Philly

Thanks for the interest, this is on hold pending pickup. To answer your question the balance on these is great seated and on a strap, the whole bass is very compact, so balances well, and it is an easy reach to the low frets.

Hey paddy I’ve updated the listing, I actually got the preamp wrong, it’s a bartolini with the mk1 pickups. It’s was the mark as I had in a Cort B5. I’m not sure about the passive tone control I’ve only used it active but I’ll have a check.

Next for sale is my Cort A5 Flamed maple top. It’s in nearly immaculate condition, might be a couple of tiny bumps but nothing you can see. Great quality bass for not much money. Very capable gigging bass, I’ve had a couple of these are they are so comfortable to play. it’s a 34” scale, 18mm string spacing , hipshot hardware, bartolini mk1 pickups and 3 band preamp. I would imagine it’s around 4kgs. Any questions please ask!

Lovely looking and playing GMR 5 string for sale. Black flamed maple top with matching headstock. I recently got this in a trade, but have just bit the bullet and got a Dingwall 5, so I desperately need to recoup funds and space. 34” scale, 19mm string spacing, bartolini pick ups and good quality black hardware. Plus it has the recessed strap buttons and strap locks. Its active with a two band eq. The good It’s lightweight, well balanced, sounds great. Great flame and great condition on the front, few knocks around the edges, but not bad. The bad There was some lacquer cracks on the back of the bass, so the previous owner decided to strip it back some lacquer and added a vinyl wrap over it in case of any further cracking. Sounded odd to me initially but when you see it, it is absolutely fine and a good idea. I feel this is reflected in the price. Any questions or further pictures required just ask!

Our drummer has a pink drum kit and I don’t have a pink bass…..we do like to match where we can…..hhmm

Hey thanks Paddy, I have been looking at that one 😆

A tentative trade offering - I recently traded a 5 string for this and now need to get a five string back in the arsenal so its last in first out! This is a great bass, it is all that I wanted, playability is effortless, weight is great for long gigs and it looks stunning. I've lifted the quote below from a previous sale of this which explains the bass better than I can! I will add a link to the last ad, but I've added some new sunny photos. 'These were very expensive new and this has had a lot of work done to it. It had a pro set up at ATB guitars and sports a customised Bartolini preamp from Dex audio with a very narrow range that just keeps it all super useable in the real world. Controls are: volume, bass, treble, with a pull for low mid boost and a switch for each pickup to toggle between series/parallel/single coil It has an almost Stingray ish sound from the humbuckers and is surprisingly warm and rich. Neck is slim and flat, like a jazz bass meets a status, the most comfy neck I’ve ever owned. (In Over 300 basses!!) The balance is spot on and the truss works fine etc. ' A 5 string version of this would suit me perfectly but they are as rare as the proverbial rocking horse.., so ideally a lightweight jazz of some sort, ideally passive would be good. Thanks Phil https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/512106-gmr-soundboard-custom-4-8lb-price-drop-£550-sold/#comment-5474169

Seems to still be very much a buyers market. With that in mind I’ve dropped the price a bit if it’s of any interest.

As ritsugamesh said it is a great value workhorse with a wide range of sounds. You are welcome to come and try it but it’s a bit of a trek from w11!

Up for sale is my sire five string, I really like this bass and the colour especially but I need to thin the herd! Great stingray on a budget really good quality for the money, it’s in really good condition no real marks to note. Collection from Chelmsford ideally as I don’t have a case or gig bag for it.

Only recently got this as I've wanted to try one for a while as a possibly workhorse for a function band. These are great basses but I don't think its the one for me at the moment. Really good quality and nice feel to it, and a good B string. Weighs in at around 4.3kgs. In great condition, only 1 mark on the body, the scratch plate and rear panel still have the cellophane on them. Could be interested in trades for 4 or 5 strings. Would prefer collection from Chelmsford, comes with a good Yamaha gig bag but I don't currently have packing material to ship. Any questions please ask!

Brilliant basses, I have 2! White and natural, missing a blue one for the set….no space though…GLWTS

It was great but I actually sold it also, as I think I prefer 34in scale, and like you something I wanted came up. But I have the other two still!

Love these, I’ve got its twin! Plus it’s blonde sister, posing with your old 55 01 😁

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Using the bathroom scales method it’s 4.1kg

Hi mate postage could be an option, drop me a message if you’re interested

Maybe, always open to a suggestion!

