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[b][u]I'm in Brighton and I'd much prefer a pickup for this, or a meet in Sussex or on the southern half of the M25, as I have no hard case or even gigbag.[/u][/b] OK, you know what it is - a well played but rarely gigged 2008 Squier Classic Vibe Jazz CGRI08003229 (25/10/08, Grand Reward Education and Entertainment, Guang Dong, China) with a couple of alterations: Stock pickups have been replaced with [url="http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/shop.asp?category=Bass"]Wizard 64s[/url] at £70 for a pair and the routing is copper taped. Jack socket is now a Switchcraft. Pickguard is a white pearl that fits the screwholes but leaves a small gap at the bell plate (see the pics for this) but the original tort guard is supplied. Oddly, one pickguard screw is missing but I'll try to find it or a replacement. I have the tugbar but the white pearl pickguard is not drilled for it. There is a small (about 1/8th inch) dent on the edge of the forearm cutaway which is too small to photograph - it will probably be hidden by your arm anyway. At present wearing GHS Black Nylon flatwounds with red silks - although the pics show La Bella Black Nylons with dark purple silks. Schaller strap locks are fitted; I have the original strap buttons. On my luggage scales the bass weighs 9.3lbs or 4.2kilos. There is no gigbag or case. [u][b]As I said, I'm in Brighton and I'd much prefer a pickup or a meet [/b][/u]although I might eventually be convinced to post at the buyer's expense if I can't get a local sale. I'm looking for a cash sale; the only trades (with cash adjustment) that would interest me are fretless 'acoustic vibe' piezo basses such as Rob Allen, Veillette, etc. - so not much chance of that. At [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/squier-classic-vibe-60s-jazz-bass/20779"]GAK these are now £319[/url] without, of course, the Wizards and other alterations. This can be yours for [b][size=3][s]£240[/s] £230[/size][/b] collected. -
I sold Bob some GHS Black Nylons and the transaction was as smooth as the strings.
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[quote name='Clarky' post='1123378' date='Feb 10 2011, 11:08 PM']So is this still for sale? [/quote] It may be for sale in the near future. -
[quote name='Etienne' post='439401' date='Mar 19 2009, 04:28 PM']Did you buy this then Dave? [/quote] Yes I did ... sorry it took me nearly two years to see your post.
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'I just want to get back what I paid for it'
EssentialTension replied to Martin E's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='neepheid' post='1123152' date='Feb 10 2011, 08:27 PM']Simple solution - stop saying it! Just state your price, never mind explaining. If the price is right then it will sell.[/quote] I think I only said it when someone commented that I was selling too cheap. -
'I just want to get back what I paid for it'
EssentialTension replied to Martin E's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='bythesea' post='1122983' date='Feb 10 2011, 06:26 PM']I think everything should drop by 10% each time it is sold - I'll wait until it comes around for about the 10th time and get it for about a third of the original price [/quote] Then you can sell it for another 10% less. -
'I just want to get back what I paid for it'
EssentialTension replied to Martin E's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1122916' date='Feb 10 2011, 05:31 PM']Could it be you are looking at it from the wrong direction... some folks might say they want back what they paid for it, meaning they got it cheap and don't want to profit from it? Just a thought.[/quote] The one time I used the phrase that's exactly what I meant. It would be rare for the said phrase to mean 'I paid way over the odds for it and now I'm expecting to be recompensed for my foolishness'. If it ever did mean that then the item probably isn't going to sell. Let's have more 'I just want to get back what I paid for it'. -
I've only done one trade on BC. It was quite a while ago but IIRC we both posted the basses on the same day but mine took longer to arrive than did his. It's fairly straightforward from feedback threads and from what you've seen before to know if a member here is definitely in good standing. If that's not clear at BC then there's always eBay feedback. But sometimes you have to take a risk.
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[quote name='Clarky' post='1122761' date='Feb 10 2011, 03:44 PM']I might do [/quote] OK, you did do.
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[quote name='blackmn90' post='1122696' date='Feb 10 2011, 02:41 PM']I don't want to ruin the suprise but the winner has it in their signiture. Well done sir[/quote] Ah, well spotted.
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[quote name='Clarky' post='1122735' date='Feb 10 2011, 03:11 PM']After your Shuker/Rob Allen thread, I can predict the future (I think) [/quote] And you don't even know about the Veillette discussions.
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Hmmmm .... so many decisions.
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It's a long story but this is for sale again. -
FS or trade - 1977 Hagström Scanbass fretless
EssentialTension replied to DolganoFF's topic in Basses For Sale
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Well it made me laugh......
EssentialTension replied to Beedster's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
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[quote name='icastle' post='1122201' date='Feb 10 2011, 12:46 AM']Sorry - I was having a bit of a 'matron moment' there. [/quote] 'Carry on, Matron.'
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[quote name='chris_b' post='1122190' date='Feb 10 2011, 12:36 AM']Have you looked at Rick Turner basses? They occasionally come up on Talkbass for a lot less than a Rob Allen and they sound pretty good to me. [/quote] Hmmm .... thanks ... Ed Friedland makes everything sound good.
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[quote name='icastle' post='1122195' date='Feb 10 2011, 12:41 AM']You might want to rephrase that. [/quote] Steady on!
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Certainly does the trick. Lovely.
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ARRIVED!! CIJ Fender Matched CAR 62 RI Limited Run Jazz Bass
EssentialTension replied to xilddx's topic in Bass Guitars
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[quote name='silddx' post='1122116' date='Feb 9 2011, 11:41 PM']... Acoustic hollowbody instruments are more prone to accentuating string and finger noise, it's common, some people like it, I don't mind it for certain things, it adds character ...[/quote] The accentuation of string noise on an electro-acoustic bass is made 'worse' if you have the bronze acoustic bass strings which are commonly fitted as stock. They tend to be louder than nickels or stainless or some kind of flatwounds. But, as silddx says, some people like that.
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I think the 70s decals, when they had 'Made in USA' it was very small under 'Precision Bass'
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[quote name='norvegicusbass' post='1122159' date='Feb 10 2011, 12:01 AM']Imagine the fights you would have over who uses the hands to play though[/quote] At least I'd get a go on his new Jazz bass.
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[quote name='silddx' post='1122151' date='Feb 9 2011, 11:55 PM']We appear to be Siamese twins tonight mate [/quote] I think you'll find that the fashionable terminology is 'conjoined'.
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[quote name='silddx' post='1122140' date='Feb 9 2011, 11:50 PM']Just before the fret, as close as you can without being on top of it.[/quote] Nigel, we seem to be following each other around tonight.
