david1711

Identical bass just posted on EBay for £3200. Just saying 😜

The revised price is £750 excluding all shipping. Apologies for the confusion. I hope it doesn’t put anyone off as it a lovely bass. Regards David

The internet is forever! I forgot about that post which was just after I bought it. I was convinced that it was a Status energy but I asked AI to identify it and for many reasons it said it wasn’t. Moral of the story, don’t trust AI. I will withdraw it tomorrow and relist when I have sorted. Thank for that. Regards David

Status Energy Artist six strings, 1996. Upgraded with Magentics pick ups and pre-amp (Italian co, see later). Piano tones, awesome B string. Good condition. Truss rod working, frets very good, electronics all working as they should. Some tarnishing to the bridge. A few scuffs marks to the body. Neck and fretboard not a mark. Specs below: Construction: Bolt-on neck • Scale spacing: 34 inches • Neck: Multi-piece maple with graphite reinforcement rods/insert • Fingerboard: Rosewood; 24 frets. • Body Woods: Mahogany core not sure of the top wood • Hardware: Status mono-rail, Gotoh-style black tuners • Pickups: Magnetica humbuckers • Electronics: Magnetics, 18V powered. Controls: Volume, Pickup Blend (balance), 3-band EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble with boost/cut); two way switch • String Spacing: 18 mm at the bridge; width 2 inches at nut • Hardware: Status tuners and bridge • Weight: 9 pounds See summary on Magentics (courtesy of Grok): Magnetics™ Pickups is an Italian company based in Rome, specializing in handcrafted magnetic pickups for electric guitars and basses, both passive and active models. They also offer onboard preamps, electronic accessories, and related gear. Their products include vintage-inspired designs like the PAF 57.61 (Alnico II humbuckers recreating classic ’50s/’60s PAF tones), P90-style pickups (e.g., Extended series), single coils, and bass pickups. They emphasize high-quality materials, scatterwinding techniques (where applicable), and customization options. The company sells directly through their website (magneticspickups.com), with discounts for private buyers and special pricing for luthiers/resellers. Reviews and Reputation User feedback (from forums like TalkBass, Reverb listings, and Italian music sites like Mercatino Musicale) is generally positive for an artisan brand: • Players praise the vintage accuracy, clarity, and warmth — especially in humbuckers and P90s. • They offer good dynamics and low noise in active models. • Build quality is solid, with hand-made attention to detail typical of Italian boutique makers. • Some users compare them favorably to mid-tier brands like Seymour Duncan or DiMarzio for tone, but at potentially lower prices direct from the source. • Drawbacks mentioned occasionally include limited international distribution (mostly Europe/Italy) and fewer widespread pro endorsements compared to bigger names. They’re popular among Italian luthiers and custom guitar builders. If you’re into vintage-voiced pickups with a modern twist or need onboard preamps for active setups, they’re worth checking out — especially if you want something “Made in Italy” from a smaller operation. The bass comes with a generic gig bag and I have a box so can ship. The price excludes all shipping. I prefer a sale but I might be tempted with a nice 5 strings. I have taken the first steps to resuming playing following a stroke but alas, six strings is beyond me now. I would never sell this bass otherwise!

Bargain. Any bb for that money, absent an entry level perhaps, is a crime!

The weight is 9lb. There is an incomplete database for pre Ernie Ball Musicman and Sabre. This one is not on it but from the serial number, it’s definitely 1979. A couple of additional photos: Regards, David

Here is a pre Ernie Ball Musicman Sabre. Serial number C0003xx which dates it between 1979-1981. AlI original except the d-tuner ( original is in the case). All electronics and the truss rod working as they should and the neck is straight. Pretty decent condition given its age. See photos for the few flaws; scuffed headstock (actually not too bad, the picture is worse than the reality!); aging on the tuners; mark on the fretboard and the worn section of the neck. Frets ok but a couple might need repair, burn mark on the bridge humbucker, small scratch on the body, scratching to the pick guard (obviously) and a couple of rusty screws. Hiscox case included is fully functional but there are a couple of scratches. Neck: Bolt-on maple, 34” scale, maple fretboard with 21 frets; 3-bolt, nut width around 1.625”–1.67”. Pickups: Dual humbuckers with exposed pole pieces (large 3/8” alnico magnets on bridge pickup. Electronics: Active 2-band EQ (bass/treble boost/cut), master volume; 3-way toggle selector, phase switch (for out-of-phase tones), and treble boost switch. Powered by 9V battery, 3+1 headstock tuner layout. 19mm string spacing at the bridge. Weight between 9-11bs. I can take a more precise weight if anyone wants it in a couple of days. Price excluded shipping. Currently I don’t see one of these cheaper online. No trades, unless you got a very good Yamaha. Merry Christmas to all fellow Basschatters. Keep playing and in good health. I wish you all well for the New Year. Regards David

As an ex owner, I concur. These are amazing instruments.

Now £400 excluding postage. Last drop. Crazy price for a virtual spotless Bacchus. If it’s not gone in a couple of weeks I will keep it. David

I think it has an Aguilar OB-2. It’s active with a switch so you can also play in passive. Devize manufacturer in Japan renowned for making quality instruments. Regards David

I don’t think so. I think we chatted a while back. The only bass I acquired from abroad was a Renaissance which I bought back from New York. Regards David

See my personal message. Cheers, David

Thanks all. I paid £400 a number of years ago so it won’t go any lower. If it doesn’t sell soon I will withdraw it and find somewhere in the loft. I have downsized which is the only reason that I put it up for sale.

Yes it is, still for sale. 21 frets.

Now £425 postage excluded David