bassoctopus

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2008 bass. I bought it from the original owner this time last year. Black with black pickguard Original hardcase including original Ernie Ball cloth. I’ve fitted a white Pearl style pickguard from WD Music, but I still have the original too. Great condition, just a few string marks behind the bridge. Not a single chip to the finish down to the wood that I can see. Set up by Dave Wilson and not gigged since. I have the original purchase invoice from the previous owner. Love the Ray sound but can’t get on with the body size and string tension compared to my Warwick’s. Most solidly built bass I’ve ever owned - quality is fantastic. Collection only or I can meet within sensible distance of NE43 Would be interested in a straight swap for an equally well loved 4 string Stingray with maple board.

Crazy how little these basses are worth. I'd like to sell my V7 5 string but below £300, you kind of think what's the point in selling it

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Steinberger Bass that I bought to use at my caravan a few months ago. I just don’t get on with it. Full, as new working order. No damage - I can just see a tiny scratch on the back. Plays well, sounds good, strings still bright. Comes with gig bag. Collection definitely preferred as I don't have a box to send it in. Currently up at Bamburgh, Northumberland but can bring it down to Tyne Valley/Newcastle from 16th August. Would trade/swap for a Kala U Bass. I'm on holiday this week so I might be a little slower to respond than usual.

Now sold

Provisionally sold pending collection

John East customised the standard MEC preamp and gave it a mid sweep as well as making it sound sweeter apparently.

This is a custom shop build Warwick Triumph 5 string (E-C) that I bought from Divine Comedy bass player Simon Little in 2019. It has a custom John East preamp and comes with a cool stickered up (Jools Holland etc) flight case plus original soft gig bag and stand. This bass has been gigged plenty and toured. Retail on one of these is about €7500 + VAT and you are unlikely to ever bump into another one!!! This is a real one off professional instrument. (Which is a shame as I'm nowhere near good enough on upright to justify it!). I love having it in the house but I am not a good upright player and don't really have the inclination to learn enough to be able to justify an instrument of this calibre if I'm honest. Would be interested in trading down to a much cheaper upright that I can justify - 4 string Triumph Rockbass or similar, max value of £500. Equally happy with a cash deal. I don't want to courier this. It is huge and heavy so collection or meet up only although I doubt the hardcase would fit in my current car.

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