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Raslee

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  1. Yes, cheaper than a more budget Sandberg Electra….yet not a single bite for this German beauty
  2. Hmm, may consider trades as my music GAS financial position is a lot better now 😂 Equally quite happy for this bass to remain as it is also very “awesome” Open to trade ideas plus cash my way, could be interested in a very light small combo i.e Markbass 801 or a Markbass 2x10” or a Barefaced 1x10” and cash my way. Possibly a cheaper Jazz bass 4 stringer.
  3. Yeah it's a really beaut, not heavy either, sounds as good as it looks. I've not been able to put it down since i've got it apart from sleep, eating and paying the kids to go away
  4. Got the Mocha brown 74 P that was on here, beautiful.
  5. The Zoom B3 has a built in looper. Good for a practice.
  6. The Bullet is 40mm having just measured it. Nice thin neck depth wise. I think if you're urging towards a US fender then that's your ticket, 2012-2016's are particularly good second hand wise. Otherwise you'll unlikely be happy with anything else. If you get GAS you'll go through many basses (as i, and many others here, have done), and will probably still wonder what the others were like. When i moved onto Sandberg's having been through literally hundreds of other basses i really thought i'd found the one 'well at least the one manufacturer'...but i still needed a Stingray in my life...and well I recently got a Fender 1974 P....the GAS infliction continues. That said, and having learned on my journey, I would personally take any post 2000 Sandberg over a 2000+ US Fender Jazz standard. Not tried any Fender after 2017 so cannot comment there.
  7. These posts are always very subjective but will share my views as i am currently avoiding the housework! The Sire will have the most flexible sound options in terms of it's preamp - assuming you're not having an all passive option that is. Sire have been pretty consistent in my limited experience, although often a tad heavy. Not tried a Player series Fender but have had many Fender Jazz basses. My first thoughts are it will probably have a better resale value being Fender, some good colour options to be had by the looks of it. Not tried the Electra Jazz but i have an Electra P, and other Sandberg's (i have a nice Jazz alike for sale actually...ahem!). I have often thought about pairing my Electra with the Electra Jazz as the P has been simply amazing in terms of build quality, sound (active and versatile for modern and vintage), overall looks (black/maple in my case), andmine is under 8lbs so nice and light. Having owned a few Sires, and many Fenders, I would take the Electra over the others by far, no competition in my view. The P also has a Jazz width neck should you also fancy twins one day. Good luck with your journey
  8. SOLD Lovely 2006 Sandberg Bullet bass, upgraded with EMG pickups and EMG BQC preamp (Vol, bal, midfreq/cut boost & bass/treble), plus a Hipshot drop D detuner (original tuner also included). Can put original Delano pre and pickups back in if preferred. This really is an amazing German quality bass that I’ll be sad to see go but need to recoup some funds on a recent purchase. Will include the original Delano pickups & pre for an extra £50. Comes with a Sandberg gig back but this can be upgraded to a deluxe hard case or deluxe gig bag (pm if interested in this). This bass really is a fantastic player and the EMG’s are a great upgrade to the sound IMO - very versatile, low action, 8.10 lbs weight, great condition for age. Sale preferably but may consider trades.
  9. To be honest there was a single pin hole when i purchased mine - GuitarGuitar knocked some money off and we thought nothing further of it...i thought maybe it was a pin hole someone one maliciously did ...but in reality who would do such a thing.
  10. I'm pretty chilled, i have a stressful day job (NHS), so by comparison this can be sorted pretty easily. I'm pretty confident i won't need to 'slug' it out with Musicman 😉 My house on the otherhand........
