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Where does a strap attach? Could be my eyesight but I can't see any strap buttons in the photos. GLWTS

At the risk of this turning into a debate about Steinberger type bass ergonomics and not a For Sale thread, I've got the similar B2AV model with no mods of any sort and have the following observations. I find no problems with balance even with a nylon strap. With regards reaching the fingerboard down to the nut I don't find it a problem and I've had an operation on my left shoulder that limits my left arm movement. Perhaps the trick is to allow the strap at the neck end strap button to drape down vertically from your left shoulder and then it sits very naturally much like a 'normal' bass. Hope this reassures any potential buyers that mods aren't required if you don't want to do them. GLWTS!

New Year, I've been told I need to restart the clear out ...

The Harley Benton's did have a phase where there was visible routing but I bought one a while afterwards where they had reverted to a concealed channel for the pickup wiring

Inflation adjusted price drop?

Lovely instrument. If I had the money I'd be investigating a trip to the Netherlands. Before someone else asks how much does it weigh?

I've got a U5 in this finish that I gig a lot. I can confirm no neck dive. Very distinctive colour with subtle classy binding, it looks great under lights too. GLTWS!

How much does it weigh please?

I agree. So much so I'm not sure I want to sell it any more!

Cheapest China made CV Squier on this forum. I think one more week on and then I'll withdraw it and thin another candidate from the herd.

Ta Taa! It's currently on hold pending a meet up with a potential lucky new owner next week...

V nice! Does it have 2 battery compartments?

What is the weight of this bass please?

My bathroom scales (diff with/without bass in hand) say its about 10.5 lbs so no featherweight, but I'm quite slim build and I've never found it a problem for 2 hour gigs. String spacing is 19 mm.

No, I bought it from a BCer called to "Out To Play Jazz" who I haven't noticed on here for quite a while

Meant to say, similar KSD in this video, clearly visible 2:08: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ceQ0VypjS8

Lotsa love bit I've already got one which is also going nowhere. GLWTS

I bought this many years ago on this forum and have found, as many bassists here and elsewhere have noted, that China built models are not far short of a US/Japan Fender in terms of build quality and sound. The only shortcoming I've found is the chrome plating which tends to get a bit discoloured after a while. It comes with the original tort pick guard and a black/white/black one I've fitted which I think looks nicer. It also has four control plates: the original chrome one (if you want the mojo), a new chrome one, gold, and black. It currently sports the gold one but the black looks particularly good with the black pick guard. When replacing the control plate I also replaced the original knobs and the jack socket which had become a bit iffy. I look after my instruments well so Its in excellent condition with the only blemishes I can see being: slight headstock scratching (low ceiling!), some bridge dirt/discolouration (which might well clean off), and a few extremely small surface marks that don't show up in photos and you would only notice if you're looking for really closely. I'll ship it in a cheap but perfectly decent Harley Benton gig bag which is nearly new. I'd prefer collection or a meet up within a reasonable distance of Tunbridge Wells (or could meet central London near a mainline station like Charing Cross, London Bridge etc). Postage an option if buyer arranges courier and takes responsibility once consigned. Prefer UK sale as I don't enjoy the customs overhead post Brexit.

This is my trusty KSD605 35 inch scale 5 string jazz type bass with an EBS preamp fitted by Bernie Goodfellow. It was my main gigging bass for a few years but I am moving to shorter scale basses now due to a slight problem with my left hand. Its in excellent condition with the only blemishes I can see being: slight headstock scratching, some bridge dirt/discolouration (which might well clean off), and a few fine surface scratches to the underside of the body that are only really visible in bright light. The EBS preamp is vastly superior to the stock preamp they were fitted with. Controls are volume, balance, treble, bass, and mid frequency boost/cut. It comes with a sturdy blue gig bag which is in good shape apart from some minor tears to the lining from where I left some strings protruding from the tuners. I'd prefer collection or a meet up within a reasonable distance of Tunbridge Wells (or could meet central London near a mainline station like Charing Cross, London Bridge etc). Postage an option if buyer arranges courier and takes responsibility once consigned. Prefer UK sale as I don't enjoy the customs overhead post Brexit.

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