M@23

1 hour ago, Old Horse Murphy said:

Sorry to hear that you have to sell this Matt. Here's hoping things sort themselves out soon for you. 

Thank you Nick. 

5 hours ago, gareth said:

Weight please

Sorry all, forgot this. 
 

PM’s replied to, but I’ll add it here:

It is 8lbs 8oz, or 4kg. I messaged many retailers and went with the lightest one available! Bought blind from Andertons in April 2021, which worked out well as it’s a superb example of a P bass. 

2020 model, barely used and in new condition, with plastic still on scratch plate! Set up with new Fender nickel strings and comes with the original SKB style hard shell case. Fantastic playing and sounding bass, with a really good, strong low B.
Unfortunate change in circumstances forces sale!

Owned this for a month or so, it has never left the house. 
It really does sound great, it’s tight and punchy and very loud. 
It really is a solid set up, and the amp has some great and useable features. 
 

So, why am I selling? (Very) Long story short, I’ve moved out of the family home and suddenly don’t have space and need the money. I bought it brand new for about £470ish - as it was a great deal.
 

I’ve since picked up the official Ashdown bag for the amp and a nice Roqsolid cover for the cab. 
 

so I’m hoping that I’m asking a fair price. 

I can get better pics on request, just may need a day or two. 
 

Cheers

😊

On 22/10/2021 at 22:43, GrammeFriday said:

Lovely bass! Is it a 34 or 35 scale?

Thank you, it is a 34” scale. 

It just seems uneconomical to repair Markbass stuff now. I really like their gear, but everyone I know that has had an issue out of warranty has been burnt by repair costs. Much more than likely easier, quicker and cheaper to buy a 2nd hand amp and swap it over. Maybe recoup some of the cost by selling yours as a faulty unit!

1 hour ago, horrorshowbass said:

In better condition than me at 35

GLWTS

Same 😂 I’m from 1986 too, this has nothing on my dodgy knees and rapidly expanding bald patch!

I’d love to take this for the (slightly cringe) YOB thing, whack on some very heavy flats and permanently wedge a chunky bit of foam under them. 
I’d say “I’ll be back when mine sells”, but this will be long gone by then!

4 hours ago, fretmeister said:

All of them. Just arrange them well.

 

Like Phil  X’s band. Loads of 3 piece versions of big tunes.

Agreed, don’t limit yourselves and rule out good songs by only being a 3 piece. 
But, Phil X is basically the equivalent of 2 very proficient guitarists and a great vocalist!

Same with Richie Kotzen. Huge sound for a 3 piece… but each of the 3 is a total master of their instrument. 

On 29/09/2021 at 13:15, Rich said:

 

Can I join your club? Although I generally like a snappy tone, I don't like it to come from my nails. I have a pair of nail clippers as a permanent passenger in my gig bag, having been caught out too many times and resorted to teeth.

Maybe we should start our own club! 😂 I hate the nail sound too and have 3 pairs of clippers about the house. My gig bag pair got lost and need replacing. 
I also hate nail biting (OCD/germ thing…) but, if needs must, in the car on the way to the venue the index and middle are getting gnawed!

I do prefer playing with fingers, probably the feel of it more than the sound. I started on guitar and played bass with a pick in my first band. But since then it’s only been the odd song as required. I’d actually rather double thumb now and get the pick effect that way. 

Facebook, or good old fashioned networking. Must be a few venues with open mics/jam nights locally?

Agreed. Not always the best option for the gig, but from a selfish point of view, way more fun. 

Ok, first impressions are still solid. I’m very happy with this set up! The initial issue I had with the combo I briefly owned (volume dial acting more like an on/off switch) is definitely not the case here, it’s much more useable!

It’s probably one of the best slap sounds I’ve had with the jazz bass. 
 

For £446, all in, posted and taxed, it’s a winner.

This arrived! Only spent 30 mins with it, but first impressions are great! Really tight, clear and punchy sound. Great slap sound, handles the low B really well. My mrs will kill me for not getting the painting done… so I’d better revisit it later!

