with this series. 

I bought the bass because I wanted a P Bass sound, with the option of a jazz bridge pickup and a slimmer jazz bass neck. It certainly delivers the P Bass sound with a jazz rasp if you need it. The neck is one of the fastest I have played with a very smooth back. It has never left my home and is rarely played.    

The serial number is MX22282003 should you wish to check the full specification.

The only bass I have bought new, as I thought it would be a keeper, and cost me £799 and so looking to sell for £550 as really is in an unworn condition. Trade wise I may be interested in a heritage cherry Gibson SG Bass (I already have Ebony), Gibson Les Paul Junior DC Bass or similar short scale basses with negotiable cash either way.

Collection only I am afraid but I live near Loughborough and about 15 mins from Junction 23 of M1. For a trade I may be willing to travel a little way.     

Sought after bass as firstly it is an Indonesian Standard Squier, which I understand is considered better quality than the later and current Affinity models, and secondly it is versatile P/J bass with a lovely fast jazz neck, thinner than the normal P Bass neck. Sounds great with a P Bass thump or a Jazz Bass honk or a blend of the two.

Finished in Antique Burst with a Tortoise Shell pick guard there is little wear on the frets and I cannot find any body or neck damage.

Serial number is IC050155041 and I understand from Squier databases that the I stands for Indonesia, the C for the Cort factory and the 05 for the year i.e.2005.

The previous owner replaced the electrics with full size pots and also added ashtrays and a thumb rest which I have removed as I find they get in the way. However they are included in the sale.

I would keep this but I with ageing hands and fingers now I do find short scale basses easier to play. Happy to discuss trades but really only interested in short scale passive basses with cash either way.

Collect or meet up within a reasonable distance and could meet up at Junction 21 Foss Park or 23a Donington Services of M1 if helps.

Thanks for looking and please contact me with any questions.   

So I bought this mat 7/8 years ago when I had two Trace Elliot cabs and I found this worked in isolating particularly the 15”cab from a wooden floor and removed some of the boom in the room. I then moved onto TC Electronic RS cabs which for some reason have no feet and this was great to stand them not only improving the sound but also protecting the cabinet covering. I have no gone lighter in my old age and with an Orange 12” use a small angled amp/cab stand if I need to and so this mat is now surplus to requirements.

This the larger mat and can be use either landscape or portrait depending on cab and measures 30” x 19” x 2.75”. I have strengthened the handle with two nuts and bolts as originally it was just small self tapping screws which fell out after little use. 

I think they cost around £100 now and looking for £25. Collect only due to size although I could meet up an Junction 21 Foss Park or 23a Donington Services of M1 if it helps.

Just bought a speakon cable from Iain. Good communication, well packaged and very quick - just two days between initial conversion and in my hands! Thanks.

Sorry no. I realise that I am restricting potential sales but I don’t want to risk it for a number of the usual reasons. 

Great sounding Precision Bass with a good fat tone. Google it for the positive reviews. Love the Candy Apple Red colour and some of the more obvious road worn chips have been touched up with, I understand, matching nail varnish. Made in Mexico 2016.

Based on a 1970’s P bass with an ash body, a nitro cellulose finish, Fender HiMass Bridge, Rosewood finger board, Seymour Duncan® Basslines SPB-3 Quarter Pound Split Single-Coil Precision Bass, Slim C neck shape with a Nut Width of  1.615" (41.02 mm) which is slightly narrower than the usual P bass neck

Second Owner and comes with original gig bag and case candy as shown including Foo Fighters optional neck plate.

Looking to sell as I prefer my 1996 P Bass and jazz basses. Retail at circa £1,350 on some retail websites. Not really interested in trades at the moment as trying to reduce herd.

I am unable to post and live near Loughborough so could meet up a M1 local junction although you may prefer to try before you buy. Looking for £750. Now reduced to £700.

