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Aguilar AG 4M 4-string Music Man Style Pickup Here is what Aguilar's blurb says about this great pickup: Features excellent string-to-string balance, consistency of tone and rich harmonic content. Our M- Style pickups re-create the classic Stingray® tone while adding the characteristics that Aguilar pickups are known for – excellent string-to-string balance and consistency of tone. Wired in parallel, these pickups give players crisp treble, articulate midrange and thunderous lows. The AG 4M Pickup is direct replacements for 4-string Music Man style basses. Wire: 42-gauge Formvar wire Magnets: Alnico V Leads: Single conductor, heat resistant Teflon® coated Here is what I have to say: This pickup was used in Sandberg instrument which allowed for: - Series - Parallel - Single Coil I bought this pickup to replace the instrument's original Delano unit that I struggled to love. And, oh my word, what a difference it made. Suddenly I felt like I had a 70s Stingray in my hands and yet there was still plenty of high-end on tap to get me into the most modern of modern Ray tones. Thanks to a costly MOT, I had to part with my Sandberg (which I returned to stock) and this pickup is (sadly) surplus to requirements. It Ray-shaped. It's Ray-sounding (but even more so). And you've got the option to go Parallel/Series/Single Coil. My tech set it up this way so you're not just a slave to the default Parallel mode.

It’s a Dimarzio. It’s Relentless. It’s curvy. Billy Sheehan approves. It’s Gold. For those bassists who are not fans of Spandau Ballet (you are GOOOLD!), the pickup is turning a silvery chrome (Relic Realness) thanks to the rewards of time. It sounds huge. It’s really big sounding. Did I say it sounds big? I am not bigging up the bigness for the sake of bigness. It's also articulate. Big-ticulate, if you will. But you may not. You're still reading my babble. Please reconsider your life changes. Or buy this pickup. It's going cheap.

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I can source a robust box for the bass. Bicycle boxes are a good option. Thanks for your interest. The bass is currently on eBay at the moment with bids. The auction ends on Wednesday.

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Here iis the Gretsch in action. I am not a great plectrum player but this northern soul classic called for it. As you’ll notice, the sound is on point and refined. My Movie 6.mov

You're right. It IS sick filth. The truth is that a new alternator on my (normally) trusty (ancient) Volvo has set me back some serious ££££ and some basses I love have to go.

These punch well above their weight. Mike Kerr from Royal Blood used one all over their first album. The neck is slim and fast. The colour is ‘none more black’. The truss rod works as it should. The frets are in great shape. The pickups, which are single coils btw, are high output but articulate. Short Scale (30.3) it is a fab instrument. And fun to play. And records beautifully. Collection from East London. or Meet within the confines of the M25 or I can send it, you’ll just need to arrange the courier.

Yes, indeed, it is. It’s a great bass. I am just not using it as much as it deserves. And that’s not fair on this beautiful gold beast. I would live for it to remain in the family…..

Orange O Bass MKII - 2022 Model - Black - 34iin Scale The Orange O Bass sounds lovely but it gets some shade for the following elements that I have remedied: Neck Dive I installed a high mass bridge. And replaced the machineheads with Resolites. The Neck Dive is virtually non-existent (which the unflattering photo of yours truly will confirm). Playability The set-up was pants when I got this bass. I replaced the nut with a bone version and the strings are set for a much more comfy 41mm type of width. The stock pickup sounded ok but putting in an EMG Geezer Butler pickup really brought his bass to life. The pickup is 4mm closer to where a P Bass pickup normally is located and it creates a fuller yet in-your-face tone that I REALLY love. It comes with an Original O-Bass Gig Bag. I cannot stress how great this bass sounds. I have two O Basses (this was my back-up) and, as I can only use one bass at a time, it seems silly to have it taking up space. Beautifully setup and playable. 3.7 kg And it balances ok with a strap. Collected preferred (I live in East London). Happy to meet up within the confines of the M25 via car. Happy to send it provided that the new owner sorts out the courier.

