AndyTravis

Very quickly thrown together before I paint a door I’ve just repaired (dog induced damage)

https://on.soundcloud.com/mJjAhy574in8hmNk6

2 minutes ago, police squad said:

looks lovely

I almost bought a double neck, it was white.

What does it sound like?

I’ve got to build a go cart, then I’m going to record some stuff.

Well…after a bit of a wait, and a bit of Wayne Carini style “it’s all about the chase” behaviour…

A mate had bought a 70’s one on a whim and I was absolutely smitten with it…but he wouldn’t sell.

Off I set on my little search…found via the Shergold owners group on Facebook.

Original 1980 case too.

its very clean overall with some edge marks.

Not bad for 44 years old.

Very cool basses these. Had one on loan for a bit.

love the blue too

Now up for sale in Ashton Under Lyne for £189 🤔

7 minutes ago, Muzz said:

Hey Andy, the inevitable question: what's it weigh, mister? :0)

 

Oh, and nut width/neck?

 

Hard to find specs on these...

Weight - my scales have spat a battery…🙄

Its lighter than the Orange BB which is 9.2lb

so I’ll say 9lbs

the nut is 40mm (just measured)

Just now, Maude said:

I'm surprised to see you're letting this one go. Fantastic basses. 

GLWTS 

Well…it’s a feeler. 
 

We’ll see x

So, after chasing one of these for a good while - to replace one I stupidly sold…

I found an immaculate blue one.

it arrived and I was blown away.

A minor issue was that the D tuning peg was slipping.

Replaced with Hipshot Y tuners. Now smooth as owt.

I swapped the knobs out for BB Black speed knobs. Looks loads better. Original Rosewoods can be put back on if you prefer.

Wearing Flatwounds, silky low action.

 Original Knobs (Rosewood) and machine heads (even though one is goosed) will be included.

Don’t really want it to go - but the house is too full currently 😂

Had to post a price, happy to listen to realistic offers via PM

collection preferred - Manchester

Can post at buyers risk.

Slip cover gigbag only - so will buy shares in bubble wrap before posting…

RELISTED - Since I withdrew the sale, I’ve had the opportunity to get involved with another bass more suited to what I’m doing; I have my main ABG and to be honest, the songs are getting heavier and less acousticy.

So, while I’m loathe to do it - I am selling this bass.

And I know I’ll regret it, and put a wanted ad up in 18 months…but. I’ve always said “if it’s not in use, set it loose…” (I haven’t always said that…but, whatever…)

£20 to post in UK

Honestly one of the best bass sounds I ever had.

Watched a gig back from 2023 with an SR5, just a phenomenal sound.

That denim bass looks gorgeous 

8 minutes ago, Lazydog said:

Honourable mention has to go to "Dancing in the Moonlight" by Toploader. If you think the song isn't too bad, check out the video but bec sure you have a bucket close by. 

Came out when I worked in Topman for a Saturday job, every 2 hours that video was on. Horrific

Sweet Caroline is killing me off too, not so much the song but the inane bullshite sports version - good times never felt so good “SOGOOD SOGOOD SOGOOD” - Why?

I watch a lot of boxing. I mute it every time it’s on.

I thought Mr Celinder was back making basses?

I have played 3 and they were ALL superb 

I’m just shy on space now. Waiting for the extension to start so I can reclaim a room for basses

What a beauty! 

My mate sent me the link - was sold by the time the link loaded 😂

2 minutes ago, rwillett said:

I have the money, wish I had the skill 😩

Buy it. Practice isn’t as impressive as looking balls cool with a blue thunderbird…

plus, skill (or lack thereof) never stops me buying 

Phwoar! Etc x

Zombie thread…

A mate got a Marathon recently and I was instantly besotted.

he wouldn’t sell it to me.

So I went snooping and found a 1980 sunburst

So that’s his one with my ripper - it’s a late 70’s one.

this arrives next week

Wish I had the money, that’s properly dream bass level

@Dankologywill give you a message.

Just now, Lozz196 said:

Imposter alert!!!

Don’t you worry. I’m still the final boss of BB’s.

😉

Yeah. I think just a clear pickguard would make it look 20 times better.

Anyhow, will leave that to whomever buys it

Totally living the dream…

I bought one of these 12 years ago and made a stunning bass - but, a recent bout of spinal pain means I need to wise up.

I was stunned at the quality of the body on the original one I built and spent about £500 on making a “custom” from it.

it hasn’t landed yet.

ive already costed making it exactly what i want…and its £450 on top which im not going to do.

but another bass is on the way and it needs to not stay long.

Get ready for the weight…14lbs ish.

£130 collected

£150 posted in UK

4 minutes ago, briansbrew said:

Andy off BB's, thats a first 🤔

I took the orange to rehearsal last week and it absolutely worked.

Just being a ripper fanboy