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[quote name='birdy' post='148959' date='Feb 29 2008, 02:26 PM']Hi Gareth, I am no expert on prices by any means but my gut feel is that you are undervaluing the neck and tuners. I am sure I have seen 66 necks go for a grand or more and the oval tuners are worth £2-300 in their own right. As I say not certain of these values but I think £900 is a very keen price and someone will get a bargain. Steve[/quote] Thanks Steve. I'll welcome any and all advice on these prices as this is a market I am not that familiar with (I'm used to selling complete instruments).

Okay folks, following a bit of research and consultation with BC colleagues, prices for the genuine vintage parts are as follows: [list] [*]neck + tuners £900 (I'd rather sell the neck as a complete unit) [*]bridge pickup £220 [*]control plate (plate, pots, cap, knobs - modern jack socket but original included in sale) £150 [*]neckplate and screws £100 [*]neck pu cover (repro screws) £90 [*]bridge and screws £80 [*]thumbrest and screws £40 [*]strap buttons and screws £25 [/list] Cheers Gareth

[quote name='acidbass' post='148673' date='Feb 28 2008, 11:06 PM']Can you post (or if you prefer, PM me) a list of prices that you'd let the parts go for? I'm interested to know the value of some of them and you might even get a few takers![/quote] PM sent. A few expressions of interest already so I'll see how they go before posting full prices for all parts on here.

Just to confirm this bass is now going to be broken up and sold in parts.

That's a tough one guys, as such things are so subjective. I would say tension is medium-tight and feel is pretty good (not rough like some strings, not really smooth like others). Tone? Well that is down to your own ears, but to me I'd say they're quite bright and keep their tone for a long time.

I now have the following left: [b]4 string sets @ £17.50 each[/b] 1 steel set 40/60/80/100 2 steel sets 45/65/85/105 1 nickel set 45/65/85/105

[quote name='walbassist' post='147691' date='Feb 27 2008, 11:05 AM']Really need the money, so it looks like this bass will be broken up and the parts sold on eBay...[/quote] Unless anyone wants to buy any of the parts through this forum?

Mk II 5 strings were often notoriously heavy. How much does that bad boy weigh?

[quote name='minty fresh death' post='147364' date='Feb 26 2008, 06:43 PM']Check out the Epifani PS600, it's the same spec as the 502 but it's single channel, cheap and viable to import with their switchable voltage as well [/quote] I have one. Excellent bit of kit. Using it with two of the Epifani PS 1x12 cabs I have a rig that is small, portable, light and LOUD. It also sounds lovely too.

Really need the money, so it looks like this bass will be broken up and the parts sold on eBay...

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='146462' date='Feb 25 2008, 11:32 AM']Right... I used her at a gig last night.[/quote] Once you've decided to sell a bass, best left in the case in my experience...

Some genuine interest in the bass from a few folk but nothing definite yet, so a gentle bump...

NOW SOLD

[quote name='jmanfunk' post='142772' date='Feb 18 2008, 09:44 PM']Removing the ramp would leave more than just four holes. The centre was routed to fit it same as you would fit pups. Its mounted on a piece of foam, is completely adjustable to suite various playing styles and can be retracted into the bass if needs be. And it adds to the overall aesthetic of the bass I think [/quote] Thanks for clarifying that for me. Sadly, to me it makes the bass less appealing (and this from a guy who usually has no problem with ramps), but vive la difference eh! I love Chris' work. Very singular designs but really well put together. I hope you get what you want for it.

Would I be right in thinking that removing the ramp would leave four holes in the body?

Bump.

This bass is now sold.

Lots of Fodera stainless steel roundwound sets for sale! [b]4 string sets @ £17.50 each[/b] 1 set 40/60/80/100 2 sets 45/65/85/105 (also one nickel set) [b]5 string sets at £20.00 each[/b] 3 sets 40/60/80/100/120 4 sets 45/65/85/105/130 Postage is £2 per set, although I'll discount for more than one set purchased. Paypal okay if you pay the fees. Thanks Gareth