I find this in some basses and sometimes increasing mids or maybe treble on amp boosts the notes and also you could try lowering the other pickups under the other strings,  or maybe increase string size to 50, which may balance it out more. But I have also had problems with new strings so might be worth another change to see. 

Thanks both for your offers. There is no rush as it works with thinner strings but it is more or less maxed out and is just one if those jobs I will get round to some day. 

9 minutes ago, neepheid said:

 

Sorry, I can't remember and I didn't measure. I just lucked into finding some that fit. If I have to hazard a guess as to why I might have had lucky washers - maybe ones for pot shafts might work?

Thanks and will keep looking 

22 hours ago, neepheid said:

 

Maxed out truss rod?  I know it's not quite the same thing but I resurrected the neck of a BB450 by taking the truss rod nut off and sliding on a couple of washers to give me more operating room with the rod.

May I ask what size washers you used, if you can recall, as I could not find any the right size - thanks 

REDUCED TO £600 please ignore £420 and I cannot delete
 

TC Electronic RH750 amp with TCE bag – Great and loud amp with many features including very useful built in tuner.

RC210 cab with TCE cover  – two 10” speakers 400 watt weighs 21 kg / 46 lbs and W x H x D 356 x 664 x 356mm

RC112 cab with TCE cover  – one 12” speaker 200 watt weighs 14 kg and W x H x D 356 x 356 x 498mm

RC4 remote footswitch – allows you to tune and change one of three presets remotely  

All works as should – very loud and never used above 9 O’clock and fantastic rig. Google for reviews.

May split but need to sell speakers first.

Any questions just ask UK sale only no postage due weight and collection only from near Loughborough. May part trade for Orange Crush bass 50/ Boss Katana 210B or interesting passive PJ bass guitar with jazz width neck.  

Holding down the strings on the last fret I am probably 3.5mm between pole and bottom of E string and 3 mm on G string - might try increasing height a shade then on E. Great colour by the way! 

1 hour ago, Maude said:

 

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2 hours ago, javi_bassist said:

It's finally here!! My BB414 has arrived. I must say that I am very surprised about the quality. It hadn't been played for some years (according to the seller) so I did a setup, some lemon oil, new string, intonation... Now it's perfect. It's a little bit heavy, but it plays like a dream. And it sounds really really good. I will probably change the bridge and the tuners (one of them is bent a little bit, even though still works) and I will add a pickguard. 

 

 

I put the usual Gotoh 201 bridge, approx cost £40. on my white BB414 and really improved the tone. Also changed tuners to Hipshot licensed Ultralites, approx £65. They each weigh 40g and saved about 240g overall in weight and now much better balance and no neck dive. Fitted quite well but smaller footprint and can see 'tan' marks

11 hours ago, Al Krow said:

 

Cosmetically - do the Ultralites end up leaving visible holes on the back of the head stock?

Yes there are two holes exposed as the one screw of an Ultralite just fits the third screw of a stock machine head, the one on its own. There is also a lighter shading exposed where the smaller Ultralite does not cover the whole footprint of the original. Bit annoying but you cant see it when playing and certainly a worth while exercise. 

Yes I recently put some Hipshot Licensed Ultralites on my BB 414 and they made a great difference to how it sits with no neck dive at all and now a great balance. Got them from Bass Direct and well worth it.

I have a US Jazz, a US P Bass and a Gibson T Bird and also a roadworn sunburst jazz that I only got as I started playing in a Hendrix tribute band but by golly it is my best bass in terms of tone and playability - it just feels like an extension to your left arm and the classic tone is to die for! Read a copy of the Haynes Fender Bass Guitar Manual he states that it is the best jazz bass he has ever played and I can believe it- so if in doubt just buy it - you will not regret it

To be honest not a louder  than a solid bass and I would not buy one if you plan to play unplugged. Probably best to get an acoustic bass.

6 hours ago, Steve Browning said:

I couldn't find him on Companies House and Funktion Junction Entertainment isn't a company. I am keen to track him down and see to what extent he can be banned from being a company director (if he is one).

