BassBod

[quote name='molan' post='755723' date='Feb 24 2010, 01:22 AM']Does that mean it has a really 'chunky' neck like maybe a late 70'4 Fender?[/quote] Thats the thing. It is chunky (deep and wide) but doesn't feel it, until you pick up a Jbass. I put this neck on a Bravewood light alder Jbody for a week or two (long story) and it was easily the best "fender" I've ever played. Too Jaco even for me!

As a former owner of this bass, I can confirm it has THE best neck..ever. Big and solid like a Pbass should be - perfect. The body's not bad either!

Thanks for all the comments....but you're making me feel I've under-valued it! I should mention that I can only let it go for a low price because I bought it here for pretty much the same. I'm just passing on some goodwill...(sad old hippy comments will follow, no doubt)

[quote name='walbassist' post='754688' date='Feb 23 2010, 08:49 AM']Will you actually have any kit left after this massive clearout?!!! Great basses btw...[/quote] Well, I got off to a good start...and yes there is more to go! The Bravewood jazz isn't going anywhere.

Up to 165 views already...bump

Freed up some space for more photos [attachment=43307:P1000135.JPG] [attachment=43306:P1000134.JPG] BB

Thanks again for the comments...kinda surprised to be still bumping this one....

The great Bassbod sale is getting serious... A very playable and affordable Alembic. It may be one of their cheaper models (set neck, no filters, simple thinner finish) but sounds very very nice. Maple neck (5 pce) with thick ebony board - dot markers on edge for frets 3/5/7/ etc. Body is beautiful mahogany with a wenge front and contrast layer of maple. Two Alembic pickups, with vol/blend/treb/bass- cut or boost. Nicely voiced preamp, very little hiss even on significant treble boost. [attachment=43293:P1000130.JPG][attachment=43294:P1000131.JPG][attachment=43295:P1000140.JPG] In very good codition, has been strung with TI flats, so only minimal scratches to fingerboard. One ding in headstock, one scratch to the side of the lower body edge. Comes with truss rod adjusting spanner, and in the Sadowsky light case shown. I might also chuck in the posh Harvest leather strap, if you're nice. Its not a light bass, but I've found it ok. Its about the same as 4 string Warick Thumb bass, but better balanced! String spacing is slightly tighter than "fender" but I've never had to think about it...it feels right to me. I'll look it up or measure if anyone's concerned. Price is £850 collected from Bristol/Bath area...PM questions as always Edit - current list price is $6300 - that's scary...

Double-bag bump...

Ta for the bump - it may only be a humble japanese "bitser" neck, but its a great profile, and there's nothing like an old oil finish...

First some photos.. [attachment=43125:P1000108.JPG][attachment=43126:P1000109.JPG][attachment=43127:P1000113.JPG] This is a maple jbass neck, about ten years old and probably of japanese origin. Has a mature oil finish, fitted with Gotoh nickel reverse tuners, nut, string retainer and extra strap button on the back. Neck heel is "standard fender" ie its fitted well on a couple of Fender/style bodies. Rosewood board, de-fretted and veneers fitted - then given a thin superglue varnish to protect the fingerboard and add a Jaco-style growl to the sound. I did all the work, so its not a pro job...but its also not bad! Perfectly playable, unless you want the action super-low. I used a radius block etc and have used this neck quite happily for a few years. I'm tempted to put this on a bass again, but I'm having a clear out. Collection from Bristol/Bath area..pm questions, as usual

The great Bassbod sale continues... This is around 4-5 years old, but I've only used it a few times. I'd rather carry two gig bags, as the combined weight of two basses is surprising..but I'm also a wimp. Excellent condition, loads of storage pockets, all zips tags and straps in perfect condition. Quality wise, its a good bag (but not the best) and was around £75-80 new. [attachment=46735:P1000106.JPG][attachment=46734:P1000101.JPG] Collection preferred from Bristol/Bath area, or meet somewhere not too far away.....pm questions etc

Thanks for the comments geoffbassist. It is a lovely little amp. Not so long ago this would have been twice the size and four times the weight for the sound. Had some interest, especially from Europe, but I would prefer not to send.....so....bump.

I'd love to have 2 of these...but I'm having a 40something-sellallyourgear-kinda midlife moment....and I've nowhere to put another.

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The Bassbod clearance sale continues... If you're reading, then you probably know what this is already. A tiny lightweight amp head, designed for double bass or other acoustic instruments. This is the single channel (no effects) version. [attachment=42805:P1000097.JPG] As new condition, comes in original padded bag with user manual. Simple eq (treb/mid/bass) DI out and effects loop. Power is 250w into 8 ohms or the full 400w into 4 or 2 ohms (2x speakon outputs). No cables included. The good points - great clean amp with easy to use basic eq. If you like the sound that comes out of your bass, you'll love it for smaller gigs and practices. The bad points - see above. I've really enjoyed using ths amp with EUB/double bass or active bass guitars (Alembic, Warwick) but found that passive basses need more then the onboard eq. A sansamp (original or VT) does the job well - and you can also use the Clarus as a great portable power amp by using the effects return as a "line" input. Collection from Bristol/Bath preferred, but postage considered at cost (won't be much as its small and light). PM any questions, as usual... BB