police squad Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) Finally found one. I bought one of these from Peter Cooks shop in Hanwell (from Peter himself) in about 1986/7. Traded it in at my local store a few years later and missed it so much that I bought it back. Finally traded it in London in 1990 for an old white P bass (that I've still got). I decided that I wanted another but they weren't made for long and they really are few and far between. Of course I've found one, literally, on my door step. Previous owner did his last gig 10 years ago and removed the batteries to stop them leaking. So it's been in its original case, unused, for the last ten years. It's in incredibly good condition. neck pickup not working (not when I tried it but it's ok now) and not checking the actives means I got it for £440. He was happy that it's gone to a good home. Pics to follow, (it's still a bit dark) It plays like butter. Seriously low action. It was last given a set up and fret dress by the late Tony Zematis. Can't think when I'm going to get any chance to gig it because it won't work in my Police Tribute!! (perhaps I should start a Duran Duran tribute, I know a bloke who looks just like Simon le Bon and can't sing, so he'd be perfect---it's a joke BTW , I love D/D) Edited January 24, 2013 by police squad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybass 70 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Sweet man, if this was the one on gumtree I had a serious think about getting it myself, Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 it was on gumtree yes. I'm over the moon with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Great find and it looks almost new too. I'm gasing over the paduak red SB basses at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Now that is rather fetching, would I be right in saying its of solid construction and not particularly lightweight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Very nice, reminds me why they were so desirable at the time. Class is timeless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 [quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1359056484' post='1949249'] Now that is rather fetching, would I be right in saying its of solid construction and not particularly lightweight? [/quote] bang on. although it's not quite as heavy as I thought. (must get it on the scales) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 bathroom scales say it's 11 pounds. that's only 2 pounds heavier than my old '75 P bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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