bagsieblue

Sold a bass to Quent.

Remarkably easy and straight forward deal.

Easy communication, no drama at all.

Would be more than happy to deal with again.

What difference does a preamp make in a bass?  It depends on what preamp was in before and the new preamp.

 

Replace a (non trim version especially) tone pump into a bass that had a different preamp and you will see a huge difference in output and tone shaping options.

1 hour ago, fretmeister said:

What's the weight please?

 

4.4Kg on my digital kitchen scales

"taped up both ends so there's a definite start/finish (like a Stingray headstock end) and it's very subtle." 

 

As our much missed BC legend MB1 would say.... That's the Stingray tide mark. 

 

2 hours ago, BassAdder60 said:

Ok I really like PBass for rock and I’m always looking at alternatives but don’t know where to start 

 

 

 

For rock? - Has to be a Spector......

14 minutes ago, Kev said:

It's a real looker!  What is the benefit of the scalloped frets?

 

And is the relicing limited to just those two edges on the front?

Yes to just those 2 areas. 

 

Scalloped frets benefits, with a nod to Billy Sheehan, are.... Scalloped Fretboards give players a unique way to express their playing beyond a regular fretboard. The main benefits are improved note clarity and separation, less pressure on the left hand, and the possibility of achieving microtonal bends by pressing down harder. 

Subjectively it does help me with speed and fluency in the scalloped area. 

Toneriders are great pickups - particularly their P Bass pickup.

Stingray Classic 4 String – Sea Foam /Mint Green(ish)– Professionally Reliced and Scalloped Frets

 

£1499 £1399 Now £1299 plus £35 to ship Mainland UK.

No Trades

 

 

 A Stingray Classic 4 String in a lovely sea foam  / mint green (type) finish.

 

Nice birdseye maple neck.

 

Comes with MM hardcase.

 

Good overall condition, a few bumps and scrapes here and there, the only thing worth of a mention in my mind is the dink on the top of the 3rd fret - see photo.

 

The previous owner of the bass commissioned some relicing and for the upper frets on the higher strings to be scalloped like a Yamaha Billy Sheehan Attitude.

 

Unusual, and admittedly not for everyone, but this has been done to a high standard. 

 

 

Limelight P Bass - £1000 £950 £900 plus £35 to ship mainland UK.

No trades - need to downsize for an upcoming house move.

 

"F" neck plate with rubber bumper, plus 1970's Big TV logo with tinted headstock face and spray over the logo.
 
Lovely purple colour,gold anodized scratchplate.
 
Bass is fitted with a Stellartone Tonestyler which has a 10 - position knob to give you very accurate tone changes & much more flexibility especially in the mids. 

 

Width at the nut is 38mm, weight is 4.25kg 

 

 

4 minutes ago, TheGreek said:

Sorry Jack...Sod's Law - it's fretless...

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234891595327?hash=item36b0a14e3f:g:YDMAAOSwiedj5Rgr&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoHPfyGNK8g6Qfx%2FcePNYS0%2Fm511XiGn1rh1pw2P9nBifWQLWdgXAMV0v4dyvErM753PDzvB3RkXzQ3bSALCpt6KNZTekxPzmBEf%2BYgTFKfxEcmf9Ov0kO6h80YLPlH%2BZmokP7%2Fw7uQCw0fgaNY%2B%2FPrp28mItrepKd28qjwayXu2%2Bqo3yoIBw4c5hYQ4gZlSbi%2FdixBtgQDxaPsj7WLsaTvs%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR7Tk3JrTYQ

Nice but at least double the price it should be. 

1 hour ago, TheGreek said:

Apparently collectable - "Vibracell is a patented synthetic material from the Switch Music company, and used to mold this "one piece" body and neck guitar." 

 

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/switch-vibracell-4-string-active-bass-guitar-/1452843323

 

Martyn may know more.

 

Interesting bass, never seen one of these.

 

Google doesnt really tell me much more either.

 

Tempted to have a look out of curiosity but dont think its for me.

 

Happy to facilitate a pickup and onwards shipping if it helps anyone......

 

39 minutes ago, GreeneKing said:

You have all the good stuff for sale.........

Haha, yeah, downsizing from a recent house move and went for 2 of the Spector Euro X basses so needs must!!! 

Schaller 3D 5 Bridge    -  £65 posted Mainland UK.

 

 

The roller bridge saddles reliably minimize string breakage while maintaining intonation and tuning stability.

3-dimensional adjustment of string height, intonation and string spacing (with roller bridge saddles).

The individual string intonation is set by adjusting the string saddles.

Heavy and precise construction for extra long sustain.

Complete with 3mm spacer.

The guitar or bass strings lie on low-friction roller saddles which prevent the strings from breaking.

The roll widths are optimized for the standard mood B-E-A-D-G.

 

EMG DC40 x 2  - £135 Posted.

 

Some cosmetic scuffing on one of the pickups as shown in photos.

 

EMG 40DC Active Humbucker Bass Pickup, 5 String, Black.

