quenbrad Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Hi Folks, For sale is a Trace Elliot T-Bass. It's a 4 string with a solid alder body and a lovely aged natural finish. It was probably made in around '97 and as such has a few bumps and knocks on the body plus a bit of buckle rash on the back. Nothing that effects the tone. The neck is straight and true and fret wear is minimal. It plays and sounds great. All the electronics are in good working order. Original Hiscox case included. Click here for photos. [url="https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=0c0dd7a95976dbea&id=C0DD7A95976DBEA%2175277&ithint=folder,jpg&authkey=!AF_DK6_Bb02g5Os"]https://onedrive.liv...AF_DK6_Bb02g5Os[/url] Collection from Hanwell in West London is preferred but of course postage is fine. Just let me know where you are and I'll get a shipping quote. All questions welcome. Thanks Quentin Edited January 24, 2015 by quenbrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) That's a lovely example...but the photo is tiny. Any chance of some larger images? Edit - sorry, ignore that - just followed the link! Edited December 29, 2014 by BassBod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quenbrad Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Cool. Thanks for your interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 That is a nice one, I really want the case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quenbrad Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Ha. You can have the case for £400 and I'll throw in the bass for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpilk Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 hi, quick question, is that the original bridge , thought the t-bass had individual bridge saddles. looks good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quenbrad Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hi - As far as I know the original T-Basses came in standard and deluxe models. The deluxe model came with individual bridge saddles and the standard came with a solid bridge as on this bass. I think this is the case anyway. Happy to be corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebenezer Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Yes, that is the right bridge....basses were made by status and shared the same hardware.....nice bass!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpilk Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 [quote name='quenbrad' timestamp='1419842304' post='2643039'] Hi Folks, For sale is a Trace Elliot T-Bass. It's a 4 string with a solid alder body and a lovely aged natural finish. It was probably made in around '97 and as such has a few dumps and knocks on the body plus a bit of buckle rash on the back. Nothing that effects the tone. The neck is straight and true and fret wear is minimal. It plays and sounds great. All the electronics are in good working order. Original Hiscox case included. Click here for photos. [url="https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=0c0dd7a95976dbea&id=C0DD7A95976DBEA%2175277&ithint=folder,jpg&authkey=!AF_DK6_Bb02g5Os"]https://onedrive.liv...AF_DK6_Bb02g5Os[/url] Collection from Hanwell in West London is preferred but of course postage is fine. Just let me know where you are and I'll get a shipping quote. All questions welcome. Thanks Quentin [/quote] hi ,could you tell me what sort of price, postage is to prescot,,Merseyside , thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quenbrad Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Hi, Thanks for getting in touch. Parcelforce is quoting £35 for shipping to Merseyside with £400 insurance. Cheers Quentin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 What's the weight of it please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quenbrad Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Er... don't know exactly. Feels very much like a medium weight jazz bass to play and hold. I also have a Spector Coda bass and the T-Bass is noticeably lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Never seen a t bass with 3 pickups before. Good luck with the sale! I own a t bass and it is awesome! Good price too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_89 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 [quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1421107178' post='2657340'] Never seen a t bass with 3 pickups before. Good luck with the sale! I own a t bass and it is awesome! Good price too. [/quote] Take the scratch plate off yours, you'll see another with 3 pickups! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 [quote name='rob_89' timestamp='1421107294' post='2657341'] Take the scratch plate off yours, you'll see another with 3 pickups! [/quote] Ah i see. Just because I've never seen one without a pickguard. According to the original advert they had the 4 string weighed at 9.5lbs. If that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 It's hum-cancelling, not a usable pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Free bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Just a note to the seller, do NOT use Parcelforce as regardless of what their site says you will receive no cover at all if the instrument is damaged - regardless or hard case. Oh and they're sh*t too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quenbrad Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Dear Bass_Guardian, thanks for the free bumpage and the helpful info. Good of you to take the time. Dear Moos3h, thanks for your thoughtful comments. Sounds like you've had bad experiences with Parcelforce. I've used them many times without issue but I do appreciate your advice. Any interested party should note that I am happy to use alternative couriers if you wish but the shipping costs may vary. Best wishes to you all. Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 No problems, but worth a search on here, lots of people with the same experience (and not just them to be fair) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunderthumbs Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Moos3h is spot on. Parcel force will NOT insure musical instruments. If you read their terms and conditions it clearly states this. I use UPS via Interparcel or direct. DON'T use Yodel or My Hermes though unless you want a box of firewood to arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quenbrad Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 I just checked out interparcel. Looks like a really good service. Thanks for the tip :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) Just to confirm that Porcelfarce will be happy to insure your bass for any amount you like and take an extra premium for the privilege, but if anything happens to the bass they won't pay out, even if it's in a hard case. Their small print is notorious. I think it should be illegal for anyone to take insurance payments with the certain knowledge that the item isn't insured - but hey I'm just an idealist who dreams of a fairer world. Nice bass, by the way. Edited January 17, 2015 by discreet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quenbrad Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Now sold. I miss it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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