Marky L Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Well, it's been nagging me for a while and I've missed a few options recently, so I wasn't going to let this one go - [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=260353247298"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=260353247298[/url] My limit was £900 and that seems to have been the reserve as well so.. uh.. it was destiny!!! I just need to get a black scratchplate for it ASAP, so there'll be a P bass mirror plate for sale on here soon. Hope to collect it on Sunday (depending on the mental snow thing going on).. can't wait! M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdphysio Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Nice one! I was watching that too, it's a peach, but unfortunately out of my budget! Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 the wood on the fret board looks amazing! but please change that pickguard asap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Just missed it. pics anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 That's tasty that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Good score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky L Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Yorick, the link in the post has the pics in it. Yep that plate is outta the door! I hope it's a standard fit and it hasn't been re-drilled for that plate, I forgot to ask. Just can't wait to get my mits on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_bass Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Wow that's a good price for an all original bar the scratch plate isn't it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Many congrats. There's a saying in Scotland "what's for ya will nay go by ya". Very fitting for your new bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 That chrome pickguard (moreso the photography) has given me an excellent plan if I ever do get a P, I'll be having a brushed aluminium scratchplate. Mmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 very nice indeedy--congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) i like the scratchplate EDIT: oh wait, no, its chrome, i thought it was gold andonised and just looked a little different cos of the pics. yeah, new scratchplate needed ASAP Edited February 7, 2009 by LWTAIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky L Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Picking it up tomorrow all being well. Had a chat to the seller and he's sold it to go towards a custom made bass.. by a luthier who's name I've forgotten. Anyway I asked him about the nut width and he reckons it's 40mm so that sounds reasonably slim for a P bass, is that a "B" width neck? I explained to my better half that with the interest rates so low that and savings in the banks etc are just not making any useful growth, so I should put some funds into a classic instrument that will gain in price. She fixed me that look... well, I convinced myself anyway!! Thanks for the comments too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 [quote name='Marky L' post='402975' date='Feb 7 2009, 06:16 PM']Picking it up tomorrow all being well. Had a chat to the seller and he's sold it to go towards a custom made bass.. by a luthier who's name I've forgotten. Anyway I asked him about the nut width and he reckons it's 40mm so that sounds reasonably slim for a P bass, is that a "B" width neck? I explained to my better half that with the interest rates so low that and savings in the banks etc are just not making any useful growth, so I should put some funds into a classic instrument that will gain in price. She fixed me that look... well, I convinced myself anyway!! Thanks for the comments too [/quote] Yeah, keep it in good nick like it is now and it'll only go up in value! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 [quote name='joe_bass' post='402446' date='Feb 6 2009, 10:16 PM']Wow that's a good price for an all original bar the scratch plate isn't it?![/quote] I think it's a realistic price. There's a lot of 70's basses around for sale at silly money and I don't know how folk expect to sell them. Congrats - markyl. You must be well pleased. I also reckon your financial ideas were sound so no need to convince yourself of anything. Enjoy playing your sound investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky L Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='403654' date='Feb 8 2009, 07:04 PM']I think it's a realistic price. There's a lot of 70's basses around for sale at silly money and I don't know how folk expect to sell them. Congrats - markyl. You must be well pleased. I also reckon your financial ideas were sound so no need to convince yourself of anything. Enjoy playing your sound investment.[/quote] Thanks Dr Dave. I'll tell her indoors that I have a doctor's agreement on my theory I am happy about the price (of course I'd liked to have paid as little as possible). I have been watching a few and it seems to be the right price. It's worn, got chips and scratches and a few tweaks need doing, but it just feels and sounds... right. Not sure on the neck plate being original at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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