karlfer

Lovely Ash, struggling to resist this one 😣

New pictures.

It's been up 2 weeks, lots of trade offers, but none that I was really looking for.

I'll probably just keep it after this weekend.

Wow, simply fantastic 😍

20 hours ago, AndyTravis said:

Love this - and the tort is exactly what I’d do.

 

My Yamaha hasn’t shifted…meaning I’m having to stare from afar

You've been warned about staring from afar before Andy 🤣

Perfection 😍

17 hours ago, Burns-bass said:

These are absolutely fantastic basses.

Indeed they are but I have an Elite & an Ultra.

There actually is such a thing as too many Jazzes.

So I'm told.😚

Stunning & Peter's a top guy.

GLWYS Peter.

I was so tempted to push the button on that in Bass Bros.

Well done that man, cracking bass.

All pm's replied to, thanks for the trade offers folks, ranging from fabulous to erm, left field!

ONLY trade I would be interested in really would be a 2013-2016 USA Precision, definitely maple, preferably white, plus cash added by me.

Many thanks,

Karl.

Bought late December, rarely used hence tentative sale.

I pretty much just use my Elite now.

£650 or £680 with a usable hardcase.

Cost me £889, BIG loss but tough to sell at the moment

Original white plate included. PLEASE NOTE cellophane no longer on tuners.

I did a comparison with the much more expensive Flea sig model, please check photos.

Thanks for looking,

Karl.

18 hours ago, petecarlton said:

Just out of interest, how did you get on withe scalloping at the dusty end of the fingerboard?

 

(Lovely bass - GLWTS.)

The scalloping is more to help string bending. 😋

Absolute steal for a 25th ♥️

Absolutely loving that & very surprised it's not gone yet.

A Wife with a playable neck for us lesser mortals.

❤️

55 minutes ago, Clarky said:

Thanks Karl, I am cognizant of the fact there would be a lot to do to restore this - replacement wavy tuners (very spendy and hard to get hold of), new scratchplate, replacement 70s style bridge pickup etc. Hopefully at this price, this makes allowance for a possible resto job. The accompanying box of replacement pickups and parts (Retrovibe etc) could also be sold off piecemeal to help defray the outlay a little. 

 

Alternatively, it sounds pretty damn good to my ears and I think looks v cool, as is!

At that price it's a bargain restoration job! Just wish I had the skills.

I've strayed away from commenting but sadly can no longer resist.

This bass is crying out for a skilled & sympathetic restoration back to single pup 4000.

Originals in used, gigged condition are now hovering around the £3k mark. I doubt they will get much cheaper.

The 4000 single pickup is a wonderful bass imo.

I have never been able to get one but I have an amazing HW built to 1974, 4000 specs.

VERY different to modern Ricks. Much slimmer beautiful neck, body slimmer back to front and what a sound from that single pickup!

If I had the skills I would rip your arm off at this super price.

Good luck but really you shouldn't need it.

Damn, missed that one.

Could you edit your title to SOLD please, so I don't get my hopes up again.😢

On 02/03/2024 at 08:59, eddking said:

Here ya go:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EIo757B

 

 

Excellent, great looking bass.

HOWEVER!!!!

I blame YOU

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005529661834.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller.32.6204uOeauOeaiD&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40050.354490.0&scm_id=1007.40050.354490.0&scm-url=1007.40050.354490.0&pvid=7aef0bf3-9c59-4fa8-b803-3a0be196ef85&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40050.354490.0,pvid:7aef0bf3-9c59-4fa8-b803-3a0be196ef85,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238111%231996&pdp_npi=4%40dis!GBP!245.81!245.81!!!2185.00!2185.00!%40211b615317097527388344834e3506!12000033429025718!rec!UK!!AB&utparam-url=scene%3ApcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller|query_from%3A

Another transaction with Brian.

Simply one of the very best, a truly exceptional ambassador for everything about Basschat.

Cheers Brian.

Bought, never used, stuck in drawer.

They've reduced the price since I bought it. Hey ho.

Price includes 2nd class postage to mainland UK.

Link to spec

https://www.rickysounds.co.uk/product/4003-4001treble-bezel-cove-chrome/

Cheers,

Karl.

Reason for sale.

A car park, a senior moment, a £650 excess.

I only use my Elite Jazz & HW Rick 4000 now, so this is the first on the block.

I've seen these up from £400 to £1000 (loony). Discontinued in 2016

Squier Signature Series, one of the very first run from 2008. SUPER condition.

Factory jazz neck, Precision body, Duncan Design pick up. HARD to find that in any Fender or to a slightly lesser extent Squier.

Tuners replaced with better torque adjustable version (original tuners included).

I considered replacing the pup, but it's excellent. I considered putting tone rotary & loom, but my fingers vary the tone. I considered flatwounds, but I don't like them. I considered getting a less erm, bright scratchplate but I couldn't be arsed.

Light at 8lb 4oz.

This really is an excellent bass that I've gigged quite a lot.

No gig bag or case, but for another £25 I will provide a tatty hard case.

Collection from Darlington preferred, but will look at other options.

LINK to full spec 

https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Squier-by-Fender-Pete-Wentz-Precision-Bass-Guitar-Black/JVU

Thanks for looking,

Karl.

11 hours ago, IanA said:

Lovely looking bass Dave, so sorry to hear of your health conditions… Sad times ☹️

Same here.

Good luck, terrific bass which would be mine if it was a maple board.

Nice bass with sensible, good quality mods.

Looking at what some folk are asking for Squiers, this seems a good deal to me.

Mike's a great bloke to deal with.

GLWTS Mike.

Tech 21 Fly rig, V1, with original (slightly bashed) tin and PSU

Super condition, I rarely used it.

Prefer collection from Darlington.

Extra £20 for 3/4 day mainland UK insured courier delivery.

Feedback available,

cheers,

Karl.

Awful lot of good bass for that money, someone is going to get a bargain.

Just to point out, this is not going to be a replacement for the Flea.

It's only me pointing out some shared features.

I bought it;

because of some shared features (dual concentric, Pure Vintage 64 Jazz pups) which I like.

And some not shared features, especially matching headcap, 9.5" radius & medium jumbo frets, which I like.