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    Thanks, OHM - 'sounds much more like it - maybe Charvel are including the weight of the packaging. Very pleased to hear of your decision too - I think it looks fabulous, and I've always been a fan of Di Marzio pickups and the company's cream covers. I'd love a go on one of these - very tempted even though I'm sworn to short-scale these days
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    Absolutely love it - not usually a fan of green basses but this is spectacular. I see that these are listed at a weight of 5.13kg (about 11lbs) which sounds a bit much - can any owners advise?
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    I'd tend to agree with this, however, if the IEM route isn't an option, it might be worth a look at the Aguilar SL range. I picked-up an SL112 recently and have been very impressed. Different to the Berg HD210 that I normally use but not in a negative way (and at 25lbs weighs less than half as much). As others have mentioned, there are many vectors here - weight is important of course, but there's also shape, handles (and positioning) and wheels etc. to consider - lifting and manoeuvring in tight spaces can be an issue. For me, shape/dimensions is as important as weight: a compact cab tends to reduce the struggle whilst carrying in awkward venues.
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    Some great responses above and mention of many of the basses that I'd be minded to recommend. A lot depends on budget of course. If you can be a little more ambitious, the Spector Bantam comes in around £1200. Fantastic European Spector quality and a very high spec. If you're thinking of spending really serious money, then there's the Spector Shorty, ACG and Wilcock (Mullarkey) etc. - indeed, over around £1500 and the higher-end options are numerous. Good luck with it - I transitioned to short-scale seven or eight years ago and play little else - I find it much easier on the back, shoulders, arms and hands
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    I used to pop-in occasionally as my office is just across the road. I think I was greeted just once. I only buy bits and pieces, though I'm a generally interested punter, and very occasionally the shop has something that might be of interest, for example the Precision Special. The general lack of interest in the customer (and apparently in sales) is odd, and I'm a little surprised that the shop has survived this long. Given its location, it's a prime target for another take-away. I'd be sad to see Johnny Roadhouse disappear given it's place in Manchester music history, though I wouldn't be at all shocked. And that Jazz... has it been toasted/barbecued? I quite like the '75 look but there's a lot needs to be done to get that particular example back into decent shape
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    I’ve owned a couple of beautiful Shukers - this looks like incredible value to me. Jon’s work is up there amongst the best of UK luthiery and this bass has some lovely appointments
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    Thanks Stevie - I've been really impressed, to the extent that I'm considering withdrawing (it's a very useful high-quality and powerful little cab - I just haven't been using it recently - then I do have a habit of selling gear that I quickly miss when it's gone). I should also thank you here for an excellent job with the tuff cab - extremely professional finish!
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    Absolutely gorgeous (and really sorry to hear of the arthritis - horrible)
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    You’re a bad man - really want to...
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    I’ve had two of these - blue and CAR - some of the nicest J’s Fender has produced imo. Custom shop quality. This looks to be in superb condition
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    Me too - on an old SII. I’m really impressed - they last quite well and there’s a good range of guages. I use very light guage (30-90 mainly). Dabbler, I might have an older set that you’re welcome to if you just want to try them. Drop me a pm and I’ll try to dig them out
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    Fabulous strings - I'm a big fan of these - really easy feel on the fingers and a delight to play. Dynamic and full tone too
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    That tort plate is just gorgeous
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    Lots of very good points re: the benefits of selling on BC (and I've done a lot of this!). However, I sometimes sell on commission and always with the Gallery. The service has been superb - fantastic comms and customer service, incredible footfall (well, until relatively recently) from knowledgeable and motivated purchasers, and reliable and immediate payment. Also, no hassle of packing, waiting for couriers/'interested' potential buyers that don't arrive, or payment issues. Some basses have sold in a week or two, others a month or two, though nothing has failed to sell or to sell at a price lower than I'd expected. A lot depends on one's priorities - if you have the time/energy, then BC is brilliant, if not and there are other demands on your time, then I'd recommend the Gallery. I should add that in the past 18 months I've bought a couple of cases specifically for the purpose of bass sales. Both from Gear4Music - tweed standard bass cases. About £55 and they arrive in a decent carton that can be used for onward shipping.
