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18 minutes ago, Misowaki said:

Well, that would work for me but down the OP I guess.  I could pick the whole thing up as I'm not too far (I don't think).

Suits me. £150 each. 

Seriously though, if you guys want to work it out between yourselves so I get one payment and one collection, I'm in.

PS: To be clear, I was joking about the £150 each thing. 

Just now, tubbybloke68 said:

I’ve yet to play a bass that can it touch it in terms of fit and feel, and OMG a neck to die for!

Absolutely agree. I'm really beginning to wish I'd found this bass at the beginning of my career, not at the end of it. Would have saved me a LOT of grief. And a pile of cash.

3 minutes ago, Misowaki said:

Hey man, would you consider selling just the body?  Got a neck looking for a home 😁

Thanks for the interest, but no.

23 minutes ago, TheGreek said:

...but very beautiful to look at..😍🥰😵

Yes, indeed. But twelve pounds! Still, a hammer and a feather can weigh the same when you're tripping. That, or those hippies were stronger than they looked. 😁

*SOLD* Squier Classic Vibe 70s Precision Bass *£275*

Crafted in China - includes two Pickguards and KiOgon Loom

Only bought this recently having long been curious as to the quality of the Classic Vibe range. And the quality is indeed high, but in true BC fashion I saw something else I wanted and bought it, so this now has to go. It's in as-new condition as you can see from the pics. It's currently wearing a not-quite-as-new white/cream pickguard for that 'Geddy' look (if Geddy had played a Precision, ha!) but I will also include the original black guard (not pictured) if you prefer the mean 70s black-on-black thing. You know what that looks like. Also included is a bridge cover (not pictured) and importantly, a new KiOgon loom featuring Bournes pots for the little Squier rout. Very nice.

I'd prefer cash on collection if possible (South London near A205), but if you want to arrange a courier yourself I'd be happy to double-box it for safe transit in which case payment will be via bank transfer, please. Priced to sell, so get in!

Now SOLD. I thank you! 

1 hour ago, Al Krow said:

9.75 lbs is not heavy - anything under around 10lbs is manageable in my books and I'm no Iron Man and no youth.

I agree, 9.75lbs isn't overly heavy, especially when the bass is well balanced and hangs in a good position on the strap, as this one does.

Weight seems to be a hot issue on BC though, often the first question in a For Sale thread is, 'Weight?' when it might more usefully be, 'Is the truss rod working?'. 

*SOLD* La Bella Deep Talkin' 760FL

.043 .060 .082 .104

New, sealed and unused. Includes postage to mainland UK. 

11 minutes ago, jezzaboy said:

Good to see you back Mr Discreet. Where have you been? 

Did you have to a bit of a commando raid to keep it out of the hands of a certain Mr D Swift?

Doin' this and that. 

I know D Swift has one. Seeing him with it helped my GAS not one bit.

On 16/05/2020 at 18:43, Defo said:

Gorgeous. They are still some of the best basses you can buy, ludicrously good value for money. 

But HEAVY

They really are good value. And they are relatively heavy. This one is 9.75lbs according to the bathroom scales. Not as heavy as some of the heaviest 70s Fenders, but possibly too heavy for the fragile backs and shoulders of BassChat. 

56 minutes ago, songofthewind said:

You lucky bugger! I used to lust after one of these, in a music shop in Torquay in the early eighties. Too expensive for me then. Congratulations!

Too expensive for me then, too. In fact, too expensive for me now! But sometimes you just have to pleasure yourself. So to speak.

The LORD tells us that Idle hands are the devil's workshop... and thus did it come to pass that I unexpectedly stumbled across this unholy beast. Almost immediately, voluminous clouds of sulphurous GAS appeared. Eww! Save me, Jebus! But I've been yearning for one of these - on and off - for many years, particularly in Polar White. After an epic struggle with my inner thoughts and feelings the planets all lined up and lo, it fell into my hot 'n' heavy heathen's hands. It has accumulated a fair number of dings, dents and scuffs over its 37 years and the Hipshot tuners are clearly not original - but the rest of it is, including the monstrous 3-band EQ-B Tone System, Sure-Grip Controls, P5S and J5S pickups, Accu-cast Bridge, 5-piece maple and walnut laminate through-neck (with steel tone bars), ebony board, ash wings and original green velvet-lined leather case. Serial number dates it to May, 1983. Build quality is superlative. Finish is a heavenly cream pearl under a light amber lacquer with highlights of gold and green. Very lush. It looks like butter, but plays more like silk. A stunning range of big, bold, very usable sounds on tap. Incredibly responsive, hugely playable and punchier than Punchy McPunch, winner of last year's 'Mr Punchy' competition. It's alive! Once I get more acquainted with it, I'll record and post an audio clip. But for now, I'm pretty stoked. Praise be!

Acquired a very new-looking 2018 Squier Classic Vibe 70s Precision from Tom today. He is a great chap and the transaction was smooth. Deal in confidence!

Looking good! Recent convert to Sonic Blue here... 

1 minute ago, J66Bass said:

@discreet done a fantastic paint job on my mex precision, fantastic communication and finally great care in packaging,super please.Jm

Thanks for the feedback Jean-Marie, it was a pleasure. 

