silverfoxnik

Cheers Steve! 🙏😊

Cheers Roy, It's a fantastic sounding amp, and the only reason I'm selling is because I (stupidly) have too many amps now.. And if it weren't for my Mesa Walkabout Combo, then I wouldn't be selling it.

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Hi Folks, Background Bit of an unusual one, this, so here goes... So, at the 3rd time of trying, I have realised that fretless bassis not for me. Hence why this is now up for sale. It's a 1970s (or possibly early 80s) Maya Precision bass in superb condition, completely stock, and comes with its original case and some of the case candy. The only thing that's not original (AFAIK) is that, at some point in it's life, it's been defretted. As I hope the photos show, it's a bit of a stunner, but when I bought it, it wasn't playing very well. So, I I took it to my local luthier, Nick Hartel in Letchworth, who's done a fabulous job on it so that it now plays beautifully (very happy to share his report on the work he did btw) . I bought this on Facebook last autumn thinking it looked totally cool, and it would be the perfect fretless to get me going so that I could discover my inner 'Mick Khan' or 'John Giblin'.. But sadly, that dream is now over - I just don't enjoy the fretless sound/vibe enough to persevere with it. The guy I bought it from is a very credible guitar dealer in Suffolk and here's what he had to say about it: "Very rare and collectable Japanese bass from the golden era of MIJ quality. Maya instruments are up there with the other highly regarded names, quality hardware, proper woods and built by people who knew their business. This is one owner from new, converted to fretless in the 1980s, in the original case with the tools and booklet for the top class adjustable tuners. A few bumps and marks but nothing major, a Japanese quality instrument for Chinese Squier money..." Price All in all, this has cost me £460; £295 when I bought it and £165 in luthier fees. So, based on that outlay and the fact that it's a real nice, all original vintage MIJ, high quality instrument, I've priced it at £450 or near offer. But if I'm way off on price, then please let me know... Trades I've had a rethink on this so, could now be tempted by a nice electro-acoustic 6-string, or an all valve head maybe, interesting pedals, studio gear... Who knows? Whatever - I'm open to having conversations with anyone who might have any interesting trade offers. Collection /meet ups Collection in Potton, east Central Bedfordshire much preferred, though I could do meet up anywhere between here and Ealing, London, where I work. Or indeed, a meet up within an hour's drive from me in any other direction. You're very welcome to come and have a play of the bass through my Mesa Walkabout combo (or your own amp/cab) here in Potton.. Kettle's always on, with plenty of tea /coffee available. Anyway, that's enough rambling from me. Let me know if you have any questions and thanks for looking! 👍😊 Cheers Nik

Great looking example of these models, and a very good price too! Good luck with the sale.. 👍😊

Thanks @bassfan.. 🙏

***SOLD Pending *** Hi Folks, Due to having too many amps, up for sale is this beautiful sounding, excellent condition, Mesa Boogie Carbine M6, 600 watt bass amp that comes in a Trojan 2u Rack Case. Price etc I'm looking for £625 o.n.o for the amp and rack case. Trades Happy to entertain trade offers now; studio gear, interesting fx pedals, 6-string electro-acoustics, all valve amps, etc, etc. Attached photos hopefully show everything you'd need to see, but if you'd like any other pictures, please let me know. At the risk of stating the obvious, the Fearless Greenboy cab in the photos is not for sale. Collection arrangements Collection only from Potton, in Central Bedfordshire, or a meet up somewhere between Potton and Ealing in London where I work. Sorry, but I won't post this, having had too many mishaps when shipping amps before. Viewings / trial at Silverfoxnik Towers very welcome of course, where the kettle will be on and the tea/coffee will be flowing. If you have any questions, please ask away here or PM me. Thanks for looking, as ever.. Cheers, Nik 👍😊 Useful info/reference/reviews etc So, here's some useful background and other information about this sale... This was bought by me in March last year from @rambam, here's a link to his advert : It was in superb condition when I bought it, and it still is to be honest, as I've only done a few gigs with it in that time. Here's the Carbine's tech spec: Wattage600 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms / 320 Watts @ 8 Ohms Power Amp TypeTrans-Class™ Power w/8 Power MOSFET's & 8/4 or 2 Ohm Impedance Switch PreampVacuum Tube Preamp w/ 1x Mesa 12AX7 EQ / Dynamics ControlActive Bass w/Pull Deep, Passive Mid, 5-Position Active Mid-Voice Switch & Active Treble Footswitchable FunctionsExternal Switching Jacks for Mute and Voicing Modes (Footswitches Sold Seperately) Weight25 Lbs. Dimensions3 1/2" H x 19" W x 13 3/8" D A useful YouTube review here: And here's a pretty accurate description of the qualities of the Carbine: The Mesa/Boogie M6 Carbine 600 Watt Bass Head is a powerhouse amplifier designed for bassists who crave precision, power, and versatility. With its Class A/B power section, this amp head delivers an impressive 600 watts, ensuring your sound is both bold and clear, whether you're in the studio or on stage. The M6 Carbine is engineered with a hybrid tube preamp and a MOSFET power section, combining the warmth of tubes with the reliability and efficiency of solid-state technology. What sets the M6 Carbine apart is its 5-band EQ with a semi-parametric midrange, allowing for detailed tonal shaping tailored to your specific style. This flexibility ensures that whether you're playing smooth jazz, funk, or heavy rock, your sound will cut through with clarity. The amplifier also features a foot-switchable Solo Level Control for dynamic live performances. Beyond its tonal capabilities, the M6 Carbine is built with the gigging musician in mind. It includes a balanced XLR output with a ground lift and pre/post EQ options for direct connection to PA systems. Additionally, it features a series effects loop and a tuner output, making it easy to integrate with your existing gear. Thanks again for looking! 👍

Great cabs, great seller too! GLWTS Pete! 👍

That's fabulous, and an absolute bargain IMHO for such a high-quality custom built bass! I have a Van der End JB5 that I bought on here 10 year ago, and, although its had a bit of a chequered past, it's still a great sounding and unique bass... I'm sure that whoever buys this won't be disappointed... GLWTS! 👍😊

This is a fantastic sounding bass, really easy to play, well made and very lightweight too... So, it ticks a lot of boxes! I say that because @Lozz196 was kind enough to let me try it out for a week, as I've always fancied owning a short scale bass... But for some reason, I just couldn't quite get used to the shorter scale. So it's back home at Lozz Towers now.. But as said above, it really is a cracking bass and at the price, a complete bargain! Thanks again for the try out Lozz - very much appreciated, and I hope this little beauty finds a new home soon! 👍😊 Cheers Nik

Really nice to hear such clean, precise and dynamic playing.... It's all in the hands/fingers, as a certain Mr Santana famously once said.

What a great looking bass - seriously good value for the money! Brilliant and highly respected Basschatter, too! GLWTS @ead 👍😊

What a fantastic sounding bass, and some wonderful playing in your video there @DaveSetchfield 👏👏👍 GLWTS 😊

That's a beauty! Having owned a number of Ash bodied basses over the years, that looks very much like Ash to me... GLWTS 👍😊