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Burns-bass

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  1. These the ones with the leather-ette pickguard? I had one years ago. Was a very odd bass.
  2. Website seems to be down.
  3. I absolutely love this.
  4. Simplest answer is usually the right one. Someone probably swapped out the pickups and did a DIY job (or sent it to a luthier) and then put it back to stock at some point. You could tell a bit more about that by the soldering probably.
  5. Yeah looks quite dried out. Not for me, but if it’s available at the right price then why not.
  6. The sunburst on that body is all shades of wrong for a Fender of that period. They have my brighter red in them. Could have been sun bleached of course but it doesn’t look right to me. -Edit- after looking a bit more closely it looks better than I thought. May just be a very light paint job and the route there may have been an aftermarket pickup that’s now been put right again.
  7. This is an excellent exercise for double bass and one I do regularly to keep my intonation ok. I’m still rubbish, obviously, but it’s helping.
  8. The Dingwall will have better resale value than the Ibanez. Can’t you chop in your old one? Alternatively, but on PayPal credit and pay it off over 4 months. That Dingwall bass looks amazing.
  9. Sounds good. I'm all done now and have 96 alcohol wipes left (if anyone needs any?)
  10. Guess they're victims of their own popularity. Either that or Will is falling over the UK's largest collection of used Musicman Stingray basses (currently 15).
  11. Hello! I'm selling my David Gage Czech Ease bass and flightcase. If you didn't know, these are a full 3/4 scale bass with a uniquely designed body shape. This one is all-ply construction, but it feels and sounds wonderful. I bought this as I had several outdoor gigs and I needed a portable bass (compared to the metal one). The metal one has now sold and a new wooden bass means this is surplus to requirements . The bass is in good used condition. This has been gigged (across the world, I believe) and has some scars to prove it. there are no marks or dents on the neck but there are marks all over the body (none that have caused cracks or damage) and a small chip out of the scroll (which, would you believe it, is removable!) The bass has had a recent set up and a new set of Spirocore Orchestral strings. It sounds wonderful, rich and vibrant. Action is low and the bass is ready to go. It comes with the official David Gage moulded flightcase. It doesn't, however, come with a gigbag. The original supplied with the bass pershed and I haven't had a chance to purchase a replacement. This is factored into the price. The David Gage pickup is nearly new (replaced the existing one which wore out). The only slight issue I want to raise is a small gap in the wood at the bottom where the string wire grabs the end pin. This is stable, has never moved and isn't a fault or failure, but I wanted to mention it. Images as requested. This was checked as part of the set-up and is fine. The price of £1995 I think is good value. I will not send the bass anywhere. I won't entrust it to a courier or your friend with a van. I'm not really interested in trades. Finally, I'll be away from 24 August to 30th – but can welcome you here to check out the bass before and after those dates. Here come the pictures...
  12. …and when they buy it they don’t actually check it all that well (as I can attest)
  13. How does that work?
  14. Ere mate, what’s your best cash on collection price for all three? All joking aside, these Zeller basses are fantastic value for money.
  15. Yes, Chris and I had this conversation. It’s based around the Czech Ease bass I own. I bought it as a lightweight and easy to carry bass for gigs when the metal one was too heavy. Now the metal one has been replaced with a wood one, I now longer need two. Solves a problem I don’t have. So that’ll be up for the cull after my holiday as it’s currently used as a cat bed.
  16. That’s a great tip. I have a bottle I used for electric bass fretboards which I used. All this help was perfect in cleaning up the bass and getting it ready for new strings
  17. Thomann customer service was excellent.
  18. Did you own this before or just want it because it was made on your date of birth? Either is absolutely fine. I’m just intrigued. I’d not consider the whole idea of buying something because of production date until I heard the YOB bass thing. Still don’t get that either, but we’re all unique.
  19. Not sure why this isn’t showing up, but it’s under £50. Maybe the gods of Basschat will look upon me favourably.
  20. Spirocore Weichs. Been used for around a year, but in excellent shape. The silks haven’t been cut and there are no kinks or damage. Industry standard strings. Will take a picture tomorrow. Looking for £49 plus postage and will package in a Spirocore box (Orchestral strings. The ones I’ve fitted to replace these!)
  21. Great tip! My brother bought me one of these, maybe we’ll use that. https://www.crystalheadvodka.com
  22. I’m with you 100%. A strip down, clean and a set up is all part of taking ownership. I did this on a double bass this week and now it feels mine. It’ll properly be part of the family after the first gig.
  23. It’s the Reverb-ification of sales. People see a stupid price there and use it as a reference point. You’re free to attempt to get what you can but a more realistic price is probably around £100.
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