Jean-Marie asked me to paint a P Bass body for him. He allowed me as long as it took, which is how it should be. Great Comms, all good. Thanks very much, it was fun. 

OK, this has to go - £125. Silly price.

Big price drop *£175*

Thanks for the heads-up, Nik. They looked OK on my PC, but not on my phone - for some unfathomable reason. They seem to be OK now. Computers, eh? 

*SOLD* Hughes & Kettner BK200 Bass Combo

Massive price drop *£175* NOW *£125* 

From H&K's BassKick series. This particular example is in near-mint condition and has seen very little use. The pics show how clean it is. The 15" Eminence driver hasn't even been played-in yet. The input stage features H&K's 'Tube Touch' circuit and also their 'Dyna Clip' power stage, which emulates the warmth of a valve amp. Most manufacturer's attempts to do this involve fitting a 12AX7 valve at the input stage - which achieves little except to create a marketing opportunity - but in this case the technology does indeed result in some harmonically-rich and articulate tones.

The EQ is wired parallel, which is quite unusual. This has the effect of separating the frequencies somewhat and results in a much cleaner, more lucid sound. The 'Punch' button is in essence a very mild mid-scoop, but it doesn't result in loss of audibility in the mix like some 'contour' -type buttons, and is actually very useful. There is also a really sweet-sounding Leson HF horn (switchable) which adds air and a nice glassy presence, but is never harsh or strident. The single-knob compressor is a real beauty - you can dial in a tight, controlled bottom end and smooth, even levels across the strings without any squashy artefacts or pumping. It sounds natural and very transparent. The controls have a nice weight to them, are positive in use and the Compressor and Master controls are reassuringly large, with a pleasing retro look.

The combo is built to a very high standard (made in Germany) and would easily handle a punishing tour... or twenty tours, come to that. You get a full 200W into 4ohms, but this doesn't mean you can't add an extension cab (or cabs) as another unusual feature is how the amp deals with impedance - with a regular 500W amp you'd get around 300W at 8ohms, add another 8ohm cab and you'll get 500W at 4ohms. But with this amp the impedance is additive - so if you plug in an 8ohm cab the amp runs at 12ohms, if you add a 4ohm cab it will run at 8ohms. Brilliant if you think about it, as this feature protects the amp - it will never run at an impedance lower than it can comfortably handle, yet you get all the power of the amp into the 4ohm driver when it's used as a stand-alone combo. Very clever.

It may be 'only' 200 watts, but it go loud and provides great heft and authority without distortion. Easily keeps up with drums and guitars and is very suitable for use in small to medium rooms - and rooms of any size with PA support. Will do pub gigs with ease.  So get in and get yourself a high-quality, great sounding combo at a bargain price. Cash on collection only please. I'm in SE London close to the A205 South Circular. Will consider delivery for fuel costs if you're within striking distance.

• 200 Watts RMS
• 15" Custom Eminence Driver USA
• Tube Touch & Dyna Clip Circuits
• Leson HF Horn (Switchable)
• 4-Band Parallel EQ
• Variable Compressor
• Additive Impedance Cab System
• Dimensions: 552 X 604 X 385mm
• Weight: 24kg
• Made in Germany

My feedback is here. I'm open to (sensible) offers. Not looking for trades.

Rod bought a combo which arrived damaged despite my best packing efforts. He reacted calmly and intelligently, arranged for local repair at his end and kept me informed at every stage.

I can't recommend Rod highly enough, he's a great guy, a great basschatter and is not only a gentleman and a scholar but quite possibly an acrobat, too...

Thanks for everything Rod, very much appreciate you making the best of what could have been a very tedious ordeal with great good humour, care and goodwill. I hope you enjoy the amp.

Needless to say you can deal with Rod in complete and total confidence. Highly recommended.

Very sad news. When I was a kid we had the radio on all day long and I was in love with the bass playing I was hearing, even though I didn't know who the players were.

It turned out one was James Jamerson, another was Herbie Flowers and another was Joe Osborn (among others). These are the people without whom my life would be very different. RIP.

12 minutes ago, Tobe said:

I found the blessing helped with 'Dead spots'.

Or 'Lazarus points' as they're sometimes known.

18 hours ago, krispn said:

It’s worth trying a set and having a go. You’ll not get any feet noise...

Depends how much you shuffle about when you're playing, really.

26 minutes ago, ezbass said:

Think about what will make you want to devote more time to playing.

+1. Motivation is all. Lots of comments on this forum from people who feel 'guilty' because they think they're 'not practising enough'. If I'm not actually playing bass, I'm thinking about playing bass and I'm never really happy until I am playing bass.

12 hours ago, Mickyk said:

Next Level.In peoples opinions what would need to acquire to take me up to the next level of being able to hold my own in a band. I am currently in a band of sorts which does rock n roll covers but i am starting to get bored  with it slightly so i may decide to branch out a little but i don't think my gear is good enough to be honest...

As said above, your gear has very little to do with it. What's important is how good a player you are - and equally importantly, how good your bandmates are at what they do. Having the best gear in the world means nothing if you and your band aren't at an acceptable level of competence. Having said that, if you're looking for a new band, try to find people who are better than you - that is the quickest way to improve your own playing as you will tend to play up to their level.