Beedster Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) Enfield Fusion Jazz body with 2xQuad PUPs, Badass, 3-band Glockenlang EQ with various push/pull options also and Fender neck. Neck is an MIJ 75RI of the older type with S/N on the headstock. If you want a versatile bass, this does everything from Flea BSSM era to Flea Stadium Acadium era, to Jamerson, to Stanley Clarke, to Bernard Edwards, to..... I could make this simpler by saying that if they played a Precision, a Jazz or a 'Ray, this bass can probably do it! I've overspent on some building work or this would be going nowhere (but hey I have two Enfields, so I can console myself with the other which is my keeper FL). A few other rather nice Fender-alikes will be wandering onto the market over the next few days for the same reason No trades, price is firm. Thanks. I have several decent boxes so can courier at costs although I'd prefer collection or meet up (I'm in Whitstable but get to London regularly). I'll post some more detailed pics at the weekend Edited October 9, 2023 by Beedster 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Blimey, that's a generous slice of lovely. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Looks lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 For those who don't know, there's over £400 in pickups alone. Worth every penny though... GLWTS. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamd Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Bloody hell that is a killer instrument Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Chris - out of interest is it routed under the scratchplate as well as the control cavity or could you remove the plate and have it as a 'nude' jazz so to speak.... It is a beautiful body after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, andybassdoyle said: Chris - out of interest is it routed under the scratchplate as well as the control cavity or could you remove the plate and have it as a 'nude' jazz so to speak.... It is a beautiful body after all! I'll check when home Andy but I assume yes (sadly) as is the case with my other Enfield 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 Just to clarify, the body is that of an Enfield Fusion/Avenger built by Sims Custom Shop https://www.sims.guitars/enfieldguitars as opposed to a custom body with Sims Quad PUPs installed. In short the quality of the body, the routes, the circuits etc is as you'd expect given Martin's reputation for high quality work. Further info on this model (which was rebranded from Fusion to Avenger but like all Enfield basses is now discontinued) can be found here https://www.sims.guitars/enfield-guitars/avenger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASaddict Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Hi , any idea on how much it weighs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 2 hours ago, GASaddict said: Hi , any idea on how much it weighs It’s not light, I’ll get a precise weight tomorrow 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 This used to be mine; at least the loaded body was; I only moved it on as I’m winding my bass gigging right down, or it wouldn’t have been going anywhere. It’s both a truly astonishing design and a beautifully crafted instrument - the tonal range possibilities are almost infinite and at first seem slightly bewildering, but it’s really simply to use straight away as just about the nicest P bass you’ve ever heard, or the nicest J bass, and then start exploring the possibilities. I think whilst you could still order an Avenger 2 bass from Sims they were around £2K, but this body was ordered with several factory upgrade options: in 2-piece swamp ash (stock: mahogany), satin natural finish (stock: painted) and 3-band Glockenklang preamp (stock: 2 band) that would have taken it to £2.4K as a full bass. And of course, the seller is something of a Basschat legend that you can buy from with total confidence 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Shaggy said: This used to be mine; at least the loaded body was; I only moved it on as I’m winding my bass gigging right down, or it wouldn’t have been going anywhere. It’s both a truly astonishing design and a beautifully crafted instrument - the tonal range possibilities are almost infinite and at first seem slightly bewildering, but it’s really simply to use straight away as just about the nicest P bass you’ve ever heard, or the nicest J bass, and then start exploring the possibilities. I think whilst you could still order an Avenger 2 bass from Sims they were around £2K, but this body was ordered with several factory upgrade options: in 2-piece swamp ash (stock: mahogany), satin natural finish (stock: painted) and 3-band Glockenklang preamp (stock: 2 band) that would have taken it to £2.4K as a full bass. And of course, the seller is something of a Basschat legend that you can buy from with total confidence 🙂 Greg, thanks so much for the above mate. Having badgered you so long to sell it to me it goes without saying I feel a bit cheeky selling it so soon, but so is the gear roundabout! Hope all's well, hope our paths cross again soon 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 I've had a lot of questions re this and will be taking some measurements, removing a few covers/components etc later this afternoon 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 Weight is 4.9kgs give or take (bathroom scales) 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 You may have notice that the nut is broken - I hadn't but it's just been pointed out and although the bass seems to play fine anyway, it's not a problem I'd pass on to a new owner, so I'll need to check out the options on repair. Usually I'd do this myself but the binding makes it more of a problem. I'll update 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 Looks like the nut might need a pro repair so I'll put this on hold pending that 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAJONAUTA Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Lovely bass. Interesting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) This option no longer available, sorry Edited September 30, 2023 by Beedster 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) This option no longer available, sorry Edited September 30, 2023 by Beedster 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 PM sent with a couple of questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) Nut fixed, I might take the E down a tint bit and the A down even less, and round off the edges a little, but otherwise it plays very nicely, in cat slightly better than before 👍 Edited September 30, 2023 by Beedster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 A few more close-ups as requested Bridge to back PUP distance Neck join Circuit & batery compartment Tuners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Hmmmmm Simms………. 🤤 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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