Jono Bolton

Ashdown ABM EVO III 500 head. I bought this a few months ago but haven't found a use for it and doubt I will any time soon. If you're wondering why it doesn't look quite right, it's a wide version that were produced when there were a surplus combo units and not enough head units to meet demand. The amps were taken out of the combo chassis and placed into head sleeves, hence the additional vents at either side. The chap I bought this from told me that the chassis had been damaged at some point in time and when he contacted Ashdown about a replacement, they told him that they didn't produce them anymore; however they said it would fit into an ABM EVO IV 900 chassis, which is why there's a gap of about an inch or so at the bottom. I accept that the "uniqueness" (putting it politely) of the amp means it's somewhat undesirable and has been priced accordingly, but it all works well and is a very good amp which shouldn't let you down. Collection from Glasgow preferred, shipping seems somewhat unfeasible at the moment.

PRICE: £800 1982/83 Squier JV Precision that has been restored somewhat, and is far from original. I bought it about 3 years ago in a bit of a sorry state. It had been fitted with a Jazz Bass pickup in the bridge at some point which had been filled (badly) and then refinished in Fiesta Red (also badly). Whatever had been used to fill the pickup route had shrunk as it dried and left a visible gap around the edge of it. I sent the body away to David Wilson to strip it, fill the routing, and spray it in a faded shell pink nitro. He did a very good job of it, though there's an outline of the old J pickup route that can be seen under certain lights, but is virtually impossible to photograph. It's picked up some bumps and scuffs since it was refinished, the worst of which I've pictured. There are a couple on the neck and headstock which have been accrued over the last 40 years, but nothing major. The original tortoiseshell pickguard had been drilled for an additional pot, and the cutout for the pickup had been crudely filed at some point. I had a parchment pickguard made by Earlpilanz which is a perfect fit. I fitted a 65 Precision pickup from the Creamery; the wiring and the bridge had already been replaced at some point. The JV neck plate had developed a curve over the years, probably from being overtightened, but as chance would have it, I had a Squier SQ neck plate which was a direct replacement; the old Japanese neck screws were much beefier than the standard ones that most basses have today. The neck is entirely original as far as I can tell. The frets are in good nick and the tuners are truss rod work as they should. It's got a nice rosewood fretboard and is strung with Dunlop flats and plays really nicely. Weight is 4.23kg/9lb 5oz. Short version: body, neck, tuners, strap buttons are all original. The finish, bridge, pickguard, knobs, thumb rest, neck plate and pickup are not. The original pickguard and neck plate will be included. I've got a couple of brand new Fender gig bags knocking about so I'll include one of those, and I have boxes up in the loft so shipping is possible. I wasn't sure how to price it. The whole thing cost me well over a grand, but if you think I'm wide of the mark then let me know.

It says Long Scale in the top right corner of the packaging so I'd assume so

Badass II Bridge in chrome. I bought this on here a couple of months ago but I ended up not using it. I was going to hang onto it but I'm clearing the decks for another daft idea I've had. Good condition, full working order, and I'll throw in an Allen key that I bought for it as none of the millions of keys I already would fit the saddle screws. Price is what I paid for it and includes postage.

Have the ends been cut off at all?

Excellent necks on these. I had a Road Worn 50s Precision neck on one of my basses and swapped it for one of these when one came up a few months ago, it's miles better.

David Wilson has sprayed both of my P Basses, including one in the same shell pink. He does wonderful work