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I honestly doubt very much that you are going to get a pickguard 'off the shelf' which meets your requirements. You will probable have to go down the custom build route. Try these guys: https://www.originalscratchplates.com they are in a UK company and appear not to charge a fortune.

I have a used Fender Tweed Case by G&G which is for Precision/Jazz basses. I believe it is the deluxe case and not the cheaper pro series case. It has the red poodle interior. It is in excellent condition. I was told that case is from the 80s although I am a bit doubtful about this as it looks newer to me unless it has led a cloistered life.  I am looking to sell this case but have no idea of value as I can't seem to find used items for sale. If any member has any advice on what the case is worth could they send me a pm. I want to advertise the case with a fair asking price hence my enquiry. Please note that I am not trying to circumvent the for sale forums as I have a subscription. Many thanks.

Problem solved. One of the battery terminals was loose. Phew! Many thanks!

My son has a newly purchased used G&L L2500 tribute series. As well as a couple of buzzes there is an electrics problem. The passive circuit is fine, however when switching to active a loud hum comes from the amp and the volume drastically reduces. Any ideas anyone?

Had the absolute pleasure once again of doing business with Andrew. He bought my Sandberg TT4. It is a huge bonus when transactions are carried out with people whom you can regard as friends. 

9 minutes ago, Lysdexia said:

Not any more - can't wait to play this beautiful bass now!

 😁

Yes indeed. Bass now sold and off to the home of an extremely nice chap!

9 hours ago, tobiewharton said:

Sold?

 

Nearly. Still on hold at the moment.

5 minutes ago, mikegatward said:

Seriously nice - any trades ?

I’m afraid not. I do need to sell. Sorry!

Due to unforeseen circumstances I find myself having to sell my newly acquired Sandberg California II TT4. This bass is in mint unmarked condition. The asking price of £850 includes the excellent Sandberg gig bag and delivery to the UK. Please feel free to ask any questions.

3 hours ago, GisserD said:

can any of you good folk help me identify this?

The Body shape appears to be a Custom (horns too smooth for a classic) , but they don't usually come with those pickups.... and what are those pickups? and the top wood for that matter... maybe quilted maple?

thanks in advance.

 

 

I stand to be corrected on any of this but you are right in identifying a Custom with (I think) quilted maple. The pups are Delano MC5s.

Whew! I still have faith.🤣. Somebody has got a very nice bass. Well done!

If this doesn’t sell for this money then I will lose all faith in the market. What an exceptional bass for the asking price.

When you consider what constitutes a 'celebrity' these days then Kylie is certainly a legend.

4 minutes ago, ped said:

My advice, if you plan on using the same strap on several basses is to get the buttons too and keep them somewhere safe. You never know when you’ll need them - take it from me I spent ages trying to find one half and then ages trying to find the other half (different locks) so it might be worth getting the set!

Good advice. I think I'm beginning to realise that. Thanks!

25 minutes ago, The59Sound said:

Sounds like an items wanted post. 

Not really. The S-locks are very new and so it's unlikely that anyone will be selling just the strap lock part especially when I want a gold set.

Does anyone know anywhere that I can purchase the new Schaller S-lock without having to buy the strap button? I want to keep the original Schaller buttons on my basses but rather like the new S-Locks. 

7 minutes ago, fretmeister said:

Nope!

 

It's been on purpose for years!

As a new Sandberg owner I had no idea it was intentional. A nice wee bonus.

Just noticed today that a Schaller strap lock fits very nicely onto the standard Sandberg strap button on my California II TT4. Is this coincidence I ask myself?

Weather at last improved enough to let me get some pics of my newly acquired California II TT4.

This is a remarkable price for this bass. I have two precisions already otherwise I would be very interested. If this doesn’t sell at this price then we might as well forget this forum as a place to sell.

Definitely go for the Fender. Also, if you ever plan on selling the bass then the Fender is far more marketable than the Shuker. 

1 hour ago, Osiris said:

I have one of each of these cases, they're both tougher than gig padded gig bags but not as heavy and bulky as a full flight case. Both are well made and fit my TT4 perfectly; 

Protection racket

Protec Contego

Both are great cases. If anything I prefer to the cheaper Protection racket one, it's every bit as well made and offers the same level of protection as the Contego but the zip seems a tad smoother and it has adjustable inserts that you can move about that fit into the contours of the bass body to stop it moving around. 

Many thanks for this. I’ll have a look at these.

1 hour ago, GisserD said:

I use this to transport my Sandberg around... 

https://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-deluxe-molded-case-stratocaster-telecaster/907976

Best case for the money IMHO.

A strat/tele case?

30 minutes ago, ead said:

 

No idea about hardcases I'm afraid, both mine live in the Sandberg gig bags they came in.

Thanks for the reply. I will post pics in due course. I take my pics outside and the weather hasn’t been great. Watch this space.👍

I have just taken delivery of a Sandberg California II TT4. Does anyone know of a hardcase that is a good fit?