FlatEric

Mmm, I've got a P of that era and I'm positive it is not a '78 USA.

Read "200[u]8[/u]" MIM or as already mentioned a Squier.

Definately re-badged.

[attachment=75340:78p1.jpg]

[attachment=75338:78P2.jpg]

[attachment=75339:Precision_78.jpg]

The neck would have a skunk stripe, the control knobs are flat on the top
and the head looks like above - plugged.

Not the real deal.

Cheers.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='1169078' date='Mar 20 2011, 01:29 AM']This auction is, in my opinion, excellent in every way.

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/160559216667"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/160559216667[/url]

Read the whole listing plus the additional stuff - bloody marvellous!

Jon.[/quote]

Priceless. . . . . Absolutely Priceless!

[quote name='Jerry_B' post='1166275' date='Mar 17 2011, 09:16 PM']This is where we need FlatEric...

That said, some might say that the additions (thumbrest and the pickup selector switch) might sway the price slightly...[/quote]


Hi, sorry I'm late!

A nice used T-40.
Probably about the right figure/a bargain.

If both switches were there and of the original type, the thumbrest wasn't there
and the back of the neck was in nice condtion, along with not quite so much pitting
on the chrome, this would be a £400.00 to £500.00 bass.
One of the same era, Maple board, Tanburst, nice condition, went for a large amount
of money, sometime last year. Over £500.00, I seem to recall - I think I have a pic
of that one, somewhere.

Tanburst/Rosewood are not that common.

As a player. . . . . Plug it in and away you go!!

Somone should snap this up!

Cheers.

[quote name='cocco' post='1157099' date='Mar 10 2011, 07:46 PM']NOOOO![/quote]

Yyyyyyyyyyyyyesssss!

Sorry mate, someone beat you to it!

[quote name='Quatschmacher' post='1157310' date='Mar 10 2011, 09:54 PM']Hi all,

just wondering if anyone has ever played a Fender Japan JB75-PJ. It's a 75 reissue Jazz Bass with a Precision pickup in the neck position, like [url="http://kenji-cij.blogspot.com/2008/11/jb75-pj-car-jazz-bass.html"]this one here[/url]. Just wondering if anyone could tell me whether this actually sounds like a Precision when this neck pickup is solo'd. The reason I ask is that I love the Precision sound but am much more comfortable on a Jazz neck and when I play a Jazz I mostly use the bridge pickup on its own. This would give me all of these things in one bass!

I'd love to here from anyone who has one or has played one.[/quote]

Hi.

Don't know about the Jazz in question but I have several basses with a P & J set-up.
If you back off the J it sounds like a P.
If you only use the bridge on your Jazz, then the sound would be the same if you
backed off the P.

The only think that is missing, is that slightly sweeter tone when you have a J and a J
on together.
With a P & J set-up, the P delivers a much fatter sound when both pick-ups are on together.

Does this all make sense??

Cheers.

Mike bought my Westone Rail.

Very easy to deal with - very prompt payment - no problems, at all.

Top Man.

Rail now sold to "alyctes" - Happy Playing.


Cheers.

[quote name='cocco' post='1145968' date='Mar 1 2011, 04:11 PM']It's with a heavy heart that Im offering my T-40 up for sale. I've had ages but it just isnt getting used. Since my Shuker landed my SB has become my backup and as much as it sucks the old T could do with finding a new home.

The bass in question is a 1978 build, meaning it has the early model Toaster pickups and a slightly wider neck than the later Blade models. It's original apart from the switches which broke and have been replaced with similar but not identical ones. Natural oil finished body and maple neck. The body is showing some signs of wear but is completely solid. The neck has had the varnish sanded off the back of it but is straight and in good condition, head stock has a few dings, nothing out of the ordinary for a 25+ year old bass. The threads on here speak for themselves about how great these basses are so I won't bore you with technical details. Heres a pic for illustrative purposes, Ill put more up when I get the bass out of storage. Comes with non original hard case. I'd rather sell but trades are always an option, think Warwick, Sandberg, anything active really, preferably with atleast one MM pickup or 70s/80s jap built stuff like Ibanez, westone, aria etc. Status Groove, try me.

£400[/quote]

One day . . . . . . you'll think . . . . . Mmmm, T-40 - Yeah, I had one of those!
I do a lot of Japanese stuff and I can see where you are going and the Status Groove is an excellent bass love mine.
But. . . . . . as I said . . . one day.

Must bring a "Blade" your way, one day - I'll have you begging to jump on the train again!!!!!!!!

Good luck with the sale - "almost ex T-40 owner"

I went to see Peter Frampton last night, at the Assembly in Leamington.