Already extremely tempted to make this a 4x10 set up. 

Depends on the Markbass cab. If it’s 8ohm, then yes. If 4 ohm, then no. Unless you can disconnect the combo’s internal speaker and use only the Markbass. 

Yeah this was a thing a few years back, I’d message TC first off. 

@glassmoon congrats on gig no.1 over here. Nice looking setup, did you put a Delano pickup in the Ray?

Is your 2nd cab another RM210? Mine should be arriving tomorrow. Not even got it and I’m already tempted to add a 2nd 210… just because!

I expect so, but probably bloody awkward to do! 

On 22/09/2021 at 10:02, petecarlton said:

That is a truly lightweight bass, lighter than many short-scales - GLWTS

It is lighter than my short scale Precision and better balanced! every time I’ve handed it to somebody they’ve been pleasantly surprised!
 

3 hours ago, Shiveringbass said:

Pretty much what I'm looking for... unfortunatly it seems that taxes and duties between UK and Europe are just prohibitive, especialy on second hand private sales.

Yes… that whole situation. A shame. If you can find one in your area I’d wholeheartedly recommend them. Weight aside, they’re just really great jazz basses. The low B is fantastic too!

No connection to me, but there’s a couple of 1x10, with covers for sale on here AND they have the painted on finish (tuff cab or whatever it’s called) so you don’t have to worry about them doing a striptease for you. 

Hoping my new RM setup will be here this week, but it’s probably looking like next week. 
Played and ABM 1200 and 410/115 this weekend. Punchy!

Wish I had the means to shift the RM 610 that’s listed on here!

Did a deal on this with a good friend, but we had to call it off. So, it’s now back with me for another half-hearted attempt to part with it!
 

it’s a wonderful jazz V, that I love but don’t really need, which is why I’ve not resorted to eBay yet. 
Which will probably be my next step as I’d like to put the cash elsewhere. 
 

It has a great sound and it plays like a dream. The action is low the length of the fretboard without any buzzes or rattles. It really is very well setup and very stable. 
 

It’s typical Sandberg quality, handmade in Germany and features a Norwegian maple neck, cedar body, aluminium hardware, Black Label pickups coupled with Sandberg’s usual 2 band EQ. The volume pot also acts as a push/pull to bypass the preamp and run in passive mode. 
 

It weighs in at 2.9kg, but balances exceptionally well. The weight savings run across the bass. It is NOT a case of lightweight body but everything else remains the same. It balances very well, just happens to be significantly lighter than average!

I can include an as-new Music Area aa35 case, which is a hard case/gigbag hybrid, costing £160 new, as well as the Sandberg gig bag. 
 

Trades, please message me. Particularly interested in other Jazz 5s alongside cash, or short scales. 
 

I’m going to be looking for one for the same cab shortly. I’ve had both and both did the job. Hot Covers is probably where I’ll go as I liked the padding. 

Did two sets with two different bands at at IOW Festival. 
Ampeg SVT Classic and 6x10 was my favourite rig of the day. I’ve played through plenty of 8x10, but never a 6x10. Unsurprisingly, they still get the job done. 
If the Ampeg 4x10 wasn’t quite so heavy, I’d probably get one. 

21 minutes ago, BassAdder27 said:

The RM800 doesn’t sit to well on the cabs with top handle, you will need a rubber mat ideally 

 

They have different cases and feet spacing 

 

I would imagine the RM500 a good choice with the 210 cab 

Ahh, nice one. Good shout. I just checked and saw the cases were roughly the same size, but the 800 looks to have the feet nearer the middle?

It always bugged me on Markbass stuff that the amp didn’t sit well on the handle. 

I’m going to go a different route, picking up a RM210 cab and head. Now, 500 vs 800w EVO II… are they voiced the same? The difference in price is minimal. I’ll never use a 2nd cab, so not worried about power. I’ll likely stick with the 500 as I like the grey faceplate. Unless the 800 offers more than just additional power?