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Karl - What can I say? That looks absolutely fantastic. You've done a really great job on that & I feel quite proud that that was once my bass!

I was surprised when I got it that the intonation was OK even though it was a 2 saddle bridge.

I'm glad you're going to put it to good use.

Hope the gigs go really well for you mate.

All the best
Steve

I had one of these that someone had resprayed red (it was originally white like this). They also sprayed the pickups purple!
Fantastic bass though - crystal clear low "B" & you can get loads of different sounds from them.
I sold mine after I bought a Dean DB95 5 string (another very underated bass). The guy who bought it stripped it back to bare wood & stained it.
It looked fantastic when he'd finished it. They're great basses.

[quote name='spinynorman' post='1158864' date='Mar 12 2011, 01:15 AM']I had this - the memorably named Vester OPR1335EQ. It was actually much better than I expected, well made, decent finish and good active electronics. But insanely narrow at the nut for a 5-er, and no resale value. I bought it for £100 and managed to lose money when I sold it.

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Just sold an Squier VM Precision TB to Richard. He's a great bloke to deal with.
Comms were great & he paid straight away
Thanks for buying the bass mate - hope you enjoy it.

Just sold an OLP 5 string to Alex. He's a pleasure to deal with. He paid really quickly too!!

Hope you enjoy the bass mate.

Just sold an OLP 5 string to Alex. He's a pleasure to deal with. He paid really quickly too!!

Hope you enjoy the bass mate.

Just sold an OLP 5 string to Alex. He's a pleasure to deal with. He paid really quickly too!!

Hope you enjoy the bass mate.

Just sold an OLP 5 string to Alex. He's a pleasure to deal with. He paid really quickly too!!

Hope you enjoy the bass mate.

PM'd

[quote name='bluesman' post='1157658' date='Mar 11 2011, 08:56 AM']I HAVE A MINT CONDITION SQUIER VM JAZZ BASS [BLACK] WONDERED IF ANYONE WOULD CONSIDER STRAIGHT SWAP FOR A SQUIER VM FRETLESS JAZZ BASS [JACO] MODEL...NOT BOTHERED ABOUT CONDITION AS LONG AS ITS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER....CHEERS.[/quote]

When I was made redundant about 15 years ago I sold my Aria SB1000 so I could take the family on holiday. That was before they were really worth much but I wish I still had it.
I was also struggling financially about 5 years ago & had to make the decision to sell my 90's MIJ Fender Jazz & my '72 Gibson slot headed EB3 (which I'd had for over 30 years) so that I could pay off the mortgage arrears - that was the one that really hurt! Ouch almost brings a tear to the eye even now!

No-one interested? - it's a lovely bass.

There is a well written review here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=111"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=111[/url]

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Hi,

I've reluctantly decided to sell my VM Precision because I need to reduce my collection & this one is not being played.
I bought this off a fellow Basschatter in January & I've hardly played it since I bought it.
It's in very good condition with a nice low action, the necks got a lovely feel to it & the fit & finish is very good.

I'm looking for £160 plus postage for it or you can collect from near Kettering in Northants.

I hope Phil doesn't mind but I've included his pics as my camera has decided it's not going to play.

Any questions please feel free to PM me.

[attachment=74112:Squire_P3.jpg] [attachment=74114:Squire_P2.jpg] [attachment=74110:Squire_P1.jpg] [attachment=74113:Squire_P4.jpg]

I sold my Bronco Bass to Karl today. He was a pleasure to deal with & a real nice guy.

Good to meet you Karl, thanks for a smooth easy transaction!

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I nearly did too - the colour looks great. But then reality kicked in - I got an Aero1 for Xmas & I've just bought PhilW's VM Precision & I'm supposed to be selling basses to make way for those two. I still want one though.........

[quote name='Stuee' post='1104086' date='Jan 26 2011, 05:38 PM']Just managed to stop myself from completing the transaction... phew!! I just thought to myself, "Why?!!"
I'm pretty sure I only wanted to buy one because it's such a good deal, and maybe because it would be another thing to nerd about with. I don't need it.

Nah, I'm gonna buy an AERO1 instead! Doh! [/quote]

I can only echo the comments made by other members.

Phil is great to deal with - a true gent. I bought a Vintage Modified Precision from him & it's in fantastic condition.

I couldn't pay him for a few days but he very kindly agreed to wait & it meant that I got a bass I've been wanting for a long time.

The bass was very well packed up (including a gigbag) & was despatched very quickly.

Phil - thanks very much mate - it's been a pleasure to deal with you.

Yes I have to say that Geordt did seem OK in my dealings with him - I'm just too trusting I guess.

Don't feel bad mate - I'm just glad I found out.


[quote name='gafbass02' post='1102152' date='Jan 25 2011, 02:14 PM']I feel bad now :-( sorry mate, I actually think it'd make a great project and you should totally keep it for sale. I once paid about £500 for a signature myself. Luckily I got a full refund from Geodt who was fantastic to deal with to be fair.[/quote]

Yes sadly it probably will because there won't be much of it left in piece!

