JamesTun

Hey guys,

I just want to share a bass I picked up over the summer. A Headless Marleaux Betra Custom. This is one of the best basses I have ever seen, heard and felt. The design is flawless. The body is a bubinga with what can only be described as highlights of yellow/orange/white matte finish.

The versatility of this bass is insane. I would could go from playing Tool to Weather Report. There is a 3 band EQ and lots of tone control. Passive/active switch allows much more versatility also. This helps the playability also. The maple neck makes it extremely easy to play and is very fast. Which is always a bonus!

Specifications: [color=#000000][font=Cabin][size=3][b]Construction / Wood[/b][/size][/font][/color][list]
[*][color=#000000]3 piece maple neck .[/color]
[*][color=#000000]6 point bolt-on neck [/color]
[*][color=#000000]ebony fretboard with 24 frets[/color]
[*][color=#000000]2 piece body with Curly Bubinga top with ergonomic contouring[/color]
[*][color=#000000]wooden electronic cavity and battery cavity covers[/color]
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[color=#000000]Circuit[/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][list]
[*][color=#000000]Marleaux 3 band active/passive[/color]
[*][color=#000000]2 humbucker pick ups from Delano[/color]
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[color=#000000]Hardware[/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][list]
[*][color=#000000]black chrome, gold, matte chrome or matte gold from ETS [/color]
[color=#000000]+ security locks[/color]
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[color=#000000]Finish[/color][/b][/size][/font][/color][list]
[*][color=#000000]matte finish[/color]
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[color=#000000][b]Neck measurement [/b][/color][/size][/font][/color][list]
[*][color=#000000]Scale: 864 mm / 34″[/color]
[*][color=#000000]Nut: 45 mm / 1.77″[/color]
[*][color=#000000]12. fret: 66 mm / 2.66″[/color]
[*][color=#000000]24. fret: 77 mm / 3.03″[/color]
[*][color=#000000]Bridge: 76 mm (2.99″) / 19 mm (0.75″) each string[/color]
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Bump!

Yes sure fella, we'll keep in touch. I'm having second thoughts on selling the bass however.

The string spacing for the 4 string is 19mm.

Pm'd.

I'm in Reading currently but moving back up to Sheffield on the 13th for university.

Thanks mate. The only reason I want to let this go is because of the want for Dolphin is too great!

Hello there,

I'm selling a Stu Hamm signature. This is a great bass, very fun to tap and slap on. Very much similar to the Yamaha Attitude of Billy Sheehan. I see it as the bass I play tricks on!

This comes with a Fender soft case.

[b]Specifications[/b]:

Short scale.

24 Frets.

Active Electronics.

All black finish, scratch plate is changeable.

3 Band EQ: Volume, treble, bass. (The knobs used on the Fender Urge are the same of those used on Kubicki model).

2 Jazz Pickups, I think they are original with this bass. I did initially plan on putting in a P bass pickup to create my own Fender Urge Mark 1 USA version.

Trades:

-Fender Jazz Deluxe Fretless (MIM).











Thanks for looking!

Regards,

James.

Hello there,

I'm selling my Warwick Thumb, made in 1997 to make funds for buying a Warwick Dolphin. The bass is virtually mint condition. It is a great bass for metal and funk.

It comes with a Warwick Rock bass gig bag.

I'm trying to make a quick sale because I need the money pretty pronto.

[b]Specifications[/b]:

[b] No. of Frets[/b]

24
[b] Scale Length (mm)[/b]

864
[b] Country of Origin[/b]

Germany
[b] Weight (kg)[/b]

4
[b] Guitar Body Material[/b]

Ovankol, Wenge Neck.
[b] No of Strings[/b]

4
[b] Body Style[/b]

Twin cutaway, solidbody, four-string, active, bolt on neck.
[b]Pickups[/b]
2 MECs pickups.

Interesting. The MIM necks are really short I agree. However I've seen a lot of P basses knocking about on Gumtree and eBay.

Indeed however if you look here: it does contain a Precision pickup as the middle pickup so you could still get that sound!
Bridge Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Jazz Bass Middle Pickup: Standard Split Single-Coil Precision Bass Controls: Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone Pickup Configuration: SS

Is this a standard or a deluxe? Judging by the picture I presume a standard!

Regards,

James.

Buckeye Burl!!!

This is back up on eBay!

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/fender-aerodyne-jazz-bass-for-sale/1079137720 < Wittle the price down by £50 and someone has a bargain!

Do you reckon its a Deluxe? Because at £200 for a MIM Deluxe is pretty cheap!

Yes, after finding a few Status wooden necks. It does seem to what they fetch around. Browsing recently, there are plenty of bargains out on Gumtree! Found this: http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/fender-2001-sunburst-jazz-4-string-bass/1078309679?utm_source=systemedm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=adreply

Although a standard, still a bargain!

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/status-5-string-fretless-bass/1078730485#photo-content < £450 for a Status is a good deal, no?

Hello everyone.

I was just posting this thread on the topic of Carl Thompson basses, how expensive they are and if there are any alternatives out there?
Being a big Les Claypool/Stanley Clarke fan. I do have a thing for the different styles of the Carl Thompson basses. Especially the Rainbow style. However these cost close to £10,000. Its not even plausesable for me to even consider spending this amount of money on a bass.

On the other hand, I have done some research into alternatives: http://adamstonebasses.com/ < Adam Stone basses made in the USA. Most of the models are replicas or copies of the CT basses but at a quarter of the price. You can get a replica standard for around $900. Which is a bargain. On the website there are several videos of the Adam Stone basses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y81A9MLkods. Although I have not heard back from him after emailing him a few weeks ago. So I'm cautious if he is that active any more making basses. There is a update clarifying that. But I think the waiting list is rather long and getting it shipped over to the UK may prove difficult.

Lastly. Many people may not have heard of them but Eve guitars : http://www.eveguitars.co.uk/. Douglas makes his basses in Scotland and has two models ; Elite and Pro designs. They are fully customizable at a bite size price. Pro standard price is £900, the Elite being from £2000. To me if you wanted a Carl Thompson style mixed with a Warwick. Look no further. I'm considering these as options because I do think you could get a similar look if you picked the right woods from Eve to make them look similar. They're relatively new so you do play the risk of no resale value. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD99gs0qeAM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqm4KfV5FC8.

Check these out, see what you think!

Regards,

James.

Is this a standard or a Deluxe? I presume standard by the price.

Absolute bargain! Good luck with the sale! Is that a maple top?

I would snap this up if you were in the UK :'(

Hello, yes I have a Warwick four string BO Bubinga.

Hey mate, would you take in consideration a swap deal? Maybe involving a G and L T2500? Mind condition. Thanks.