Chimike

Not quite sure how to describe this bass, but I suppose the best description would be " similar in concept to a '62 replica Limelite " Built by a guy named Alan Knight, known more for his distressed guitar replica's, but he sure knows how to build a winner . It simply play's itself , sounds great, and for the benefit of those ( of us ) with a bad back, really light and well balanced. You do have to be into " heavy relic" to appreciate it's looks, but this is the bass that first made me realise that distressed and relic'd can look good. It's Worth noting that the Fender logo on the headstock is for effect, this is not a Fender product. I have no info on the pickups, just know they sound good. Best to check over the pics for any further info. Collection only from Worthing or Chichester, and no trades, thank you.

This early 80's Aria beauty is very similar, in body shape, to it's cousin the SB 1000, however, the string spacing at the bridge is wider, nearer. to a Fender. It's passive, and far, far lighter than my SB1000. Sounds great, build quality is out of this world, and condition is very good, considering it's age. Few dinks, nothing major. It's " see- through " gold, not seen another, this colour, over the years. Collection only, from Worthing ( weekdays ) or Chichester ( weekends ). No trades, thanks. mike.

This is my ESP PJ bass I brought in from Japan many moons ago. My go-to bass when my back gives out, as it's well balanced, and light. I swopped the hardware for gold, including the Baddass, as the original black hardware didn't look so good. Not sure of the pickup maker ( it has been suggested they were Seymour Duncan, ). But certainly good sounding. Slight wear on frets, but plenty of life in them. Condition is consistent with age, note chip near neck pocket, and top clear lacquer missing in places, but you have to look close to notice it. Collection only from Worthing ( or Chichester ) , West Sussex. mike.

Up for sale my early 80's Tokai hard Puncher PJ, serial no 1016054. Unusual F decal will date it accurately. Body is a form of japanese mahogany , with maple top, and binding. I've seen single pickup versions similar to this, but not the PJ setup. The bass has a few marks, consistent with it's age, but generally in great condition. Plays really well, has the factory optional DI marzio's, so punch for ever. Collection only from Worthing, and no trades, as I'm chasing for a 60's Jazz bass. Mike.

Odd one this, but I just fell in " lurve " when I first saw it ! Not to everyone's taste, but, when I was young, Marshal was the bee's nee's for bass, as well as guitar. This fabulous old cab is in very presentable, original, condition, inc those special wheels, but does have a few minor marks , showing it's age. I use it ( ocasionally )with 4 early cast celestion G15's , and it sounds the B........X, but they are not included in the sale. They probably wouldn't survive a hammering . It had an odd mix of speakers when I bought it, but would benefit from having 4 modern 15's in there, something that's happy in a sealed cab. So, cab is available unloaded, collection only, from Worthing for £240. I may have suitable speakers which can be fitted, for extra cost, if required, your choice. Mike.

ON HOLD Lovely Mesa Boogie Powerhouse non- lightweight cab now up for sale. Great condition, as I only use it occasionally, usually with a lower wattage valve amp, as it excels for that, looks right , too. Includes those special remove able wheels the Mesa so sensibly fit. Daft price, collection only from Worthing ,no trades, as I simply need the space. mike.

Selling my trusty Trace Elliot 300w combo. I'm the second owner. Has the very versatile GP12 preamp , inc dual band compressor , and DI out. Not been hammered , as I used it with the TE 4 X 12 cab in pic , if needed. ( not inc ) Heavy little beast, great for rehearsal studio or similar, as the sound is " worth the weight " ! Collection only from near Worthing, West Sussex. Mike.

Every bass player should be made to try one of these, at least once ! Remind themselves of what we could have been playing, before someone invented NeoDiddy speakers and class Diddy amps.