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For sale is my Wal MkII 5-string in a black gloss finish with gold hardware and an ebony fingerboard. Made in 1991, it's in excellent condition despite the fact it's now approaching its 31st birthday, the only significant wear and tear in three decades being a chip out of the poly finish on the very tip of the headstock. It's sporting a custom scratchplate that Kim at Charlie Chandlers made for it, but I understand it's held in place by the truss rod 'boat', so can be removed. Kim also did a full refret and PLEK last year, and it plays like a dream. A new set of D'Addario EXL-170 nickels have just been fitted. The tuners were replaced with Schaller M4S lightweights, but the original Schaller tuners are also included in the sale. At 4.9kg, it's not too heavy as Wals go, and balances very well on the knee or a strap. It comes complete with the original blue/grey case, fully functional with all catches working, and it even has a key! If you look closely you should be able to see the metal-handled allen key that the earliest Wals came with also in the case, although this originated from an older MkII I owned a few years ago. I'm not too keen to ship it for obvious reasons, so collection is preferred, but I can box it up securely and ship it (fully insured) at the buyer's cost and risk if picking it up is not possible. I got some rough costs from UPS for this, and within the UK would be approximately £125, USA and elsewhere £250+ (plus import duties and taxes payable in the destination country). Sorry, but no trade offers please. NOW SOLD.

Feel free to make me an offer - I might say yes! 😉

Wow. Precisely this model and finish was my very first bass, bought second hand from a local music shop for the princely sum of £30 in 1975. The only difference with mine was a previous owner had taken out the neck pickup and put a huge Gibson mudbucker in its place. Bizarrely, I watched Get Carter in its entirety for the first time just last week, and I did wonder whether the bass in the bar scene was a Baldwin! Takes me back. GLWTS.

I owned that one too! It's quite a few years ago, but I think it came via Bernie who was probably the EBS distributor at the time of Marcus's visit. I only sold it because I moved up to a TD650. Great amps. GLWTS.

ON HOLD For sale is a lovely 70's Ovation Magnum 1, in excellent condition. I've wanted one of these for years, having been a fan of Howard Devoto and Magazine in my youth and the brilliant, gurgling basslines of Barry Adamson. I finally found this one not long ago, but quickly came to the realisation that I'm not really Barry Adamson, Jah Wobble, Kim Gordon or Ross Vallory for that matter! So slightly grudgingly, I've decided to part with it. All fully functional (including the string mute) and even the case is in great nick for a 45+ year old bass. Unlike some examples of this bass that can weigh several tons, this one comes in at a very reasonable 4.5kg and sits on the knee or a strap beautifully. £1500 + UK shipping. Sorry, but I'm not looking for any trades.

For sale is my Lakland 55-OS (Off Set body) in trans black with a maple board. I imported it myself from a Lakland dealer in the States earlier this year, as Lakland themselves didn't have any in stock at the time. I've yet to see any other examples of these on this side of the pond, and even though it's a cracking bass, I find myself still using my US-made 55-94 all the time, so I thought I should let this go while it's still shiny and new. It's never left the house, and apart from a tiny bit of finger swirl under the strings, it's in as-new condition. The pickups and configuration are similar to Lakland's Skyline 55-01: 2 x Bartolini Mk1 pickups and a Bartolini 3-band EQ, but with the addition of a three-way mid frequency select toggle switch. As usual the standard of build is excellent, with a lovely grain visible through the trans black finish. It's about average weight for a 5-string at 4.6kg. Price now £800 including UK shipping. Sorry, but I'm not looking for any trades.

Extraordinary basses, I have a 1986 model. I might have considered another one (they're only going to increase in value, after all) but Boris's Brexit Bonus adds about another £900 to the price! ☹️ GLWTS.

Fabulous cabs, and a steal at that price. I used them for years until I started having issues with my back, so I 'downsized' to two Proline 210's! GLWTS.

You are most kind! 😁

At least the bass is smokin'...:-)

ALL SOLD! Ernie Ball Slinky Bass 5 Super Long Scale (2850) 45-65-85-105-130 gauge, in sealed packets. They're great strings, I just prefer a slightly lighter gauge. I've got 5 sets left - now only £20 a set, or £95 for the remaining 5, including UK postage.