JoeS

*NOW £1025*
 

On the fence about listing this as it’s comfortably the best bass I’ve ever owned, however at around 4.6kg/10lbs it’s also the heaviest and has therefore been relegated to occasional home use.

I’ve gigged this a fair bit and there are some signs of wear. as you can see in the photos. However, on the whole it’s in good condition and plays stupendously well (helped by the nicely worn-in Thomastik Infeld flatwounds).

Gig bag and a smattering of case candy included (some labels/stickers and an incomplete set of strap locks) as well as a Zero Mods thumb rest, which I briefly fitted before learning to love the sound and feel of playing over the pickup.

Ideally looking for a sale but would entertain trades involving a short scale StingRay (EBMM preferred but I will consider SBMM).

Collection from Haywards Heath preferred, alternatively I’d be happy to meet within a reasonable distance.

*NOW £925*
 

A fine a example of a great bass and one I'd love to keep hold of, but as it doesn't get used live and I'm not likely to have any recording work in the immediate future it is sadly surplus to requirements.

Would entertain trades involving a short scale StingRay (EBMM preferred but I will consider SBMM).

The bass is in good condition and comes with the original (long scale) Fender gig bag. Strings have been changed by the previous owner to some unknown flatwounds (possibly DR Legends) but I do have an opened set of La Bella 760FL-MUS I’d be willing to include for an additional £35.

Apart from the change of strings the bass is more or less as it left the factory, albeit slightly more road worn.

Collection from Haywards Heath preferred, alternatively I’d be happy to meet within a reasonable distance.

14 minutes ago, Bassman Rich said:

Is this still for sale?? 

It is!

On 08/02/2024 at 15:15, dclaassen said:

is it good for metal?

For £200, you can find out for yourself 😉

5 minutes ago, paul_5 said:

A mate of mine just found something similar in his loft...

I saw the photos, it looked in a right state. At least this one has the bridge in the right place!

22 hours ago, Len_derby said:

That looks exactly the same as mine. I love it, and it’s much more versatile than some would think. Realistically priced, too. GLWTS.

Thanks Len, they are fantastic instruments and this one really deserves to have seen more playing time than it has!

37 minutes ago, richardd said:

Hi Joe.Would you be travelling by road to York,if so what route would you be taking?.Rich

I’ve sent you a message, Rich 🙂

TC Electronic Ditto X2 looper pedal in virtually unused condition.

Original box and everything that came with it included. Price includes postage.

Any questions, requests for additional photos etc, just let me know!

Digitech Bad Monkey in used but very good condition.

These might not be (aren’t) worth the obscene prices seen around six months ago, but the Bad Monkey is still a solid, decent sounding and bass friendly overdrive pedal.

Original box not included but the pedal will

be well packaged should postage be required (this is factored into the asking price).

Any questions, requests for additional photos etc, just let me know!

Fender American Standard Jazz Bass in boring/classic (delete as applicable) sunburst, rosewood and tortoiseshell.

The condition of both the bass and supplied hard case are in a condition that most would probably describe as “well loved”. I’ve tried to give a fair illustration of this in the photos and the bass itself feels, plays and sounds absolutely brilliant.

However, the output jack is temperamental and in need of attention - I strongly suspect this is a 10 minute job for somebody with the skills and tools I sadly lack, but more than happy to have it looked at by a bigger boy to give any prospective buyers peace of mind.

In terms of weight, I’d say it’s somewhere between 9 and 10lbs - lighter than my StingRay, heavier than my Sterling - I will try to get an accurate figure ASAP.

*EDIT* Weight is 4.2kg so it is, in fact, precisely as heavy as the Sterling - looks can be deceiving!

Collection from Haywards Heath, West Sussex preferred, but I would be happy to deliver or meet within a reasonable distance.

Any questions, requests for additional photos etc, just let me know!

To be totally honest, I bought this at some point in late 2020 and for most of the ensuing three years I completely forgot I had it.

The bass is in reasonable condition but would benefit from some TLC - specifically a proper setup as there is some buzzing around the 12th fret on the E string, and the controls can be a bit crackly.

Otherwise it plays and sounds exactly as you would expect, weighs about as much as a packet of crisps and, most importantly, gives you *that* tone all day long.

Collection from Haywards Heath, West Sussex preferred, but I would be happy to deliver or meet within a reasonable distance.

Any questions, requests for additional photos etc, just let me know!

Fender Mustang PJ in sonic blue - yes, I know it looks white in the photos- with rosewood fretboard (not the pau ferro used on later models).

Aside from some new strings and a new pickup selector switch (more or less mandatory on these) the bass is in excellent condition, as it should be having spent most of its existence as a rarely needed backup or in a gig bag at home. Note: no such gig bag will be included in the sale.

Weight is 3.9kg according to my shiny new luggage scales.

Collection from Haywards Heath, West Sussex preferred, but I would be happy to deliver or meet within a reasonable distance.

Any questions, requests for additional photos etc, just let me know!

*NOW £1175*
 

2001 EBMM Sterling in long discontinued and much loved honeyburst with rosewood fretboard.

Will entertain trades involving an American Standard/American Professional Precision Bass (rosewood fretboard preferred) or Short Scale StingRay (preferably EBMM).

The bass is in great condition for its age, though there are some scuffs and marks commensurate with two decades of use.

