Burns-bass

33 minutes ago, GuyR said:

It was advertised previously on the fretboard as a 63. I remember it clearly as I messaged the seller to say it was a 62 slab and potentially more valuable. IIRC it was advertised around £6k.

looks a nice bass. Maybe towards 20k if it was original. Very difficult to judge the right price currently as there are a good number of vintage Jazz basses languishing unsold on the hallowed pages of Messrs Baxter, ATB etc

I saw that. Very helpful if you and I’m sure he’s grateful.

I think the price is punch. Quite why people consider it a “custom colour” when it’s a refin is beyond me. 

5 minutes ago, ped said:

 

No nothing wrong with it at all if reflected in the price, but I don't think everyone factors that in enough. That Jazz looks amazing by the way and given the limited colour options at the time it gives you the chance to have something custom

Agreed. I’d also never buy a refin without  rock solid provenance. It’s easy enough to hide things with a new cost of paint. (It’s conceivable that the body may not be original, either…)

Too many unanswered questions for me, but totally understand others are happy with that. 

26 minutes ago, ped said:

Don't know why but a refinish always puts me right off. Good job, otherwise I'd be much worse off!

You and about 75% of other buyers. 

One of your roles is to look at the drummer and make eye contact with others on stage. They’ll be more worried than you and your confidence will help them.

Resist the temptation to look down at the fretboard or twiddle your amp.

48 minutes ago, acidbass said:

I owned the TH500 and didn't like it at all.  Just wasn't clean enough sounding.  It didn't have anywhere near enough volume for me before a horrible digital distortion ensued.  Also, as with all Aguilar amps - the 40hz Bass control is simply redundant as anything other than a cut, as this is much too low a level to be used effectively.  Again, all my opinion - you might have a better experience!

This is the problem. I like vintage sounding amps but I don't want it to break up like an old valve amp too soon.

I'll stick with what I have (and I have no work so maybe the lack of cash is an influence here!)

Thanks all for your comments and views.

20 hours ago, Dan Dare said:

 

The EBS is not heavy in comparison with other old school amps. My old TE probably weighed double what it does. I had a 350 and liked it. It was 2 ohm capable, so when I replaced it, I went with an Aguilar AG700 (which will also run into 2 ohms). I'm happy with the Aguilar, but that's just me. You should really take your EBS to a shop or two and compare it with other amps. You're obviously very happy with it apart from the weight, so don't get rid of it without doing some homework. Perhaps one of those lightweight rack cases (SKB, Gator, etc) might be helpful if you have it in a full-fat flight-case. Would be a lot cheaper than a new amp.

I used to have two flightcased Hiwatt DR103s so I’m fully aware of how heavy amps are and can be. 
 

The 350 is nice it’s just annoying to carry to my music room in the loft and lug about. I use Barefaced cabs and just fancied a fully lightweight rig.

A/B testing sounds like a great idea.

32 minutes ago, Mottlefeeder said:

Did you use it for bass guitar, or other instruments?

David

Hi David, it’s not suitable for bass. You can run a guitar and a mic through it at the same time. I bought it to use with my busking band in Bristol (trying saying that quickly!).

You could probably use it for bass at low levels, but it’s a guitar amp really.

2 minutes ago, rwillett said:

Do you get many plastic corner eating veloceraptors in Bristol? 

 

Rob

Heavily used!

Still functions perfectly though. These are ace.

You can get a rear battery cover for £8.50 on eBay. I do have another cover (don’t ask) and can include for £5 more if you want it.

This is a well used but still fully  and fantastic Street Cube. 

It’s been heavily used busking and playing. There’s no mains adaptor and the rear battery cover has gone. 

I don’t really want to sell it but I don’t use it much, so here it is. 

£75 English pounds please!

Can send in the UK.

Offers?

Take them to court. A small claim will cost you about £35 and is worth doing. It shows you’re serious and also that you won’t settle for less. 
 

When they settle (which they will) they’ll pay your costs back. I run a small business and have done this several times.

Is this 3/4?

I have a set of Medium a scale Chromes that are cut for a Mustang bass.

I bought these to fit to a 1975 Mustang I bought. The tension was too high and it bowed the neck so I sent the bass back. Alas, I need to keep the strings.

Theyve been fitted but never played. Cut for an inline headstock.

£35 including delivery!

I gig a fair bit and have a lovely EBS 350 amp in a flight case. It’s solid, sounds amazing and always delivers - but it’s heavy.

I take an Elf as a backup but was wondering if the Tonehammer 500 would be as loud and effective.

Any experiences to share?

Any offers? I’m clearing out and these need to go.

I know Tom and the guys in his shop. He’s one of the UK’s leading luthiers and is a truly lovely chap. 
 

I have no doubts that this is an amazing bass. Good luck with the sale.

My aunty (love her) found this and rescued it. It’s a made in Korea Aria Magna series bass.

The guitar has been poorly stored and heavily used. I can’t test anything and I don’t know if it works. 
 

I’ve been given a estimate to put right but it’s the same price (give it take) as a used one would fetch so offering is here as a project.

Thinking around £45 including postage (neck off).

If im way off tell me as I have no need of this bass here and would prefer a BC-er brought it back to life if possible.

Frets are fine, body is well worn, components have some corrosion, pickup is untested and the split pickup appears to have suffered a foam malfunction!

Images below…

9 minutes ago, OliverBlackman said:

Could be a nice price negotiation for someone. I bought a Warwick second hand on here but the truss was knackered. Even for a neck thru the gallery were able to put a new one in for £100 or so.

Very true but would affect value, of course:

1 minute ago, Reggaebass said:

Thanks for the heads up BB, always good to know 

All good. I’ve bought a few bits from them and they’ve always been more than excellent. Perhaps they have fixed this issue. I just wanted to share my experience as it’s a good price for a really lovely bass.

Just a warning. I bought this bass (https://richtonemusic.co.uk/fender-mustang-bass-1975-sunburst-hard-case-2nd-hand/) and had it delivered. When I tried to change to flats the increased tension necessitated a turn on the truss rod. Unfortunately, the rod has seized which either means it needs some pretty major lubrication or it's at the end of its travel.

I pointed this out to them and they agreed to a rapid return. It was picked up yesterday and my refund was processed today. (Happy days)

Unfortunately, they seem to have just advertised it for sale again without acknowledging the issue. They may have fixed it in the last 3 hours, which is great. But I'd exercise caution. Other than the truss rod it was a lovely bass, so here's hoping they have fixed it!

I had one like this 20 years ago (bought from Bassworld). 
 

Looking at pre CBS levels of collectibility here. 

Musicians Union worth a look.

Home insurance is fine if you’re doing it purely for pleasure. Covers bands where you earn cash can be classed as professional use and you’re not covered.

These are exceptional guitars.

These are absolutely fantastic basses.