In a word [size=4]STUNNING[/size].

Back in the day of "Frampton Comes Alive" I think I wore out my vinyl
copy - not only the record but the sleeve as well!
Albums of that size were a lot more interesting.

Peter and the band came on, no support, no waffle - Just came on a played
and played and played - all the songs you would want to hear if you loved
Frampton Comes Alive.

The sound was one of the best I have ever heard - apparently it has won some
sort of award for the quality of the venue and the sound - lighting was great
and the place was full.

Really getting into it and then he introduced the band. . . . .
"and on bass, Mr Stanley Sheldon". The icing on the cake.

Stanley was the first fretless rock bass player I had hever seen - Precision,
with a maple board, years ago - now a Musicman and and another bass I couldn't
quite work out what it was.

Just a brilliant night and a venue I will definately visit again - "Stray" are on in April,
always worth a look.

Anyone else go??


Cheers.

Oooooo!

I'll Have that!
Ta!


Sent you a PM.

Cheers.

[quote name='cocco' post='1138918' date='Feb 23 2011, 05:46 PM']One day I'll get round to buying Flat Erics rail. I love them [/quote]

Ha Ha. You'll break in the end.



[quote name='Bassassin' post='1139025' date='Feb 23 2011, 07:16 PM']Hands up who wishes they'd bought a Rail & a Quantum (and a Super Headless & a Washburn Bantam & a Washburn Force 42 & an Aria Pro ICB Interceptor & a Riverhead Unicorn & an Ibanez Axstar AXB...) before JapCrap got popular, & people couldn't give the damn things away?

Yeah, me too...

J.[/quote]

Rail: Tick, Tick!
Quantum: Tick!
Interceptor: Tick!

And introducing. . . . . . . .



Would love to see another one if these!

Cheers.

[quote name='chuck_stones' post='1135550' date='Feb 21 2011, 02:42 PM']Out of interest, does anyone have any sound clips of one of these? I'd love to hear one in action.[/quote]

Hi.

To be honest, like almost every instrument IMO, you would have to play it
yourself, through your gear, with your lead, your fingers etc, to get the real
sound.
I have quite a few of these - Toaster & Blade, different strings on some
of them and they all have subtle differences.
Over the years I have lent some of mine out and to date, everone one
has been very impressed with the range of sounds and the power - one
even bought his lend, as he couldn't bear to give it back!

A sound clip, IMO would not give you a full idea to the tones available.

Try and find someone who has one and have a go.
Blades are brighter than Toasters but Toasters have a rich warmth.

You could also buy Tom's - it was mine and sounds luvverly!

Cheers.

[quote name='razze06' post='1134440' date='Feb 20 2011, 04:09 PM']

I think it's going to be a little later than 1981. I thought toaster pickups were used in earlier models, and the blade appeared after 1983 (?). Could be worng though[/quote]

Old Red is an '82. From memory!!

Tom, Hi.

Took me ages to persuade myself to let it go - Old Red went to a good home and now he has
to move out again.
Sorry to hear about your health.
You would struggle to find another one that good - sure you are doing the right thing?
You selling all your gear?

All the best.

Eric.

Hi.

Played this last night and then played it's brother.

Great fun but I am now getting therapy for my "Noah's Ark Syndrone" (NAS) - the need to
have at least two of everything.

If someone would like this, I am pitching this at £325 - Delivered to most parts of the UK.

Cheers.

[quote name='razze06' post='1112031' date='Feb 2 2011, 09:20 AM']Not quite as rock and roll as some others, but there...[/quote]

Very Nice - I'll forward them to Peter.

Peter Cook, The Final Cut. . . . or is it? ? ? ?

[url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/"]Peter Cook - The Final Cut[/url]

Cheers.

For what it's worth. . . . .

It's a Classic Peavey, so. . . . . I've got one.

On a lone to a younger learner, at the mo' - struggling with his Pacifica - getting
on with the T-15 much better.

As pointed out, it's the proper thing, not a toy - the best bit is the sound.
The pickups are stunning.
Some really great sounds - surpised your guitarist gave it back to you.


Good luck with the sale.

Cheers.

Bought a cracking Aria from Tony.

All as described, lovely clean condition - ready to go.
So ready, using it tonight!!

All the best.
Eric.

[quote name='TheFear' post='1120749' date='Feb 8 2011, 10:27 PM']many thanks, dont really want to sell but im desperate for a trace head, and there is one on here for sale at the right price £250 so if any one wants to snap my hands off feel free[/quote]

Oooooo!!

I can't bear this any longer - I have to feed my "Noah's Ark Syndrome"

Cracking Basses - I'll give it a good home.

