JJMacL

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1338645549' post='1677586']
No - but in a similar vein (see what I did there) a certain purveyor of vintage guitars alleges that John Birch built THIS..........

....... but when I first saw it I asked John himself & in a fit of rage he said it was a forgery, using parts off one of his guitars.
Said "purveyor" has in the past claimed it to have been made for either Andy Scott of Sweet (who equally rageously denies it) Dave Hill of Slade (which is also a lie) and more recently Showaddywaddy - who AFAIK only ever had a "Blue Moon" custom made.
Someone's been framed - rather than Framused - which gets us back on thread
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There are far too many knobs on this !

Graeme was going in for an op so, planning ahead, decided he needed a "coffin" - a Warwick Casket flight case, of course.

Great to deal with and highly recommended.

Bump! (Is that The Count knocking?)


Measurements for the coffin are :
Internal: Length 120 cms, depth 10 cms, width 38 cms at widest and 34 cms just before the neck support section.
External: Length 140 cms, depth, 16 cms, width 42 cms across the chest.

sweet dreams!

It's up for Trade just now BIGd... so no price was required....but a few people have asked about selling.

l intended to sleep on it (not IN it) to see if a trade turned up.

Looking for a Mono M80....it is £130 at Bass Direct, so in a bizarre flash of logic I'd say I need to get half of that for the coffin so its price is - duh - £60 plus postage.

Any (under)takers?

It's one of those coffin shaped flight cases that Count Dracula uses for his gigs. The red quilted satin is in excellent condition and the case is very good, got the usual wear and tear but looks great if you like this sort of thing.
I'm looking to trade for a decent gigbag like a Mono M8 or iGig, something that's portable but will protect my Thumb 4 well.
The coffin is quite a cult object, I'd say.
Anyone interested I'll get measurements up for you.
*For sale now: £60 + P&P *


SOLD Pending the usuals. Happy Days.

Lovely case. How well protected does a Thumb fit inside? I see you have one....

Why Ken sold me his beautiful 96 Thumb NT with tone that goes on forever is a delightful mystery.

Happy Days!

That's nice. Something odd. But nice!

Phil - cant tell from pix .... I'm looking for a case for my Thumb. Any idea how she'd sit in this one? It's keeping the head off the case that could be the main problem I think.

pmd on

Billy Sheehan – Basic Bass - £5
Billy Sheehan – Advanced Bass - £5
Victor Wooten - Groove Workshop - £10

I've only got tuppence - but here it is .....that the Neo 212 II is a fantastic cab. I'm using it with a GK 500 Fusion MB and if I could have 2 I would. In fact, I probably will. One day. Woah! There goes the gas....

SOLD

*pending the usuals*

Gone....

to sleep now.

And when I wake up she will be boxed up and out of here.

Thanks for the kind words everybody. Happy days.

Cheers

'J

Going .......

best offer at midnight gets the old cream pie

B U M P

Going ......


B u m p

Man, there is just so much great stuff about just now.

Wish I could win more than £3 on the lottery.

B U M P

The Hammer is raised bump ......

[quote name='Alfie Noakes' timestamp='1334079241' post='1610644']
Dolphin.....stingray......bass.......a very fishy bump indeed.
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This is my favourite hook line on these threads. Catchy!

So .... really ....

B U M P

Had offers for this lovely bass - and will close this ad at midnight tonight.

So fair warning - if anybody is seriously thinking about it, last call to get in there !

Sorry, a trade is not possible.

Gulp!

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1334399027' post='1615606']
I believe spec above is missing some important facts these White Blondes are made from Ash bodies, not many other Fenders or P's in general have that.

Also the neck - all one piece Maple neck with Walnut skunk stripe - 1.75" nut, 7.25" radius, .045" x .080" vintage frets,
If you like a 'vintage neck' you'll love these, it's all about the feel, I love playing mine & I'm sure this on offer above is just as fine
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Thanks John, you are spot on with the info. The neck on this one is particularly nice and the guitar is well balanced.

I've had a couple of offers of trades. There are so many great guitars around just now, i'd love to.... but I'm sorry - this needs to sell to fund my Thumb.

I'm sure it is going to find a good home and make someone very happy.

I've been asked for some spec, so this is from Fender:


[b]Neck Shape:[/b]
"C" Shape
[b]Number of Frets:[/b]
20
[b]Fret Size:[/b]
Vintage Style Frets
[b]Fretboard Radius:[/b]
7.25" (18.41 cm)
[b]Nut Width:[/b]
1.75" (44.45 mm)
[b]Scale Length:[/b]
34" (86.36 cm)
[b]Neck Plate:[/b]
Serialized 4 Bolt Neckplate
[b]Truss Rod Nut:[/b]
Original Vintage Style
[b]Pickup Configuration:[/b]
Single Split-Coil Pickup
[b]Middle Pickup:[/b]
'57 Precision Bass® Split Single-Coil Pickup
[b]Controls:[/b]
Master Volume, Master Tone
[b]Hardware:[/b]
Nickel/Chrome
[b]String Nut:[/b]
Synthetic Bone
[b]Strings:[/b]
Fender® USA Super Bass 7250ML, NPS, (.045, .065, .080, .100 Gauges)
[b]Unique Features:[/b]
Anodized Aluminum Pickguard, Synthetic Bone Nut

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1334359223' post='1615311']
I've played this lovely example of a precision and it really is a good one.... I think this is as close as anyone will get to a real '57 without breaking the bank.
Looks stunning in the flesh too, I fell in love with it straight away!
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Hey, Alex, I'd forgot you'd seen this as you enjoyed your cup of tea!

Thanks for the kind words. Hope it's all going well.

I've owned this beautiful fender precision 57 vintage reissue for about 12 weeks, from brand new, and she is immaculate, mint, in showroom condition. The white nitro finish with gold scratchplate and maple neck is a work of art - and she is only going to look better with age. Made in the US, 2011, she lives in a Fender retro tweed case. This still has traces of the blue cellophane attached on the locks.
In fact, she spends too much time in the case. I have only taken her out a dozen times for a strum in the bedroom where she has revealed what I have heard other people say about these vintage reissues - they are great guitars. This one can do mellow, but she sure has thumping p bass power. Neck is classic and smooth.
This guitar has, I think, something special going on. She was a wonderful gift, I'm a lucky guy! But the truth is, this is not for me. I'm replacing her with a Thumb and I'm selling cos I need to cover the cost.
RRP is £2350 or something and GAK price is £1760. I'm asking £1200 - delivered in UK.
Never out of the house, never gigged. She came with a leather Fender strap , but no chrome covers for the pick up or bridge. I think they look better without but if you need these I've seen chromes on Ebay going for £20-30.
This bass is perfect. Are you allowed to say, a future collectible? And if this is what you have been looking for you wont find a better example.

Pmd