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FOLKS: This bass is no longer for sale. I just can't do it, it would be like selling one of the kids.  I really appreciate all of the interest and kind words in the thread above. I have decided to buy the 20th anniversary anyway. Sod it. You only live once.

Thats a pretty bass! GLWTS

On 13/02/2019 at 00:44, molan said:

Is this the ‘classic’ 30.75” scale?

It certainly is. Long neck though, doesn't feel like a short scale.

30 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

Yes, I was gonna ask about that. The ones I’ve played have been a bit heavier and also neck heavy. This sits OK though?

Well, I tend to wear this one quite high, seems to suit the deep funk heritage.. and it sits fine.  When I have tried to wear it lower there is a bit of dive, to be fair...

Just now, TheGreek said:

Lovely...my dream bass..

Lots of interest...Three replies in the time I've been reading the thread.

GLWTS

Go on Mick. You owe it to yourself....;0)

Just now, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

9.7lbs in old money then? That’s quite reasonable 👍

That would be about right I think.  Considering the timber involved it's not bad, eh? Balances nicely on the strap too.

Lovely bass for someone at a decent price. GLWTS.

2 hours ago, wright/watt said:

Stunning, stunning bass this.. and in fantastic condition..

W1_pro a great guy to business with..

All the best and GLWTS😀

Thanks Alan. You are pretty good at that business business yourself....;0)

38 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

OK, I’ll ask as no-one else has. Do you have an accurate weight for it please?

Of course. Sorry should have thought of that. 4.4 kilos according to the bathroom scales.

2 hours ago, Hellzero said:

@three : You can't play music with a boiler and not paying massive tax bills is a rock'n'roll attitude. So you really have no excuses for not buying it. 🤣

GLWTS for this very nice bass, but not for me as it would look like I'm playing a banjo. 😉

It's an interesting one that...I'm 6'3" and it works because the neck is so long. Tiny body though...

1 hour ago, MB1 said:

MB1.

MUSTARD!

This looks similar to the one I used to own (could possibly be?) did you purchase this off Basschat by any chance?

sit back take a sharp intake of breath!

.....Wish I'd not parted with mine!

BUMP!

I purchased it off a chap who bought it off a chap in Spain I think. The marks on the side are ripples in the finish- the usual wear and tear stuff you get on the lower bouts of guitars after many years. The white marks are reflections- not white paint!

3 hours ago, three said:

Oooohhh...these appear very rarely! There aren’t many of them and owners rarely wish to part. A lovely example too (and at a great price IMO - check out current prices - even discounted at Bass Central, there’s going to be no change out of about £9k). Tone and playability is usually outrageous too. Boiler failure and a massive tax bill keeps me out on this one... I think...

Just for info, the knobs look non-original?

I'm not sure about the knobs tbh...They look quite proper, but I guess they might have been replaced at some point?  I think you should just buy it really, a bit of incendiary Clarkesque fretw**nking. That'll keep you warm...Who needs a boiler?...;0)

1 minute ago, bassfan said:

Omg. 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 and you are just up the road. That is simply gorgeous. 

 

 

Im playing it now, and it really is. I might hold on to it yet......

Here is my SC deluxe. It's an early one, serial number 87SC4596 which dates it to 1987 which fits with the 'made in West Germany' schaller machine heads.

 In the interests of full disclosure, there are a few minor dinks on it, but nothing too bad.

I've tried to capture these in the photos. If you want more pics- let me know.

It's a magnificent bass. The electrics all work as they should, the truss rods are fine, the action is low, the neck slim and fast. I truly do not want to sell this, but I've been offered a 20th anniversary model and the powers that be have firmly told me it's one in, one out, or else.

It is made I believe, of walnut facings over a mahogany core with maple laminations. The neck is maple & purpleheart. The woodwork is astonishing. 

I'm happy to courier at your expense. I'd be happier if you tried it before buying. I'm in Bury St Edmunds most of the time. London at least once a week and Wales periodically.

Comes with a fitted hardcase-  American, by 'The Modern Case Company'. Can't say I've ever heard of them, but it's a fine case.

In terms of cash. I'm happy to consider offers, but it is what it is and I'm not going to bend much on the price.

I've just got a TE Elf with one of the new 2x8 cabs. It's nuts. Keeps up with a drummer (in rehearsals anyway), and sounds lovely. The whole thing is about the size of two shoeboxes.

I remember when something putting out 200 watts that would be loud enough to keep up with a drummer was essentially, a wardrobe. AND a two man lift.

Whats the scale length please Rhys?

The picture that they have with the online ad is a US made device. So if they are advertising the amp as one thing and selling a device which is different, thats mis- selling surely?

12 hours ago, Bassassin said:

Beautiful example, looks in great condition. Serial - if it's the same format as Fujigen of the same era - which it appears to be - dates this to June 1978.

Good price for a classic MIJ Precision too - GLWTS!

So, whats the difference then- if indeed there is a difference- between the "Primary" bass and the 'Precise' bass?   These Aria's are generally phenomenal machines, the two I have knock spots of many a genuine US P that I've owned. A great buy at a very fair price for someone. GLWTS.

Thats a nice looking bass. GLWTS.

Great bass for not a lot of cash. GLWTS.

A fine bass from a very decent seller. Have a bump. GLWTS.

Just bought a BBx one pedal off Vinny. Splendid chap. Deal with confidence.

Thats a lot of cash for a bass that Jaco may have played 'for sure'.

Bought a Megalith pedal from Andy.  Same as above, really nice chap, easy to deal with.  Recommended.

Great pedal at a good price from a v.nice chap. GLWTS.