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  1. SurroundedByManatees
    I've sold and bought various basses and other stuff from/to members on here, and most of them are kind people that are just great to deal with. In my experience it helps to mention that a price is fixed and no further negotiable. Of course not everyone will read, or want to read that.. But it definitely saves from some useless responses. A short while ago I was disappointed though: A well respected BC member asked me to keep my Gibson Ripper on hold until Monday when he would have the funds. No update followed, so I contacted him myself Tuesday or wednesday, to hear that he couldn't proceed yet. Ok, no problem mate. But next Tuesday when we would be home again, all would be sorted. He would defenitely buy it. Well, again time passed without an update. And again I contacted him, to hear again that he couldn't proceed yet and needed some extra time... I'm a patient guy, but this buyer just didn't take any effort to let me know that he couldn't keep to his sayings. While he knew I still had the bass on hold for him.....for 10 days already. And meanwhile he was still very active In posting/buying/selling... Don't get it; just take that 15 seconds to keep the other party posted, while you're already busy on the forum.
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    Music Man Sabre 1979 Beautifull pre-EB Music Man bass. As you can see, this one hasnt been in the closet for the last 41 years, which has given it its ´roadworn´ look with a lot of wear from use and lacquer checking. The sunburst finish is sprayed over a yellowed white finish. This pro refin must have been done ages ago. and looks great in my opinion. First some pictures: The Sabre is in good working order; the electronics and hardware are working like they should, the truss rod is adjustable, and the neck is straight (point of attention with old sabres) and allows low action. The neck plays easily and feels very comfy. Soundwise, I think its a pretty versatile bass. Two bridge saddles/intonation screws are not original, and one pickup cover has a crack. The bass weighs in at 4,5kg on my bathroom scales. An original (90s or 00s) Music Man Stingray case is included in the sale. €1.650 (approx 1385 gbp at the moment). The bass is located in the Netherlands, but could be shipped. Tradewise I'd be interested in a low weight 60s/early 70s Fender precision or jazz (refin no problem), a flakey modulus flea or a competition mustang bass with matching headstock. I've got more gear to shift in a trade if needed. Smaller partial trades (up to a value of €450) are negotiable too. Please contact me if you have any further questions.
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    I'm looking forward to the walnut🥰 Ehm, weird quoting behavior... Needed to quote the picture concerning 2 beauties.
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    That's pretty light for a late 70s.
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    Instruments that left the factory with minor finish flaws were labeled second back in the day.
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    Pricedrop to €275 for all pedals in one purchase!!
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    The Ripper had been on hold for about 10 days... But no proceeding at buyers side yet, so still available. Tradewise Id be especially interested in an old Fender Mustang Bass (60s, early 70s). I have more gear available to shift in a trade
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    The most almost sold bass ever is still available! Please note the price of €450 is fixed and doesn't include shipping or any extras. Cheers
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    Those are great playing and sounding Fenders. Build quality is better than an average late 70s Fender ime. They tend to be equally heavy (5kg+) though. Value should be around £1500 indeed. Id love to own one again at some point, preferably a lighter one if they exist.
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    Because it's cursed!
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    Price lowered to €1.350 (which should be around £1.150).
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    Pedalboard now sold. Pedals still available.
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    Music Man HD-150 Cool old Music Man amp. It's not the nicest one cosmetically, but it has just been serviced in August. A few components (resistors) were changed and it got a fresh set of matching tubes. Since then it had about 20 playing hours or so. The amp works like it should and sounds great. I used it with my bass with the channels bridged for more tonal control. I really like this amp, but I've also purchased a Bassman 135 two months back... And I decided that I like the bassman just a little better. I'm not a hoarder, so the Music Man amp may leave the house. Now €500 The amp is located in the Netherlands, but could be shipped at buyers risk and expense.
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    I know the feeling. Basses just can be experienced different in various situations. I like the sound of a jazz a lot, but actually isn't my favorite when recording. A Stingray per example does a great job for me when recording, while I like the sound less when rehearsing... Anyway, that modulus (in flake finish) is still one of my "must own once" list since I've seen the footage of the RHCP concert at the red Square in 1999.
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    I'm prepared to sell seperately. But please note I'm from the Netherlands, so shippingcosts are higher than inland shipping. This probably makes it unattractive to purchase a single item.
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    Bump
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    Few pedals: All pedals are in great working condition. All except the Maxon have been purchased new by me and have barely or never left the house. They are basically in like new condition. The eden pedals both come with a European power supply. I'm asking €200 for all pedals together. If interested, I also have a few sets of strings left that could be sold along (maybe this is interesting because no extra shippingcosts need to be charged). All sets are new. Asking prices for the GHS sets are €25 each, the Fenders €12,50 and the Rotosound €10
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    Bump with added trade options
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    What a nice looking bass. It's natural refinish has a nice balance in color with the pickguard and chrome covers. It probably plays and sounds awesome.. If only blabla.... GLWTS!
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    On hold
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    I think 44mm is standard for these basses, but haven't measured it yet. Did some measuring; it's 42mm
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    Fender Japan 51 precision Great Japanese Fender reissue single coil precision bass. It's a great playing and sounding bass. The butterscotch finish is semi-transparant, so the nice woodgrain is shown. The bass is in good and fresh used condition without any significant damages. Build quality/fit/finish is very good, as is mostly the case with Japanese Fenders (ime). The neck is straight, and all hardware and electronics work like they should. The reverse tuners appear to have changed with regular turning original Fender mechanics. New fender nps 45-105 strings have been fitted last week. My kitchen scale says this P weighs 4,3 kilo's. Price is firm: €750 (approx £635) A simple gig bag is included, but I also have a few spare cases that could be sold along. The bass is located in the Netherlands, but I am happy to ship within europe/UK. Costs vary between 35-65 euro's, depending on packing method (neck removed from the body, or not), destination and a mount of insurance.
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