Weight currently unknown but I would estimate a shade over 4kg; certainly not heavy by EBMM standards thanks to the small body which isn’t much bigger than a Mustang’s. Appreciate that weight can be a dealbreaker for some (myself included) so I will endeavour to get an accurate figure ASAP (i.e. when my neighbour gets home so I can borrow their scales).

*EDIT* Weight confirmed as 4.2kg according to luggage scales.

I have the original white pickguard and screws which can be reinstalled before sale. The electrical tape on the pickup can also be removed - rest assured it’s hiding nothing more than some sharp pole pieces, but I’m happy to take some more photos of the bass in original condition if required.

Also included is the original hard case which, admittedly, is in less good condition than the bass itself (see photo of missing clasp) but still provides adequate protection.

Collection from Haywards Heath, West Sussex preferred, but I would be happy to deliver or meet within a reasonable distance.

Any questions, requests for additional photos etc, just let me know!

Recently bought a short scale StingRay from Bert and the whole process was a pleasure from start to finish - easy to deal with, great communication and the bass arrived quickly and well packaged. Cheers!

16 hours ago, Merton said:

This was the original RM line, before the EVO II with the white cones. These may wel have been mine, if so they were bought direct from Ashdown and had an easy life before I sold them

Thanks for the clarification @Merton! I believe it was from your good self that I purchased these, and rest assured they’ve continued to have an easy life since.

The cab clearout continues...

I believe these may have been a custom order by the previous owner as I've not been able to find another model online which matches the exact specs:

- 2 x 10" speakers (vertically aligned)

- Each cab rated at 250W @ 8 ohms

- 24" x 18" x 13" (HxWxD)

- Approx. 40 lbs each

In any case, they sound great - I've mainly used one on its own for rehearsals and small gigs, but they really shine as a pair.

Roqsolid covers included.

Ideally looking for a straight sale but I could be interested in a deal involving a Markbass 121P/H combo.

Collection from Haywards Heath preferred, alternatively I’d be happy to meet within a reasonable distance if I can fit them both in my car (to be confirmed over the weekend).

Great cabs but as my main band made the switch to IEMs about six years ago, it's probably time to admit that I'm unlikely to get the chance to use them in anger any time soon.

Full specs can be found here: https://www.gallien-krueger.com/neo-112-specs

They are clearly used but in very good condition with only one or two minor scuffs to the tolex. Worth noting that one handle on each cab has lost its spring (mechanically speaking - I don't think anything has actually fallen out!) but they both remain perfectly usable.

Roqsolid covers included, both of which have some nicks in them (see photos) but are in decent shape.

Ideally looking for a straight sale but I could be interested in a deal involving a Markbass 121P/H combo.

Collection from Haywards Heath preferred, alternatively I’d be happy to meet within a reasonable distance.

A fine a example of a great bass and one I'd love to keep hold of just for *that* sound, but as it doesn't get used live and I'm not likely to have any recording work in the immediate future it is sadly surplus to requirements.

The bass is in good condition and comes with the original (long scale) Fender gig bag. Strings have been changed by the previous owner to some unknown flatwounds but otherwise it's more or less as it left the factory, albeit slightly more road worn.

Collection from Haywards Heath preferred, alternatively I’d be happy to meet within a reasonable distance.

Status Graphite replacement neck for a four string Music Man StingRay, used but in good condition.

Most recently fitted to a 2010 StingRay (screw holes are for the original EBMM tuners/string retainer) but I believe it has been fitted to an earlier, three-bolt StingRay in a previous life.

Collection/meet up preferred but I will consider posting within the UK provided I can rustle up some packing materials that haven’t fallen victim to the great spring clean.

Status Graphite replacement neck for a four string Music Man StingRay, used but in good condition.

There is a chip above the second fret which, while unquestionably an eyesore, looks worse than it is - you can definitely feel it if you run your fingers over it but I’ve never noticed it while playing.

I believe the tuners and string retainer originate from an OLP StingRay, and they do a job but aren’t quite at the same level of quality as the neck itself.

Collection/meet up preferred but I will consider posting within the UK provided I can rustle up some packing materials that haven’t fallen victim to the great spring clean.

On 19/01/2021 at 21:03, Petey said:

Is this still for sale?

Very much so 🙂

Thanks for the heads-up and you may well be right - title updated and photo added showing the label inside the bass 👍

Bought this earlier in the year for a potential new project which, due to a combination of a global pandemic and impending fatherhood, now looks like it will never get off the ground.

This was the first U-Bass I'd ever picked up and they really are a lot of fun to play - I'd have no hesitation in gigging it and I'm yet to find anything better for living room noodling, and if our boiler didn't repairing I'd be tempted to keep hold of it for that if nothing else.

It comes with a semi-hard case but I don't have anything else in the way of packaging materials, so collection from Haywards Heath would be preferred. Alternatively I'd be happy to meet up or deliver within a reasonable distance (Sussex/Surrey/Hampshire/Kent etc).

Any questions, give me a shout.

Cheers!

Question for @anzoid and @scrumpymike (and anyone else who owns one of these): how do you find the passive tone control, particularly at lower settings? Does it get anywhere near Precision territory or is the sound more akin to a regular StingRay with the bass on full and treble rolled off?

I hate to be that guy, but... Anything you might be interested in trade wise?

VMT sold, Octabvre still available and now £175 including postage.

Both pedals still available.