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[quote name='Paddy515' timestamp='1418985355' post='2635434'] Lotsa bass for little money - have a bump on me. [/quote] Thanks mate!

There's nothing to see here..................

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*** NOW SOLD *** If you've visited my previous two Garage Disaster sale threads you will know that I'm currently having to sell some of my basses to fund replacing our central heating boiler. Two basses have now gone - many thanks to the bass-chatters who bought them & I hope they enjoy playing them. This is the third bass I'm putting up for sale. It's a Vintage VJ96MRJP "Jaco" fretless. These have a very good reputation due to the general build quality & use of Wilkinson pickups & hardware. I bought it from a basschatter a while ago (I hope he doesn't mind my using his pics!) & other than trying it out for an hour or two I've never used it. The previous owner removed the strings to despatch it to me but unfortunately I messed up the G string when I re-fitted them (they're flats & they tune up OK but I'd be worried that the G will break) so it will need a new set of strings. These basses were supplied from new fitted with roundwounds so there is some marking to the fingerboard which looks worse in the pics than it actually is. It doesn't affect playability or sound & wouldn't be difficult to sort out if it bothers you. Obviously this bass is designed with a relic'd look but it is in good condition. So a nice cheap bass if you fancy a go at fretless or want a backup fretless bass. I'm looking for £100 (+ postage). [size=4][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]There are several options for collection – you can collect from Kettering, Thurmaston (Leicester) or Heckingham (Norfolk)[/font][/color][/size]

I had one of these up until a few years ago but had to sell it due to money issues. I've always regretted it! One of the advantages of these slot-headed EB's is that there is virtually no neck dive & also they tend to stay in tune when laid down in a case because the tuners are angled backwards from the head so they don't get knocked. Good luck with the sale - wish I had the money! [quote name='Langusta' timestamp='1392842250' post='2373472'] Hello Gibson Fans, For sale is my very rare original made in the USA old Gibson EB 3 and special fitted hard case. This plush deep set case provides perfect protection for the bass. Original Gibson wine red finish and the rare slotheadstock. Gibson made this rare headstock only in that time 1968/69 to 1971 This great looking slot head short-scale bass has a very nice slim tapered neck and is fast as lightning to play. The EB-3 was made for speed. She is also lightweight, well balance, with outstanding playability. Comfortable weight of 3.7kg! The bass is in very good condition. The neck is straight, frets and fingerboard are great with good string action. All pickups and electrics work perfectly. This fantastic sounding bass has incredible sustain and growls the way it should. Loves to “ROCK” and the neck is easy to play. 4 pickup settings to choose from, with loads of tonal possibilities. Great sound variation, the neck pick up makes the big bottom bass tone alone, the bridge pick up is the sound from a good Fender. The Gibson has all its original parts so will appreciate in value. A good investment and a great bass to own and play. I make my information for the bass with a good feeling and true heart. The bass works great on stage or in studio. [/quote]

Price now reduced to £100

Just a little bump for a nice little bass! mmmmm candy apple red!

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I feel for you mate - I've got the same problem [quote name='mojobass' timestamp='1392120090' post='2364838'] Since my boiler is well and truly dead, this along with my recently acquired Antigua p/j will have to be sacrificed. MIM 70's reissue jazz sunbirst, good nick apart from a few issues - previous owner to me decided for some unknown reason to move the strap pins!? As a result there is a 'new' hole on the bottom of the body, and a 'new' hole on the top horn, along with a paint chip/chunk on the top horn. Plays great and no other issues I can't upload pics from my iPad for some reason? But more than happy to email any interested parties pics upon request. Looking for £400 posted but open to offers due to aforementioned issues [/quote]

Thanks Loz & Prime. Mrs Tazza has apparently been able to calculate that the under-stairs cupboard will be big enough to house the basses I will have left. Well she is an accountant [quote name='lozbass' timestamp='1392110577' post='2364680'] This and the OP's other ad made my evening yesterday, then my morning when I re-read - such literary talent deserves a bump (lovely short scale too!) [/quote]

Thanks Alyctes - yes I was surprised how good they are [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1392062471' post='2364297'] These are very nice [/quote]

Deep breaths - I must not spend the money on more basses & repeat I must not........................... [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]A two part disaster really as our central heating boiler which is situated in my music room (aka the garage) has decided to spring a leak. Luckily none of my bass equipment was damaged but it led to the discovery of my secret stash of bass guitars by Mrs Tazza. So not only have I not got a hiding place anymore I now also need to divest myself of quite a few basses & find the money to get the boiler replaced (that’s the central heating boiler – not Mrs Tazza) or else find somewhere else to live. As I’m quite fond of the current Mrs Tazza I need to comply pretty sharpish especially as she has now decided that my music room (aka the garage) is to be converted into an extended kitchen (I don’t know why because thankfully she rarely cooks*). This is where you, my bass playing brethren, can help. Hopefully you can understand the predicament I am in & see your way clear to buying this bass.[/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]This is another of a few basses I have for sale. These are rare in the UK as they were for the Japanese home market only. I bought this direct from Ishibashi a year or so ago at a total cost of just over £400 including freight & import duties. I used to own a Gibson EB3 & regretted selling it & I couldn’t afford to buy another genuine one so when this came up I took the plunge.[/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]It is a 1998 (according to the serial number) EB3, 30” scale, has the correct open book headstock, usual three point bridge along with the four position Varitone & choke as fitted to Gibson EB3’s which the current Epiphone & Gibsons do not.[/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]As can be seen from the original Ishibashi auction pics (link below) it is in “Roadworn” condition but plays & sounds really good – I think it adds to the vintage look of this bass but if you like your basses pristine this may not be for you. This is closer to the original Gibson EB3 than the later Gibson SG bass both in sound & feel (I have just bought an SG bass so I have been able to compare the two & wouldn’t be selling this Epiphone if it wasn’t for the boiler problem noted above)[/size][/font] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]These do not come up very often although there is currently one on eBay from a seller based in Japan at £394 plus £79 delivery which when you add the 3.7% Import Duty & 20% VAT puts that one in the region of £588 (however in all honesty it is in a bit better condition than mine) so I'm going to ask £275 collection only as I do not have a hard case to post this in.[/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]There are several options for collection – you can collect from Kettering, Thurmaston (Leicester) or Heckingham (Norfolk)[/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]You can view pics at this link [url="http://sdrv.ms/1fTT8u4"]http://sdrv.ms/1fTT8u4[/url][/size][/font] [size=1]*This may or may not be my little joke depending on whether you are Mrs Tazza or not[/size]