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  1. dyerseve
    solid brass can easily be bought back to new using either a metal polish or wire wool and elbow grease. failing that shot blasting can yield fantastic results and a very funky finish as it did on the bridge, knobs and nut of my Streamer I restored: https://reverb.com/uk/item/10464133-warwick-streamer-stage-1-1988-hand-built-in-germany-inc-brand-new-abs-hardcase If you are interested in the shot-blasting option Im happy to help
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    Now with photos
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    I am really gobsmacked this didnt sell already. When I listed it Im sure it sold within a day or two. This really is an awful lot of bass for not much money and I am still fighting GAS not to buy it back!
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    *Price dropped again, now £1100* Musicman Bongo 5 HS. Very good condition, there is one significant ding on the lower horn, two minor scratches below the tail of the bridge, and several other smaller blemishes on the headstock(all of which are detailed in the photos below) but otherwise in very good cosmetic condition(no buckle rash or other wear and tear) and in full working condition(truss rod works perfectly as do the electronics) Now strung with a brand new set of D'addarios and given a full setup with a lovely low acction and fretboard has been cleaned and oiled. Supplied with a Peavey semi-hard case, collection or meet up preferred but I can ship(fully insured and tracked) to mainland UK £25.00 and Ireland and EU £45.00 Specs: Model Bongo 5 Size 12-3/4" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 47-5/8" long (32.4 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 121.0 cm long) Weight 9 lbs, 4 oz (4.20 kg) - varies slightly Body Wood Basswood Body Finish High gloss polyester (Stealth Black is a matte finish) Bridge Standard - Music Man® chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles (Stealth Black finish features matte black hardware) Scale Length 34" (86.4 cm) Neck Radius 11" (27.9 cm) Headstock Size Only 9-3/4" (24.8 cm) long Frets 24 - High profile, wide Neck Width 1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at nut 2-13/16" (71.4 mm) at last fret Neck Wood Select maple neck Fingerboard Fretted - Rosewood; Fretless - Pau Ferro with or without inlaid fretlines; Stealth Black - Ebony Fret Markers Custom Half-Moons Neck Finish Opaque satin Neck Colors Color matches body Tuning Machines Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic design Truss Rod Adjustable - no component or string removal Neck Attachment 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets Electronic Shielding Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover Controls 4-band active preamp; vol, bridge/neck pickup balance, treble, high-mid, low-mid, bass, 4-band active preamp; vol, bridge/neck pickup balance, magnetic Pickups Optional - Dual Humbucking with Neodymium magnets; Optional - Humbucking/Single coil with Neodymium magnets
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    Holy mother of god that is one good looking hunk of wood!!!
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    I am particularly confident that, if I were to buy this monstrosity, I would rightly be labelled a complete Richard
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    I would recommend a couple of follow up waxings as newly finished or refinished Warwicks will soak in the oils from the wax until the wood was settled. I am still finding this to be the case with my SSI i stripped and refinished last year:
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    as always ebay is your friend: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xright+angle+male+iec.TRS0&_nkw=right+angle+male+iec&_sacat=0 https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=right+angle+male+iec&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xright+angle+female+iec.TRS0&_nkw=right+angle+female+iec&_sacat=0 also check Farnell, Rs Components, CPC and even Thomann
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    I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. I have done several basses(pup and control cavities) with copper foil and it's a doddle to solder. Quite frankly if you don't have a decent solder iron and know how to solder properly then you probably shouldn't be messing around with your basses electronics in the first place as you will make a mess soldering them back in once you have completed the shielding.
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    Apologies, don't mean to cause offence & didn't realise the bass was owned by a BC member. However. I do know a little about Japanese instruments from this era, and having (a few years ago now, admittedly) bought & sold them to earn a living, I do have some awareness of the market for them, and their values. The simple fact is that, like any vintage instrument, original components and finish, both in good order, are paramount to their value. Refinishes and non-original components (regardless of quality) are unlikely to add value. I can only look at an instrument from the perspective of what I'd expect it to achieve if I were selling it - and a VA900B in top condition would likely be a £350-£400 bass. They are excellent instruments but looking at Matsumoku builds from this era, the Vantage brand is valued a bit lower than similarly specced Westones, and both of those are poor relations to Aria Pro SBs & SB-Rs. Of course these are little more than assumptions on my part & I'd actually like to be proven wrong about your bass. I hope you get your asking price. Just in case you are interested. I have had someone offer me the full asking price so it just goes to show if the right buyer comes along...
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    thanks but sadly it's already gone. not surprising really
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    Thanks mate just texted the seller to see if he will post. Not sure about dealing at distance with gum tree though...
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    Wow! love the look and attention to detail of these new Masterbuilt basses. Very good price for mint example of one of these!
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    looks a very sexy bass and well equipped. just listened to a few examples on ebay and they are a damn fine sounding bass!
  15. dyerseve
    no worries mate.
  16. dyerseve
    Just what the actual feck https://reverb.com/item/3787103-eastwood-custom-shop-devo-be-stiff-bass-orange
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    Josh i have (non warwick) spares so let me know your address and i will post one FOC
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    Price aside, I cannot believe how good condition that bass is in considering it's 66 years old! Do we really think it's all original and not a refin?
  19. dyerseve
    No worries it's all good
  20. dyerseve
    I was just trying to make you aware of the full facts as it seemed you either weren't aware of them especially with your comment about why Sandberg do what they do...
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    for those who like to click: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peavey-Cirrus-4-bass-with-hard-case-USA-made/352321121795?hash=item5207f9ae03:g:tXIAAOSwaDZaw0eT haha, love his idea of "battle scars" but fair play to the seller for being so honest about all the marks
  22. dyerseve
    except that someone did state/claim "No decent manufacturer, tech or luthier would ever file grooves into a zero fret to lower the height." As for why they do it, please see here: http://www.harmonycentral.com/forum/forum/Bass/acapella-17/438254- Am i the only person that reads the whole thread?
  23. dyerseve
    Ah ok. I regret selling mine. Would love to get an NS-95 someday and try some new pups and a pre in it. stoopidily good basses for pocket change
  24. dyerseve
    I dont think anyone should be immune from critical questions, including the people asking said questions. There is nothing wrong with robust debate. FWIW I only have a problem when people make blanket statements and their commetns insinuate that Sandberg are not decent manufacturers and Sandberg are not able to reply to defend their position. That is all. No one has hurt anyone's feelings and eveyone is of course entitled to their opinion. However, when one bass builder potentially being critical of another they need to be able to defend their position especially in light of evidence contrary to their position. peace
  25. dyerseve
    Way over priced. There are a couple on Reverb.com from £1550 used or £2100 new!
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