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If all original, the circuit will be Fender's first proprietary active 2-band that was designed for this model. It's a powerful, if slightly hissy, unit and has some very usable tones - it can be by-passed for standard passive operation

That looks to be in gorgeous condition! What's the weight - I've owned one and played loads - most were (seriously) unbearably heavy?

Somebody needs to jump on this quickly - outrageous price IMO - I can't believe this is still here. The equal of Celinder, Sadowsky, Alleva etc at least

Thanks all for the interest and very kind words - now sold (in well-under 2 hours!) pending payment

SOLD pending payment. Absolutely stunning Shuker PJ 4 in gloss black with all black hardware. Basic details: JJ Burnel recipe body Maple neck with beautiful Birdseye board and brass nut Extraordinarily figured headstock veneer Sadowsky active with VTC DImarzio (Sadowsky spec) P&J pickups Nut width 1.45" - neck precisely modelled from Sadowsky Will Lee and incredibly slim, fast and playable Weight - just over 9lbs (precise weight to come) Condition - almost as new - some minor swirling on scratchplate and very minor swirling near J pickup Supplied with as new (just one slightly sticky catch) Shuker branded Hiscox case Stunning bass - incredible action, playability and versatility. Pro set-up just before Christmas with D'Addario 40-100 nickel rounds (and new battery!). Collection in Manchester or I can ship in UK (at cost and at purchaser's risk). Genuinely very regrettable sale but I'm only realistically playing short-scale. No trades thanks and the price is firm - this is a bargain IMO - looking at Jon's prices, I'd say this bass would be very well North of £2k if spec'd new. Better images when there's some light

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I can't add a link but this was previously advertised by jimijimmi on 5th August - images included - a beauty (and an excellent price in my opinion)

A relatively inexpensive way of getting a Fender dot and bound neck (one of my favourite looks)

Love these - incredibly elegant shape and gorgeous finish

Despite the time of year, I'm surprised this has lasted 'til evening - absolutely lovely

Hi Billy Apple, I'm in Ashton-under-Lyne - the end of the tram-track out of Manchester (about 6 miles to the East of the city and just off the Motorway)

A US Spector for just a few quid more (less in some cases!) than a Euro. It would be hard to lose on this one (I think)

Absolutely beautiful - the guard is gorgeous

Even with the price in $, not too far shy of £4k with tax and shipping! Lovely!

'Simply confirms my opinion of Martin's work - perfection!

Absolutely beautiful! I've only owned one NYC Sadowsky but it was lovely in every way (and had a lovely passive tone). Are Roger's quoted prices in $ or £?

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Just a little nudge to the top - and thanks for comments and information. Please feel free to contact me by PM if you'd like to come over and try this (I'm about 6 miles NE of Manchester City centre and just off the motorway)

Absolutely unbelievable price (IMO) - I'm selling a US Spector Shorty on here and thought that it was the best value bass on the site. I have to admit though, it won't be until this sells. I'm genuinely stunned that this is still here

Thanks Paulhauser, absolutely right - I hadn't really bothered to check the electronics, I just got on with using the bass. I had a good look last night and as indicated, the EMGs are active but with a tap (a very useful one too!) The OBP3 can't be disengaged. I played around last night and the range of very usable tones is really impressive. The bridge pickup in single coil with some mid boost at 400Hz produces a very passable and very pokey and burpy J tone. I've corrected my original post too - the nut width is 1.61" (I learned a lot about this bass yesterday - some very helpful comments and a bit of reading!)

Thanks Schnozzalee - that's a really good question and that I hadn't addressed in my original post. I needed to check but this is an active bass without a passive option