petergales

[font="Arial"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Hi. I have one of these '83 basses and I have to say they are both excellent and under-rated. When I bought it (for a lot more than is being asked here) I spent some time pulling facts and figures together about it. It featured quite a few innovations such as the Bi-flex truss rod, a beefed-up bridge, new style tuners, strap locks and a one piece pick guard. Mine is the same colour as this and is styled "Ivory". Whenever I play it I always get good comments about the sound. Perhaps that may be due to the bridge pick up placement, which is nearer the bridge than in current specs. I asked for the full spec from Fender and they sent it to me, as follows. Best of luck with the sale. It's a real bargain at that price.[/color][/size][/font] [color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Model Name: [b]Standard Jazz Bass[/b][/size][sup][size="2"]®[/size][/sup][size="3"][b] (First)[/b][/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Model Number: 019-2300-(Color #) and 019-2302-(Color #)[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Series: Standard Series[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Body: Alder[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Neck: Maple (Biflex Truss Rod with Tilt-Adjust)[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Fingerboard: Rosewood Fretboard (019-2300) and Maple Fretboard (019-2302), 7.25” Radius/184 mm)[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]No. of Frets: 20[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Scale Length: 34” (864 mm)[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Width @ Nut: 1.50"[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Hardware: Chrome[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Machine Heads: New Die-Cast[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Bridge: Standard 4-Saddle Jazz Bass[/size][size="2"][sup]®[/sup][/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Pickguard: 1-Piece 1-Ply White Pickguard (No Chrome Control Plate)[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Pickups: 2 Jazz Bass[/size][sup][size="2"]®[/size][/sup][size="3"] Pickups (Neck & Bridge)[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Pickup Switching: N/A[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Controls: Volume (Neck Pickup), [/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Volume (Bridge Pickup), [/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Master Tone[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Colors: (506) Black,[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"](531) Sienna Sunburst, [/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"](532) Brown Sunburst, [/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"](549) Ivory[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Strings: Dynamaxx[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Unique Features: White Pickup Covers,[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Solid 1-Piece 1-Ply White Pickguard,[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]No Chrome Control Plate,[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Biflex Truss Rod with Tilt-Adjust,[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]White Plastic Skirted Control Knobs[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Source: U.S.[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Accessories: [/size][/font][/color] [size="3"][color=black][font=Arial]U.S.[/font][/color][color=black][font=Arial] MSRP: $750.00[/font][/color][/size] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Specs: Prices and Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]INTRODUCED: 7/1983[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]DISCONTINUED: 1989[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]DISCONTINUED COLORS: [/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]COMMENTS: Uses same part numbers (019-2300 and 019-2302) as the American Standard Jazz Bass introduced in 1989. Maple fingerboards introduced in 7/1983, Rosewood fingerboard introduced in 1/1984[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]WRENCH SIZES:[/size][/font][/color][color=navy][font=Arial][size=2][/size][/font][/color]

Should be with you by now. Sorry, I'd stupidly placed the post before I sent the PM! Cheers Pete

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These basses are absolutely great. I have a Basic and its name belies what this bass can do. The EQ is very subtle and allows you to create tones from warm and round to punchy and 'Jacoesque' The neck is beautiful to play - very comfortable and fast. These basses are about £1,000 new so this is a real bargain. Best of luck with the sale.

Hi Paul. My 4 string Streamer Stage 1 is still available to trade if you're interested?

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I have one of these and can fully endorse what's been said. They are superb basses and a joy to play. It's unfortunate that Sandberg call this "The Basic" as it's anything but 'basic'. They are beautifully made and the EQ is very flexible. There are no over-the-top tone settings here and the bass can be made to sound like anything you want it to just by subtle EQing and altering plucking position. Whoever gets this bass will not be disappointed. Best of luck with the sale

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What trades do you have in mind?

Are you open to trades? If so, what would you have in mind?

These are great pedals. I set mine and leave it on all the time. Warms the sound up really well. I wouldn't be without it. It's a bargain price too. Best of luck with the sale.

Friday bump for a real bargain!

For sale is my RC2 Loop Station. I bought this new for a project that never materialised. Never gigged and hardly ever used. Therefore it's as new, still in its polythene wrapper with full instructions and box. Looking for £100 plus postage.

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For sale is my 44-02 in beautiful condition. These Skyline basses are a real treat to play and, with a jazz in the neck position and 3-way switchable humbucker at the bridge, there are no end of tone choices available. Ash body and maple fingerboard with 22 frets. The full spec is on the Lakland website. It comes with a lightweight gig case. I'm only parting with this bass as I need to raise some cash for a new project. Looking for £500 OVNO and would prefer collection from Leeds or meet up within 50 miles of Leeds.

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I have the 4 string version of this in the same finish (but I removed the pickguard because I didn't like the shape of it) and I can honestly say these are great basses. I went looking for another USA Jazz but bought one of these instead as it was so much better and roughly the same price. They play like a dream and the sustain is unbelievable. Very under-rated I think. Unfortunate name is "Basic" because it is anything but! Check out the Sandberg website. Best of luck with the sale. Pete