  11. Mine is Nov 2018, different build code to yours too. Thanks for sharing the database, never knew it existed.
  12. Many of you may have seen my Stingray Special I had up for sale recently but pulled down after there was a credible reason for mysterious appearing holes....wood worm, well actually they're not worms having since researched them to not quite death - they're more likely to be beetle larvae ! On closer inspection, what i thought were small chips were actually further holes - I've now counted approx 10 holes in total. 100% bugs and the little funkers clearly have the munchies. Great bass weight loss program! So I emailed both Musicman and GuitarGuitar. Both have been absolutely amazing.GuitarGuitar have spoken with Musicman who intend to replace the body and i will be sending the bass to GuitarGuitar (assume for assembly). Needless to say the bass is locked away in its case in a colder part of the house. I do remain slightly anxious the little funkers maybe out and about checking out my book case and woe betide any of my other basses - I will look to see if i can get anything that eradicates them at the weekend (tips please)...perhaps my closest religious affiliation is Buddism/Funkadelic but my inner peace will take a miss on this one.....the funkers shall rue the day! I shall await the next stages from Musicman but it's all looking promising....and it's looking promising that i won't need to sell now -sorry for all those interested, i never wanted to sell if I'm honest and i cannot praise GuitarGuitar enough for their support - always been impressed with their commitment to customer support. A further massive shout out to the BassChatter who alerted me to this known issue - i would have never considered this in a millipede years Bye funkers:
  13. SOLD ELSEWHERE New and unused Gibson Truss Rod cover, as used on Thunderbird basses - can replace an Epiphone cover also
  14. Yes, took me by surprise. I've just had the bass out and placed a needle in some of the holes to check depth, some go nearly 1cm deep, and a little fine dust came out of one hole - that's certainly not my first theory and I really don't think my children would be capable of such a thing and i trust them, but in the absence of any credible explanation....well! - I am now pretty convinced this is 99.9% some insect of some kind. I am also curious that the area i keep my basses has also been my home office over the last 12 months, radiator on etc - getting warmer - awakening the hungry little critters to a similar Californian temp! As I say I have only noticed this in the last 2 months, probably less to be honest. There was always however a little pin hole by the bridge when i go the bass, perhaps that was the entry...until now! I have sent a message to 'Strings & Things' who appear to be the Ernie Ball UK rep in the first instance. I got the bass 2019 from GuitarGuitar Birmingham and the bass is firmly in its case now in a cooler area, hopefully that'll sedate anything. Any advice gladly welcome.
  15. I’m going to temporarily withdraw this sale whilst I investigate if I have a wood worm/beetle problem. A kind member has highlighted this issue having been seen on another forum, it really does fit with what I am witnessing: http://forums.ernieball.com/ernie-ball-music-man-basses/68698-paint-issues-stingray-special.html
  16. TEMPORARILY WITHDRAWN FOR WOOD BEETLE INVESTIGATION - see thread #3 Never thought I'd part with this amazing bass but a recent purchase of a 74 Precision off here means i need to sell some of my gear to repay the family loan. Feel free to make an offer on any other gear in my signature below So i think i got This bass in 2018, may have been 2019, from GuitarGuitar Birmingham. I bought it for £2100, got a bit knocked of as it had a tiny pin hole near the bridge, never bothered me. So i guess i could potentially get a bit more for this bass but a few months back i had discovered the bass had acquired a few odd random small paint chips, and again what looks like further odd pin holes. This was really odd indeed, I was initially unsure if it was simply the paint flaking or simialr, and I'm sure it'll be an easy touch up for those wishing to do this. As i've barely gigged this bass and have looked after it the only realistic conclusion to these oddities is a 'keep calm & deny it' young 6yrs old drummer wannabe who plays with his toys in the room with my guitar rack where this bass has mostly been for the last couple of months....."of course i never did it Daddy", and I’m inclined to believe him. Anyhow it's nothing that effects any playability just cosmetic. Do study the pictures as i have tried my best to capture these chips/pin holes. Other than that this Stingray is a stonking funk machine that had been my pride and joy until the recent 74 Precision purchase. This bass will make someone very happy, i am confident of that. Weighs a lovely 8.03lbs exactly, so super light. Low action and the roasted neck is to die for - really smooth.Comes with super expensive Hipshot D-tuner (I say expensive as i bought from the USA before Bass Direct had them in), Musicman case Musicman bag and tools, strap locks. has MarkBass Strings about 2 months old and the 'om' sticker is easily removable too. Original E tuner will also be added, and the original strap locks if i can find them. Comes with the original Musicman case I will miss this one, and someone will get a cracking player that just works great - Stingray sounds and much more - very versatile......and i will own another one day! Sale only, no trades. Can post for £30 insured or collect Plymouth.
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  18. Soooo want this, and also a fellow Devonian. YOB bass too. Savings already spent on a car for the wife. I’d now have to sell my babies to fund, unless you’re interested in a sort after Aqua sparkle Stingray Special and a Sandberg. Did even try a quick loan but that’s now not looking good thanks to an ongoing legal dispute with those toss pots British Gas. Despite having the ombudsman’s help, and looking like I have won the case after 2yrs, the damage is there to a once perfect credit rating - unfortunately the loan % rates were ridiculous....infuriating to say the least. Still working on creative ideas though.
  19. I’ve been learning to use a pick on/off over the last 12 months - it’s bleddy hard work, I still haven’t cracked it. 25 years of fingers to blame.
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