Eldon Tyrell

On 15/05/2023 at 17:48, Chiliwailer said:

Last price drop of £1750, that’s the lowest I’d go folks  

Surprised to see that no one has gone for this beauty yet. £1750? That's almost £1k less than what The Bass Gallery is currently asking for the same model on Reverb (£2720). Great bargain! 

GLWTS 👍

I had the pleasure of owning the bass before Matt. I only sold it to finance a custom NS-2 in cherryburst (I have a bit of an addiction to red basses and wanted one that looks like Mike Inez's NS-2 ;- )

This Forte really is a great bass and very rare (only two were ever made in this dark Vintage Tint Ash finish).

Further, as Spector does not offer the Forte model anymore, this really is your best chance of owning a US Spector without paying silly money.

GLWTS 👍

BB fans, I guess anyone who wants a BBP34 should quickly buy one as the new MK II (two existing finishes plus two new finishes - moonlight blue and vintage white. Not sure if there are any other differences between MKI and II) comes with a hefty price tag - £2.5k. I mean, really? The now "old" MKI can still be purchased for £1.6k/£1.5k. Crazy times 😞

https://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-dept/bass-guitars/yamaha-bbp34-mij-bass-guitar-in-midnight-blue    

5 minutes ago, Quent said:

Presume you’d agree that these 2016 NT4s are well worth the £s ?

Superb feel, tone, sustain and punch from the Aguilar electonics.

 

 

Absolutely, fantastic value for money, esp. if you consider what the successor model (NS Ethos) costs (approx. £1.5k-£1.7k!)

I bought my first ever Spector back in 2016. It was the exact same model, which was probably made on the same day or week as yours (serial number: W160031).
I sold it to free up funds for a Euro LX (Mike Starr). Then came Euro LTs, LE, another LX, Fortes and a NS-2. So, yes, buying a Spector puts you on course for many, many more 🙂

GLWTS 👍

AIC, Queensryche, Pantera, Cameo and Living Colour, all in one video, featuring a white Euro 4 Classic (and a black Euro 5). Cool stuff. Check it out 😍

I was also thinking of getting a BB434 but I am now leaning more towards getting a BBP34.

When I was looking into the 434, the best price I found for a new new one was £549: 
https://www.rimmersmusic.co.uk/yamaha-bb434bl-electric-4-string-bass-guitar-black-p44523

It can be seen and heard in action here (no affiliation with the seller):

By comparison, retailers such as GAK, PMT and GG want £633, £604 and £599 respectively, for the same finish! 

Guys, I know my name 😉 

As I do not have any luck finding a BB1200s anywhere, does anyone want to part with a BBP34 in midnight blue (I think it would complement my BB1200)?
If yes, then please let me know. Cheers.

2 minutes ago, M@23 said:

Oh, it’s not my cup of tea, so forgive me for it flying under the radar. Great colour, and can’t be too many about though.
It’s on their IG story and if they’ve had it months there might be a deal there for somebody. 

It's been on Reverb for 10 months, so, yes, a deal could probably be made, I guess. Just wonder why no one is buying it. Is it the age, the colour, the pickups, the price?

It is definitely rare (only made in 85) and apparently based on a signature bass prototype for the one and only Louis Johnson. Unfortunately, the signature bass never happened. The prototype can be seen in action here (check from 20:55)

8 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said:

Thanks, by chunky I mean a more rounded profile. The Euros I mentioned (LT and Ras Layer) had such a neck profile. I like the more flatter/thinner/less round/slimmer (back to front) profiles like on my Fortes and NS-2 (thin neck specs). As it is difficult to describe neck shapes, I guess I have to take the train to Leeds and try it out myself. Won't happen before June/July, so let's see if it's still available then. 

Well, never mind, the bass has sold. Not on Andy Baxter's website anymore. So, has any of you bought it? If yes, thank you! 😁

2 hours ago, Woodinblack said:

As mentioned, I have a 2000 euro5 so about the same age and construction. I am not sure what you mean by chunky, but the neck on mine is not what I would describe as chunky - its thinner than the RST, and thinner than a legend I had, but not the same level as an ibanez. As someone that doesn't like P basses for their chunky necks, this isn't like that.

