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The GBP has weakened and I'm getting more enquiries from the States. However, they involve trades which would be fine if it wasn't for the import duty, vat and shipping fees. I'm open to UK trades for anything that can be sensibly moved on. I'm in no rush, but trying to make it easier for the next owner of this stupendous bass.

I'm travelling around this weekend and can bring this with me if you want me to deliver it. I'll be around Berks, Dorset, Hants, Northants, Somerset and Surrey,

Dropped price by £100. Pedulla have now announced they are not building any more, so this could positively affect future values

In case anyone wants to try before you buy, I can bring this beauty with me whilst in in the home counties this coming weekend.

Trades yes, but somewhat unlikely as all I'm interested in at the mo is a lightweight cab (ideally a PJB C4), an early 70s Jazz, and an electric Octave mandolin! But hey, maybe I'm missing something that I can't live without but just don't know about it yet!!! Phil

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For sale: one Bassics BPA-01 studio quality floor pre-amp. Pre-owned ones don't come up for sale very often but if you want a new one then Bass Direct sell these new for £425. You can look up all the specs and stuff but the big differentials over other pre-amps are: 1) it is AC powered 2) on the floor with stomp options 3) can take two instruments being plugged in at the same time (like a fretless or double bass) 4) genuinely studio quality Then there are the dials that will illuminate when activated ...very useful on stage! If you are not au fait with these then I can recommend this review by “Bass The World” but there are others out there. This one was previously used by David Bowie's producer, Tony Visconti (verifiable). He's still using a BPA-01 when he gigs but this one came back to Bassics because one of the LED knobs needing switching over, and a new replacement was sent because he needed it back fast. Knowing its creator, Malcolm Toft, I was able to buy it from Bassics. It is in very good condition but has been gigged, so there are a few minor marks.

I purchased this brand new from a dealer one year ago, after trying it in the shop first. The tone is so much more full than a traditional 'A' shaped Irish Bouzouki. The preamp works well and it has a built-in tuner. Unfortunately, I've been too distracted by my mandolin, so I'm taking a Bouzouki Break. At first glance, it appears as new. However, if you look carefully there are signs of use. I have attempted to show its condition in these photographs. The strings are in a very good state and will not require placing in the near future. The set up is nice for easy fingering and chord playing. With a strap it balances nicely when playing standing up. At this point in time, it is collection only from TQ9 6PA, however if I can find a used hard case cheap I may be able to post it. I can even drive for about an hour in your direction for a handover, if that helps. 'Try before you Buy' welcomed. It sells for between £633 to £699 online, new. Here is the description you will typically find elsewhere: Ozark 2246 Bauzouki Electro Acoustic Guitar, Natural Overview This Ozark 8-string bouzouki features a unique guitar shaped body that produces extra volume and a rich tone. It has a solid Spruce top for great sound production and is fitted with a Fishman under saddle transducer and EQ. The regular width guitar neck joins the body at the 14th fret and has eight strings in four courses. It is a superb value instrument made from high quality materials with the close attention to design that is a feature of all Ozark instruments. Features Solid spruce top Solid mahogany back & sides Guitar shaped body Chrome diecast machineheads Wood binding Fishman under saddle transducer EQ and endpin jack Dimensions Length: 102 cm Body Length: 49 cm Upper Bout: 28 cm Lower Bout: 38 cm Depth: 11 cm

NOW SOLD. Via an ad elsewhere

Now Sold to a very nice Basschater in Devon

Full Size (4/4) Double Bass Bow. Brazil wood with traditional winding and half mounted frog. Purchased with the intention of learning to use on my double bass, but never opened and used. These sell for £83 new

*PRICE CHANGE* Now £1199 For sale: my treasured Pedulla Rapture JJ5 in candy apple red, birdseye maple fingerboard. I really do not want to part with this, as I spent a long time finding a super-jazz with five strings that I found was special. However, I’m not gigging much and when I do it is for retro stuff that suits a four string. In fact, I’m selling this beauty to raise the funds to go towards buying a vintage Fender Jazz. First of all, there’s an elephant that needs evicting from the room, namely the buckle rash on the back of the body. I originally considered getting a refin (Pedulla will do it) but I soon forgot about it once I had strapped the bass on, but hey, it is there (from a previous owner) and the price I’m after duly reflects this. Otherwise, I think the photos show that it is in a condition commensurate with its age, so it does have some minor scratches and marks. I have it ensured at a replacement cost of £3500 but now I’ve looked up the new price list on the Pedulla website I think I might have to find nearer £5000 to include importation and duty! I believe that it was made in about 1996. It comes with the original hard case. The Bartolini’s are great, especially since a very good guitar tech took all the electronics apart and restored them as good as new, though it was necessary to fit a new jack socket barrel. The on-board Pedulla pre-amp is active but with a pull-out (volume) knob to select passive. The controls are Volume/Balance/Bass/Treble. The bass balances well when one is standing and the action is nicely low. The strings were fitted and the bass set up nicely by a pro not long before I relocated to south Devon, but as I’ve not used it much since you will find it very much ready to roll. String spacing is 17.5mm and the instrument weighs in under 9 lbs. If you can get to (or near) Totnes then you’d be most welcome to try before you buy. I got it when I was in a band in the south east but since relocating to Devon, I’ve decided to not look for new bass guitar gigs whilst I get more in touch with my acoustic instruments. Trades? I am only really interested in getting a vintage Fender Jazz from the 1970s, ideally a 1973 (any finish so long as it has a rosewood fingerboard with block pearl fret markers). I am also selling a Bassics floor pre-amp.

For Sale: my Archer ¾ size double bass with fitted pickup. I’ve enjoyed this for four years, since buying from a Basschatter, but down-sizing house means I must part with her. Lovely tone, feel and balance. I’ve actually only gigged this once but on a large stage and the pickup worked a treat, as it was recorded from the desk. The strings are great and will last for many years to come. The telescopic pin is working well, as are all other parts. Overall condition is very good, with only minor dings here and there. It comes with a hard case (not pictured but can supply on request). I upgraded to this from a cheap upright and I can't imagine there's a better one for the money. Collection from TQ9 6PA or I could drive up from Devon part-way within reason for a handover.