Bass Wielder Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 (edited) UPDATE: The [b][u]Fender MM5[/u][/b] is sold (payment pending). Went for a great deal at £850. To all the hesitant ones...[b][/b]you missed a great deal! The [b][u]Carvin BB75P [/u][/b]is being viewed this week!! So if there are any more of you not sure...don't wait before its too late! For almost any other custom bass with this specs/mods and sound, you will pay an arm or a leg or mortgage etc... I'm now offering at nearest to £900 NEW ITEMS: [b][u]KSD 705 [/u][/b]fretted 5 string bass. Mods/upgrades include: Hipshot Ultralite tuners, Badass Bridge, J-Retro custom pre-amp, Nordstrand NJ5FS jazz p/ups, Bone Nut, Schaller strap locks..... Had this for just over a year so its in mint. It will rival any high end jazz bass. have doubts? Come try for yourself. Asking £895 or very best! [b][u]KSD FLBK5 [/u][/b]fretless 5 string bass. With J-Retro deluxe pre-amp. Had this less than a year and in great condition. (Bought with a couple scratches on the back). This is a lovely sounding instrument made even better with John's elecs onboard. Asking £795 or best. Sorry to see these go but I'm not a collector and I believe they have to be played regularly (or they can get sad...) The [b]CMI [/b] 4 string fretted I have kept! Sorry guys but this is a very good vintage and I had a change of mind! Ampeg V4-B amp head. 1974 in great condition. Not sure how much to ask but I've kept this baby running for a long time and solved most major problems over the years. Its been serviced and re-valved recently and is very reliable and of course ...sounds lovely! Hi All, These have got to go as I'm funding a couple of new basses so the prices are negotiable (with reason of course)... [b]Basses[/b][u][/u] 1. [b]Carvin BB75P [/b][u][/u]- Built Nov 2004 and hardly used so in mint! ,Figured walnut/mahogany body,matching headstock, 24 fret 5 piece wide maple/walnut neck, ebony fingerboard,Seymour Duncan SMB5A pickups(x2),U-Retro active preamp,bone nut,Schaller strap locks. (had the electronics done by John East himself). Original Carvin hardcase and gig bag included!! £1095 2. [b]Fender Marcus Miller 5-string (USA). [/b][u][/u]Natural and in mint. Shaped Hard case included. You know what this is so I'll not describe! I was given this bass by a friend/fan early this year and have not used much due to busy schedule. Looking for the pickup bell plate at the moment..duh..Save yourself a few hundred quid and buy this for..£1050 3. [b]CMI 4string jazz copy.[/b][u][/u] A lovely sounding vintage thats been well used. This baby has EMG's and a Badass bridge! Gig bag included. £250 I'll try to put up some photos asap. I prefer collection but will consider reasonable meet ups... Feel free to contact me for more details or to arrange a viewing/play/purchase!! Come on now..... Michael: 07751062966 [email protected] ps. I've got some other stuff on the go as well so will put in relevant areas...have a look Edited August 7, 2007 by mcruiz67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Hi- I'd be interested in pics of the marcus 5 r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 the jazz has mec's in the pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Wielder Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 [quote name='mr_russ' post='33802' date='Jul 18 2007, 07:08 PM']Hi- I'd be interested in pics of the marcus 5 r[/quote] Hi. sorry to be so tardy with replies. I had a gigfull w/end! I just took some pics of all my basses today but I've got an old school camera (love film) so will post in a day or two. BTW.....I'm thinking of selling my heavily modified KSD. It has: J-Retro, Badass, Nordstrands, hipshots..... Cheers to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Wielder Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 [quote name='nash' post='33859' date='Jul 18 2007, 09:37 PM']the jazz has mec's in the pic[/quote] they are EMG's mate. look closely.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 [quote name='mcruiz67' post='36482' date='Jul 24 2007, 05:39 PM']they are EMG's mate. look closely..........[/quote] He is correct, they clearly are MEC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Is the Jazz in the pics the CMI - as in 70s Japanese copy, sold by Jim Marshall's brand, Cleartone Musical Instruments? If that was ever a CMI, it's had a lot of modifications. Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbass Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 [quote name='mcruiz67' post='36482' date='Jul 24 2007, 05:39 PM']they are EMG's mate. look closely..........[/quote] They are indeed MEC's, they say MEC in shiny letters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Wielder Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 He is right!! Duh. I was looking at the bass in my hands and the've got the EMG's now. Sorry man. I will post the correct photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Wielder Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 Hi all, Here are some new photos and ...price reductions!! [quote name='mcruiz67' post='33674' date='Jul 18 2007, 03:02 PM']Hi All, These have got to go as I'm funding a couple of new basses so the prices are negotiable (with reason of course)... [b]Basses[/b][u][/u] 1. [b]Carvin BB75P [/b][u][/u]- Built Nov 2004 and hardly used so in mint! ,Figured walnut/mahogany body,matching headstock, 24 fret 5 piece wide maple/walnut neck, ebony fingerboard,Seymour Duncan SMB5A pickups(x2),U-Retro active preamp,bone nut,Schaller strap locks. (had the electronics done by John East himself). Original Carvin hardcase and gig bag included!! £1095 2. [b]Fender Marcus Miller 5-string (USA). [/b][u][/u]Natural and in mint. Shaped Hard case included. You know what this is so I'll not describe! I was given this bass by a friend/fan early this year and have not used much due to busy schedule. Looking for the pickup bell plate at the moment..duh..Save yourself a few hundred quid and buy this for..