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honza992

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  1. The bass weighs 7.1 lbs. You really won't notice the weight at all, particularly with the Hipshot tuners which means it hangs nicely in balance.
  2. Happy Jack - For the money it was a great mod. As it's turned out the neck is very stable anyway, but I like knowing that it's easy access if I need it. I have the setup very low so the thought of removing the neck and starting all over again every time doesn't appeal at all. I guess I can understand why Fender sell them like that, but I'd rather have the best of both worlds - vintage sound but with modern playability. I'm a cake and eat it kind of guy I suppose....
  3. I'm based in Finchley Central, North London. Someone else was asksing about weight. I don't have any scales, but have a Fender Precision which I know is 7.8lbs. The Mustang is probably a bit lighter than that. I may be able to borrow some scales if anyone wants me to.
  4. For sale is a Zoom 708II Bass pedal. As new condition, if a bit dusty. Manual, but for the moment I can't find the box. Will have another look.... It doesn't have a power cable (they don't come with one) but I can throw in an unbranded one if you would like. £40 I can't seem to post pictures so here is one on Flickr: [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7611286@N04/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/7611286@N04/[/url] My feedback on Basschat is here:[post="0"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=29279&hl=honza992[/post]
  5. [s]For Sale only[/s] at ...Price drop to £450. I WILL NOW CONSIDER TRADES for a 4 string fretless. Just let me know what you have. Happy to put in money from my end for something nice. For sale is my beautiful Fender Mustang Reissue. These are made in Japan so the quality is fantastic. The shorter scale is great if you are physically a bit smaller, battling tendinitis (like me), or just like how manageable it is. I found that the shift to and from a short scale (30") and a standard bass (34") took absolutely no time at all. The sound is great, you can tell it's a quality bass. I also have a Fender Precision (USA) and the sound is very very similar – in the mix I think you would struggle to tell them apart. EDIT: Weight is 7.25 lbs. I have had a number of mods carried out, all which were done by Martin or John at The Bass Gallery in Camden, so you know they were done properly: 1. Re-string with D'Addario Medium Scale Flatwound Chromes [url="http://store.daddario.com/category/145858/ECB81M_Set_Medium_Scale_45-100"]http://store.daddario.com/category/145858/...um_Scale_45-100[/url] These are great strings, smooth and warm. They are installed through the body. 2. Hipshot Ultralite machine heads (lollypop) [url="http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=5"]http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?...ct_list&c=5[/url] These completely eliminate any neck dive meaning you don't have to hold up the neck and allowing for a much more relaxed playing stance. I love the lollypop style, giving the bass a real vintage look. These cost £100 for the set. 3. Truss rod access Being a vintage re-issue the Mustang has a truss rod but this is only accessible when the neck is removed. While historically correctly I find it pretty impractical. I therefore had The Bass Gallery rout access to the truss rod in the body. You don't even have to remove the pick guard. They really did a great job, very neat. I have to say though that the neck is very stable as it is – I've barely had to tweak it since I've owned the bass. 4. Fret levelling & set up Martin has done his usual amazing job. I have been struggling with tendinitis so I like the action REALLY low. The fret levelling has made this pretty much buzz free. For most players it may be a bit low, easy to rectify of course. The condition of the bass is generally excellent. However, I want to make sure you know what you are getting, so full disclosure as follows: 1. There are a series of four small dents next to the strap pin, bridge end of the body. These are not noticable from a distance, and I have tried to photograph them. 2. There are a couple of scuff marks from the lead above the strap pin. 3. The holes from the original machine heads have not been filled. 4. There is the remains of sticky white patch on the rear of the head. This was from where a plectrum holder was stuck, though I have taken it off. No doubt the sticky stuff could be removed, I just haven't got round to it. 5. I've only got a rubbish (and scruffy) Rockbag gig bag for the bass. It's a full size one so the Mustang flaps around a bit. It works though. The bass sells for £683 at Thomann. I have probably put in £200 of mods, so I think a price of £500 is reasonable. Because there is no hard case I would much prefer a pick up. That also means that you get to see the bass before you buy. I am in North London. Any questions, please ask! I have previously sold a Fender Precision (USA) and a Lakland JO4 on this site. You can take a look at my feedback here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=29279&hl=honza992"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=honza992[/url] Now the photos.... [media]http://www.flickr.com/photos/7611286@N04/sets/72157626271869990/[/media] (Just in case anyone is interested, I also have for sale a Zoom 708II Bass pedal, a Roland XP50 Synthesizer and a Novation ReMote 49LE Midi controller.)
  6. The bass is on it's way to TheButler. If anyone else wants a go then let me know.
  7. You're welcome to the picture! And good luck with the sale. (I miss that P... )
  8. In which case TheButler is first up. PM me your address and I'll get it out to you! Once you've had it a few weeks I'll let you know who the next person on the list is, and you can send it on. Sounds like a plan?? This is obviously an experiment in honesty, so we'll see what happens. I'll only put people on the list that have feedback on Basschat. And ideally positive feedback at that.
  9. Hi all I have a short scale (30") fretless SX P-bass which I bought when I was struggling with tendinitis and thought the short scale might help. As it turned out it didn't, so it's been pretty much un-used. I'm not sure I want to sell (and anyway wouldn't get much for it) as I may try fretless again if my hands ever recover. I think I remember seeing a thread about a 5-string that was doing the rounds. Well let me throw this one in to the pot. If anyone would like to borrow it to see whether fretless or short-scale is their cup of tea then let me know and I can send it out to you. Keep if for a few weeks then send it on to the next person. I'll keep a list of who is next in line. I'd be lying if I said it was the world's greatest bass, it's an SX so you get what you pay for. If there's no interest then it can just stay on top of my wardrobe, but seems a shame! I'll get a photo up this weekend.
  10. I have just sold Pablo my Fender P Bass and he was a great guy to deal with. Friendly and honest, and you can't ask for much more than that.
  11. There's some feedback from Tomkin here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=25056"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=25056[/url] (Post number 17) after he bought my Lakland JO from me.
  12. The Fender P has now sold as well. My flat now seems sadly empty......
  13. Lakland JO4 is now SOLD pending payment. Precision is still available.
  14. Photos of the JO4. Full size pics are at [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7611286@N04/sets/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/7611286@N04/sets/[/url] [attachment=11860:27351940...ecdf0282.jpg] [attachment=11861:27352054...31758b5c.jpg] [attachment=11862:27360299...13cf680d.jpg] [attachment=11863:27360392...0a9f0b7a.jpg] [attachment=11864:27360396...6411900a.jpg] [attachment=11865:27376597...5b7332f0.jpg] [attachment=11866:27376599...ced6bb6b.jpg] [attachment=11867:27384976...bb29e059.jpg] [attachment=11868:27384980...376a0554.jpg] [attachment=11869:DSC_0045.JPG]
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