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    Dimensions and weight: H 13.5” W 10.5” D 11.5” Weight 18-20lbs (approx - I don’t have accurate scales)
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    Hi, I'll have this sorted later today - it's very compact (and fairly light) but I'll get some better details up
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    A Warwick Hellborg stereo power amp - 500 watts bridged or 2x250. In superb, virtually unused condition. Possibly the most over-engineered bass-specific power amp ever built. There’s a ton of information around on these - wonderful, impeccably solid tone with characteristic harmonic colouration. Comes with rear rack brackets (very unusual!). Eye-wateringly expensive on release - about £1600 - there aren’t too many of these around. Only reason for sale is this weighs 46lbs. If you're young/strong or have a crew, or if you have a studio/rehearsal facility where this can remain static, it really is a unique and superb amp (one that was used by Prince, Jack Bruce and various other funk/rock luminaries). Collection only in Manchester would be much preferred. It's not easy to lift this to pack it, though I may be able to find an appropriate (strong) carton. £350 (quite a bargain for an amp of this quality I'd have thought). No trades thanks. Please note, the amp does not come with the rack case in the images
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    Small full range cabinet from CVA - fitted with B&C coaxial 8" CX21-8 200W driver (https://www.bcspeakers.com/en/products/coaxial/8-0/8/8cx21) Also contains the recommended B&C X-01 crossover, which costs nearly £50 on its own. The driver currently costs £145 from Blue Aran. (Elements of this description are taken from Stevie’s original ad - hope this is ok!?) Repainted in Tuff Cab and in really nice condition. Works really well for bass up to moderate volumes - very clean, clear and accurate. Lovely little monitor but great for small gigs too. £70 collected from Manchester. Weight is around 18-20lbs but I don't have an accurate scale. I can ship at cost (around £10) but I’ll need to find a carton.
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    EBS HD350 for sale. I bought this about 4 months ago on here. It’s in almost unmarked condition, though the black rack ears have lost some paint around the screw holes. Comes in the older but functional rack case in which it was delivered. The amp has just returned from a check-over and service (with Tim Jones, the Guitar Amp Doctor in the NW) and is functioning perfectly. I was a little concerned when it arrived as it appeared to move into drive quite quickly with the gain at moderate levels: I use an extremely hot bass so probably not surprising. Tim tested and cleaned everything and the amp is operating as it should. We put a couple of Precisions through it and it has an extremely tight and solid tone with plenty of flexibility. The filters on these are a thing of wonder and a feature that made the amp a long-term favourite in the live rigs of some big-name players (Tal Wilkenfeld, Marcus Miller and Alex Al among them). The character switch - a sort of preset - is a really nice feature, and both the compressor and drive are impressive and very useable. I’m moving some heavyweight gear as I can’t lift it these days - the HD350 is around 18lbs so not nuts but a little heavier than I'd like to move around frequently. Collection in Manchester or I can ship to the uk for around £12. No trades thanks.
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    Thanks for the Sly vid Hellzero. I honestly don't care who invented slap, when, or who taught it (or memes, tropes, the gnomic, aphorisms etc.). That footage - as many times as I watch it - always brings a massive smile. From chord one on the clav (if that's what it is), life-enriching funk in the purest form. And some of those shapes in the audience... beyond cool
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    Extremely sound advice in my view. Certainly worth spending some time thinking about (and listing) desired characteristics - and less-desired characteristics - prior to taking further time to actually try some basses that might fit your needs. I'll admit that I immediately thought of Spectors and Stingrays when I read the opening post, though the ergonomics of the former don't work for everybody. You have a good budget to work with and buying from a trusted source on here is probably an excellent idea. Unless you really know what you want in terms of set-up and can do this yourself, I'd think of maybe retaining a bit of your budget for new strings and a set-up. For me, this can really improve the pleasure of playing and ergonomics of pretty much any bass
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    A ‘71 P with an A neck - really lovely, and I think your English is excellent!
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    I just sold some strings to Jon - instant payment and lovely communications throughout! A real pleasure to do business - a pillar of our community and utterly trustworthy
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    Fabulous design and execution - I always feel that a Yamaha bass inspires confidence in its performance
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    Just sold a Mono Vertigo bag to Aidan in an extremely easy and pleasant deal - immediate payment and very pleasurable communications throughout. Parcelforce did it's usual thing of 96 hours to deliver on a 24 hour service but Aidan was patient and relaxed as we watched the tracking ping-pong around the country. A great bastion and pillar of our community, I can recommend Aidan without reservation. Indeed, great to engage in some bass-related chat and updates (we've exchanged gear/money previously). Thanks Aidan and enjoy the bag!
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