Thanks, by chunky I mean a more rounded profile. The Euros I mentioned (LT and Ras Layer) had such a neck profile. I like the more flatter/thinner/less round/slimmer (back to front) profiles like on my Fortes and NS-2 (thin neck specs). As it is difficult to describe neck shapes, I guess I have to take the train to Leeds and try it out myself. Won't happen before June/July, so let's see if it's still available then. 

14 hours ago, Paulhauser said:

@Eldon Tyrell can't comment on the neck as I had / have only 5'ers from that period whose necks aren't that much different that the later Euro5's (and slimmer that my NS-5XL fwiw) 

But I'd expect it not being Ian Hill slim. 

Thanks, @PaulhauserI've sent Andy an email, asking him about the neck shape. Let's see what he says. In the past, I bought a Euro 4LT (with Fishman Fluence Pickups) and a Euro 4LX Ras Layer signature bass, both unseen, both had chunky necks and both are not with me anymore.

Wow. Another stunning looking Stingray for a very fair price too 🤩

GLWTS 👍

BTW, 1.5 years ago, the identical twin brother/sister of this bass (NB2637 instead of NB2636) was on sale here. Was already very tempted back then:

10 minutes ago, Paulhauser said:

There is one pic up with the listing showing the open cavity. By the look of the unit and the arrangement of the wiring I'm pretty ure that is a non-trim Tonepump

Thanks. I did not check all photos. There are so many. Yes, 1st version of the TP by the look of it.

Does anyone know about the neck profile (front to back) of a Euro from that time period? Chunky like most Euros (not for me) or slimmer (more like the Ian Hill)?

33 minutes ago, Paulhauser said:

Come on, you know that the "buying is the new selling" at least here on BC 😄 

Seems like a good deal with the color and the condition, and unlike decribed in the page this has full maple wings, not alder back. 

If I was a 4 string player and lived in GB I'd buy it in a hearbeat, these don't come up often and certainly not in a package like this. 

Bit surprised by the TonePump, haven't seen these in such early Euros (mostly Aggie OBPs and EMG BTCs)

"buying is the new selling" - I like that one more than my mantra. Maybe I should give it a try 😉 

Yes, you are right, solid maple wings, even more tempted now. 

Does it have the TonePump? I cannot see the control cavity. Maybe it has the Aguilar OBP-1 that they used between 01 and 03. The first version of the Tonepump started in 03 but I don't now if there was a transition period (i.e., they switched to the TP sometime during 03).

It is a bit heavy though (4.37kg), although I am only playing sitting down anyway. Man, I am tempted 😍

Spector fans, here is a very nice 2003 Spector Euro in Amber. Excellent condition and a good price too.

Can someone please buy it before I break my "selling is the new buying" mantra? 😉

Here is the link (not my bass and no affiliation): https://www.andybaxterbass.com/collections/bass-guitars/products/2003-spector-euro-4-amber 

Wow. Stunning looking bass 😍

GLWTS 👍

BB Fans! I recently got a 78 Yamaha BB1200. Great bass. Now, I would like to add a BB1200s in red to it. Preferably in good and original condition. Anyone thinking of parting with one or where I can find one? I also put a post in the "wanted items" thread. Cheers! 

Just now, drTStingray said:

 

No Warwick + Sadowsky either? Or Spector? 

No Spector and unfortunately no 20th anniversary EBMM Bongo either 😞 

To cut a long story short (my song reference of the day ;- ), here is a link to a thread (20 pages!) showing "every bass" at NAMM 2023. Enjoy 😎

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/wintremute-s-namm-2023-every-bass-thread.1603651/ 

Dan bought my Fender P today. The whole transaction was super fast. Dan even drove over on a Sunday afternoon to test the bass and pay me immediately. Pretty much a perfect sales transaction. Thanks again, Dan. Cool stuff. Hope you will enjoy your new P 👍

C'mon guys, what happening? No interest in a cool MIA Fender with great upgrades? 

I have seen MIJ basses going for more. Maybe you are thinking "the price is too low, there must be something wrong" or "if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is too good to be true."

Well, there is nothing wrong with the bass but maybe the price is indeed wrong. I have therefore decided to change it to £999. There you go, happy now? 😉 

Great multi effects pedal for a great price. New these go for £479 now!

https://www.andertons.co.uk/zoom-b6-bass-multi-effects-pedal 

Very tempted 😁

GLWTS 👍