jay-syncro Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) Ken Smith Design Proto J jazz bass up for grabs. This is a lovely active 70's style jazz bass with a great EBS preamp for that Marcus Miller sizzle. I understand these were originally imported by GB Guitars in Brighton which is testament to the quality on offer. It features a lovely slim and fairly flat neck that's capable of achieving a very low action if required. It has been gigged and shows signs of use, but is in good condition overall. Grab a bargain! Collection only from Margate as it doesn't have a case. Edited Tuesday at 16:33 by jay-syncro 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry M. Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 I would have pounced on this like a hungry lion had it been the 5 string version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 That's a ludicrously good deal 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-syncro Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 2 hours ago, Terry M. said: I would have pounced on this like a hungry lion had it been the 5 string version. You're in luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-syncro Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 2 hours ago, Beedster said: That's a ludicrously good deal 👍 Agreed. The Beedster of 10 years ago wouldn't be able to resist 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-sad Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 5 hours ago, Terry M. said: I would have pounced on this like a hungry lion had it been the 5 string version. Believe me those beasts are far too heavy. Grab this one and add a D tuner ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry M. Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 2 hours ago, jay-syncro said: You're in luck. Sorry what I should have specified was is if this was a Proto J 705(70s) I would have mauled it. Same colour scheme as this 4 string 704. The listing you quoted is for a 605(60s) but appreciate this all the same ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-syncro Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 45 minutes ago, Terry M. said: Sorry what I should have specified was is if this was a Proto J 705(70s) I would have mauled it. Same colour scheme as this 4 string 704. The listing you quoted is for a 605(60s) but appreciate this all the same ☺️ Ah yes, of course. Good luck in your quest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry M. Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 3 hours ago, jay-syncro said: Ah yes, of course. Good luck in your quest. Thank you. Does it ever end though 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 11 hours ago, Terry M. said: I would have pounced on this like a hungry lion had it been the 5 string version. I had the 5 string version of this model about 15 years ago, bought direct from Bernie Goodfellow.. I can still remember him fitting the Aguilar pre in it and setting it up for me. It had a great sound - very Marcus Miller in some respects, but it was good for lots of different styles of music. IIRC, I only sold it to upgrade to a Fender Roscoe Beck V. This looks like an absolute bargain to me btw, and Jay's a great person to deal with! GLWTS 👍😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-syncro Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 4 hours ago, Terry M. said: Thank you. Does it ever end though 😆 No! 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-syncro Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 2 hours ago, silverfoxnik said: I had the 5 string version of this model about 15 years ago, bought direct from Bernie Goodfellow.. I can still remember him fitting the Aguilar pre in it and setting it up for me. It had a great sound - very Marcus Miller in some respects, but it was good for lots of different styles of music. IIRC, I only sold it to upgrade to a Fender Roscoe Beck V. This looks like an absolute bargain to me btw, and Jay's a great person to deal with! GLWTS 👍😊 Thanks mate ☺️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy777 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 20 hours ago, Terry M. said: I would have pounced on this like a hungry lion had it been the 5 string version. There’s a 5 string one of these for sale with a John East pre on here somewhere. This is an insanely good bass for under £300! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry M. Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 3 hours ago, Paddy777 said: There’s a 5 string one of these for sale with a John East pre on here somewhere. This is an insanely good bass for under £300! That one is a 60s 605 as opposed to the 70s 705 the same colour as this 704 for sale but thanks anyway 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy777 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 4 hours ago, Terry M. said: That one is a 60s 605 as opposed to the 70s 705 the same colour as this 704 for sale but thanks anyway 👍 Ahh I got you - fair enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy777 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 On 07/05/2024 at 13:03, Terry M. said: Sorry what I should have specified was is if this was a Proto J 705(70s) I would have mauled it. Same colour scheme as this 4 string 704. The listing you quoted is for a 605(60s) but appreciate this all the same ☺️ You really are in luck now! 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenBasses Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 (edited) Been drooling the last few days ...I'm so tempted .....though Margate is literally the other end of the country .... It's crazy value and looks sweet .. Edited May 10 by ZenBasses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry M. Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 8 hours ago, Paddy777 said: You really are in luck now! 😃 Would you believe it was 10:30 this morning I acquired a Japanese 1995 Bass Collection SB315 in unmarked condition that plays like a dream for £270? I couldn't walk away from that so for now I have a 5 string "jazz" bass. Appreciate the heads up regardless ☺️👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Damn… Looks at stuff to sell… want that sound on occasion and don’t want to spend another £1200 on a miller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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