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  1. funkle
    On hold for Bobby K - sale pending.
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    [quote name='henry norton' post='1364949' date='Sep 7 2011, 09:11 AM']If you're prepared to lose an inch the 31" Birdsong Hy5 string is to all intents and purposes a production bass. Otherwise, have you thought about getting yourself a standard Jazz 5 and getting a custom made, medium-scale neck for it?[/quote] The Birdsongs are great looking basses but defo not for me. A jazz bass works fine. I have thought about getting a standard Jazz 5 and getting a neck done. However, unless the bridge is also moved, then you end up in a situation where the pickups may be sensing in a different area of the string to what normally occurs on a jazz bass, thus altering the classic 'jazz bass tone'. Also, by the time you plow money into a new neck and bought a bass to do that on, you are a good chunk of the way towards a custom bass anyway. Hence my hesitance to look for 'non-production' instruments.
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    Wow, I leave the house for while and a ton of replies! Thanks Eude for your suggestions. This 'Pubic Peace' company looks really interesting and are 'production' enough that getting a 5 string medium scale wouldn't cost the earth. I'll definitely be looking at them further! Thanks for all the help everybody, I've got loads to investigate now. Pete
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    [quote name='aLxbass' post='1365023' date='Sep 7 2011, 10:26 AM']You're after a 6 and willing to trade? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=152097"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=152097[/url] Let me know![/quote] Thanks. I'm less familiar with the BTB series, I hear they're nice basses, but on balance probably will pass. Many thanks for the offer though! Pete
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    [quote name='dc2009' post='1364870' date='Sep 7 2011, 03:06 AM']Fanned frets could be a possibility, especially given how you like to string. Check out some Dingwalls would be the obvious answer, though there are other luthiers out there that may better suit your scale length desires[/quote] Hadn't thought of that. Could I take a 5 string SJ5 and restring it E-C and have it sound good? I'll need to check their literature on that.
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    [quote name='Bankai' post='1364869' date='Sep 7 2011, 03:02 AM']Dare I say have a look at sadowsky? Might be something suitable in their range.[/quote] Nothing that is 32" scale, I'm sorry to say.
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    Hi all As time goes on I'm getting more specific in what I want out of an instrument. Nonetheless I have never gone custom as I have always found that if my tastes change, would likely involve too great a loss of ££/value. I therefore have limited myself to buying secondhand instruments or production instruments. It's hard to find what I want even after scouring Talkbass and Basschat/the internet, so I'll ask the fine minds on here: Does anyone know of a production Jazz bass with a medium (32") scale and 5 strings? I'm not interested in a low B, I intend to string the instrument E - C. My current gold standard for tone is an alder body/rosewood board MIJ Fender Jazz, 32" scale with an East J-Retro preamp and nickel strings. Sounds great as far as I'm concerned and has served me well on many gigs. Are my needs too esoteric, or does anyone know of such an instrument (as a production model, not a custom bass)? Pete
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    [quote name='Taa' post='1359858' date='Sep 2 2011, 01:44 PM']any trades?[/quote] Sure, I'd consider exchange against a 5 or a 6. What have you got? Pete
  9. funkle
    Sale no longer pending, back on the market.
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    Hohner B2B

    funkle replied to funkle's topic in Basses For Sale

    Sold.
  11. funkle
    Free bump. My main cabinet for bigger gigs. Filled large halls/weddings with this, no problem. Though mine's the 4 ohm version.
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    Hohner B2B

    funkle replied to funkle's topic in Basses For Sale

    Sale pending.
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    Hohner B2B

    funkle replied to funkle's topic in Basses For Sale

    Price drop!
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    Sale pending.
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    PM's responded to.
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    [quote name='subaudio' post='1359100' date='Sep 1 2011, 06:39 PM']Hi Just bought the fretless version of this, really great bass. Could I ask, how does the frets need of polishing manifest itself, sorry if that's a daft question, haven't come across that before, could you also tell me if it comes with a case/bag please and what the shipping would cost. Cheers[/quote] Looks like in the UK insured and trackable shipping about £20 - 25. Some scummidge on upper frets which I have polished off other frets but haven't polished off a couple of the other upper ones. A couple of minutes work with some polishing stuff I bought from a guitar store would do it. Photos don't show it well, will have to see if I can find a better pic. No case, very old gig bag which would be only for shipping purposes.
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    Again, PM's responded to.
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    Hohner B2B

    funkle replied to funkle's topic in Basses For Sale

    Bump. Open to offers.
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    [quote name='JPJ' post='1353157' date='Aug 26 2011, 10:56 PM']I'm not sure, but I'll weigh it tomorrow and get back to you.[/quote] Thanks!
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    How much does it weigh?
  21. funkle
    What's under the pickguard? Is it a large rout? I'd be tempted to buy if I could remove that pickguard...
  22. funkle
    All PM's responded to.
  23. funkle
    After recent PM's - weight is 9.2 lb, or 4.17kg.
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    [quote name='funkle' post='1350223' date='Aug 24 2011, 01:32 PM']What is the scale on this bass? 35" or 34"?[/quote] Or is it one of the basses with 33.75" scale? Pete
  25. funkle
    Hi all GAS strikes again. Selling this to fund a 6 string. You'll also see my Yamaha BB1500A up for sale in the forum. Well travelled and has been abroad many times, as it is so handy and fits into luggage well. Will ship with the original gig bag. Electronics in good working order and no significant fretwear. The fretboard could use an oiling, but otherwise it's good to go. There are two pre-drilled sites the strap button can be located (the bass comes this way) - I moved it from the upper front side (?bout) to the back of the neck to assist balance, but it can easily be moved back. Specs as per Hohner USA's webpage - [url="http://www.hohnerusa.com/index.php?325"]http://www.hohnerusa.com/index.php?325[/url]. I'm looking for [s]£200[/s] [color="#0000FF"][b]£150[/b][/color] shipped in the UK. Trades against a 6 will also be considered. Pics: [attachment=87787:IMG_3318.JPG] [attachment=87789:IMG_3326.JPG] [attachment=87788:IMG_3322.JPG] [attachment=87791:IMG_3342.JPG] [attachment=87793:IMG_3352.JPG] [attachment=87792:IMG_3346.JPG] [attachment=87790:IMG_3331.JPG] Pete
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