I already have one and this is too good a deal to let it slip.

Will PM you later to sort out.

Cheers.

[quote name='TRBboy' post='1115912' date='Feb 4 2011, 09:22 PM']Amazing! Wanted a cheap bass to customise a little, and just finished it tonight.

I'm absolutely blown away with the results! I've played basses costing 5 times more which haven't hit the spot in the same way!

Yamaha RBX270 black off Gumtree £ 70
Wilkinson bridge w/brass saddles £ 15 (I think)
Dimarzio model p/j (cream) £100
Cream speed knobs. £ 5
CTS wiring kit. £ 15
TOTAL. £205!

It sounds friggin awesome! I've owned a fair few basses, and this is amazing for the money i've spent. Would highly recommend this recipe for anyone looking for an inexpensive bass that plays and sounds great, or as a decent backup.[/quote]

I'm with you on that one.

I bought an RBX270 Fretless, about 5 years ago - love it.
Lent it to loads of players - all said the same and mine is stock!

Thump away!!

Cheers.

[quote name='Bassnut62' post='1114570' date='Feb 3 2011, 09:36 PM']Ok there must be some admirers of twin-neck instruments out there. I'm starting to play a bit of guitar as well as bass. My band is a trio with keys and the keys player has some bass pedals, which could free me to play little bits of guitar ocassionaly.

So what does anyone know about twin-necks?
What are the pitfalls?
Any particular makes and models to GAS hard for or to avoid at all costs?

Just to give a pointer on my tastes, I'm into classic Fender-ish tones and styles.
Thanks for any advice.
And if you know of any going for sale at a good price, please let me know.[/quote]

I love Twin Necks!! I guess it's a Marmite thing!

What are you after - 4 & 6, 4 & 8, 4 & 4 (one fretless) or 6 & 12?

The only one I don't have it a 4 & 4 - if I'm honest, my fretless playing is OK
but not worth me trying to show I can do both and not really pulling it off.

Let me know what you're after.

DomInSomerset made a cracking Twin, using my Peavy Zodiac as a template - turned
out really well. That was a 4 & 4 - might be worth having a chat with him.
They are a bit heavy, but you don't play them all night!!

Cheers.

EDIT. Muppett!! You said 4 & 6 in the post!!
Must try harder Eric!!!
Sorreeee!!

Something like this. . . . [attachment=71111:RicF.jpg]

My advice would be if you are a better bass player than a guitarist, see
if you can find a rare 6 at the top - 4 at the bottom - easier to get on with!

[quote name='Bassassin' post='1107046' date='Jan 29 2011, 10:45 AM']It also says "Made In Japan", which realistically is what a Hondo needs to say in order for it to be considered not to be Korean, and probably plywood! That's actually a lovely bass, if a bit beat-up & well worth what it went for.

The other one's just your standard Samick-made Korean cheapo, as are the overwhelming majority of Hondos. Pretty much everything else I know about Hondos is already in the [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=80013"]other thread[/url] you mentioned.

J.[/quote]

I have one of these. [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/2010/10/hondo-professional.html"]Hondo[/url]

What a cracking bass.

If you ever see one, go for it.

I promise I won't bid . . . . . . . . Honest!!


Cheers.

[quote name='razze06' post='1106464' date='Jan 28 2011, 05:12 PM']I'd like to contribute that I'm probably going to gig with my all original Ned Callan on saturday. That's its first outing since spending a lot of time being brought back up to scratch.
If possible, I'll share some pics and soundclips after i'm done.[/quote]

That would be really great!

I have tried to find other owners but with only around 50 customs made, as well as the
stuff he did for John, the only things made in any quantity were the Ned Callan Range
and its been tough trying to track any of them down.

Cheers.

I am almost at the end of the Peter Cook story.

For anyone interested . . . .

[url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/"]Peter Cook - The Outtakes.[/url]

Cheers.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='1106378' date='Jan 28 2011, 04:26 PM']Electra Outlaw obscure? I don't fink so, matey! So obscure it's famously played by an indisputable Prog titan, and inspires both heinous modifications in surviving examples and lookey-likey custom tributes? Naaah. I've only got the one Kasuga (and it's a not-very-obscure Rick copy) but I still win.

And it was one of the scabby planks with "Odyseey" scratched on the top I was after - very generous of you to offer them both!

Anyway - one form my own shed:



J.[/quote]

Oh dear!!

Until I scrolled down to this post, I thought I had pulled out my ace card!
I thought "I bet he's never seen another one of these". . . . . .









. . . . . and then you pull that out of the bag!!

Shall we mutually agree to fold this hand and start another??!!