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Is this a J width nut (1.5") - not easy to tell from the images?

I had the 5 string in sunburst - beautiful in every aspect - fabulous build quality and very powerful for a passive bass

Nice amps and loads at Glastonbury this year. Sold mine a few years ago (I don't get on with valves) but put a Millennia/Avalon pre up the front of these and a wondrous power amp. For anybody with a valve (pre) preference, possibly the best of the bunch IMO.

This looks to be in amazing condition for its age. I love these - I've just almost no use for it at all and the rational bit of me (the bit that I work hard, and frequently successfully, to suppress) is remaining firm...for now. Incredible price too in my opinion

The HD210 is in every way my favourite cab of all time - these need to be heard to be believed. I moved back to a heavyweight rig after years of messing around with class D amps that never quite cut it for me (I'm not trying to re-ignite old debates here, just a personal preference and I've had some lovely, high-end class Ds that were impressive) - as part of this, I went for a heavier cab too. As soon as I tried the HD210, my tone went from 2D to 3D - a similar experience to playing through high-end, studio main monitors. Absolutely amazing - far and away from anything I've had before (including Berg and Epi 12s and Epi 10s). I'd not thought about two...until now... They're not the lightest cab, but really not difficult at all at 54lbs and in a compact form factor. I was playing bass in the '70s - the notion of a sub 60lb cabinet would have been ridiculous then

Excellent design and really enhanced protection. A bit heavy but my favourite bag

I had a Celinder P a few years ago - without doubt, the best P I've ever played. There is something very special about Chris' basses - ergonomics are without parallel

HD210 is the mostimpressive cab I've heard. Where are you?

Quite a bargain - this sits just below the Europa in the Alembic price list and isn't far from the Sig prices - I'm very surprised that this is still here. I suspect that it balances brilliantly well too.

I can't comment on the HDNs but recently started to use a HD 210 as part of a heavy-weight system (following years of lightweight gear, I came round to thinking that there's something missing, especially in commercial class D - just my opinion of course, and based on my own needs and preferences). The Berg cab was a complete revelation. Miles away from anything that I'd used previously (and I've had some very high cabs and drivers). Beautifully constructed, tonally magnificent - clear, transparent, fast, punchy and deep - and if it matters, aesthetically very pleasing. I can't imagine that any of Berg's cabs involve much in the way of compromise. I'd love to try this HDN but I know that I'd just have to have it!

love the refin - very impressive!

Looks like a very convincing re-fin! Is it a Nash re-fin (if so, that can't have been cheap!) and is the pickguard celluloid?

Just a short message of support - my super-heavy Hellborg rig is in for servicing so I went out and bought an old TE 250 head. I've had loads over the years - heavy? Yes, but forget all that when you listen. Absolutely astounding. Nothing like as refined as my main rig, obviously, but power almost without limit and that super-distinctive Trace core tone. Love it. As discussed with the seller - what is it, a 30 second load in/out at most venues - and I use a truck? Well worthwhile in almost all cases. I have class D amps (of the highest order - AER) but there's something that they can't emulate re: class A/B to my ears. These old TE combos are bullet proof and what a price!

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this used to be mine - it's an exceptional instrument!

Arguably, the best electric bass combo ever built. These have to be heard to believe what's possible. Great price IMO

I'm a confirmed lover of Alembics but have to admit that this is in the same league in terms of timber. Absolutely beautiful

Hi natjag, I'll pm with details and try to get a better image for you

ON HOLD - For sale (no trades or offers please), a Fender CS Precision '59 transitional model in vintage white. The bass is in near perfect condition with some very slight player wear. The only blemishes that I can find are some marking just in front of the bridge (from loading new strings or foam?), minor lacquer scrape on the edge of the headstock (too me weeks to see it), and slight colour ageing of the vintage white - it looks like banana custard. I bought this for some gigs last year and it's no longer required (though it would be lovely to keep it, next gigs/recordings require something entirely different). I have just over £1775 in the bass so hope that the price represents a bit of a bargain. Comes with original deluxe Fender tweed case and candy (hang tags, certificate, covers, little pack of CS plectrums etc.). The bass was set-up professionally around 4 months ago with DR Sunbeams (45-100) and these have hardly been used. The bass also has a very expensive SIMS 10 hole nitrocelluloid scratch plate - the original is included but the SIMS looks much more authentic early '60s. Fingerboard is 3A rosewood and beautifully striated. Action is very low - possibly too low for most P players - very slight buzz around frets 14-16 on the D if one digs in - easily solved by fractional raising of the action (I play with a very light touch). It's a 1.75" nut width and the neck is characteristically very shallow and comfortable front to back - there's some subtle flame in the neck (I've seen this on original examples from the era). Available for collection from Manchester or can ship at buyer's expense and risk (only to UK and Western Europe). Apologies for the dreadful and single image. There's not much that I can do 'til I get home on Weds but have some further images that I'll try to upload later.