fleabag Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) This is my Columbus JB from whenever ( late 70's early 80's ??? ) Looks like a dogs supper, i grant you. But behold, this thing plays like a stradivarius of the bass world. Frets were levelled, and stoned, action lowered ( quite low - how i like it ) plus the hefty and expensive ABM 3 way adjustable roller bridge fitted. All work and set up by Bob at RPTech [url="http://www.rptech.f2s.com/"]http://www.rptech.f2s.com/[/url] Elephants Ears tuners changed to black to match bridge, as were the strap buttons and string tree. Original pickups too, ( about 7kohm each IIRC ) but Andy at Wizard re-wound one of them, but on the original casing. Coverswere changed to cream ( like old Dimarzios ) to go nicely with the new Tortoise shell scratch plate. Cheapo knobs changed to a nice set of knurled chrome dome tops. Fabulous fretboard action, though you wouldnt think so just to look at it. This thing probably owes me in excess of £300, but i didnt do it to make a profit. Price £195 - but needs to be collected ( no packing no case ) or could meet somewhere for petrol. I can drive for about 45 miles radius from West Oxfordshire, which makes 90 miles round trip and around £20 fuel for me. I would need payment before i left, just to nip any timewasting in the bud. Edited July 24, 2011 by fleabag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 That is fugly... I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 You likey, you buy, yes ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Alas, but however much I'd love a jazz style bass, no funds good luck with it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Same!! Damn I LOVE that! But no cash, aaargh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 You bar stewards. Mug a pensioner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taa Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 hi, What about wood combination? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 yes it certainly has a combination of wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Ya'll gonna hate me but I actually really like it! If I wanted another Jazz, I'd have this off you! Damn having 3 jazzes!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnDeereJack Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Fugly?!! Man that thing is stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Yeah it's gorgeous! I particularly like the headstock reverse. Very classy! And yes, I have no spare money either Truckstop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Frets were leveled [b]and[/b] stoned. In for a penny eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 Bite somebody ! FFS Bite damn you !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) Fugly..no way... thats awsome!!!! damn if i had the cash i would take it... Edited July 16, 2011 by bubinga5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkThrust Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 That finish would cost you thousands from a custom bass maker. Sorry I don't want to buy it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 I laughed at that Dirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Needs.... Swarfega.... But have a bump. I've got a [i]clean[/i] one (or three) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 PM me an offer , you scallies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnolia Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I quite like it. You have a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Replied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I'd 'ave this, but it's too many monies for me I'm afraid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 How much can you go to ? Send me a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 £27.50 ? Keep off the Bacardi Breezers, sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 SOLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I'm glad this sold. Is it too early to post honest opinions (you know the ones we're not allowed to express while a bass is currently for sale) of this bass yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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