lukeward2004 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Hi, A few weeks back I bought a great little "bitsa" jazz bass built by our own BassBod, however I am finding that my other basses are taking up all my playing time and this has only been played twice since I got it, and its taking up space I need at the moment. Description from the original owner: Jap bits, alder body WD/Gotoh hardware, Kent Armstron p/ups. Currently strung with Labella plastic flats, includes unused Thomann hard case. And some pics: The Plastic flats sound great on this and feel like they will last forever - really good for thumping out those old motown classics or for those chilled out jazz moments. Im asking for what I paid for it - £175 collected from Windsor, berkshire. Will happily meet within a short distance if you are travelling though. PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 (edited) Luke, do you know who made the neck? Is it a mighty mite or similar? JA Edited November 19, 2007 by john_the_bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colda Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 okies - was very tempted by this the first time around so but as I bought a 'new' car yesterday, it's gonna be hard to justify this, nonetheless - am tempted Please excuse the relative noobieness but what exacty is a 'Bitsa' - I'm assuming that it means that it's been made up from bits of other basses. I'm in love with the look of the bass but really don't like the idea of the plastic strings - I'm assuming that there is no issues (apart from truss rod adjustment) in putting on a set of regular strings. Finally, is there a significant difference (in terms of playabilty) between this and a regular Jazz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cooke Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 (edited) argh!!!! I was sorely tempted by this first time round, but the car was due MOT... well, the car passed MOT last week only needing some minor work, but the money still isn't technically available... I have it, but yet again daren't spend it... ps... I've just noticed the Thomann de hardcase is part of the package... this makes it a real bargain... I got a new generic no-name hardcase for my Squier on Saturday for £40... makes me feel even sicker... I could have put that £40 to this instead... Edited November 19, 2007 by Paul Cooke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 PM'd. I wan this for some recording this week! She's lovely! w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Hi guys, You are right jebo, she is lovely but its taking up more room than I really have and it just doesn't get the playtime it deserves - my two warwicks and 70's jazz are before it in the pecking order, then I have my ibanez gary willis fretless aswell! The neck I believe came from WD Music - and it is actually a really good reproduction of a jazz neck. I can't notice any discernable difference between my other jazz and this, and playability wise its smooth as you like and trust me - I wasn't keen on the plastic flats at first, but give them a go, they are great! I have a few PM's to which I shall reply as soon as I get home - I'm writing this on my blackberry as I'm working tonight in london. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 [quote name='lukeward2004' post='90734' date='Nov 19 2007, 11:28 AM']Im asking for what I paid for it - £175 collected from Windsor, berkshire. Will happily meet within a short distance if you are travelling though.[/quote] Gorgeous looking bass - serious bargain I reckon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 SOLD PENDING PAYMENT 'Tis a bargain and she is a beauty - but she deserves to be played! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cooke Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 [quote name='lukeward2004' post='91122' date='Nov 19 2007, 09:44 PM']SOLD PENDING PAYMENT 'Tis a bargain and she is a beauty - but she deserves to be played![/quote] lucky new owner... that's twice this Bass has slipped away from me as I haven't had the folding readies to go for it... My "emergency impulse" Bass fund now stands at £50 in the piggy bank... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 [quote name='lukeward2004' date='Nov 19 2007, 11:28 AM' post='90734'] Hi, A few weeks back I bought a great little "bitsa" jazz bass built by our own BassBod, however I am finding that my other basses are taking up all my playing time and this has only been played twice since I got it, and its taking up space I need at the moment. Description from the original owner: Jap bits, alder body WD/Gotoh hardware, Kent Armstron p/ups. Currently strung with Labella plastic flats, includes unused Thomann hard case. And some pics: The Plastic flats sound great on this and feel like they will last forever - really good for thumping out those old motown classics or for those chilled out jazz moments. Im asking for what I paid for it - £175 collected from Windsor, berkshire. Will happily meet within a short distance if you are travelling though. PM me! MB1. Minute i noticed the wording on your ad, i started humming "im in pieces, bits and pieces" a 60s hit i believe ,and very annoying! ,any idea who sang it? Many Thanks! Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I think it was the Dave Clark 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' date='Nov 20 2007, 02:36 PM' post='91502'] I think it was the Dave Clark 5 MB1. Cheers Old Horse! was thinking The Honeycombes.... but i think you may have given a name to my torment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Jimmy Saville's radio show every Sunday afternoon while I was growing up while my Mum cooked Sunday lunch. No wonder I'm f*cked up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cooke Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='91554' date='Nov 20 2007, 03:44 PM']Jimmy Saville's radio show every Sunday afternoon while I was growing up while my Mum cooked Sunday lunch. No wonder I'm f*cked up....[/quote] you got off lightly... I had to suffer Sing Something Simple every Sunday evening as my dad drove me back to boarding school for the week... at least I could listen to John Peel late at night with my radio under the pillows after "lights out"...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Billy Cotton band show. every sunday. i'ts a wonder i don't have an aversion to the radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 Update: This is now available once again as the original buyer has run into some hardship and cannot buy it - I'm looking to sell this quickly so get in touch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cooke Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 oh for deity's sake... this Bass is really haunting me now... I have the money... yet I now have to purchase a 5 string bass with it instead... no, must resist... I need the 5 stringer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colda Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 am wanting but after opening the letter from the Inland Revenue this morning I'm now very much in sell mode if you still have it in a week or so (depending on how the sales go) then I'd be looking to take it off your hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 and a pm to you sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.sibs Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 also a pm but fearing my lateness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.sibs Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 whats the deal on this? is it sold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 yeah i've had it - sorry fella and cheers to Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 [quote name='john_the_bass' post='100021' date='Dec 6 2007, 10:04 AM']yeah i've had it - sorry fella and cheers to Luke[/quote] I didn't think you had any spare room!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 err......yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 [quote name='john_the_bass' post='100026' date='Dec 6 2007, 10:13 AM']err......yeah[/quote] LOL. I guess there's always room for one more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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