Putting this rather stunning Sire P5 up for sale. I’ve been wanting to try these for a while and loved the colour combo of this, but I’m back on 4 string at the moment and it’s not getting used. It’s in great condition, I can’t see any marks on it other than usual playing wear on the pick guard. Let me know any questions. Product specifications Sire Marcus Miller 5-string electric bass guitar model: P5 5-string colour: Mild Green body material: North American alder finish: high gloss neck joint: bolt-on material: roasted maple finish: satin gloss profile: C scale length: 34" (863.4mm) fretboard: hard maple with rounded edges fretboard radius: 9.5" (241.3mm) number of frets: 20 fret type: medium nut material: natural bone nut width: 47.6mm (1.87") position markers: dots hardware bridge: Marcus Miller Vintage-S hardware finish: chrome-plated machine heads: Premium Open Gear pickguard: 3-ply tortoiseshell style electronics pickup: Marcus Standard Vintage-Precision Revolution split-coil controls: volume, tone

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Thank you for the comments, they are the most comfortable basses I have ever played and perfectly lightweight and balanced whilst still feeling substantial.

Yes this could be arranged drop, PM me if you interested to discuss

Up for sale or trade is my lovely EHB1505MS black ice flat, with a burl poplar top and mahogany body. I love these basses for their comfort but just want something a little more traditional at the moment. Open to trades for other 4 or 5 strings. it’s in really good condition with only one blemish on the top edge where you rest your arm which is hardly noticeable. The only alteration to standard was moving the strap button to a more traditional position by the bridge, which for me made the bass sit so much better. There are also larger dot markers on the side of the neck, but those are removable. I've owned both the 1500 and 1505 series basses, and this one is a substantial step up in build and tone. Comes with the finger ramp and decent original gigbag. Manufactures spec and blurb: Body & Neck The body of the EHB series basses has been carefully designed for optimal ergonomics. The bass will sit in a comfortable position whether you’re stood up or sat down, with a set of simple curves and contours that offer excellent mobility and flexibility. The body wood of choice is African Mahogany, with an eye-catching Poplar Burl top. The multi-scale neck employs a 9-piece design comprised of Panga Panga and Walnut. A set of Graphite reinforcement rods provide supreme stability, durability and resistance against the elements. Stainless Steel frets and luminous side dots further emphasise the expertise that has gone into the EHB’s design process. The multi-scale concept mirrors the movement of your hand, making for a comfortable, adaptive playing experience. Electronics & Hardware On the electronics front, you get a set of Nordstrand Big Split pickups with a hum-cancelling design. These pickups are known for their hybrid P/J tone, well balanced but with a bit of midrange bite when needed. A vari-mid 3-band EQ (complete with bypass switch) further complements a wide tonal palette. Finally, a specially-designed bridge – the MR5HS – is unique in that each bridge piece is independently attached to the body for maximum vibration transfer. Adjustable saddles, Schaller S-lock strap pins and a Neutrik locking jack are the final pro-grade appointments – this bass means business. Specifications Pangapanga/Walnut neck with Graphite reinforcement rods 889mm/35" scale at 5th string, 838mm/33" scale at 1st string Poplar Burl top/Selected lightweight African Mahogany body Bound Panga Panga fretboard w/Abalone off-set dot Medium Stainless Steel frets Nordstrand Custom Big Split neck pickup Nordstrand Custom Big Split bridge pickup Vari-mid 3-band EQ EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot) MR5HS bridge (18mm string spacing) Black hardware Ibanez custom headpieces Factory Tuning: 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B String Gauge: .045/.065/.080/.100/.130 Schaller S-Locks strap pins Luminescent side dot inlay Finger Ramp included Gig bag included

Bit of a feeler at the moment, I lusted after this bass for a while, and finally caved in and bought it. And though I still love everything about it, it’s quite a change from the Ibanez EHB I’ve been gigging. So thought I’d see what sort of interest or trades were around. It’s wonderfully made and in immaculate condition, and has been upgraded with bartonlini pickups and a j tone preamp to give more flexibility. The B string is great as expected with these. 35 inch scale, 19mm string spacing and weighs in at a lightweight 4.1kg. I’ve added the original ad, hope this is ok with bassed in bucks. His photos are much better!