lawriemacmillan

This fantastic bass was assembled and re-imagined by the talented Rick Moore (basschat'r Rick's Fine '52) and I've used it on the road as my main bass for a couple of years. I've had it home since the touring show required me to favour a 5 string Precision. I believe Rick based the project on a duplication of his original vintage 50s bass. Here is some interesting and vital info described by the man himself: "[i]Started life as two reissue basses, a Sting reissue, for the 2-tone contour body, and a '51 reissue, for the correct neck, without that ghastly Sting inlay at the 12th fret. The necks were swapped, and the Sting neck on a solid 2-tone body was swiftly sold. The body was then routed to receive the period correct large string ferrules on the rear of the body (These are very hard to source). The bass then received a full relic treatment, including the neck fully stripped, amber nitro tint, fingerboard edges rolled, new correct decal applied on top of the lacquer. The body was aged with weather checking throughout, and some very good, sympathetic ageing (No belt sander jobs here!). The metal parts were also aged. All parts are period correct; reverse kluson tuners, 2-saddle bridge, single ply white aged guard, chrome covers, a replica maple thumbrest was made using my original as a template, and then painted black, and aged. [color=red][size=4]Fender[/size][/color] Custom Shop tweed case completes the look. All genuine [color=red][size=4]Fender[/size][/color] parts, hours and hours of time and love have gone into this, and a genuine CS tweed case thrown in[/i]" Since owning the bass, I had my tech Doc Dave Grant add a brass plate under the bridge and flush with the body surface, effectively creating a discreet high-mass bridge. This has added sustain and definition to notes, as well as balancing out the weight of the neck. Overall, it's a very lightweight bass which I initially found to be a little neck heavy due to the lack of weight in the body. The brass plate seems to have rectified that very comfortably. Weight: 4.5 kg / 10 lb Dave also modified the saddles to make a more accurate intonation possible. I also replaced the 'Sting' pickup with a Nordstrand '51 pickup. Awesome! It increased the depth of the lows and sweetened the midrange, and tamed the top end nicely. The bass has a very woody P-Bass tone. Not quite Motown - but lending itself to that big 1970s tone which is great with a pick. Chrome Dunlop Straplocks were added. We opened for Sting in Poland last summer and even his crew had to look twice as it appeared I had grabbed one of his basses! [b]£900[/b] - including UK delivery. Bank transfer preferred. No trades please. I'm in Fife, Scotland and the bass is here to demo if anyone can get here to try it. Photobucket link (including a few of Rick's photos and some live shots with myself performing with it): [url="http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/lawriemacmillan/library/Fender%2055%20Relic?sort=6&page=1"]http://s1342.photobu...c?sort=6&page=1[/url]

Still available!

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1393619818' post='2382771'] How about you marking the title "sold" then? [/quote] Because circumstances occurred which made going online impossible. No offence taken and thanks for all of your interest

From a Sting signature Fender P-Bass. Not the highest output but has a great top-end which is ideal for pick work and recording [url="http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/lawriemacmillan/library/Sting%20Sig%201950s%20Fender%20P-Bass%20pickup?sort=3&page=1"]http://s1342.photobu...p?sort=3&page=1[/url]

[b]£100[/b] posted in UK. [color=#2C2B2B]Humcancelling J/J for 5-string (pair)[/color] from my 2006 NYC Standard 5, which were recently replaced by singlecoils. They have a great crisp tone, with a slight mid-scoop. Perfect working order but the covers have obvious signs of play, which I think I've reflected in the price! This bass has been my main workhorse since I bought it straight from the Brooklyn shop. [color=#2C2B2B]Note: Sadowsky J-Bass 5-string pickups are both the same size as a bridge position 4-string pickup. They are intended for 3/4" (19mm) string spacing at the bridge. They DO NOT fit Fender 5-string basses .[/color]

Sold pending the usual!

Email sent

Fantastic bass and at an incredible price! It's like a brother to my own....good luck with the sale! [url="http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/lawriemacmillan/media/Sadowsky%204501/Sadowsky4501_zpsa94bc4f8.jpg.html"]http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/lawriemacmillan/media/Sadowsky%204501/Sadowsky4501_zpsa94bc4f8.jpg.html[/url]

It is! PM'd

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Clips added!

