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  1. biro
    Hi All, Of course I added an extra zero, but I can't edit that. Anyhoo... I am considering parting ways with this semi-hollow beauty, which is in tip-top shape. It is a fantastic instrument, but having a Prestige 5005 I find myself privileging that over this one—not because it's a prestige (the quality is really up there, really) but really because of the different pick ups, which work a little better than the Nordies for me. It is, overall, a stunning specimen, and it comes with its lightweight case. Happy to send additional pictures if there's a need for that. Specs pasted below. The bass you see in the video is the one that is actually for sale. Excuse the few wrong notes! The bass is in Liverpool. Considering the pandemic currently wreaking havoc on whatever is outside our homes, I would prefer shipping, but after restrictions are lifted it might be possible to do a socially distanced collection in Liverpool or London. Body Lacewood/Ash/Mahogany Neck 5 Piece Wenge/Bubinga with KTS Titanium Rods Neck Shape Atlas 5 Fingerboard Wenge Scale 34" Frets 24 Medium Pickups Nordstrand Big Single 5 Pickup Set Controls Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot) & Mid frequency switch Bridge Mono Rail V Bridge Tuners Gotoh
  2. biro
    Stunning. I might PM you soon!
  3. biro
    Pro tip: there is quite a bit of padding at the pointy end, and removing some of it allows to fit longer basses than one would think without harming them.
  4. biro
    I have one and I put it through its paces. Never failed me once. Strongly recommended!
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    Maple neck and and rosewood fretboard.
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    In what could possibly be the fastest sale on BC, sold pending the usual!
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    I have recently upgraded a few things and, since I will be moving to a different city soon, I am getting rid of some of the stuff I have around here. So here's a very nice AllParts neck (left) with inexplicable, but easily removable 'Kennedy' decal. Works great, frets in excellent conditions, truss rod is perfectly effective. 205 shipped to UK, Schaller tuners included and generic bone nut included.
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    Hi all, moving out of my flat so selling some bits from my trusty Harley Benton JB40FL. The body is really quite beautiful, with a nice grain and finish. The neck is honestly a dream to play. I have upgraded and now I have a Fender with a Warmoth ebony-boarded neck, otherwise I would have kept it. The neck is lined, but I did the sharpie trick to make the lines less intrusive. (I can include a sheet of 1000 sand paper if you want to go back to the original version.) i am also including pots and the Roswell pick ups it came with. There will be some soldering to do and I strongly suggest getting a different bridge (the saddles on this are glued in place, which I normally do on all my basses, but on this one I went too far with the glue). Shipping is extra, but it will normally be 10 quid or less. Pictured also the AllParts neck I am selling (for 200 shipped with Schaller tuners, which is what I paid for it)
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    Just bought a Warmoth neck from Chris. Excellent communications, serious packing game, and excellent advice. Speedy and smooth transaction, highly recommended!
  10. biro
    My old bass! Nice!
  11. biro
    Sold! Thanks!
  12. biro
    Up for sale is this very nice Jazz neck. It's a Stewmac, as confirmed with some digging on Talkbass, and it is one of the nicer ones built in the Godin / Lasido factory. As far as I know, newer Stewmac necks are made by Mighty Mite. Since I also own a Mighty Mite fretless neck, I can state with complete certainty that the quality is really not comparable and that this one is miles better. I had it on one of my Jazzes for some time, and I am now moving to different woods for a different aesthetic vibe, but I really had no other reason to move away from it. This comes with no-name, but very decent tuners. The nut, as far as I can tell, is bone. Pictures in the link! I have just the perfect box and I think I'd be able to ship it across the Kingdom for about a fiver. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMLdLVUULj-PLKAHMOJUlur6lCjBE1l6QETcwWjRB5yp--ij1yN_q6_xbY_KMfgug?key=dlN6YXgxa0NRYm5UMUVCQTN4TF96NFNsWFRySnJn
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    Feedback for Sibob

    biro replied to Sibob's topic in Feedback

    I bought an Allparts Jazz neck from @Sibob in what truly was the easiest of transactions. Deal with confidence!
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    See, I think the fundamental tone is more or less the same, but I am finding quite a bit of difference between the Big Singles on the 1205VNF and the SR30th5PII. My suspicion is that somewhere along the way they might have changed a recipe or two—the 1205 sounded much, much brighter.
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    Ha, good point. I had just finished setting it up and I thought I'd rest it there just to take a quick pic! And yes, the first one is a SR5005—the model before the current one, which has the truss rod adjustment at the heel if I am not mistaken. The second is a SR30TH5PII Premium, which is really quite great. Surprisingly much more darker sounding than the 1205 Premium I had before, and I think this must be down to some change in the pick ups and preamp. It is really lovely though, fantastic fretwork and craftsmanship.
  16. biro
    Actually I might consider replacing the 3v eq too. Everything on that bass is flawless, but the eq itself is a little underwhelming.
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    Late to the party, but I might as well show you my two current SRs. Absolutely amazing instruments.
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    Looks like I am the first to leave feedback for Kirsten (@Brightside). I sold her a bass I was quite fond of. The transaction was extremely easy, communication extremely quick. Highly recommended!
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    I have recently changed the bridge of my MIJ Jazz from a threaded saddle BBOT (similar to the one pictured) to a Fender HI Mass. No question that the latter might be the better bridge from an engineering standpoint. Saddles do not shift or move about, solid feel, and all that jazz. I am sure there is some difference in sound, but I found it to be negligible, and not necessarily an improvement. I would say that a hi mass bridge emphasises the character of the string over that of the tone wood, which I suppose makes sense. I did not find any meaningful differences with regard to sustain, but this bass did have sustain for days even before. Possibly, and I really am not sure about it, there is an impression of increased sustain because of an overall slower attack compared to a lighter bridge. In any event, for me it’s absolutely not worth it unless you find it aesthetically pleasing.
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    Such an incredible deal. I sold mine some time back as it did not get enough use—I am drawn to soundgears and jazz basses—but it was excellent. Good luck with the sale!
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    I got these excellent pick ups in a bass I bought from @BaggyMan of this parish (pictured below in one of its latest incarnations). They sounded great, but as much as I try to like other things, I always go back to EMGs. So off they go. Some history, from the book of @BaggyMan: "Lindy Fralin pickups. Bridge pickup rewound by bare knuckle pickups to LF spec. CTS pots and cloth wiring". 115 shipped to the UK, which I think it's fair. Open to offers, and, if you have a Jazz Bass neck, this could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
  22. biro
    Fantastic playing and tone. The piezo works great and gives a nice acoustic / Swallow-ish vibe.
  23. biro
    Sold, thank you very much!
  24. biro
    Thanks a lot! The bass has now been sold, but I am sure the new owner (and I, too!) will be very grateful!
  25. biro
    Hi, should be able to post it for 15-25 quid. Have a proper box for it.
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