fingerz Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 (edited) I'm regrettably putting my beautiful VJ5 up for sale. These have a great reputation for build quality and playability, and this one is no exception. I'm a very discerning player especially with 5 strings, this one is even all over, possibly the fastest neck you'll play and super low action. When I acquired it it needed some fretwork sorting on the treble side, the string was choking slightly throughout the first 4 frets, I've just had the fretwork levelled re crowned, I also gather it had a new pot and service to the electronics before I got my hands on it. It's simply been played a lot (rightly so), and has had all the wear and tear put right and ready for years of more low end enjoyment! The only reason I'm selling is because I'm going through 5 strings at the moment, and have found something more in-line with where my ears are at right now, I had no intention of selling this but have just done a deal so this needs to go, ideally to a good home as it deserves to be played. I've had lots of great basses and this is one of them. Nordstrand pups and pre swapped out for Aguilar sometime in its history. It sounds great in the mix. A great show/noisy environment bass as it's totally silent in any setting, it retains that jazz bass growl and fundamental in context, but has an almost dare I say, Ken Smith, quality about the tone too, in the top end. I'm away from home until Thursday, I'll upload more pictures then, and will get my digital luggage scales out too. Specs: Body: Ash Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Maple Scale length: 34.5" Weight: TBC - it's very light, high 8/low 9's lbs Pickups: Agular Super Double Preamp: Aguilar OBP-3 18V Controls: Vol. Pan. Bass. Mid. Treble. Active/Passive switch. Mid pot push/pull mid freq select. Knobs: Turned maple Condition wise it's in great condition. Played but looked after! A couple of marks in the lacquer in the usual places, there's a piece of lacquer that is loose near the top strap button, easy enough to fix if you wanted to, but really not noticeable in practice. I'll add photos when I get back to it. A great bass at a great price, AFAIK Carey doesn't build basses anymore, at least it's not something he pushes, and this is a good a bass as you could ask for. I always liked the subtle and classy looks of this one too. Any questions at all please ask. NO TRADES please, I need the sale as already swapped this out for something I want to try. Thanks Edited January 9, 2022 by fingerz spelling 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerz Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) Edited December 16, 2021 by fingerz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerz Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Currently strung and set up with with Hi Beams 45-125 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerz Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) Luggage scales are reading 8.6 lbs Thanks for looking! Edited December 16, 2021 by fingerz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerz Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 Had a message about Nut width and realised I'd left that out! Apols. Nut width: 46.5mm String spacing at bridge: 19mm I would accept a trade plus cash if it's something I feel I can move on quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_g Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Lovely bass and a great guy to deal with, GLWTS! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerz Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 On 21/12/2021 at 11:27, d_g said: Lovely bass and a great guy to deal with, GLWTS! Thank you sir : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerz Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 Hey, Quick update - feel free to make me an offer, I've had a deal fall through and I would like it to go to a bass chatter. Thanks and Happy New Year 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerz Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 I have a Hiscox case this could be sold with, currently case-less, we can work something out if the buyer needed. A shame things are slow, but understandably so. It's now listed on eBay too. Happy New Year and thanks for looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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