Cobretti

https://imgur.com/a/B85pNMl

I bought this stunner off a very pleasant forum member recently @RaNoFuNkY, but after a series of unfortunate circumstances I am cleaned out financially. Which is a shame because it is definitely one of the finest vintage Fender short scales I have played. Had so many compliments about the sound/vibe of it after a recent gig. I'm resigned to taking a bit of a hit financially for a quick sale so £950 including UK shipping is what I am asking for. Given the wine red colour is rare, and compared to prices on Reverb for this model and colour that is a lot of vintage Fender goodness for the cash.

I will quote @RaNoFuNkY here for the rundown for his eloquent summary, but I definitely concur that this is one of the best Mustang/Musicmasters I have played from this golden era:

"This one has had the pickup upgraded (to a Lace Sensor I believe), which I really like. However, the original pickup is also included in the sale for the vintage enthusiast (and, it certainly does have its own charm). I have owned mustangs (new and vintage, with and without a bridge J pickup) - all of which I have moved on and kept this.

These are great fun, and seem to be all the rage considering their humble origins. Possibly Nick Campbell has helped. This has a decent range of sounds with the tone pot - a nice P-like aggression down to some classic motown-ish thump when thumbed. I have deliberately kept this with old roundwound strings as I use it for the latter. I've gigged with it, but never in anger.

It's in really great shape for a 45 year old bass. There are 3 thin scratches which can only really be seen at certain angles/lighting and I have tried to show this in the pictures. There are other small knocks, and a nice patina to the neck + hardware. This adds to the vintage charm. The colour is a nice "wine red", and the grain shows through nicely."

Thanks folks. And by the way it comes with a Fender soft case and will be packed safely for shipping

Definitely interested...live near Wantage so not far. Is it still available?

https://imgur.com/a/cqYiYme

This is a very cool mid-60’s Hagstrom Futurama Bass in sporting a Dakota-like Red finish. Made in Sweden and all original...a 21 fret rosewood fingerboard w/original Hagstrom decal on the front of its headstock, a cool Hag “Kings Neck” sticker on the back describing the Hagstrom Expander/Stretcher truss rod system. The 2 pickups are quite punchy you can get quite a lot of tonal variety. Strung with new Pyramid Gold flatwounds, this sounds killer when played with a pick. Comes with what I assume is the OHSC sporting the Futurama logo, although this huge wooden case is quite heavy but good for shipping safely! (£25 in the UK).

Thanks for reading

Now sold, thanks for interest. 

On a related matter, I can't work out how you edit the title of a post to say it is sold. I can edit the main body of the text but seemingly not the title. Can anyone help this poor old luddite?😂

1 minute ago, JimmySims said:

Actually, it’s seems to depend which decoder I use. 
 

this one suggests 1956 http://www.vintagehofner.co.uk/ramsay/date.htm

 

where as this one says 1965 https://www.guitarinsite.nl/serienummers-hofner_eng.php

 

Wonderful either way!

Thanks! Pretty sure it is 1965 based on when Hofner produced this particular line of basses.

Sure it is 1890. That comes up as the year 1965 on the Hofner serial number decoder

2 minutes ago, iMilanek said:

OMG, a stunning bass for a stunning price! 

Thank you! I think I may have underpriced based on interest, but it will make someone very happy. Damn this cost of living crisis!!

https://imgur.com/a/I7hv3WV

Absolutely stunning all original Hofner Senator Bass, made in 1965 in the German factory. This is the real deal, and sounds sublime. That wonderful honky low end attack...play with a pick and mute with your palm, you'd struggle to find a better recorded bass tone!! You see so many of these without the original pickguard, but not this one, it's all there.

Has just been set up by pro luthier so intonation is spot on, plays like a dream. Electronics are all good too, ready to rock. At present there is no case with it, so a handover near Oxfordshire or London is preferable. But if a serious buyer wanted to source a hard case I am not averse to shipping.

Thanks for reading

20 hours ago, PaulThePlug said:

Good Luck and a Nice pic of ya mustang when back together please...

Here you go Paul. Thanks again!!!

9 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said:

Yep, screw thru the plate like your first pic... Spring... Pickup Cover (clearance hole), Pickup (threaded hole)... hopefully wires are long enough to assemble then turn over and fit guard...

Put a bit of cardboard across the pickup cavity to hold the pickup up, pickup cover on, then spring, cocktail stick... lower the pick guard over the 4 cocktail sticks, then swap each stick for a screw into the pickup untill it catches a bit, then hook the card rests out...

Thanks so much Paul!!

9 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said:

Are the screws like machine screws - fine thread and the same all the way along, or like wood screws, with a point at the end?

 

Are the pickup plastic housing or pickup bottoms threaded, or are there little holes in the body of the pickup cavaties?

 

The former are like Strat pickups and Humbuckers... screw goes between plate n pickup...

 

Did the pickups come away with the plate?

 

The latter ala P n J... and goes Body > Spring > Pickup > Scratch Plate...

But... if the pickup winding bobbin is not a snug fit in the cover, you might need a bit of foam in the bottom to keep them together.

 

Try building em up with cocktail sticks... then replace each stick in turn with a screw till it bites a bit.. then lower them all a bit in turn...

Thanks Paul. The screws are machine style without point at the end. Have taken some pics so you can see...

Hello friends,

I removed the pickguard of a '72 sunburst Mustang bass I recent acquired to look at the pickups. And the springs fell out, leading me to question where they sit in the grand scheme of things. 

A friend explained the starting in the pickup cavity, you have the pickups sat there. Then the plastic pickup covers go on top - so far so good. Then as far as I am aware the springs are to go around the long screws ( used to adjust height) between pickgaurd and the pickup covers.