I think Funktion Junction is his band if it is still active

https://www.funktionjunction.com/

Sorry and it is review only. 

Yeah I saw that and good upgrades. There is also this one on gumtree which is made in Korea and looks in good condition plus case. https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/epiphone-jack-cassidy-bass-/1370308830

Brand:
Epiphone  

Model:
Jack Casady Signature Bass

 So here’s the thing...I only bought this bass in Sept 2019 because the band I was in decided we would do more lower level acoustic type numbers with the guitarist swapping his strat for a semi accounting and the drummer on a cajon.  My  other  main basses are a Gibbo T Bird, Fender US P and US J Bass and I whilst I was very happy with them I wanted a bass that looked a bit ‘softer’ in style and more in keeping with the look of the rest of the band.

 I prefer a long scale, as I do not like the tone on short scales, which means for a semi acoustic/hollow body bass this does limit your choice but with good reviews I sought a SH Epi Jack Casady out.

 Made with I believe a maple body and mahogany neck, semi acoustic/hollow body  and modeled on the Gibson Les Paul Signature Bass by Jack Casaday , ex Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna, who I understand basically improved the pick up and Epiphone took it from there.

 However, what I was not expecting was how great this bass was and is and after six months remains probably my first choice over my others, and here’s why....

 Its my lightest at  3.89kg/8.58Ib and whilst neck dive could be an issue a wide strap, as usual, stops this. However is does tilt forward a bit, like a T Bird, but easily remedied with the right leg slightly forward or resting right hand on top to counter balance whilst playing. Some may not like this though.The strap button on the neck is really in the wrong place but because it is hollow I am reluctant to move onto the top arm, where I think it should be.  

 The neck is a mid size 1.66” wide at the nut and it does not get that much wider the further you go up meaning the dusty end is easier to play than a Fender that reverse tapers as you up the neck.

 The back is a shallow C and very very comfortable and better than my P Bass although probably not as good as my Jazz but very close.

 Its all in the tone though. It has a three way impedance switch and on lower 50 it has a vintage tone, on 250 sounds more like a P Bass and 500 adds a bit of grit.

 Now I appreciate that tone is personal, and I do prefer passive basses, but I find the Epi JC tone has a lot more depth, and sustain, than my other basses and my drummer prefers it, saying it also sounds smother. Now if this worries you I bought the bass from a much younger bassist who played it in a couple of hard rock bands. He just played on full 250 with the gritty almost distorted sound.

It does have that Gibson three point bridge though which has mixed reviews, but I can get on with it okay although your classic Fender style bridge is more user friendly.

 Also I would not want to change the electrics and although I understand you can work through the hole, if you remove the pick up, it would be very challenging. I just hope the jack socket does not detach itself from the wiring harness.

To conclude you get a lot of ‘bang for the buck’, it is greatly underrated and has a great tone. The quality and finish is good and is really incredible value for money. Having said this the lean forward and small neck dive  is annoying I must admit I do find it uncomfortable.

I have one of these and TC Electronic sent me a set of the five MEM knobs free when I emailed their support and easy to replace, if anyone is put off by the crack, which I should add remains functional with the crack. Great amps and what a great price! 

I bought my 1999 Gibson T Bird some six years and it still my main gigging bass. I am fortunate as I also a Fender US Jazz and US P Bass, plus others, and whilst tonally at home Fenders may sound maybe a bit fuller with more top end when I compare using it with my band the T Bird noticeably cuts through the mix far better on the G String plus it is lighter, faster narrower neck and much better sounding when I use a plectrum for some numbers. OK so it does tip forward a little, but I have got used to that (just put your right leg forward to correct), and the dusty top end is a bit harder to reach, however the neck dive is a myth and no worse than my Fenders. I just wish Gibson were a bit entrepreneurial and bring them out in the colours like Fender do, not that I could afford a new one at 2018 prices.