£1050 3. [b]CMI 4string jazz copy.[/b][u][/u] A lovely sounding vintage thats been well used. This baby has EMG's and a Badass bridge! Gig bag included. £250 I'll try to put up some photos asap. I prefer collection but will consider reasonable meet ups... Feel free to contact me for more details or to arrange a viewing/play/purchase!! Come on now..... Michael: 07751062966 [email protected] ps. I've got some other stuff on the go as well so will put in relevant areas...have a look[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Wielder Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 New prices: Carvin: £950 firm [quote name='mcruiz67' post='38143' date='Jul 28 2007, 02:15 PM']Hi all, Here are some new photos and ...price reductions!![/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 How come the fret inlays are blocks on those pictures? But they weren't before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='38145' date='Jul 28 2007, 02:17 PM']How come the fret inlays are blocks on those pictures? But they weren't before?[/quote] What with PUPs and neck it would certainly seem to be experiencing some form of identity crisis (or mutating) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Wielder Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='38145' date='Jul 28 2007, 02:17 PM']How come the fret inlays are blocks on those pictures? But they weren't before?[/quote] Good spot! This bass sounded so good that I had the frets dressed(stoned?) on the original neck,but while that was being done I experimented wtih a different neck(Mighty Mite) and for good measure MEC p/ups on the original body. So that pic was taken while this was happening! Now its back to its original specs(at least how I got it). Phew you guys don't miss a thing!! I did (as you can tell with that photo mishap). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 The block inlay one is more the sort of neck you'd find on an old CMI. Surprised no-one else noticed it also has a J-Retro or similar in its dot-neck configuration. Any chance of seeing some headstock pics (front & back) & neckplate pics? It's often possible to identify the manufacturer of old JapCrap copies from these details. Also, is the body solid timber or veneered ply? A lot of these basses used the 3-colour sunburst with solid black edges, to disguise the construction material. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 [quote name='Bassassin' post='38192' date='Jul 28 2007, 05:24 PM']The block inlay one is more the sort of neck you'd find on an old CMI. Surprised no-one else noticed it also has a J-Retro or similar in its dot-neck configuration. Any chance of seeing some headstock pics (front & back) & neckplate pics? It's often possible to identify the manufacturer of old JapCrap copies from these details. Also, is the body solid timber or veneered ply? A lot of these basses used the 3-colour sunburst with solid black edges, to disguise the construction material. J.[/quote] You know I like it Jon , hurray for detail! Are you after it yourself? Don't worry about me fighting for it, £250 is too rich for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 [quote name='paul, the' post='38208' date='Jul 28 2007, 06:12 PM']You know I like it Jon , hurray for detail! Are you after it yourself? Don't worry about me fighting for it, £250 is too rich for me.[/quote] Not really Paul, I have way too many basses already - just interested to know if it's a good 'un! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Wielder Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 [quote name='Bassassin' post='38192' date='Jul 28 2007, 05:24 PM']The block inlay one is more the sort of neck you'd find on an old CMI. Surprised no-one else noticed it also has a J-Retro or similar in its dot-neck configuration. Any chance of seeing some headstock pics (front & back) & neckplate pics? It's often possible to identify the manufacturer of old JapCrap copies from these details. Also, is the body solid timber or veneered ply? A lot of these basses used the 3-colour sunburst with solid black edges, to disguise the construction material. J.[/quote] Right... check this out. I think the body is solid can't say for sure. Great sounding bass,will be sorry to see it go and I think it just did!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 You really shouldn't tease us with those block inlays when the bass you're selling is 'back to its original spec'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Yeah i'm just really confused now as to whats for sale!! Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 [quote name='Sibob' post='39117' date='Jul 30 2007, 05:58 PM']Yeah i'm just really confused now as to whats for sale!! Si[/quote] CMI Jazz copy with EMGs and a maple block-inlaid CMI neck. I want it but can't afford it. I can understand the price though after mods and service. The teasing hurts my soul. -- Anyone know what the body wood is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 any pics of the carvin 5,i fancy another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 nice carvin, where are you located Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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