So tell me this...and excuse my ignorance. How do I reassamble it and put the pickguard back on with screws in the right place? I have tried a few things but they keep falling away. I have no doubt I am a clueless fool, but if anyone can talk me through it or find a youtube clip I would be most grateful!!

Thank you.

Now sold. Thanks to all for your interest and nice comments.

58 minutes ago, Clarky said:

Lovely, wish I hadn't sold my competition blue, early 70s Mustang last year.

 

i assume its sale only. However, if a px against an AVRI 62J in LPB or a 71P with A (jazz width nut) neck is of interest, please PM.

Hi Clarky,

Thanks for your post. Both of your basses look sublime! But at the moment I am looking for a sale. I see you are in London so not far from me at all, and I travel in occasionally :).

Cheers,

Nick

Just now, Paul S said:

Chap looking fior this exact bass on the wanteds forum.

 

Thanks for the heads up!

http://imgur.com/a/IbY2Fku

1973 Fender Mustang Bass Competition Blue with OHSC. Stunning competition blue and features the distinctive "racing stripes" on the front. All original including hardware and electronics - pickups, volume and tone pots...I have included a pic of the pots which are dated 1973. Tuners, pickguard, bridge, all original. The next stamp has been checked and matches up. The serial number is pictured on the neck plate which you can search on various Fender databases. This bass had one previous owner prior to me who purchased it new in the 70's. 

I employed a top luthier to carry out some work when I acquired it, as it had been out of action for a long time and it needed some love. It has been refretted to a high standard. Some deep dings on the back and side of the body acquired whilst serving rock n' roll duties back in the day were filled in and sprayed (paint matches exactly). The foam mutes on the bridge were starting to crumble, so these were replaced. It is now sympathetically restored to it's former glory.

In the interest of transparency you will note a slight chip to the original pickguard and some ageing to the bridge (pictured). The dark line on the rear of the headstock is the grain of the wood, not damage (fear not). The hard case is suitabally aged with some rust, one broken hing and one missing latch - could probably be cleaned up and retored if you had the time and inclination. If you were gigging, you would want to take out a new case and keep the OHSC at home for investment purposes!

Strung with steel wounds and ready to rock. The action is set quite high according to my taste, but you may want to adjust. I see competition Mustangs going for very silly money in far worse condition...and this is clean! Price is fixed and a bit lower than I have listed elsewhere for my Basschat pals.  UK shipping possible at buyer's expense. 

Cheers for reading

On 14/09/2021 at 15:08, Roger Phillips said:

Currently has a set of flat-wounds and is awesome. This and  my '66 Jazz are always close to hand along with my '62 Gibson SG Standard.

A problem I have with the Jazz is locating a couple of machine-head bolts; currently has set-screws.

Crem d Meths in case Joe Costin's looking or Roger in Kendal.

Wow, do you own this amazing bass now? It is just stunning!

Bump and price drop to £1500

9 minutes ago, Chiliwailer said:

Nice bass

Thanks very much for comment and pic help!

Dropping price to £1500 which is pretty competitive for an all original mid-70s Mustang!

Here we have an all original 1975 Mustang bass that has seen some action, but as you see from the pics is in beautiful condition.

http://imgur.com/a/bWHsAwR

I have owned a few Mustangs, and this one is one of the lightest I've had. The wood is resonant, and it plays beautifully all the way up the neck. I imported this from the highly respected Bambibau Collection in Italy, purveyors of very fine vintage basses. They only deal with the good stuff! 

Vintage Mustangs are in my opinion the best sounding basses to record this, and this has been used on a couple of high profile projects recently. And whilst lockdown put pay to my hopes of getting this thing onstage, it will turn heads! 

The most notable dings/damage are clearly shown in the pics...the scrape on the back of the neck near headstock, and two dings on the edge of the bass parallel with volume and tone knobs.

I am selling without case, but have a padded Fender gig bag. It came with a generic non original hard case, but I am hoping to use that. If it's a deal breaker we can discuss. Would prefer a UK sale if poss due to the wonders of Brexit.

Thanks for reading. If anyone is able to embed a pic or two in comments I would be grateful.

Evening fellow BC friends!

http://imgur.com/a/BTk5irC

Here is an immaculate American Performer Mustang which to all intents and purposes is as new, only light home use with original gig bag and shipping box. A huge saving on new retail price and will include UK shipping. 

These basses are really great, and record incredibly well. Haven't had the chance to gig it for obvious reasons.

Thanks for reading😎

Price dropped again. Great bass for a crazy bargain price!!

8 hours ago, Thunderbird said:

Cool bass 

Out of curiosity are the Wilkinson pickups standard on these or an aftermarket addition 

Glwts mate 

Hi mate, the spec I included above is how the bass comes as stock. Cheers, Nick

Big price drop!

http://imgur.com/gallery/cwANI5W

Stunning looking and playing Italia Maranello. Sounds great with a plectrum, there is a really nice sweet spot. Same model as used by Nicky Wire from the Manics. Comes with good quality zipping hard case. If anyone fancies posting a pic from my imgur thread in the replies, go ahead! Small superficial and very shallow crack in plastic near volume knob on input plate as shown.

Spec as follows:

• Neck Hard Maple
• Finger Board Rosewood
• Joint Bolt-on
• Scale / Fret 864mm(34")scale / 22f
• Nut Graphite
• Nut Width 43mm(1.6875")
• Head Machine Italia Die-Cast
• Bridge Combination Bass Bridge
• Pick Up Neck:Wilkinson Bass Humbucker
• Bridge:Wilkinson Bass Humbucker
• Pot 2 Vol + 1 Ton
• Pick Guard Italia Oval Elec. Cover
• Jack 1/4" Mono Jack
• hardware Chrome

Further and final price drop to silly price of £250!!! Will also ship at buyer's expense. Merry Christmas Basschat friends