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In nice condition from the early 90’s - sounds really good and plays really well. Solid Maple Body & bolt on maple neck (so that it can always be shimmed if necessary unlike the through neck version) + Indian Rosewood fingerboard, which has been treated with Fender Custom Shop oil. There are just a few light marks from normal use which look as they would polish out. Passive operation, so no pesky battery to worry about and no pre amp which I think can be temperamental? Licensed by Steinberger Bridge which seems to hold tune forever & the tuners turn freely. Although this is a 34” long scale Bass with a double octave neck, it feels more like a 32” medium scale Bass when playing - so great for noodling & limited spaces. It also has zero neck dive. Weight is a shoulder friendly 3.7Kg, or 8.15lbs in ‘old money’ Truss Rod is holding the action well and the action at the 12th fret is 1.5mm An even lower action may be possible if you are experienced in truss rod adjustment & lubrication etc as they always seem to be stiff on these basses. When fitted with my Status Bkack Nylon coated flatwounds which have less tension, the action measured just 1mm at the twelfth fret. Currently sporting an old set of Status Hot Wire medium? gauge round wound strings that sound great - l love ‘old’ strings. If you are too far away to collect in person, l can post to the U.K. Mainland only - sorry, via Parcelforce ExpressAM which should cost between £15.00 & £20.00 including insurance provided via Secursus.

Good review by this Chap…....

Hi Martin, great to hear from you. Thanks, it’s an absolute. cracker of a Bass, I just wished they did a P version of it with a wider nut for my old sausage fingers! If you find yourself tempted beyond redemption - tee hee, I guarantee you would not be disappointed. I now have one of the newer MarkBass 802 N 300w jobbies, with a standard EQ removable amp & it is really good. It also has a scooped Mids function via the included Jack insert or via an optional MB foot switch which is great for lovers of the old school ‘smiley face’ graphic EQ setting like me. All the best & thanks again, Tim https://youtu.be/lDCJLnrwr4o

Paul’s craftsmanship is superb. This is my old Prose Karuna which needless to say, I wish I’d kept😟😟

Literally opened this week and started to fit the E string only to realise that I need the light gauge jobbies. Long shot, but if you have a light gauge set of La Bella Medium scale and wish to swap, give me a shout👍

My Ashdown 60w 1 x 10” 8 ohm Studio Speaker Stool which is not only really comfy to sit on, but sounds great too & the really great part is that you actually ‘feel’ the bass while playing - even at low volume. Dimensions are 51 cm H x 50 cm Wide x 34 cm Deep. I bought this thinking that sound wise it would be a bit of a compromise, but I was so wrong! It is not just ideal for home, rehearsal or studio use, but is loud enough for Pub or smaller Club Gigs - as long as your drummer is not building a shed of course. This could be down to the build quality - (it is built like a brick Out House) and of the high standard of materials used + spot on tuning of the front Bass ports. Hats off to Ashdown👍👍 Feet on two sides. This would also be ideal to use in an orchestra pit. This is the original version with the vintage grill cloth and without the storage compartment - so is ‘rattle free’ Condition wise I would grade it as 9/10. Collection is welcome, so the buyer can confirm that it is at least as good as described, or if you are too far away from Sunny North Staffordshire to collect, I can post out to the U.K. Mainland only, sorry at a cost of £20.00 - although postage to the Highlands may cost a tad more - please send post code for a quote.

Superb instruments. So much bang for very little Buck👍👍

Now £325.00 This is a stunning P Bass that is in excellent condition with no damage and just very light, if any signs of normal ‘at home’ only play wear & comes complete with the original Manual + bridge & Truss Rod tools. Solid Poplar body, Maple neck and beautifully figured Indian Laurel Slab Fingerboard. The Bass has a low action - all the way up the neck with a fully functioning, easy to turn Truss Rod, straight neck and level frets. The only variation from stock is that the pickups have been upgraded to a set of highly regarded & praised Tone Rider jobbies which sound superb, providing an excellent tonal range. The Bass is lightweight & well balanced at 3.8Kg, or 8.36 lbs in ‘old money’ and plays like the proverbial dream. Having played & owned Fender Basses for over half a Century, I would happily use this Bass in any situation. Included in the sale is a door frame friendly, virtually brand new hard / soft case, however the zippers have become detached and lost. Apparently, it is possible to repair using ‘Fix n Zip’ or some such replacement zippers, but I’ve found that the two new luggage straps - included, do the job of securing it adequately. Collection preferred so the buyer can check that the Bass is at least as good, if not better than described, but if you are too far away I can post out for next working day delivery via Next Day AM delivery to the U.K. Mainland only - sorry, at a cost of £28.00 - fully insured.

Fender JB-62M "32" Medium Scale Jazz Bass Reissue MIJ in three tone Sunburst F/S, F/T Although 32” is the ideal scale length for me, unfortunately my very old ‘sausage fingers’ can’t cope with a Jazz width neck any more. Some may say, these are ‘very rare birds from the Planet Rare’ all I know is they are easy to play & sound really good. I find long scale basses are a bit of a stretch in my dotage & short scale jobbies feel way too ‘cramped’ so due to my fat fingers, long scale for me is slightly the lesser of the two evils. Second to none, Legendary Fuji-Gen Gakki build quality, Solid Alder body, Maple neck and Slab Rosewood fingerboard. The 32” scale is close enough to a 34” scale as to not feel as ‘alien’ as a 30” short scale can to some players - me included! but less of a stretch than a long scale bass. Weight is a nicely balanced shoulder friendly 8.36lbs According to the Fender Serial Number Decoder, it was made in either 1994 - 1995, or between 2007 & 2010 & judging by the darker pick guard and close inspection of the date stamp, I’m plumping for 2008. There are a few marks consistent with normal use - please see pics, but nothing serious and far fewer than you would expect on a 16 year old Bass. The small black mark on the rear of the neck is ‘in the wood’ & not damage. Comes fitted with a new set of Rotosound light gauge strings, has a low action all the way up the neck + a heavily padded, minty Atelier Z Guitar Works Gig Bag. The only trades I’d be interested in would be a USA AVRI Precision, 60’s reissue type jobbie, with a wide nut, or maybe in p/x against a 60’s P? Would prefer collection on this, but I can box & package it really well if you want to organise your own trusted courier / Man with van, or I can arrange postage to the U.K. Mainland only via Parcelforce Next day - ExpressAM + Insurance via Securus - which should cost around £35 all in.