machinehead Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) I bought this as a cheap way to try fretless bass. New cost was £129.99 at the time I bought it but this was 3 maybe 4 years ago. I'm shocked to see them at £146.99 now!! I'm asking £80.00 (NOW 70.00) + postage at cost which would be about £15.00 insured. If it's less, you only pay cost. No case but it'll be double boxed and bubble wrapped. My packaging is renowned - see my feedback thread. I'd also be interested in a trade for a Squier telecaster or similar. Specifications Pickups: 1x JB + 1x PB Controls: 2x Volume + 1x Tone Body: Solid Alder Neck: Hard Maple, bolt-on, 867 mm scale length (34.2 in.) Fingerboard: Rosewood, 24 frets Bridge: "JB" Classic Machine heads: Diecast, black Colour: Natural. The bass is a P/J pickup. The sounds available are surprisingly good - warm, grindy and deep from the P pup, and bright and burpy from the j pup. Blending both gives a decent variety of sounds. There's plenty of Mwaaaa for sure. The action is really very good. No crap - it's easier to play than the Fender jass fretless that replaced it. It's strung with flats. The fingerboard is unlined, which I prefer, markers are where your frets would be. Weight is on the light side. I'll guess at less than 9 lbs. Perhaps 8.5 lbs even. I can weigh it using fishing scales if it's important to a buyer. The weakest part is the tuners. They are stiff to use and feel cheap although they do hold the tuning perfectly. There is one small ding on the body which I can't capture in a pic. If it bothers the buyer, I'll try harder to show it. All in all, this is a good playing and sounding fretless if you want to try fretless without laying out a lot of cash. It has lost it's initial value now so the buyer should be able to sell on at minimal or no loss if fretless turns out not to be your thing. Link for pics, which I hope work as I'm a d**k at this. Frank. Edited August 22, 2011 by machinehead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 I'm off in my campervan until Wednesday. Tuesday is a public holiday here in N. Ireland. So please don't be offended if I don't respond immediately to any interested parties. Also, just to say, I'm open to offers on this bass. Treat yourself to a decent fretless for very little cash. Or offload your unused Squier telecaster in exchange. (preferred option) I could add a little cash for the right telecaster. All offers will be given fair consideration. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Back from holidays bump. Open to offers. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Bump. 75 quid anyone? It's as good as new and almost half price. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) £70.00?? I can't value it any lower than this. Insured posting for an item below £200 value should be about £15.00 so it could be delivered to your door for £85.00. Treat yourself to a nice lightweight and very playable fretless for very little cash. I'm still interested in a telecaster too. Obviously with added cash. Frank. EDIT. Could someone please confirm that the link to the pics is working? Thanks. Edited July 18, 2011 by machinehead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Bump. Are fretlesseseses unpopular at the moment? Someone must be interested in trying fretless for very little money. This bass plays extremely well, far better than the price would suggest. And if it doesn't work out, the buyer shouldn't lose any money moving it on at this price. The bass looks almost new. I've seen worse in guitar shops being sold new. Would someone mind confirming that the link to the pics is working please. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stearstree1304 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 yep - that link is working. Got to be a nice starter fretless for someone????? Have a bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 A wee bump for the weekend Sir? Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgoogle Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I might see if i can find the cash for this, wouldnt mind a fretless to play around on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgoogle Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I might see if i can find the cash for this, wouldnt mind a fretless to play around on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 What a pity. I was in Rosslare to catch the ferry to France recently. Sods Law. Anyway, I can still post if you like. It is an excellent bass actually and sounds and plays much better than the price would suggest. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2009 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Might be tempted for a starter fretless, again if I can find the cash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Bump. I could add cash for the right telecaster. Sunburst preferred but other finishes considered. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Weekly bump........this plays with a superb action and feel. And it sounds lovely. Lots of Mwaaa.... This must be the cheapest way available to try fretless. It's almost like new. Condition 9.9/10. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) Still for sale. Frank. Edited August 16, 2011 by machinehead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Looks like this is going to take a while to shift..... Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janmaat Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 [quote name='machinehead' post='1342074' date='Aug 16 2011, 03:33 PM']Looks like this is going to take a while to shift..... Frank.[/quote] that's ridiculous, somebody buy it just for the strings on it...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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