blunderthumbs Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 (edited) [attachment=88617:IMG_1749.JPG][attachment=88616:IMG_1748.JPG][attachment=88614:IMG_1747.JPG][attach ment=84696:IMG_1744.JPG][attach ment=88615:IMG_1746.JPG][attach ment=84696:IMG_1744.JPG]Black SGC Nanyo Bass collection bass. SB 301. Made in Japan not the chinese version or Korea or speakeasy or Marina. This is the genuine article PASSIVE P/J pickups. Chrome hardwhare. Gotoh tuners nice low action. 24 fret slim maple neck (same as a jazz) Truss rod might want adjusting (I don't go near these as a friend of mine adjusted one on his Fender strat and snapped the neck!!!) Alder body. 3.2kg nice and light These where upwards of £500 20+ years ago. There are two on Ebay at the moment one is genuine Japanese at £395 the other is the Speakeasy Bass Centre copy at £229 I am offering this one for £125 + postage. BARGAIN..................!!!!!! It will come in a Fender thick padded gigbag and also well packaged in a guitar box. Collection and cash also an option. Paypal accepted. I can send more pics if requested. PRICE REDUCED AS I NEED CASH FOR ANOTHER BASS (I must be mad ) Edited November 14, 2011 by blunderthumbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashup Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 How much does this bass weigh? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunderthumbs Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 [quote name='mashup' post='1303722' date='Jul 14 2011, 04:32 PM']How much does this bass weigh? Thanks[/quote] Approx 7lb. whatever that is in kilos Im an imperial man myself. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 [quote name='blunderthumbs' post='1304014' date='Jul 14 2011, 09:27 PM']Approx 7lb. whatever that is in kilos Im an imperial man myself. Hope this helps.[/quote] I'll tell you shall I? It's 3.2 kg EH (metric man) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunderthumbs Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='1304016' date='Jul 14 2011, 09:30 PM']I'll tell you shall I? It's 3.2 kg EH (metric man)[/quote] Hey Thanx ED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 [quote name='blunderthumbs' post='1303688' date='Jul 14 2011, 04:16 PM']Black SGC Nanyo Bass collection bass. SB 301[attachment=84696:IMG_1744.JPG] Made in Japan not the chinese version or Korea or speakeasy or Marina. This is the genuine article PASSIVE P/J pickups. Chrome hardwhare. Gotoh tuners nice low action. These where £500 when new I read somwhere. I am offering this one for £150 + whatever postage costs are. It will come in a Fender thick padded gigbag and also well packaged in a guitar box. Collection and cash also an option.[/quote] Hi Ive got one of these Ive had it ages. I thought the bridge had been changed but yours is exactly the same as mine. The reason I suspected a bridge change is that I have 4 bass collections and the other 3 have a different style Gotoh bridge. My other 3 are active. I use the passive one for backup or outdoor gigs in the rain (like todays music festival). Ive thought about selling mine but you cannot get anything like the quality for the same money. skez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunderthumbs Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 [quote name='Skezza' post='1305455' date='Jul 16 2011, 07:58 AM']Hi Ive got one of these Ive had it ages. I thought the bridge had been changed but yours is exactly the same as mine. The reason I suspected a bridge change is that I have 4 bass collections and the other 3 have a different style Gotoh bridge. My other 3 are active. I use the passive one for backup or outdoor gigs in the rain (like todays music festival). Ive thought about selling mine but you cannot get anything like the quality for the same money. skez[/quote] Thanx For the comments Skez. I also have the active version and the bridge is different on that too. These are excellent basses and I can't understand why they didn't stick around for long when they first went on sale. I have a USA Fender Jazz in my collection and to be honest this bass comes close playability wise and it is so light too. Only selling as I need the cash for other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian46 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 do you have any more pictures that you could put up please. Thanks Dorian46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunderthumbs Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 [quote name='dorian46' post='1317738' date='Jul 26 2011, 10:32 PM']do you have any more pictures that you could put up please. Thanks Dorian46[/quote] If you let me have your email address I will send you more pics. Tried to download several pics when I listed the bass but couldn't download for some reason ?? Cheers. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolution42 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 If this was the active version I would buy this off you in a heartbeat. Is there any chance you would sell your active version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldude Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 [quote name='absolution42' post='1319122' date='Jul 28 2011, 11:02 AM']If this was the active version I would buy this off you in a heartbeat. Is there any chance you would sell your active version?[/quote] Am I right in thinking that it's just the pickups that are passive, and the preamp is active? I have one of these and that's how it is (well, was until I butchered it anyway!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Finally these basses are starting to get recognised for their quality and playability. An active 4 string in sunburst ended last night on Ebay at £236. skez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian46 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 post photos to [email protected] cheers Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunderthumbs Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 [quote name='absolution42' post='1319122' date='Jul 28 2011, 11:02 AM']If this was the active version I would buy this off you in a heartbeat. Is there any chance you would sell your active version?[/quote] Sorry mate the active version is a keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunderthumbs Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 [url="http://www.harmonycentral.com/products/117580"]http://www.harmonycentral.com/products/117580[/url] Have a look at this review if you're not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipperydick Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I've got one of them, love it tbh. Bought it new around 91 or 92 for a lot more than what your asking. I really cant understand why you havent sold it three times over for that price. If it plays anywhere near as good as mine, anybody that plays it will want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunderthumbs Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 Thanx for the good comments, Err slippery wotsit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipperydick Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 [quote name='blunderthumbs' post='1329586' date='Aug 6 2011, 08:37 AM']Thanx for the good comments, Err slippery wotsit. [/quote] [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slippery_dick"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slippery_dick[/url] Some people just have filth on the brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunderthumbs Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) Still here and a bargain at £125 considering sombody on here is selling the inferior speakeasy version for £100........... Edited September 11, 2011 by blunderthumbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Have a "I used to own one of these from new and they play like a dream" bump from me. Bargain price too, you'll love every minute of playing this bass. I've tried various Fenders (inc. a £1100 American Jazz), a MusicMan Stingray, various Schecters, Spectors and god knows what else and I still go back to my Bass Collections as they just blow the rest out of the water in terms of playability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 There's just no love out there for these things - I've been trying to sell my fretless 301 for months.... In an era when people seem to be obsesed with how much a bass weighs, you'd think these little lightweight beauties would be snapped up in an instant, but no. I blame those shi**y Marina/Speakeasy reissues for ruining the fantastic reputation of the original Jap Bass Collections - they're about as different as a Jim Deacon jazz is from a MIJ Jazz. Plillistines, the lot of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunderthumbs Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 For anyone who wants to know more about these basses and read some of the things basschatters are saying please click on the link below [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=697&hl=sgc+nanyo"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;hl=sgc+nanyo[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 [quote name='blunderthumbs' post='1345556' date='Aug 19 2011, 03:27 PM']I have been offered £300 for my active version without the guy even seeing it.[/quote] And yet for the £150 difference you could get a top drawer pre fitted. Can't believe this is still here, absolutely silly money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerds Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 OK - who's worried about their pension? this is a steal at £150 with a bag *AND* postage ! even if you don't play it... invest in this - stick it under the bed for 10 years and the return will be loads better than trusting your hard earned gig cash to overpaid *ankers who get extraordinary bonuses just for doing their job (when was the last time you got paid a bonus for playing at a gig?) (OK - rant over bump from me for a great bass...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantijoe Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 [quote name='blunderthumbs' post='1353400' date='Aug 27 2011, 09:46 AM']Saturday morning bump....... [/quote] Hiya have a bump on me for these excellent basses. I've had a 601 (fancy woods- ebony f/board) for years and can vouch for the quality of these basses, all the best joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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