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Back in ~2006, Gibson made a limited run of SG basses in non-standard colours including pastel pink and TV yellow. I have long been a fan of TV yellow (Johnny Thunders, Buzzcocks etc) and so have been on the lookout for one for absolutely ages. This popped up a month or two back on Reverb and, after a decent price cut, I snaffled it. Its in superb 9.9/10 condition, weighs a shoulder-friendly 8.1 pounds, typical SG short scale ... and its minion coloured according to Mrs C 🙄. Great alternative to my 1971 Mustang. One happy bunny!
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*SOLD* Orange Terror Bass (V1) £290 posted
Clarky replied to Clarky's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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I loosened the truss rod a quarter turn for low tension TI flats and then back again for not-quite-as-low tension La Bella flats and had no problem whatsoever. FYI, I do not intend to take the neck off again as it raises the risk of me damaging the neck pocket. Hopefully my reputation on this site is good enough to support my truthfulness regarding the truss rod
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Having investigated the origins of the bass, including contact with the specialist Japanese Fender importer who sold this to the previous owner (himself a bass retailer) and consulting 21frets.com (the JV specialist), it seems this is a domestic (non-export) JV. These varied in terms of bridge types (grooved or not) and tuners (reverse or non-reverse), amongst others - much as US Fenders of yore used to have a mix and match approach towards pots, necks etc. I am fairly sure when I took the neck off to take the pics this morning that the neck had not been fully off before (given the 'adhesion' marks; it had been loosened to tweak the truss rod). Plus there is no degradation of the screws on the scratchplate so that has almost certainly never been taken off. What I can certainly say is its in amazing condition for a bass of this 36 y/o vintage, plays and sounds great and looks v cool!
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Hi all, I took this recently in a trade but have not bonded with it, probably due to my love affair with my short scale, sub-8lb '71 Mustang. Its a Fender-only logo'd JV Precision from 1984 in gloss black with very dark (almost ebony-looking) rosewood board. Weighs 9.2 pounds and I have added La Bella light flats for slick old school thump. Its in pretty amazing condition for a bass of ~35 years vintage with no buckle rash, no significant dings (you have to look carefully to spot anything) and just light surface scratches on the scratchplate. Demo new basses in music shops would be chuffed to be in this condition! Pickup preferred from London (I am near Hammersmith) *edit* but can also post as have large enough box now. The bass did not come with a gigbag but we could negotiate something as I bought a GruvGear semi-rigid case specifically (cost £110) for it. Fairly rubbish photos attached due to dismal Mordor-like day but I can add some more if it ever brightens up!
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Cheers, we played on Saturday night in London (The Cavendish Arms, nr Vauxhall). Debuted a few new songs including two originals and a couple of covers (Dylan's Dont think twice and Carter family's No Depression) Loving the Mustang still
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Bought a nice set of LaBella flats from Chris. Well packaged, great nick. V happy! Cheers
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Lozz bought some TI flats from me and all was good, like every time!
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Sean bought my none-more-orange Gretsch hollow body bass from me and was a gent throughout, trusting me to get it delivered safely to Ireland. Happy to revive a feedback thread that has been somewhat quieter than mine, haha! 😁
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SOLD: Fender Precision 51 P-Bass Reissue - Mint Condition
Clarky replied to Linus27's topic in Basses For Sale
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Flats, labella FL’s (ALL SOLD)
Clarky replied to Creeper's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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Andy bought a set of flatwound strings from me. Fast payment, friendly comms. Can't ask for more 😁