mikegatward

Having just bought my dream amp, I'm putting this up for sale as its too good just to have hanging around as a spare. I bought it towards the end of lockdown and gigged about once a month with it since we allowed back out to play.

It's in great condition and has no issues whatsoever. Anyone who knows me will tell you I look after my gear.

I'm asking £525 for it and sorry but no trades on this one.

I'm located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire and would prefer collection or meet up within 1.5 hours. If postage is a must then assuming i can lay my hands on a suitable box, I can post to mainland UK for £26 insured

Here's the manufacturers full spec...

PREAMP:
The preamp utilises three 12AX7 (ECC83) tubes. Unlike the starved-plate designs of most common hybrid heads, it's pure tube with no silicon diodes, getting you even closer to the sound of a full-tube head.

POWER SECTION:
We use a classic A/B power supply based on an efficient toroidal transformer and large capacity electrolytic capacitors, delivering a powerful 400W into a 4ohm load.
An optical limiter ensures you're always running within safe limits, and the R-400's on-board fan is thermally managed and controlled to ensure the amp runs smoothly at high volumes.

CASE:
* STANDARD: Ply housing, covered with black lacquer or veneered Tolex and metal corners and includes a front plate to protect the front panel, secured using two flightcase latches.
The back of the R-400 is open enough to allow easy access to the rear panel features, without compromising protection.

DIMENSIONS:
* WxHxD: 375mm x 108mm x 315mm
* Weight: 10.5kg

FRONT PANEL FEATURES:
* ÂĽ" input jack
* MUTE switch
* BRIGHT / DARK switch: Engaged: +3dB @ 100Hz, -3dB @ 750Hz, +2dB @ 10 kHz
* DRIVE switch: (The DRIVE switch raises the level of the signal at the input stage by about 6dB – great for heavier genres, or for instruments with lower output).
* INPUT GAIN: Using the INPUT GAIN, you can access a wide range of tones - from crystal clear to a fat, saturated harmonic crunch. 

* BASS / TREBLE
* CONTOUR: Introduces 0 to -12dB @ 1kHz
* OUTPUT VOLUME
* 3-state LED indicator: PROTECT / READY / LIMIT.
* LINE OUT DI: a professional-quality DI, with PRE / POST gain and GROUND LIFT switches.

REAR PANEL FEATURES:
* POWER SWITCH
* FUSE ACCESS
* 2 x SPEAKON speaker connectors
* EFFECTS SEND & RETURN

Norm came over to my gig  and bought a JV from me. Top guy.

Bernard kindly drove out of his way to meet partway for me to buy his lovely Demeter amp. 
 

Thanks fella👍

2 minutes ago, ChrisJaxon said:

Not tried that one. Will give it a try! 

I just squeeze above and below using both hands and they pop out easy

I’m lucky in that I have what the optician said was an excellent technique for getting lenses out by squeezing the eyelid.

Just a shame I don’t have excellent technique on a bass guitar 😂

@Beneath It All- same cab you heard at mine last Sunday 

1 hour ago, Mickeyboro said:

Photos please!

Apologies - they were loading earlier but for some reason didn’t  - should be visible now 😊

Last of the herd thinning listings and it's a belter

The body is black walnut built by Paul Walsh @Bassmonkey, finished in Nitro Shoreline Gold by the magnificent Dave Wilson with:

• Fender Custom Shop ‘62 pups
• Badass II Bridge
• Kiogon loom with CTS Pots
• Fender tort plate
• Fender Precision Knobs

The neck is an Allparts Jazz maple neck with white/pearl blocks and bindings. Tuners are Hipshot Ultralights.

It was all put together and set up by Paul with a new set of Markbass roundwounds and she weighs in at a respectable 9lb 4oz

It's in mint, unmarked condition and will come in a tatty but functional hard case. The dark area on the side of the neck between 9th & 12th frets is the wood grain, not any blemish

Would rather do collection or happy to drop off or do a halfway meet within 1.5 hours or so of Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

I've reduced this from £900 to £800 for a straight sale

Only trade I’m interested in is a Helix Floor

That seems fair for the quality and condition.

Not looking for trades at this point.

Emails telling me I have a PM have stopped appearing. I've checked Spam folders etc but nothng.

Anyone else getting this issue ?

