discreet Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) Can anyone identify the tuners? Are they unique to this bass? Is there anything similar available they could be replaced with? Edited September 24, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 The tuners are original to the bass - they were generic MIJ tuners of the day fitted to many instruments. Not the best looking but perfectly functional. I needed some replacements recently and they are hard to find even Brandoni have sold their last stocks - I bought mine from a fellow Basschatter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Well Ive learnt something today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Sold for £315. I would be physically sick... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121181004775?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121181004775?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 [quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1380292915' post='2223398'] Sold for £315. I would be physically sick... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121181004775?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121181004775?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649[/url] [/quote] Well I'm very pleased because I was the highest bidder! A match for my Masquerader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I would imagine you are pleased - I think they have gone for a good deal more recently. I absolutely love the look of these but the neck is just too wide. But everytime one pops up I look at the listing longingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 [quote name='ash' timestamp='1380334849' post='2224023'] Well I'm very pleased because I was the highest bidder! [/quote] I'm not because I wasn't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 [quote name='ash' timestamp='1380334849' post='2224023'] Well I'm very pleased because I was the highest bidder! A match for my Masquerader [/quote] I very nearly bid but had to resist due to a trip to Haydock today and a Mrs with ADH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I like the neck width being a Precision and Grabber fan, I always felt they were very comfy to play. I just love these quirky British basses my first full scale bass was a Marathon and I never quite got over part exchanging it for my Precision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 [quote name='ash' timestamp='1380356452' post='2224131'] I just love these quirky British basses my first full scale bass was a Marathon and I never quite got over part exchanging it for my Precision. [/quote] If you ever move it on, PM me first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Well I may have a Hayman 4040 I may be moving on...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 [quote name='ash' timestamp='1380360978' post='2224208'] Well I may have a Hayman 4040 I may be moving on...... [/quote] Hmm, for me that would be a battle between nostalgia and Mrs Zero's resistance to further increases in the bass collection... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) [quote name='ash' timestamp='1380360978' post='2224208'] Well I may have a Hayman 4040 I may be moving on...... [/quote] Pics!? What colour is it? Edited September 28, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Here's the Hayman - bought as a project, needs the neck sorting out though as it's bowed and defretted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Bloody Basschat!! All that build up of Shergold GAS made me buy one on eBay just now. Scruffy as hell, non-standard pickups, but it should put my Marathon demons to rest. Expect to see it for sale on here in a fortnight ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1380458005' post='2225488'] Bloody Basschat!! All that build up of Shergold GAS made me buy one on eBay just now. Scruffy as hell, non-standard pickups, but it should put my Marathon demons to rest. Expect to see it for sale on here in a fortnight ... [/quote] You did? I bloody missed that one as well! How about some pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 My pleasure I think this is the only one I can link to now the auction has finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1380459569' post='2225532'] My pleasure [/quote] Ah yess... an unusual variant. What did you pay if you don't mind me asking..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 It had only just been listed, so I guess I was lucky in my timing to have a look. BIN was £200 plus £15 carriage. Can't go wrong for that. Pickups were originally fitted by a reasonable well-known luthier called Jim Cairnes, allegedly. Actually I can link to the original listing: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHERGOLD-MARATHON-BASS-GUITAR-/321218729128?ViewItem=&item=321218729128&nma=true&si=12J5O61V2Vx5qIV7YZkfyKZ9Sgo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHERGOLD-MARATHON-BASS-GUITAR-/321218729128?ViewItem=&item=321218729128&nma=true&si=12J5O61V2Vx5qIV7YZkfyKZ9Sgo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557[/url] I'm off on holidays next week so it will be coming when I get back - I'll get a decent look and noodle then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1380462250' post='2225585'] BIN was £200 plus £15 carriage. [/quote] Shazbat! I've got to get my auto-searches sorted out on eBay! Missed two now in quick succession! Let us know how it is in due course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 The neck *may* be too wide, but then again it is not deep. But they are light. We'll see. If it doesn't suit me I'll give you first dibs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Jim is a TOP luthier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 That's good to know. I thought he must be because he actually appears in the list when you Google the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 That's a nice early one - the body will be Hayman stock - they have a large rout under the large scratch plate to accommodate the Hayman pickup assembly and double split pickups. The Marathon version had an extra large rectangular scratch plate with a single Shergold pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 [quote name='ash' timestamp='1380477136' post='2225899'] That's a nice early one - the body will be Hayman stock [/quote] Looks like the neck is too if that big hole in the headstock is anything to go by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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