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This for sale post ought to be pinned. So pretty. 

2 hours ago, Killerfridge said:

Wow, that is absolutely stunning, I can't imagine what would bring you to part with it!

I wish I didn’t need to. I’ve had to go private on some medical treatment for my daughter, that isn’t covered on the NHS. So need to raise some funds 😔

1 hour ago, Misdee said:

 

 

I've got a 4HH Reflex that's basically the same as this just painted a solid colour and it's a very very good-sounding bass.

 

These models  were essentially a hybrid of elements of various EBMM basses put together to create a unique design with an equally unique tone. It's a Bongo preamp, and if I recall correctly the pickups are ceramic like the Sterling but wound on Stingray bobbins. That combination along with the pickup switching, active/passive control and mahogany tone block give these basses their own sound, and it's really powerful.

 

The rear pickup is in the Stingray position and can do a really good facsimile of that sound, by the way, as well as a lot more besides. Always a good option to have.😊

 

Thanks Misdee. Thanks for sharing this info. Worth mentioning that it’s an 18v preamp requiring 2 batteries. I’ve seen Reflex models with a single 9v. 
 

I share your opinions on its sounds and pickup options. My favourite is coil 2&3 in “jazz bass” mode. Just lovely ☺️ 

28 minutes ago, TheGreek said:

Isn't this the Reflex model? I played one at the LBGS and was very impressed. Nolonger in production IIRC. 

 

Expect this to fly...

Thanks. I don’t think this is quite the Reflex model but they do resemble each other. I think the switching is different between the two models. Not sure about the preamp. The preamp on this gets massive very quickly!

I’ve attached a PDF in the post showing all the pickup switching options. 

For sale is my Musicman 25th Anniversary 4 string bass with dual humbuckers. It’s in excellent condition with just a few very minor wear marks in the usual playing areas. Ash body with mahogany tone block, quilted maple top in Venetian redburst, cream binding, maple neck with satin finish, rosewood fretboard, matching headstock. Frets are in excellent condition and have been finished flawlessly. The preamp and pickup switching options give this bass a huge palette of tones. Neck is a C shape with a 41mm compensated nut. Weight is 4.4kg and the bass comes in its original Musicman 25th Anniversary case, with cleaning cloth and warranty card.

Collection preferred from my home in South London, but can post at cost. Thanks for looking. Please ask if you have any questions. 

25th_bass_controls_hh.pdf

36 minutes ago, walshy said:

Are these the standard ones or overwound mate? 

There’s nothing to say they are overwound on the box so I’d say these are standard. I’ve tried to find my original order to confirm, but that’s long lost unfortunately. I would’ve bought these for vintage tone so again, probably standard. 

Lindy Fralin Precision bass pickup. Unused. I can’t remember why I bought this. I think I bought it to try in a MIJ Precision but never got round to it, and I know longer own the bass 😔

£95 posted. Thanks for looking. 
 

Unused pair of Lindy Fralin jazz bass pickups. Bought for a bass that I sold before getting a chance to install these. 
 

£105 including postage. Thanks for looking. 
 

Just put my order in - £250 at Bass Direct. 

This going into my Cali76... I'm liking the idea of having my UA 6176 miniaturised on a pedalboard. Then going into my Black Panel 64 😁

Last call for The James Taylor Quartet!

Open to offers. Shame to see these go unused. 

Hey BC Gang,

i have two tickets for James Taylor Quartet and orchestra at Cadogan Hall in London this Friday 27th March. This looks like a very special concert and I’m gutted I can no longer attend. 
 

Anybody want these? Stalls seating - M19 and M20. 7pm start time. Face value of £40 each. Happy to let them go for £60 the pair. Tickets are pdfs so can email them to you. 
 

Here’s the Cadogan Hall link: https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/james-taylor-quartet-2023/

Tech21 Bass Flyrig in very good condition. Includes tin and power supply which has a euro plug and UK adaptor. Very nice portable preamp pedal. £230 including UK postage. 
 

Thanks for looking. 
 

9 hours ago, sam83 said:

Hi you still got this? Does the power adaptor run 240v with a plug adaptor? Cheers sam 

Hi, yes I still have this. The power adaptor accepts 100-240v.

15 hours ago, MarkBuffaloStokes said:

If you find a box and can send it please let me know.

I haven’t got a box at the moment. But I’ll let you know if I do find one. PM your location, just in case a gig takes me to your location. 

1 hour ago, Old Horse Murphy said:

My wife said no, but clearly she has no taste. 
 

Love it

Maybe time for a change of wife?

I'm selling this hi spec and rather unusual Sandberg 48. Soft core aged from the factory, in metallic orange with cream racing stripes, matching reversed headstock, rosewood fretboard with pearloid blocks.
 

The pickups are actually a P bass style neck, and MM style bridge pickup. The Sandberg preamp is very flexible, with passive mode activated by the pull pot volume knob. It comes with its special shaped gig bag, tools and hangtag.

This was originally spec'd and sold by Classical and Cool Guitars. Here is their link for this bass:

https://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/portfolio/sandberg-48-reverse-headstockadd-description-copy-3/

The bass is as it was when first bought. I had it up for sale here a few years ago, but then withdrew it. No damage (other than the soft core ageing), and no issues. It's a lovely bass to play, frets levelled polished a couple of years ago, very comfortable and beautifully made. Weight is 4.1kg. Well balanced on your lap.  No noticeable neck dive if you use a good strap. Collection from my home in Crystal Palace, South London preferred, but can post. 

Thanks for looking! 
 

2 minutes ago, Sparky Mark said:

Somebody please buy this quick! They are pretty hard to find and at this price I'm seriously tempted even though I've got two already! GLWYS.

I’ve really underpriced this haven’t I!

Now on hold. 

3 minutes ago, tegs07 said:

Don’t suppose you ever get down to Bristol?

Not in the next few months. However, my brother in law is coming up to visit on the 28th. He's from Limpley Stoke just outside Bath. I might be able to send it back with him if he has room in his car. Would you be able to collect it from him?

Musicman case to fit Stingray, Sabre etc. Decent condition, all catches work fine and no buckling. Can post at cost. Thanks for looking 👀 

Regrettably moving on my trusty Bergantino HS210 cab. In good condition, 400 watts, 8 ohms, with Bergantino padded cover.

This cab has been with me everywhere in the last 12 years. It has done loads of gigs but has always been looked after and never driven hard. It has thousands more gigs left in it! If it sells I will miss it. If it doesn’t sell I wouldn’t mind keeping it at all, just for the days when I need to feel the heft. 
 

Trace Elliot Transit B in very good condition, with carry bag and original UK power supply. A very nice preamp/DI with switchable drive, EQ, compression and tuner. Thanks for looking 👀 

A Source Audio Soundblox 2 Manta Bass Filter in good condition with original box. Loads of filter settings, very tweakable and can store a couple of settings. There is a power supply but it’s a Euro version. Never an issue for me as I’ve always used this with a pedalboard power supply. Thanks for looking 👀 

4 hours ago, Rumple said:

Did you go in the end?

Sadly no. I intended to, but still felt poor by the evening. Next time though...

19 minutes ago, Rumple said:

I think Mari was on at about 8 for maybe 40 minutes then Level 42 just after nine until 10:45.

 

They were on good form so it might be well worth taking those extra tablets and dragging yourself along 🙂

Thanks Rumple!