jwhw1993

Hello

I'm selling this bass because I've decided to go shortscale. I bought it two years ago, secondhand as I'd bought the SR370E and I fancied a go at fretless. Since then I've had it professionally set up by Tom Cundall (Tom Cundall's Guitar Shed) with flatwound strings (can't remember what brand). The neck is D shaped, very slim and fast. It's a joy to play and is in excellent condition. 

I'd prefer collection, and I could meet up, within reason.

Thanks

Martin

Hello

I'm selling this bass because I've decided to go shortscale. I bought it two or three years ago, secondhand for £225. Since then I've had it professionally set up by Tom Cundall (Tom Cundall's Guitar Shed) with flatwound strings (can't remember what brand). The neck is D shaped, very slim and fast. It's a joy to play and is in very good condition. 

I'd prefer collection, and I could meet up, within reason.

Thanks

Martin

Apologies for the delay but about two months ago I visited Richard to buy his Sire U5 bass plus case. He lives in a lovely old, country house and he invited me in to try the bass. Communication was excellent and the whole experience a breeze! Thanks Richard

On 02/09/2023 at 16:00, mrbacco said:

 

Interesting for me to know what drives you to move to short scales if possible? I'm a newbie too, I'm trying to learn a bit more . Thanks and welcome too!!! 

Apologies for the delay in responding. The answer is my small hands. Yes I can jump from 1st to 4th fret but I wanted to try shortscale. I bought a Chowny SWB-1 & a Sire U5. Neither are perfect but I've decided to stick with the Sire. 

On 01/08/2023 at 20:02, ezbass said:

 

As an ex south of the river denizen, I often visited Bromley for shopping and played the Railway Tavern.

 

Make sure you head over to the Short Scale Appreciation Thread if you haven’t already.

I live quite close to The Swan in West Wickham, a pub with live music you may know. Thanks for the advice. Apologies for the late reply.

3 minutes ago, jwhw1993 said:

Thank you!

Will do!

On 02/08/2023 at 19:10, msb said:

Welcome , I’ve been mostly using short scales for some years now and have acquired about a dozen of them , but I’ve hung on to the older long scales for now. 
I’ve got some classics and don’t want to part with them. They still bring me joy.

Wow a dozen! Thanks for the welcome.

On 01/08/2023 at 16:18, PaulThePlug said:

Hi from Orpington...

Ibanez... loves an SR...Gets some pics up in the Ibanez Thread...

Don't tell me the SR370E / EF are a matching pair... my Wallet and Wife couldn't take it!

Hello. Apologies for the delay in replying. 

Not quite - the E is blue and the EF a type of sunburst. I'm hoping to list them shortly.

Cheers

On 01/08/2023 at 16:16, snorkie635 said:

Good afternoon to you. Hope your basses sell - advertise them in the marketplace thread. Good luck. 👍

Thank you!

On 01/08/2023 at 15:56, Rumple said:

Welcome to BC from nearby Sunny (at the moment) Sydenham.

 

R.

Thanks for the welcome. Sorry for the delay in replying.

I travelled to Richard's home near Brighton to inspect the Sire U5 he was selling. The experience went smoothly and I am very happy with my new bass.

thanks1

Thank you! My first reply!

Hello, I'm new to Basschat despite purchasing my first shortscale bass recently via Basschat. It is a Sire U5. I've also bought a Chowny SWB1 (both secondhand) with the intention of seeing which one I prefer. The idea is to move to shortscale and sell my longscale basses through Basschat which are -

Sterling Sub by Musicman Ray 4

Ibanez SR600E

Ibanez SR370E

Ibanez SR370EF (Fretless)

If you're interested, please let me know.

Thanks

Martin

Hello, I'm Martin and I live in Bromley. I've literally just joined Basschat to talk to you about this bass. I'm thinking of going short scale and I'm looking at Sire U5 and Chowny SWB1.

Can I see/play the bass please?