Higgie Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) Here we have an absolutely immaculate Guy Pratt "Betsy" bass. The bass belongs to my dad, and I'm selling it here for him. Bought brand new last year and has hardly been used since, the bass comes with the original gigbag, and he even still has the original shipping box, so postage is possible too. The only reason for the sale is he's just bought an early 70's Rick and needs to recoup some of the cost! Here are the specs: BODY Classic Burgundy Mist finish, with period-accurate, mint-green scratchplate NECK Satin finish Bass Centre "Super Slim Sixties"® maple neck with Maccasar ebony fingerboard PICKUPS EMG Active J pickups BRIDGE Retro roller bridge with knurled saddles for string width adjustment HARDWARE Engraved Chrome Neck Plate, Chrome Control Plate, Vintage style Black Control Knobs EXTRAS Bass Centre padded gig bag I've played it and it's a wonderful instrument. Some great tones to be had, and plays really nicely. Weighs in at just over 9lbs. These are £600 odd new, and this is as new, so save yourself a few quid! Edited March 11, 2022 by Higgie 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Lovely bass and a silly question from me - Where does the battery go for the active pickups? GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLOYDWT Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 53 minutes ago, Noisyjon said: Lovely bass and a silly question from me - Where does the battery go for the active pickups? GLWTS In the control panel cavity, just like on the original Betsy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 That's a mega spec for the price. Do you know the body wood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Yeah agreed, I was going to ask re the body wood too are the pus in the 70 position or is this more 60s style? I’m never sure from photos… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr4stringz Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Think the bodies on these are basswood, and if memory serves the original Betsy is a ‘64, so 60s pu spacing I’d have thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 These are really great players, I’m not a Jazz guy at all but they are well put together and sound great. Look stunning in the flesh too. GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutSpoon Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Is that a Bruce Thomas bass in the pic as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 What's the weight please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 34 minutes ago, OutSpoon said: Is that a Bruce Thomas bass in the pic as well? Yes it is, Bought That was after seeing Troy on YouTube with one. Great P bass as Good as any I’ve owned. Bump for Betsy 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutSpoon Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 18 minutes ago, Geddys nose said: Yes it is, Bought That was after seeing Troy on YouTube with one. Great P bass as Good as any I’ve owned. Bump for Betsy 😀 Nice. Looks a lot more red than the one I saw at the shop. Did they change the paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 7 minutes ago, OutSpoon said: Nice. Looks a lot more red than the one I saw at the shop. Did they change the paint? It’s just the photo really, It’s a lot more orangey in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) Bass Collection basses are excellent and don't really get the love (or command the price) that their quality deserves Edited January 31, 2022 by ricksterphil 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzman2477 Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Completely agree! Got two that live in the van.....over 250 gigs with them and never let me down....punch well above their weight! Someone will get a great instrument here. Glwts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 3 hours ago, flippyfloop said: What's the weight please. Just over 9lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutSpoon Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 2 hours ago, ricksterphil said: Bass Collection basses are excellent and don't really get the love (or command the price) that their quality deserves Totally agree. I’ve got a Detroit bass and it gets more gig time than my more exotic basses. Seriously considering a bass collection jive bass… plus a Bruce Thomas, if it wasn’t so orange… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 15 minutes ago, OutSpoon said: Totally agree. I’ve got a Detroit bass and it gets more gig time than my more exotic basses. Seriously considering a bass collection jive bass… plus a Bruce Thomas, if it wasn’t so orange… Salmon Pink, not orange 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutSpoon Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 12 hours ago, Geddys nose said: Yes it is, Bought That was after seeing Troy on YouTube with one. Great P bass as Good as any I’ve owned. Bump for Betsy 😀 Troy is a legend. Love his stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio GC Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Great bass! I gigged mine for a year until I went with P basses, but would happily go back to Betsy in the future. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Have to love anything in Burgundy Mist! I have a Bass Centre fretless J. Fantastic value for money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 Price drop to £500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 No one after one of these superb basses in as new condition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 £480 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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