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Interested to hear if the Dunlop Tortex Flex is more like the feel of a USA Nylon and less ‘clicky’ than a standard Tortex wedge. If so I may have to try these
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S’manth bought a Gator hard case from me, paid up quickly & was great to deal with throughout. Deal with confidence! Thanks
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Vin bought a P bass from me. He was great to deal with throughout, paid up quickly & was helpful with arranging halfway meet up. Thanks
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The current crop of Mexican Player P basses is fantastic. The perceived gap in quality between Mexican and USA made Fenders has closed over the years, to the point where I'm really not sure what the USA models offer on top of the Mexican ones to justify the big price difference. The Players are fantastic value for money, both new and used. I'm curious what scales you are using for the stated weights. 3.19 Kg (7.03 lbs) especially seems unrealistic for even the Player bass, and 3.98 Kg (8.77 lbs) the same for a USA bass, at least from ones I've had. My 2021 Player is 3.9Kg (8lb 6oz) and another from the same year I had was 3.7Kg (8lb 2oz). All the USA P basses I've had (2003-2008), have weighed 4.1-4.2 Kg, but I think the 2012-2016 Am Stds & 2017 onwards Am Pros are generally lighter than that.
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
dmc79 replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Only posting this once. . . I have a ‘Gator GC-ELEC-XL extra long deluxe guitar case’ for sale, which I bought for a short scale stingray (a perfect fit) I no longer have. I’m gonna leave SS for now so need to move this on. I would imagine this would fit most short scale basses, please check yours will fit if interested. Not got measurements to hand but can be easily found online if needed. I will be putting it on eBay soon if not sold here -
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Still nobody tried the Snarling Dogs Brain picks? At this rate I’ll have to try them myself!
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SOLD I bought this just last month brand new, it is in as new condition with the keys, tag & all original packaging. Bought for a short scale bass which I no longer have, so I need to move this on. It cost £100 from Gear4Music. 'Gator GC-ELEC-XL deluxe moulded case for electric guitars, extra-long' I can't hunt around for dimensions right now as I'm at work, but it's a current product, so I'm sure you can find them online. I would imagine that most short scale basses would fit in this, but please check your own bass dimensions against those of the case, if this is what you want it for. I can personally vouch for the SBMM short scale Stingray fitting perfectly into this case. Looking for £80 delivered, save yourself £20 on something that could pass as brand new. Collection possible from Southport / St Helens area, or I will post in the box it came to me in, using Parcelforce.
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Fender Player Plus Top Jazz in Greenburst - *SOLD*
dmc79 replied to Precision's topic in Basses For Sale
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SOLD Fender American 'Series' Precision bass from 2003/4 (headstock shows 2003, serial number check shows 2004), in stunning Chrome Red finish. 34" long scale, right handed. From Corona, California. Usual USA-made refinements: rolled fingerboard edges, string-thru bridge & graphite reinforcing rod through neck. It has the 'S1' switch built into the volume pot, which gives both series & parallel pickup wiring options, a fairly short-lived feature. Lovely satin finish maple neck and fingerboard - I think from 2008 onwards USA P basses went over to glossy fingerboards, but I can't state enough how great the double satin front/back necks are. Really very nice indeed and a delight to play. Hardware & electronics appear to be all original. 3-ply scratchplate with truss rod notch. Fitted with what I think are La Bella flats, which feel fantastic against the satin board. Remarkable condition for a 20 year old instrument & a beautiful colour. No dings, headstock nibbles, chunks out of neck, etc. Seems like it has rarely been out of its case. The only blemishes I can see are: one tiny chip on the lower side of the back of the body, one small hairline crack near the lower side neck pocket, the fingerboard dots are a little worn (all these shown on photos), and just minor scratching on both sides of body, almost impossible to photograph as are only visible up close. The bass weighs 4.1Kg / 9.1 lbs, on digital luggage scales. Pretty standard for USA Precisions of that era. For those of you who like such numbers, the neck thickness, front to back, measures on digital calipers: 0.836" at the 1st fret, and 0.952" at the 12th fret. It is slightly on the chunky side, at least compared to the last 2 MIM Players I've had, but is far from baseball bat territory, and is fast due to the double satin. Usual 41.3mm P nut. Included is a superb quality deluxe moulded 'Travel Sentry' hard case, with 2 keys & tag. These cost about £150 new. Near mint condition with just minor scuffs on outside. It fits the bass perfectly as you can see, and offers excellent protection. I would prefer this to be collected. I live in Southport and work near St Helens, so could do a meetup in either, or somewhere in the North West within reason. I will post to mainland UK address at buyers expense, which I estimate would be around £40 on top of sale price, using Parcelforce 24 hour express, insured to full value. Feel free to ask any questions & check my feedback. Reason for sale: I picked this up from a reputable bass seller in the North West who selects his stock carefully and knows his stuff, just last week. Full disclosure - I loved it during testing at his place through good gear, when I got home I simply preferred my Player P bass, having got used to its lighter weight & slimmer neck. I probably shouldn't have bought this, but I had a major GAS attack and was feeling nostalgic for a similar model which I had for 6-7 years before selling it on here last year, and I love Candy Apple Red. This bass deserves a great home & I think the buyer will be really pleased. Price is pretty firm, as I think you'd be hard pressed to find a 20 year old Fender bass that's been looked after so well, in such a great case too. Just want back what I paid, which excluded the case, as such I’m pretty much giving the case away! No trade offers please
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*£500* Fender Player Precision in Tidepool
dmc79 replied to Gareth Hughes's topic in Basses For Sale
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Paul bought a short scale Stingray from me, paid up quickly and was great to deal with throughout. A credit to Basschat!
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Really nice. I think that’s the lightest weight USA P bass I’ve heard of for a while. Enjoy!
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