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Price drop to £160 ono Bump.

Price drop to £180. Anyone interested?

Price drop to £200. If there are any knowledgeable observers, is this a reasonable price? New it was just under 400, and apart from the few scratches is in pretty good condition and plays nicely. Thanks for any advice that might be forthcoming, Phil PS Must keep reminding myself that it's not about the gear - was at a jazz gig last night in St Andrews, and the bass player was very good. Was using a Wal, but would have been good with anything!

[quote name='chenzo_1' post='104682' date='Dec 15 2007, 04:20 PM']bump[/quote] Just a note to say that I bought the bass, and am very happy with it. Vince was a top chap to deal with and sent the bass very promptly. Now I just have to learn how to make the most of a 3-band EQ section, and sell my old one before my wife kills me Cheers, Phil

Bump. I'm happy to post if anyone is interested

Hi all, Having bought a rather nice TRB-5II from somebody on this very forum I have been persuaded by she who snores in my bed to put my old bass up for sale. (Was in line for a defret, but she knows best!) It is a Yamaha RBX-765A fretted 5-string bass. Bolt-on 34" neck, 2-band EQ. I'm afraid the colour balance on the photos is a bit poor - it's a sort of dark aqua-blue. Electronics were overhauled by Chris May at Overwater must be 2 years ago now - was getting lots of noise through pickups. He redid shielding, wiring and replaced jack socket plus redid setup. Bass plays and sounds much better - no noise now even from fluorescent lights etc. Bass is ~9 years old. Was bought from Sound Control in Glasgow, then a friend had it for 6 months, didn't like 5 strings and gave it to me. Has been used for light gigging (church & ceilidhs), and the children have been responsible for a couple of scratches. Not in pristine condition but certainly not bad - a couple of knocks, scratches on back, and bridge and machine heads are beginning to show signs of tarnish (blame my sweaty fingers!) I'm based in St Andrews, local buyers (50 mile radius) preferred. Don't know exact costs for postage but can investigate if necessary. Anyone interested? Pretty please? Then I can justify more GAS in a few months Phil

[quote name='Machines' post='107576' date='Dec 21 2007, 12:20 PM']Unfortunately half-way would cost me about £50 in fuel on a return trip plus take a whole day from me. Since originally putting this up a few weeks ago, i'd decided to strip it down and revamp it. I wasn't expecting anyone to come with an offer so far after really. I think it might be unrealistic to go head with this, I certainly don't want to risk a courier (don't trust them) so we may have to leave this. Hey - what don't you get your RBX765 defretted anyway ? It'll sound the same as the 775 pretty much.[/quote] I think I might have to do that - was just being a wuss in case I damaged the neck. What did you use to fill in the neck? I've noticed a variety of different things being suggested from the cheap wood filler to the expensive custom cuts of wood. Regards, Phil

It's the same colour as in [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=7283"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=7283[/url] (Although mine still has the frets!) I live in St Andrews (Scotland). Could we meet half-way?

It's blue-ish (then again, I am slightly colour blind!). I'll try and get some pictures up tonight. Only problem I had with it is the electronics were a bit noisy - only noticed when upgraded my amp to an EA iAmp. Then had the guys from Overwater service the bass, fix and shield all the electronics. Now plays nicely.

Is it still available? I've got a fretted 765...? Here's hoping