karlfer

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.

4 hours ago, Misdee said:

I really like the Pacific Peach and I dislike the Eggshell Pink on the original Flea.

 

The only aesthetic fly in the ointment on the newer version is the tort pickguard. I would swap it for a vintage white one.

The Pacific Peach Ltd Ed comes with 3 ply parchment. I bought the tort aftermarket as I'm not a fan of the parchment white.

I've had a couple of the Fleas. Moved on because I couldn't get on with the radius or the frets.

Pacific Peach is one of "those" colours.

Under stage lighting anything from white to black.

Under real life lighting, from Orangey, through to Salmon Pink, through to Blackpool Horse Drawn Princess Barbie Carriage Pink.

                    FLEA JAZZ                                                                  PACIFIC PEACH (Ltd Ed Player Series)

Body           Alder                                                                           Alder

Finish          RW Nitro                                                                     Gloss Poly

Fretboard   Rosewood                                                                   Pau Ferro

Neck           RW Nitro                                                                     Satin

Neck pro    C shape                                                                       Modern C shape

Headstock  Plain                                                                            Matched to body colour

Radius        7.25                                                                              9.5

Frets           Vintage narrow tall                                                     Medium Jumbo

Truss           Body, neck off (or loosen)                                        Headstock

Tuners        Fender tall vintage style                                            Standard

PICK UPS    Pure vintage 64 jazz                                                 Pure vintage 64 jazz

Rotaries      Stack knob                                                                 Stack knob

Pickguard   4 ply tort                                                                     3 ply parchment

Bridge         4 saddle vintage threaded                                        4 saddle standard

Gigbag        Deluxe                                                                         None

PRICE          £1295                                                                         £889

I much prefer the headstock truss access, 9.5 radius & medium jumbo frets, only an opinion.

I replaced the parchment plate before I even set the bass up.

You spoke to him before I got the chance then 😭😆

As per title.

4 ply, tort white black white.

Currently showing as $53 PLUS VAT, shipping, import duties.

One photo shows it laid on top of the black plate on my Elite Jazz.

Price includes 3 to 4 day post mainland UK only,

cheers,

Karl.

On 07/12/2023 at 19:02, petecarlton said:

Absolute steal.

Sold 9th December

Further PM's replied to.

Still no refund so still currently for sale, cheers.

The new Aerodyne Precision Special has the best pickup I've ever had on an Aerodyne.

Coupled with stuff like 12" radius, Babicz bridge, chamfered arm bit, torque adjustable tuners etc, very different beast.

I've received a couple of trade & cash offers but nothing's quite "done it" yet.

I will hopefully receive my refund by the weekend so this will likely be removed from sale.

This has only been out of the box to check electrics, intonation & photograph it.

SERIOUS SAVING

TRADES. I would value it higher & the only thing I would be interested in really is a straight trade for a US Standard Jazz (pre 2017).

COURIER. Yes, I will mainland UK only. BUYER to organise & pay for courier please.

LINK to spec

https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/fender-aerodyne-special-precision-bass-hot-red-burst?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2203_PMT_BAU_Search_Google+Ads_Performance+Max_Product_Zero+Sales&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6vaqBhCbARIsACF9M6mip0bGbtFFkKuxpU49SSriLZmWumqNenKS3EBunzX9cbOpjxjOxWoaAvVUEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Thanks for looking,
cheers,
Karl.