kevin_lindsay

Well, here's the story - the first bass I ever played was a friend's Fender Jazz Bass. This would have been around 1978/9 or so. The bass was one my friend bought in 1974 from a local store after someone had traded it in.

So, that bass has always been a huge reference point for me. In January this year, my friend was feeling a bit under the weather, so he went to see the doc. He was sent for tests and was then informed that he had cancer - and only had a few weeks to live. Needless to say, his wife and daughters were distraught. Unfortunately, he passed away on 26th February this year.

A couple of weeks ago, my brother received an e-mail from the family saying that Jimmy (my friend) had said he didn't want it lying around the house and he wanted it to be used, and the family were asking if he know the best avenue for selling the bass? I was contacted, whereupon I called The Bass Gallery in Camden, London to explain the situation and get the anticipated sale price. I then called Jimmy's family to advise them of the info I had been given.

5 mins later I received a callback. Carol told me that Jimmy stated that if I had shown any interest in the bass, then he wanted me to have it. So, they then insisted that I have the bass with no charge. I have made a contribution to the hospice which cared for Jimmy in his last few weeks as a token gesture - I felt that in the circumstances it was the correct thing to do.

So - I had the bass delivered to me on Friday.

Jimmy liked the low B sound, but couldn't get on with 5 string basses, so he had his bass set up for BEAD tuning. It was battle scarred from decades of playing, and was pretty grubby. Here's a pic



When the bass was setup for BEAD tuning, whoever did the work changed the bridge for a brass one (which isn't quite the correct spacing for the pickup polepieces), and also changed the original nut for a brass one

yeah, The bass is a CR4, I've removed the 'M' from the title. Sorry about that guys.

Okay, I have an NS design CR4 Electric Upright Bass available - absolutely immaculate condition, and includes the tripod stand and the padded gig bag.

The specs of the bass can be found here:
[url="http://www.basscentre.com/upright-basses/ns-design-cr4-upright-bass.html"]http://www.basscentre.com/upright-basses/n...right-bass.html[/url]

The instrument is a fabulous sounding piece of kit.

£1,300 delivered in the UK

Sold - thanks Martin!

thanks for the PM matey, reply now sent

Hi there,

I have just received delivery of this 4 ply tortoiseshell plate from Rockinger guitars in Germany. Cost me just over £41 including delivery (44 Euro including delivery ).
[url="http://www.rockinger.com/index.php?cat=WG144&product=8510T"]http://www.rockinger.com/index.php?cat=WG1...p;product=8510T[/url]

Anyhow, I no longer need this, so after owning it for just over 15 minutes, it's up for sale for one of you lovely people. £20 delivered in the UK

In the pics the hazy look to the front is from the protective film over the plate, as I say, it has literally just been delivered to me from Germany. The plate is made up of mint / black / mint / tortoiseshell.

what is the extent of the 'battle scars'? I may be interested.

Thanks guys!

I'm glad both instruments arrived safe and sound. Hope you have loads of fun with your new purchases.

Kev

And it's ready for the off!! The black beauty will be on it's way to it's new owner tomorrow for a Thursday delivery.

Have fun!!

[quote name='tauzero' post='739601' date='Feb 9 2010, 12:18 AM']PM sent...[/quote]


PM replied to.

The Ashbory basses are cool! Saying that, mine doesn't get used at all, so I've just put my black one up for sale here on the site.

I just saw that someone sold their blue Ashbory via the site and I thought, "my black Ashbory isn't getting used much". So, I thought I'd see if anyone wants to give it a good home.

It's ungigged - immaculate condition.

There's a spare set of strings with 2 replacement G strings in there. Comes with the padded Ashbory gigbag also.

An Ashbory strap is included - as is the infamous "Slyde-Rite" pouch! Ooh-er missus!

For those unfamiliar with how the bass sounds - here's Tony Levin playing his on Peter Gabriel's "Lovetown" track.
[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMduX93av0I"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMduX93av0I[/url]

Price - £150 including delivery to mainland UK

Go on, treat yourself!!

Hey Paul - the cash is in my account! Yippee!. The bank actually didi it faster than the courier - who would have thought?

Your bass should be with you today (Monday)

[quote name='dr1' post='738198' date='Feb 7 2010, 04:38 PM']I'd love that '50 Precision (on the couch) better! still got the flats on it,Kev?
Dragan[/quote]

It's currently strung with DR Hi-Beams for a grindy open P-Bass sound - very cool!

[quote name='Platypus' post='737938' date='Feb 7 2010, 11:31 AM']Oh yeah, the money - was meaning to contact you about that, you see its like this.....

Really looking forward to getting the bass on Monday - admired it from afar on here and on TalkBass in the past

Cheers

Paul[/quote]

hahahahaha. Hey mate, I know where you live! hahahaha

Hope you enjoy the bass

oooh, I am tempted!

Well, the bass was uplifted by the courier company on Friday - should be with Paul (the buyer) on Monday. The money for the bass should be with me soon also - let's see who's quicker - the courier company or the bank? hahahaha

I hope you enjoy the bass Paul, it really is a fabulous instrument.

Well, Paul was first to the post and it looks like the bass will be on it's way to him very soon

Thanks to everyone who got in touch with me so quickly!

Well, here is an opportunity to grab my immaculate Surf Green Nordy VJ5 for yourself.

The body is lightweight Swamp Ash and the fingerboard is highly figured birds eye maple (so figured it looks like a bowl of rice krispies!!)

Circumstances in Kev's world have changed, so this beauty is on offer to someone who'll provide a good home for it.

The bass is passive using the traditional Vol, Vol, Tone layout and the single coil pickups are in the classic 60's position.

The bass comes in a hard G&G case also.

I guess we all know what kind of price these basses go for, so here's one in "as new" condition for £1,150 delivered in the UK!!!

Go on, treat yourself!!

Wow - that was quick!!! Money in bank before I have even received the delivery address details from the buyer!!

Sold pending payment

Thanks to my Welsh buddy!!

[quote name='anthomp' post='717514' date='Jan 19 2010, 09:42 AM']could you say where you are please?[/quote]

Hi there, I'm based in Motherwell in Scotland.

Hi guys, I've been quiet for a few months here. I think the last time I was on this forum was when I sold the pink Nordy VJ5 (that bass sounded AMAZING!!! It was purely the colour I wasn't 100% satisfied with. My forthcoming pink Nordy 4 string P-Bass will be in the correct shade of pink - should be with me in a few weeks from now).

Anyhow......................

"How many basses do you need?" I am asked all the time by my other half. The answer is always the same.... "just ONE more!"

So, as I am planning and plotting my way towards my next purchase, I have my ungigged fretless Stingray 4 for sale. Honey burst, 2 band EQ spec, and comes with the Musicman rectangular moulded fitted case.

£700 delivered in the UK.

Sounds great - love it!!