The 40DC, with its modern appearance is actually a product of 30+ years of design experience. Reproducing an extended range cleanly - both higher AND lower - taxes the abilities of conventional pickups.
In the 40DC, we have succeeded in getting this extended range by utilizing an ultra low noise, low-impedance internal preamp, paired with ceramic loaded dual parallel coils that result in an extremely versatile unit that can be used for just about anything from the cleanest highs right down to the dirtiest growling lows.
This model uses an extended housing that is 4 inches (102mm), perfect for five string spacing's. See why musicians worldwide are raving about their DC's!

 

 

Scrap that - looks like it is all as stock...

 

Limited Edition Euro LT

Figured Maple top; Weight-relived Paulownia body

Ebony Fingerboard; Fishman Fluence Pickups & Circuit

 

Passed me by did that model!!!

 

I'll crawl back under my rock.

Just now, AndyTravis said:

It’s something for the fluence pickups isn’t it?

It is, but I'm thinking the Fluence pickups are not stock too??

Did this bass have the selector switch when bought from new?

EBS TD650.

 

£450, plus £25 to ship if needed, collection is Chorley.

 

No trades.

 

All works as it should, used in weekly rehersals with no issues. 

 

A few marks, dings and scrapes on the casing from normal use.

 

The EBS specs are as follows:

 

The EBS TD650 is a real powerhouse, with incredible sound and features. It is extremely versatile and suited to any large venue, embracing any style of music or playing - be it indie or funk, country or punk, the TD650 will always rock the house.

 

The EBS TD650 is a compact and powerful package, loaded with Tube, Solid State and MOSFET technology. This no compromise amp will satisfy every demand of the most versatile bass player!

 

The EBS TD650 bass head includes a three-band equalizer with ‘sweepable’ midrange, notch filter, compressor, bright filter, pure overdrive section and extras that include the unique EBS Phantom Power System™, floating balanced XLR output, character filter, speaker simulator, line out and a serial/parallel effects loop.

 

The overdrive section can be selected in Tube or Solid-State mode, employing either pure Tube drive or Solid-State tube emulation, to create your sound.

 

Features:

 

•Switchable Tube/Solid State

 

•Drive control

 

•Unique tube suspension system

 

•Compressor/Limiter

 

•Extremely Powerful

 

•4-band EQ

 

•Serial and Parallel Effects loop

 

•Floating balanced XLR output

 

•Built-in speaker simulator

 

•9 volt Phantom Power System™

 

•Active Intelligent cooling system

 

•650 W pure MOSFET power

 

Specs:

 

•Input Impedance: 1 Mohms

 

•Frequency Response: 35 - 20.000 Hz

 

•Maximum Compression Ratio (Compressor): 3:1

 

•Tone Controls

 

◦Bass: +/- 15 dB @ 100 Hz

 

◦Middle: +/-12 dB @ 50 - 3000 Hz, Q=0.5

 

◦Treble: +/- 15 dB @ 4 kHz

 

◦Bright: -0/+20 dB @ 10 kHz

 

•Drive Control Gain: 0-30 dB

 

•Drive Type: Solid State or Tube (from GrooveTubes®)

 

•Other Features: Character filter, Phantom power, Effects loop and Balanced Output

 

•Minimum speaker impedance: 2 ohms

 

•Dynamic Output Power: 650 W RMS

 

•Continuous Output Power: 530 W RMS

 

•Dimensions (W x D x H) 19" x 14" x 3U (48cm x 36cm x 13cm)

 

•Weight: 12 kg / 27 lbs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Massive thanks to @cetera for banging the drum, setting this up and pushing through the production of these basses.

 

Here are my two - awesome basses that look great and sound great.

Weight is a nice surprise to at approx 9lbs each.

 

 

13 hours ago, barkin said:

FWIW the 1x15 Compact has the same dimensions. 

Ahhh, thank you. 

Lovely that mate. 

Would like to see a pic without the ashtray. 

13 hours ago, BCH said:

Stunning...what is the weight & width @ 12th fret...thx

Weight is 3.762kg.

 

Width at 12th fret is 55mm.

1 minute ago, lee650 said:

Or the Green for me 😍

The blue and red were the 40th Limited Edition.   12 of each I believe, 2016.

 

The green was a 2015 limited run of 5.

Lovely bass... 

...

Spector USA Shorty

Made in 2014 .

30" Scale.

 

Now £1799 shipped Mainland UK.

No Trades. 

 

A couple of minor scuffs on bass as shown in photos. 

Currently wearing flats and set up nicely.

 

Active EMG Soapbar pickups.

EMG BQC Preamp.

 

Original Spector NS curved body style

•30 3/8" scale, 22 frets, Deep Socket Neck Insert™ for maximum sustain and stability

•Graphite Reinforced 3pc Bolt on Rock Maple Neck - satin black finish

•Pau Ferro Fingerboard, 16" radius

•Mother of Pearl Spector crown inlays

•Brass nut width 1.64"

•Black Hardware, Custom Hipshot A style Brass Bridge

•Gotoh GB70 Tuners