Price Drop: £310 Bargain

Price Drop = £310 (Bargain)

Bass Centre Power Bass in Gold - Custom Ordered to Bruce Thomas Power Bass Spec - Precision Bass Copy This bass was a special order from The Bass Centre as a gold (you are gold.....aaaaaaaah!) version of their much loved Bruce Thomas Profile Bass. As SITE regulations were in full effect at the time of the order, a Macassar Ebony fingerboard was opted as a substitute for the Rosewood one that came with the Bruce Thomas model at the time. In addition, a matching gold headstock was ordered. This created a blessing in disguise in that the admittedly 'wanting' Bass Centre logo is not as visible as they opted for dark blue version. Unlike the Profile Bass, this one features a slightly flatter radius and a lightly oiled (back of the) neck which reminds me A LOT of Laklands in feel and aesthetics. In comparison to my Profile Bass, and this is likely a product of the ebony fingerboard, this is a slightly more snappy proposition from a sonic point of view. It's offers more 'bite' than 'wooly' hugs on the in terms of the attack and transients. But, when you tame the tone pot down a bit, the woolly mammoth returns and can be unleashed. Yes, tone pots do DO something. It's a well balanced instrument. And it looks the part. More importantly, the playability is outstanding. This enjoyed a full fret level and set-up by Alberto Zioli and it plays like butter. Or margarine if that's your jam. This bass comes with a gig bag that is 'ok'. The bass that you'll be putting into the case, however, is outstanding. The instrument resides in East London. Collection is preferred although I can meet the new owner within the confines of the M25. In addition, I am happy to send the bass provided the buyer co-ordinates the courier.

This is simply one of the best P-Style basses that I have ever had to pleasure to play. The Bass Centre and Bruce Thomas really created something special here. The neck offers what I like to refer to as 'Goldilocks Realness' in that the neck profile (hence the name of the bass) is ideally situated between a Precision Bass and a Jazz Bass. This one is just under 41mm in width at the nut. As the original pickup (which sounded great) became microphonic, I replaced it and the guts with a much improved EMG Geezer Butler setup. In addition, and this is a 'quirk' for all the Profile Bass models - the original s/p forced the pickups to be misaligned. I got a replacement which addresses this issue and all the polepieces are where they should be. The bass balances beautifully and, more importantly, sounds incredible. There's a growl and grunt on tap that responds beautifully to touch. More photos will be added in due course. The frets are in great condition. The rosewood fingerboard is lovely (and is thick in the slab stakes). And the truss rod has only had to be adjusted twice since I took delivery of this bass in 2017. Collection would be ideal but I am happy to send this to a lucky new owner provided they co-ordinate the courier. In addition, I can meet within the confines of the M25. You can't say that I am not flexible. PS The photo which features my thumb is a bit weird. I am pasty (Anglo-Irish Skin) and look tanned and/or jaundiced in the photo. I am neither. The Fiesta Red finish is more vibrant and 'alive' than my iPhone (and dodgy photography skills) has captured. Currently strung with a well worn-in set of NYXLs (45-105). And it comes with a non-original but serviceable gig bag.

Delano MC4 FE/M2 Stingray Pickup 4 Conductor Wiring Responsive Versatile Articulate You want this pickup. Make a new space in your heart for it. Ok, that was a bit cheesy of me to say. It really can transform an MM-style instrument into something decidedly unique yet Ray-flavoured.

It’s a Dimarzio Relentless P Pickup It has been relic’d from use but is working perfectly. The gold finish is fading to chrome in places (and looks all the better for it). The pickup leads are long. It’s a wonderfully grunty pickup that has your name on it. Ok, not your name. Unless you’re called William Sheehan. £49.99 including postage to UK

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Aguilar PJ Pickups - AG 4PJ-HC - Set - Precision & Jazz Pickups - Black - £125 You know about these already. They're amazing. And they can be yours for £125 (including postage within the UK).

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It's 8 Ohms of sheer MarkBass oomph.

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Markbass 115p Traveller Bass Cab - 1x15 - With RoqSolid Cover - For Sale OR Trade for Markbass New Yorker 112 Cab This is simply a great 1x15 Cab. It's light in weight. And decidedly heavy in sound. The cab resides in a rehearsal studio storage unit in North London (Kentish Town) and collection would be ideal. That said, I am up for a 'liaison' if someone wants to meet me at a motorway services within a reasonable distance. (what IS a reasonable distance?) (what IS the meaning of life?) For Sale OR Trade for Markbass New Yorker 112 Cab This cab has barely been used. And, yes, it's the Italian-made version which means that it's 'that' much better than the new ones. (actually, I've heard the Indonesian-made equivalent and the sound quality seems identical to my ears) (your ears may vary) Price Drop: £235