Happy Jack Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 And I'm one of 'em. Not planning to bid - it's a really nice bass and a particularly nice piece of timber for the body, but I already have so it wouldn't make much sense for me to buy yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tino Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='1151757' date='Mar 6 2011, 06:56 PM']And I'm one of 'em. Not planning to bid - it's a really nice bass and a particularly nice piece of timber for the body, but I already have so it wouldn't make much sense for me to buy yours![/quote] OK but mine aint got gravel rash or is that MoJo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 It's my one & only relic'd instrument. Despite my strong "anti" views, I rather like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 [quote name='Bassassin' post='1151729' date='Mar 6 2011, 06:40 PM']There's actually a foolproof way of spotting & recognising Made In Japan instruments, and I really should do more to go out of my way to publicise & promote it. They say "Made In Japan" on them.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tino Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='1151798' date='Mar 6 2011, 07:36 PM']It's my one & only relic'd instrument. Despite my strong "anti" views, I rather like this one.[/quote] Today I received an offer of 50p and a bushel of Gherkins.........................................................................that had to come from a BC codger..Who remembers Bushels? I have little use for 50p & I cannot stand Gherkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tino Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 [quote name='Annoying Twit' post='1151888' date='Mar 6 2011, 09:03 PM'] [/quote] As do many of my made in Koreas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Nice lot of early bids your Maya's attracting Tino! Might even have a sneaky punt myself... J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tino Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 [quote name='Bassassin' post='1152720' date='Mar 7 2011, 05:40 PM']Nice lot of early bids your Maya's attracting Tino! Might even have a sneaky punt myself... J.[/quote] So it wasn't you offering the Gherkinns & a shiny 50p??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 [quote name='tino' post='1152723' date='Mar 7 2011, 05:41 PM']So it wasn't you offering the Gherkinns & a shiny 50p??? [/quote] Not me Squire. I could do you a box of Betamax videos (some featuring "adult" content) and one of those gadgets for shaving the fluff off of knitwear if you're game. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tino Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 [quote name='Bassassin' post='1152841' date='Mar 7 2011, 07:33 PM']Not me Squire. I could do you a box of Betamax videos (some featuring "adult" content) and one of those gadgets for shaving the fluff off of knitwear if you're game. J.[/quote] Please not a knitwear shaver,my Mrs suffers from bi-polar and one of her bad days I returned home to find she had shaved the M&S fairisle scatter cushions full of holes..All 6 of em at 45 quid a chuck.......bless her...As for the Betamax Not for me but on a serios note I do have a box load of 8 & 16mm cine porn from the early 60's that will be on the bay shortly....and some of the covershots would suggest the young ladies starring could have done with the fluff trimmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 [url="http://www.strungoutguitars.com/Electric/"]http://www.strungoutguitars.com/Electric/[/url] Nice looking Yasuki Jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tino Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 [quote name='Bassassin' post='1152720' date='Mar 7 2011, 05:40 PM']Nice lot of early bids your Maya's attracting Tino! Might even have a sneaky punt myself... J.[/quote] Had a young fella come round and try this one out just now...........14 years old....HE PUT ME TO SHAME Been at it since 5 he says,everything he played was not just proficient but NAILED.....he didnt like the flats though?????? I never knew this ol girl could sound this good..........If I could improve my playing I might just keep it Im never going to so dont be put off having a bid or 22 yer sen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 [quote name='tino' post='1154127' date='Mar 8 2011, 05:27 PM']Had a young fella come round and try this one out just now...........14 years old....HE PUT ME TO SHAME Been at it since 5 he says,everything he played was not just proficient but NAILED.....he didnt like the flats though?????? I never knew this ol girl could sound this good..........If I could improve my playing I might just keep it Im never going to so dont be put off having a bid or 22 yer sen[/quote] Hi Tino, don't suppose you managed to confirm if the bass is 32" or not? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tino Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 [quote name='nick' post='1154156' date='Mar 8 2011, 05:49 PM']Hi Tino, don't suppose you managed to confirm if the bass is 32" or not? Cheers[/quote] Nick I have a memory like a seive...will get back to you in a few mo's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tino Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 (edited) [quote name='nick' post='1154156' date='Mar 8 2011, 05:49 PM']Hi Tino, don't suppose you managed to confirm if the bass is 32" or not? Cheers[/quote] Tiz Not Tis a 30" but theres loads of arse left on it to drop a BA in further down if thats the length you need ..lol I was once considering puting a second pickup in that would have required the bridge moving down,I even bought a rikiripoff bridge to do it.....just others took priority and I fely this one should remain as is due to the good original condition,see I do have a heart Edited March 8, 2011 by tino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 [quote name='tino' post='1154228' date='Mar 8 2011, 06:32 PM']Tiz Not Tis a 30" but theres loads of arse left on it to drop a BA in further down if thats the length you need ..lol I was once considering puting a second pickup in that would have required the bridge moving down,I even bought a rikiripoff bridge to do it.....just others took priority and I fely this one should remain as is due to the good original condition,see I do have a heart [/quote] Good job you didn't mate - you can't shift the bridge without affecting the intonation & the pitch above the 12th fret! You'd need a longer neck if you wanted to reposition the bridge! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tino Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 [quote name='Bassassin' post='1154430' date='Mar 8 2011, 08:26 PM']Good job you didn't mate - you can't shift the bridge without affecting the intonation & the pitch above the 12th fret! You'd need a longer neck if you wanted to reposition the bridge! J.[/quote] Not really a concern when you play as bad a I do......whats this 12th fret i hear so much about Youd hate my 65 Silvertone,with offset pickups strung with 2B'sGDEE Played with a budweiser bottle and or bow....Seasick aint as sick as this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 (edited) [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Columbus-Jazz-Bass-MIJ-Masumoku-/230594743776?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35b0848de"]Columbus Jazz Bass MIJ Matsumoku[/url] I now sit back and wait until Jon gets here to see how many of the claims for this bass (MIJ, Matsumoku) are true. Edit: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IBANEZ-ROADSTAR-2-BASS-SERIES-JAPAN-1984-RESTORATION-/290543021615?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item43a5b6ae2f"]Found at a farm[/url]. Edited March 8, 2011 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 [quote name='Annoying Twit' post='1154664' date='Mar 8 2011, 10:23 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Columbus-Jazz-Bass-MIJ-Masumoku-/230594743776?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35b0848de"]Columbus Jazz Bass MIJ Matsumoku[/url] I now sit back and wait until Jon gets here to see how many of the claims for this bass (MIJ, Matsumoku) are true.[/quote] MIJ: Matsumoku: 1980: J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 [quote name='Annoying Twit' post='1154664' date='Mar 8 2011, 10:23 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Columbus-Jazz-Bass-MIJ-Masumoku-/230594743776?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35b0848de"]Columbus Jazz Bass MIJ Matsumoku[/url] I now sit back and wait until Jon gets here to see how many of the claims for this bass (MIJ, Matsumoku) are true. ...[/quote] Modern pups too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='tino' post='1154228' date='Mar 8 2011, 06:32 PM']Tiz Not Tis a 30" but theres loads of arse left on it to drop a BA in further down if thats the length you need ..lol I was once considering puting a second pickup in that would have required the bridge moving down,I even bought a rikiripoff bridge to do it.....just others took priority and I fely this one should remain as is due to the good original condition,see I do have a heart [/quote] Tino, do you not feel that your eBay listing should mention that this is a shortscale bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Another 'Ibenez' [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibenez-Roadster-Bass-Series-1979-/180634307347?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2a0ea4cb13"]Roadster[/url] There's a few at the moment so apologies if this has been posted already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Relic-Japanese-BASS-Commodore-very-rare-L-k-/290542355356?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item43a5ac839c"]Commodore[/url] Are these Matsumoku's? I found this thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=9999"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=9999[/url] still unclear! Edited March 9, 2011 by chaypup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='chaypup' post='1155063' date='Mar 9 2011, 11:09 AM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibenez-Roadster-Bass-Series-1979-/180634307347?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2a0ea4cb13"]Commodore[/url] Are these Matsumoku's? I found this thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=9999"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=9999[/url] still unclear![/quote] You've linked to the "Ibenez" (potential barg because of the literacy issue) twice, so I can't see the Commodore in question, but if it's one of the old ones then quite possibly. The Commodore brand has been sighted on recent cheap Chinese copies, not seen it on a new bass though. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Bassassin' post='1155241' date='Mar 9 2011, 01:09 PM']You've linked to the "Ibenez" (potential barg because of the literacy issue) twice, so I can't see the Commodore in question, but if it's one of the old ones then quite possibly. The Commodore brand has been sighted on recent cheap Chinese copies, not seen it on a new bass though. Jon.[/quote] Thanks Jon, fixed it now. By the way, It has the "Steel Adjustable Neck" plate that you mentioned. Edited March 9, 2011 by chaypup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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