XB26354 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) Sold Edited February 23, 2011 by XB26354 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Cool bass! Although last time I tried a P5 I found uncomfortably wide at the nut (1.875") for my smallish hands so ended up with a BB415 (1.7") instead. Any idea of the nut width on this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbloke Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 [quote name='XB26354' post='1132092' date='Feb 18 2011, 12:23 PM']I recently bought this on Basschat but the combination of a bike service and pending new bike forces sale. Made in 2000, natural with maple board, tort guard and 5 tuners online headstock. P and twin jazz pickups, Aguilar OBP3 circuit. I've changed the original string tree for a pair of Hipshot custom ones (like the later US Deluxes). Strung with brand new D'Addario Pro Steels 50-135. Original Fender hard case. Has a few dings on body and neck but not on the front and nothing that affects playability. £650 firm. I'm in New Malden in Surrey, collection only please. Pics to come[/quote] You've moved just up the road from me. Are you still doing lessons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB26354 Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 [quote name='dannybuoy' post='1132674' date='Feb 18 2011, 07:59 PM']Cool bass! Although last time I tried a P5 I found uncomfortably wide at the nut (1.875") for my smallish hands so ended up with a BB415 (1.7") instead. Any idea of the nut width on this one?[/quote] It's 1.875", but doesn't feel wide to me. Then again I am used to 6-strings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB26354 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 [quote name='bassbloke' post='1132677' date='Feb 18 2011, 08:02 PM']You've moved just up the road from me. Are you still doing lessons?[/quote] I used to but the job is now very busy, I'm studying for my MCSA and the amount of travelling I do means a shiny new motorbike, hence the sale I really shouldn't be selling this as it is as close to perfection as I can get, but needs must. I could possibly post but would need a bit of time to get a box and packing etc. Build quality and tone are up there with the best US Fenders. This one reminds me of the Marcus Miller 5 I had last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The GroovyPlucker Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 [quote name='XB26354' post='1133245' date='Feb 19 2011, 12:01 PM']I used to but the job is now very busy, I'm studying for my MCSA and the amount of travelling I do means a shiny new motorbike, hence the sale I really shouldn't be selling this as it is as close to perfection as I can get, but needs must. I could possibly post but would need a bit of time to get a box and packing etc. Build quality and tone are up there with the best US Fenders. This one reminds me of the Marcus Miller 5 I had last year.[/quote] Mathew is a great guy to deal with, I bought the Marcus from him, and even though we had a bit of bother with couriers, he was the ultimate professional to deal with. Don't let that courier scenario put you off too much Mat. A great looking Bass, if I had the money would be tempted myself, good luck with the sale and have a bump on me, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB26354 Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BREEZE Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 [font="Book Antiqua"][/font][size="3"][/size][color="#006400"][/color] [quote name='XB26354' post='1132092' date='Feb 18 2011, 12:23 PM']I recently bought this on Basschat but the combination of a bike service and pending new bike forces sale. Made in 2000, natural with maple board, tort guard and 5 tuners online headstock. P and twin jazz pickups, Aguilar OBP3 circuit. I've changed the original string tree for a pair of Hipshot custom ones (like the later US Deluxes). Strung with brand new D'Addario Pro Steels 50-135. Original Fender hard case. Has a few dings on body and neck but not on the front and nothing that affects playability. £650 firm. I'm in New Malden in Surrey, collection preferred but could possibly post. Pics to come[/quote] I very intersted in this bass if its still available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB26354 Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 It is currently. PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BREEZE Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 [quote name='XB26354' post='1134967' date='Feb 20 2011, 11:43 PM']It is currently. PM me.[/quote] Is it possable to it and try it out this saturday 26th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileegee Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 [Hi, Is this bass active as well? Is so whats the tone like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB26354 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 [quote name='BREEZE' post='1135087' date='Feb 21 2011, 08:28 AM']Is it possable to it and try it out this saturday 26th?[/quote] Sure, PM me for contact details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB26354 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 [quote name='smileegee' post='1135101' date='Feb 21 2011, 08:50 AM'][Hi, Is this bass active as well? Is so whats the tone like?[/quote] It has a fat, punchy P-bass tone, quite passive sounding. The Aguilar pre adds a bit of volume and the eq is pretty transparent, so you get more bottom, middle and top without changing the overall tone of the bass. Being ash and maple it has a nice edge to the note but is much smoother than, say, a Marcus Miller jazz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB26354 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) SOLD Edited February 23, 2011 by XB26354 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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