The Jack II £180 London

[Grooverjr]

I wanted to have a bash on a headless and this is my 'name bass' so I picked it up from @dodgnofskion here a couple of years ago. I got sidetracked working overseas and never got the chance to give it a really good go until a couple of months ago and  I have to say it's been a blast. So easy to play, has some lovely tones available, very nice to slap even for a total numpty like me. it has also changed my opinion on painted necks basses. But I have to sacrifice a couple of basses so The Jack is getting Jacked.

The good:

It's got a bolt on neck (with the title adjust) and is passive which avoids two of the main issues these basses tend to have.

For a passive VVT it's quite tonally versatile. Lots of variation from the tone pot even with what the old rounds it is strung with. For my money it gives a lovely slap tone as it is and I wouldn't want to change the strings.

Overall the body and neck are in pretty good condition, no major scuffs or dings anywhere. Pots all clean moving and no crackles.

The bad:

The neck is slightly twisted right at the end - first fret and the nut. I didn't notice it for quite a while as it plays fine and the strings all sit at a good height and it was only when I happened to catch it from the right angle that I saw it. I can't feel it when I play even though I know it's there but maybe another player would. I have tried to capture it in the last photo.

The pups have got a bit of damage to the plastic (not sure what would have done it -quite odd) and some of the poles are a little rusted. Not a surprise on a bass of this age, really.

The G string doesn't align perfectly over the poles (and sits slightly further in from the edge of the fretboard) but with the bridge and spacing the way it is I don't see how it could ever align fully with pickups that size. No noticeable drop in volume from the G string but I haven't given it a full live level bashing. I also expect that with a bit of shifting the neck could fit better in the pocket and get the strings completely even if you like that kind of thing. I have avoided doing this as they are known for being a bit temperamental and I didn't want to get myself into something I couldn't get myself out of.

All in all, a lovely player but as it was a relatively cheap bass at the time it has a few idiosyncrasies. 

I am putting to up at what I think is a good price (and taking a hit on what I paid) because I want to sell it quick but also willing to listen to offers. Sorry no trades.

I have a tatty padded gig bag I could probably wrap in something to post it but would much prefer collection or London / North Kent meetup.