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[quote name='Stacker' post='1202315' date='Apr 17 2011, 01:56 AM']Some of us have GAS, mate. Just went and bought something else in your absence but if your man can give us the skinny on those blotches..............[/quote] That's a good idea to be honest. I'll ask Derek to give an assessment on what would help with the blotches and post here.

[quote name='Stacker' post='1201337' date='Apr 15 2011, 11:33 PM']looks like the 'luthier' doesnt have say via the OP. Nothing via PM either. ilm out of this.[/quote] Just got back from short holiday sorry to have kept you waiting for such a long time mate, 24 hours to get a reply to a p.m. is outrageous!

Quick bump before the hols.

Considering some interesting offers, just a bump to see if any more interest before I decide?

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='1197604' date='Apr 12 2011, 11:17 PM']the 85 sticker is the model number - the higher the number the better the bass. This looks pretty nice and at a great price too, wont be around for long![/quote] Thanks Luke.

Posting this for a friend (also a local Luthier). The bass came into his possession a while ago (12 months or so), from a customer. Her story was that she had gigged the bass for many years, but due to an accident was unable to play again. The bass was stored in a case in her loft for 12 years or so. She got it down from said attic and opened the case and found that the foam lining had stuck to the body. Derek bought it off her with the foam still stuck to the bass. So, after removing the foam, the body was left with patches on it where the foam had been. The Tokai logo has either faded, or been removed, either way you can still see the outline, so it certainly hasn't been sanded off. From researching the serial number, it looks like it is from 1984-5, yes there is a sticker on the back of the neck with 85 on it, so perhaps there's the clue? I've put it through it's paces and it sounds and plays like a fretless jazz should. Thump from the neck pup, growl from the rear, nice and smooth with both, it's a nice solid Japanese Tokai with lots of "mojo" I believe the marketing expression is on here. Yes I would buy it, but I have no money. Anyway, it has some nicks on the top off the headstock, and it could do with a clean up. But Derek would do a full set up on it if you bought it. Will come with a cheap but new functional gig bag. Bass is located in North Dorset and you are welcome to go visit Derek to play it. Or will be sent well parcelled up. £300 + p&p, no offers sorry. John

[quote name='gareth1982' post='1195598' date='Apr 11 2011, 12:30 PM']Fair point, but I have done trades before via courier services with no problems....I could give you my landline number and address etc, a link to my band's website, my ebay account username etc etc so you know I'm genuine, and I would trust a *reputable* courier (ie Parcelforce) with my bass. Just let me know if you'd like to see some pics of it, as it's doing me no good sitting unplayed; and I really do need a new amp! Cheers[/quote] Hi Gareth, not an issue of trust at all, it's just the logistics. With an exchange I quite like the idea of a face to face, don't know why? But I do love them Grooves.... I'll chuck you my email details via PM. John

[quote name='gareth1982' post='1195556' date='Apr 11 2011, 11:48 AM']Any interest in a trade for my immaculate 5 string Status Groove bass (burgundy?) Cheers[/quote] Hi Gareth, I miss my Groove 5 string...so this is tempting. But, I should have added that an exchange realistically is only going to take place an hours/hour and a half's' drive from me. So that restricts it to Bristol, Basingstoke, Bournemouth, Exeter areas really. Leeds is a bit too far. Cheers, John

Sale fell through Bump. Trades only now. 5 string bass EUB/ADB stuff Lightweight 8 ohm 12" cab Lightweight amp 6 string electric (tele's preferred) 6 string acoustic OWHY, try me? John

Nothing to do with me, but I saw this and it might interest someone? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-STRING-UPRIGHT-BASS-/160571461647?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2562ce100f#ht_2334wt_932"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-STRING-UPRIGHT-BAS...f#ht_2334wt_932[/url]

[size=4]SOLD SOLD[/size] Sale fell through, just one of those things. One of the newer Trace combos. According to TE it will push out 600 watts at 4Ohm with an ext cab. Under 2 years old, so stll under warranty. all the spec here: [url="http://www.trace-elliot.co.uk/"]http://www.trace-elliot.co.uk/[/url] Bought on a whim for a different sound from my Mark Bass combo, but will never use it, as I only gig double bass these days and have a Line 6 Bass Pod that has more than enough sounds/models on it than I will ever use. Plus compared to the Markbass it's heavy! Very good condition. Comes with TE cover and BFC-4 pedal and it has pretty lights! Will courier, using a mates music shop courier. If I can find the box, I'll pack it in that, but if not he's got one I can use. Happy to be collected, to try, or meet up somewhere. It looks like these are not holding their value, so price reduction. Also now on Gumtree [size=4]£370[/size] That's £1,000 off RRP

[quote name='benebass' post='1187205' date='Apr 3 2011, 10:40 PM']Hi - really sorry about this, but after reading the replies on the thread & playing the Groove for ages today I think I'll regret moving it on at the mo, so I'm withdrawing it for the time being. Looks like I'll have to find some other stuff to sell... Cheers, B. P.S.[/quote] Oh so glad you've come to your senses! What were you thinking? Repeat after me...never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses