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Hi - I'll probably regret this, but following the 'one in one out' rule I'm going to put my Squier Classic Vibe Jazz up for sale. I bought it from Moos3h (original thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=62194"]here[/url]) & he'd upgraded it with GFS JB Pro Jazz Bass pickups (approx. $100 US shipped here), which give it a much fuller sound than the stock pickups (more details on the pickups [url="http://store.guitarfetish.com/gfsjbprojaba.html"]here[/url]). Since it's been in my hands, I've had it restrung with La Bella 760FX flats (.39 - .96 - £28) & professionally set up (£30). I've also swapped the scratchplate for a Mighty Mite red tortoiseshell one (£20) & changed the standard knobs over to knurled chromed steel ones (£15). I still have all the original hardware, so I'll include that in the sale. Condition is good - the only thing to report is a crack to the headstock varnish - this happened before I bought it & you don't notice it unless you look directly at the end of the headstock (see the original thread for a good pic of it). Overall, I think it plays, looks & sounds much better that an off-the-shelf one - a couple of people who've played it were surprised it was a Squier! [attachment=48498:IMGP1236.JPG] [attachment=48499:IMGP1237.JPG] [attachment=48500:IMGP1240.JPG] It came to me in a brand new hard case, so I'll be happy to sell it on with the case for [b]£225 posted[/b] within the UK. Cheers, B.

Hi - sent you a PM. Was wondering what the black thing above the front pickup is? Cheers, B.

Hi Conan - thanks for the offer, but I'm only really interested in a fretted bass at the mo... Cheers, B. [quote name='Conan' post='728484' date='Jan 29 2010, 10:35 AM']In case this deal doesn't work out, would you be interested in a fretless at all?[/quote]

Replied - now on hold. Cheers, B. [quote name='oldslapper' post='728452' date='Jan 29 2010, 10:03 AM']PM'd. I'll have this baby back please, really miss the neck profile.[/quote]

Hi - always wanted a Status Groove bass & bought this 5 string from oldslapper through the forum over the festive season, but I'm really a 4 string player, so looking to move it on. For anyone who's not familiar with the Groove, I'd describe it as the Status take on a Stingray - the huge Trimax bridge pickup is pretty powerful & coupled with a bass/treble active EQ you can wind in a good range of tones. I've restrung it with Stainless Steel Elites (40-125) this week has a pretty comfortable medium action - think if I was keeping it I'd take it for a pro set up, as a tweak of the truss rod should allow the action to be lowered further (if that's your thing). I'd guess the bass is over 10 years old & has a few minor dinks here & there, but no major issues. Ideally I'd like to trade this for an active 4 string - my perfect trade would be a straight swap for a 4 string Groove, but there aren't many about so let me know what you have & we'll take it from there (with some cash either way for the right bass). Alternatively, I'd sell it on - I paid £350 posted for it, but would do it cheaper for a face to face deal (I'm based in Newcastle upon Tyne). Here are some pics: - [attachment=41401:IMGP1202.JPG] [attachment=41402:IMGP1203.JPG] [attachment=41403:IMGP1198.JPG] Cheers, B.

On hold awaiting payment etc. Cheers, B.

Hi - I've finally managed to find enough packing materials to send this, so I'll do it for £125 posted in the UK (Parcelforce 48). I've had several people asking about posting this (both on the thread & via PMs), so to make it fair, I'll sell it to the first person to reply [u]on the thread[/u] that they want it. We can sort out payment etc. via PMs from there - if we could do a swift PayPal deal then I should be able to send this at the end of the coming week on my day off... Cheers, B.

Hi tracktionmonkey - I still have the blue one. Unfortunately I haven't managed to track down any packaging that would allow me to post the bass with confidence - as it's a semi-acoustic with an angled headstock I wouldn't want to risk it unless it was securely packed. Cheers, B. [quote name='tracktionmonkey' post='695744' date='Dec 29 2009, 05:20 PM']Hi.] Nice looking bass. Did it go yet? ANy late possibility of posting this?!? But, wait for it...I'm in Berlin, Germany. Anyhow, all the best. [/quote]