Hi These are currently in storage in Poznan, Poland after being retired from my regular touring equipment. They were bought new in 2010 and are in great condition. It's just too expensive to ship them back to the UK. If any UK buyers are interested, please feel welcome to contact me and I'll look into the costs of bringing them over here. Roqsolid fitted padded covers included. [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][u]DB 212[/u]:[/font] [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][b]Power Handling:[/b] 600 watts RMS[/font] [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][b]Frequency Response:[/b] 41 Hz - 16 kHz[/font] [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][b]Sensitivity:[/b] 98 dB 1W 1M[/font] [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][b]Dimensions:[/b] 64cm H, 63cm W, 46cm D[/font] [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Phenolic tweeter with integral phase plug.[/font] [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][u]DB 115[/u]:[/font] [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][b]Power Handling:[/b] 400 watts RMS[/font] [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][b]Frequency Response:[/b] 32 Hz - 3 kHz[/font] [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][b]Sensitivity:[/b] 96 dB 1W 1M[/font] [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][b]Dimensions:[/b] 54cm H, 63cm W, 45cm D[/font] Specific to both cabinets: [i]8 ohm[/i] impedance. Approximately [i]32 kg[/i]. [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]One Neutrik Speakon and two 1/4" inputs.[/font] [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Deep Dish Handles, Rubber Feet.[/font] [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]13 ply Baltic Birch.[/font] The link below shows the asking price for both cabs in Polish zloty (4,500 PLN), which works out approximately 850 GBP. I have a DB750 amp head available in storage (not for sale) for any interested buyer who wishes to try them. PM me or use the contact details in the link below to arrange a demo or to ask any questions: [url="http://allegro.pl/show_item.php?item=3957777284"]http://allegro.pl/sh...item=3957777284[/url] Here they are on stage during a Genesis Classic concert: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcjvMBTaQJo[/media] And in a promo clip for Ray Wilson/Stiltskin's last studio album: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNHCx8DYsFU[/media]

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SOLD pending the usual

Link reactivated! :-)

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1391340419' post='2355884'] I cant get that link to work. [/quote] Right enough. I'm looking into it...thanks for the heads up!

Still available. Bump for a luxurious bass strap!

Mull away, I'm in no rush! I have however retired it from gigging until someone does buy it

I bought this collectable 4-Bolt neckplate shortly before finding an original 3-Bolt plate which I favoured. Here's the eBay listing from a reputable vintage parts seller in the USA, which I bought for [i]£90[/i] not including shipping or import charges which were added upon checkout: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350969688895?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1438.l2649[/url] Original Musicman parts are hard to find and this could be a tasteful decorative addition to add a [i]classic[/i] look to Ernie Ball models. Based on the markings, the general consensus is that it is dated between 1979-1984. Dimensions are 2.5"x 2" I'm looking for [b]£80[/b] including UK delivery. Photobucket link: [url="http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/lawriemacmillan/library/Musicman%20Neckplate?sort=3&page=1"]http://s1342.photobu...e?sort=3&page=1[/url]

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Merci Gilles!

[quote name='bassbluestew' timestamp='1389261297' post='2331945'] Only once - it's a very recent acquisition. Loved the sound, just what I'm after, a bit more modern than the TH500 which is what I wanted. Now thinking of changing cabs :-( [/quote] I urge you to try the 4x8" New York 804!!!!!!

[quote name='bassbluestew' timestamp='1389214922' post='2331562'] Just got one of these last week. Great amp, clean but warm and extremely powerful, and surprisingly modern sounding to my old cloth ears :-) GLWTS Lawrie. [/quote] Thank you Stewart! :-) Have you played it live yet? Even though I'm selling this one, I still have the TTE 800 amp over in the continent. They sound gorgeous!

Still available. No trades thanks!

I've never opened it to check the brand. It wouldn't surprise me if they were JJs, because they had them in the older Classic 300 heads