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1101822' date='Jan 25 2011, 10:23 AM']One day, even vintage Ikea furniture will be considered to be valuable antiques ...[/quote]

Thanks for your comments mate. The neck fit is really good & I will do the measurements for my own piece of mind (the bass is intonated OK - open string, fingered at the twelfth fret & harmonic at the twelfth fret) so I don't think it can be far out but in all honesty I couldn't sell to this anyone knowing what I know now.
Still it does play nicely & I have been using it for a long time now. I think I'll just let the "I've been conned" feeling subside before I make any decisions.

I'd be even more gutted if I'd spent £695 on it like someone did for one last year on Ebay!

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1101781' date='Jan 25 2011, 09:43 AM']I don't think you need to go that far mate, unless of course you too are worried the neck and body aren't entirely compatible.
If I were you I'd just start the thread again and state that it is a Signature Bass (trade name) from Geodt Lamberts but put up the measurement I mentioned earlier so as to clear up any doubts (nut to bridge and 12th fret to bridge) and avoid any claims of miraculous properties that no other bass has. After all you've been playing the bass for 4 years with no problems. Go for it and good luck. [/quote]

It was more a question about Slonk18 because he was mentioned in gafbass & your posts.
I can see now from posts over on Talkbass that there's been a lot of people at issue with him. All I can say is that when I bought the body about four years ago there were positive reviews on Harmony Central & he had 100% feedback on EBay.
I suppose you live & learn. I think it might be best if I withdraw this from sale
& possibly part it out.
By the way the body is set up for through body stringing.


[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1101670' date='Jan 25 2011, 02:04 AM']I hope you are asking me to point out the inaccuracies of what he's told you. If not I will gladly delete this post.

Well apart from sending you a 34" scale body fitted with a 35" scale p/g and some and some guff about it being a handy option and the dubious ability of the neck to slide about in the pocket to any position you choose.
(Perhaps a quick measurement in it's current state from nut to bridge (G saddle) and 12th fret to saddle would allay any concerns a potential buyer might have about this confusion)


If your neck, bridge and pickups are distanced for a 20 fret neck then adding a 21 fret neck will send this out of whack (much like bunging a 35" scale neck on will - albeit to a lesser extent) unless the neck has the 21st fret on an overhang, therefore whether you have a 20 or 21 fret neck is nothing to do with the neck pocket but rather governed by the neck itself.


Unless the neck pup has spilt coils then I doubt if J pups in the trad J position can do anything other than a Jazz sound. I've never heard of Axis JB's but if they were split singles I'm sure he would have mentioned it.


Daft question - The bridge allows both top and through body stringing. Does the body allow this too?[/quote]

It's from good old Geodt Lamberts or eBay seller 'slonk18' if I recall correctly


[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1101588' date='Jan 24 2011, 11:32 PM']Haha I was just away to post that.
I think a lot of the confusion above is because he has spun the OP a lot of BS which he is simply (and one presumes innocently) passing on.[/quote]

Is there something I've missing here?

Yep - it was taken from the original specs in the Ebay auction posting which I saved. I hadn't cottoned onto it until you pointed it out.
Embarrasing really as I built a bass at school in woodworking classes (we bought the necks & hardware in) & we were told to be very careful about our measurements for bridge placement. Still that was over 35 years ago!

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1101588' date='Jan 24 2011, 11:32 PM']Haha I was just away to post that.
I think a lot of the confusion above is because he has spun the OP a lot of BS which he is simply (and one presumes innocently) passing on.[/quote]

Woh - now that's a whole different can of worms. I sort of feel the same but the problem is this - if everyone stops buying them the factory lays workers off.
Which is better - sh*t wages or no wages? Sh*t job or no job? It's a vicious circle. It's probably lesser of the evils though to buy from a charity like this because some of them do monitor the wellbeing of the workers manufacturing the goods & some of the money, hopefully, will be benefitting a good cause.

[quote name='headofire' post='1101409' date='Jan 24 2011, 09:26 PM']Please spare a thought for the wage slaves who make these instruments... I always thought its strange that charities support these super cheap brands. I urge you all not to do the same. and yes i know i'm a miserable sod. Vote with your money guys...[/quote]

They're fantastic aren't they? I've got a black one & I've just bought a black pickguard for it on Ebay.

It's item no. 370463407865

If you want one I wouldn't leave it too long as the price keeps altering. I could have had one for £13 (+ shipping) then they went up to £21+. At present they're around £15 plus about £8 for shipping.

Hope you enjoy your bass!

[quote name='Simmo' post='1100700' date='Jan 24 2011, 12:55 PM']Took delivery of a new OLP (mm3?) Stingray 5 copy, first ever 5 so was skeptical but i have always wanted a 5 string so just went for it link below is to some stock photos (same colour as mine), will try and get my own up, but, lost the cable from my phone to pc, so may take a little while! i may have to borrow the missus' camera

[url="http://www.knightonmusiccentre.com/bass-guitars/olp-musicman-5-string-bass/prod_86.html"]http://www.knightonmusiccentre.com/bass-gu...ss/prod_86.html[/url]

Tell me if the link does not work

Took it out of the box, tuned it up, and it plays great! neck is alot bigger than my previous 4 strings obviously, but its a comfortable fatness if you know what i mean

sounds great too! I am thinking about doing the pickup and circuit mods, but when im more confident and better off with money plus i want a black pickguard to stick on it!

sorry about any spelling errors, im eager to get back to playing!

- Simmo[/quote]