silverfoxnik

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[quote name='gareth' timestamp='1458590302' post='3008945'] PM sent [/quote] And replied..

Just got home to a flurry of PMs, but just to say quickly that, according to my very old fashioned bathroom scales, the bass weighs approx 4.5 kg.

[quote name='Basstardz' timestamp='1458582746' post='3008832'] A really good bass and good guy to deal with. Glwts Nik [/quote] Thanks Nico

[b]SOLD - thanks for looking[/b] Hi Folks Here for sale is my [b]1999 Fender Roscoe Beck 5 String[/b]; an excellent 3 Tone sunburst model which is in 7.5/10 condition and is all original. Price/Trade Value: [b]£875 o.v.n.o.[/b] I bought this bass last July from Basstardz here on the Forum because – to be frank - I missed having one (this one being the fourth RBV I’ve owned since 2007). And although I was really excited when I got it, the truth is that I’ve hardly used it since it arrived, perhaps a handful of rehearsals and about two gigs, certainly not much more than that. Nevertheless, when I have used it, it’s been great as these basses always are; tonally, the RBV does just about everything for me; P-Bass tones, J-Bass tones, modern double-humbucking tones, single coil tones, etc, etc - all the classic bass sounds are here in one passive bass!! In terms of build quality, these basses are superb and for a 34" scale neck, the[b] B string[/b] sounds fabulous!! To explain briefly, the reason I’m selling is two-fold really; firstly, because I joined a new band around the time I bought this last summer and in that band setting, I’m almost exclusively using 4 string basses because they suit the band much better. And secondly, because I currently have three 5 string basses, none of which are really getting a look in. And this is the one of my five string basses that I think is more likely to sell.. Some photos below, which for some reason, I can't get to show the right way up: [attachment=215165:20160305_174131.jpg] [attachment=215166:20160305_174057.jpg] [attachment=215167:20160305_174039.jpg] [attachment=215169:20160305_174336.jpg] Please PM me if you'd like to see [b]hi-res[/b] versions of these and other photos I have of the bass. In terms of its condition, it’s in good condition generally and everything works as it should do, however, there’s some natural wear & tear as you’d expect for a bass of this age, including some markings to the back of the neck which you can feel when you’re playing. I’ve tried to photograph these as best I can in the photo of the back of the neck. I will try and do some better pictures later or tomorrow. Here's the spec: [indent=1]· 34" scale maple neck with asymmetrical profile, Pau-Ferro board,22 frets[/indent] [indent=1]· 2 x special humbuckers designed by Bill Lawrence,[/indent] [indent=1]· Bridge specially made by Gotoh, with through body stringing[/indent] [indent=1]· Controls[/indent] [indent=1]· 1 x volume,1 x tone with pull/push facility, reduces neck pick-up output by 20% to get classic J-Bass tones[/indent] [indent=1]· 3 way selector switch for bridge, both, neck pickups.[/indent] [indent=1]· 2 x mini-toggle switch for single, series, parallel mode on each pick-up[/indent] Lots more info about the history and technical features of these basses can be found here: [u][url="http://www.roscoebeck.com/profile.htm"]http://www.roscoebeck.com/profile.htm[/url][/u] [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Roscoe_Beck_Bass"]https://en.wikipedia...oscoe_Beck_Bass[/url] [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Roscoe_Beck_Bass"]http://en.wikipedia....oscoe_Beck_Bass[/url] A few YouTube links here: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nHzCHEw77E"]https://www.youtube....h?v=6nHzCHEw77E[/url] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eWFCf3q5cI"]https://www.youtube....h?v=2eWFCf3q5cI[/url] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aViuQra2s9U"]https://www.youtube....h?v=aViuQra2s9U[/url] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO1AUy6Akwg"]https://www.youtube....h?v=JO1AUy6Akwg[/url] I think it goes without saying that I'd much rather this bass was collected in person, but I will ship it in a functional but far from perfect hard case (for an extra £15), and very securely packaged up if necessary. Plenty of Basschat 'chat', tea/coffee and other beverages on offer to anyone who wants a trip to [b]Littlehampton[/b] on the south coast in order to come and view the bass first. Price wise, I think [b]£875 ([/b]or very near offer) is about right taking into account what the market’s doing right now, the above mentioned condition etc. I did pay quite a bit more than this last year, so although I’d listen to offers, I won’t entertain anything too low as I’m not in a desperate rush to sell the bass. In terms of trades, I could be tempted by a not too expensive P Bass, but having just bought a fabulous Hayman 40 40, my 4 string bass needs are pretty much covered right now. But please feel free to PM me – worst I can do is say no (as the saying goes). Anyway, thanks for looking and any questions, feel free to PM me or ask away here. Nik

Great piece of kit, IMHO.. I had an Eden Metro rig for a few years and in terms of getting a great hifi, yet warm sound straight out of the box, it was as good as anything I've owned in the past 10 years. This preamp does that and so much more, so if you're after really comprehensive eq and a lot of tonal options in your rig, this could be the preamp for you. GLWTS

Sorry Owen, Just measured the bass I had in mind for your case and it's not going to fit.. Shame because I liked the look of the case. Anyway, GLWTS and thanks for your help. Nik

Thanks Owen Am not able to check dimensions of the bass until I get home later, but will do so and then PM you. Cheers Nik

Thanks Owen, Is it possible to measure the depth or height within the case as well? Thanks Nik

Hi Owen, Do you have the precise dimensions for this please? Cheers Nik

Great price for a quality piece of kit! GLWTS

[quote name='lownote12' timestamp='1458300514' post='3006358'] Now that's how a selling bass sound sample should be. Applause. [/quote] +1

I'm not a fretless player, but it sounds pretty good to me.. GLWTS

Cool... Have sent you a PM.

Hi there Are any of these still available? Nik