Next in line on the thinning down is this Roadworn Jazz bitsa

Body is a MIJ 62 reissue which has been refinished in cream over white. It's a nice enough roadworn effect with plenty of scop to add some more wear 🙂. Pickups are from a Geddy Lee MIJ. The cavity is well insulated with copper tape and there are brass shielding strips under the pickups. The brass strip to the bridge is purely cosmetic. Wiring loom and CTS pots came from KiOgon. Bridge is a Fender BBOT.

The neck is an Allparts jazz neck I bought from a guy in the US who does the roadworn effect. It's really nicely done. Tuners came with the neck and I think are Gotoh but can't be 100% sure. The fender decal I added isn't the best of jobs in terms of the laquer over the top.

She weighs in at 9lb 2oz on the digi scales

It plays really well. The action is nicely low but my jazz bass needs are well catered for with others. 

Would rather do collection on this as I've no case for it, but happy to drop off or do a halfway meet within 1.5 hours or so of Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

I've priced at £400 after looking at recent bitsa prices with similar quality parts

Not looking for trades at this point. I would consider splitting the neck and the body for £200 apiece if there is interest.  

Unboxed but never used. 

UK postage included

Removed from a bass as recently bought - everything intact and ready to fit 67-82 USA F Style or Scaller BMF

UK postage included 

3 hours ago, itsmedunc said:

Hope you don't mind me adding to the description Mike but the neck depth of the neck is quite shallow and so, makes it really easy to play. Rolled edges too. It never went out of tune either, even if it hadn't been played for months! 

Thx Dunc -all that is true 😊

27 minutes ago, itsmedunc said:

It’s not refinished. It’s all stock. I owned it for about 10 years and it’s the best P bass I’ve ever owned (and I’ve had many). I’ve seen more than one of these in white and I’ve also had this one stripped down with absolutely no visible sign of a re-fin. It is an absolute gem. They are quite rare to find in white but do exist. I believe there is also a 32” scale JV in white too.
 

https://www.fenderfever.com/squier-jv-precision-bass-1983-olympic-white

 

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/nbd-squier-jv-precision.1060958/

 

 

More than one BC’er has played on this at mine and all were highly impressed with it’s quality and playability. It pisssed all over my 79 USA. Any buyer will be very pleased! GLWTS.

Cheers Dunc - hope all is good with you

1983 Squier JV PB-57 Precision for sale due to me deciding this is the time to thin the herd down.   

I believe it's all original, except for the black scratchplate that's currently on it but i will also supply the original single ply white one.  You can see the raised A string pole pieces in the pics. This one weighs in a mere 8lb 2oz on the digital bathroom scales.

In great condition for a nearly 40 year old bass, a couple of tiny body blemishes, the neck is completely unblemished with frets in excellent nick. Truss rod works fine both ways. Pots are still smooth. No tarnishing on the chrome.

Moreover, it plays like a dream - a proper old school precision with a neck that is super playable. 

It will come with a Fender hardcase as shown in pics.

Would rather do collection on this, but happy to drop off do a halfway meet within 1.5 hours or so of Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

I've priced it based on recent sales but I'm open to sensible offers. Not looking for trades at this point.

 Not masses. Just enough for the mains lead and a line cable.

I’ve since upgraded to a much stronger military surplus case.

10 hours ago, Quatschmacher said:

Check out Tileyard North. https://tileyardnorth.co.uk

That’s down the road from me but I can’t quite figure what’s on offer in terms of rehearsal space

22 hours ago, asingardenof said:

My band practices at Eiger Studios, and I've no complaints. https://eigerstudios.co.uk/

We currently use Eiger but struggling to nail down a regular slot. I do like it though.

Just wondered where fellow BC’ers were rehearsing in the Leeds/ Wakefield areas.

Seems to be more bands and less space since a few places shut down last couple of years.

I’m looking for a favour in trying to purchase a sub for our PA that’s up for sale on Gumtree

I’m based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire so if anyone has a trip down the M1 planned sometime soon please get in touch.

Thanks in advance

My winehouse 

Just bought this off Andy but sadly didn't fit the PJ body it was earmarked for.

Andy's description and pics are copied below

Just looking to get back what I paid and I'll have to find something smaller !

Postage will be about a fiver

Can’t believe Curly Music is still going. Spent many a lunchtime in there lusting after an Ibanez Musician !

Chris Layhe from Icicle Works used to work there - lovely guy.

PM’d

Sadly gone to the tip