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The serial number starts with K, so 2004?

I'm in central Bristol

A set of Labella Deep Talkin Bass flatwounds are attached to this short scale bass. I got it from a guitarist who thought he's get into bass during lockdown. He said he switched out the pots and put new strings on it before deciding he didn't like bass much. The strings are a joy to play, but the sound of flats is not for me. The guitar is unmarked as far as I can see.

The odd one out in the BB range, the 1500A is a JJ 'super jazz' which features noiseless stacked single coils. It is 9V active-only, with a tone switch with two non-standard options (typically mid scoop and mid boost) which can be preset from the circuit board to define mid frequency and gain. Controls are Volume, Blend, Tone preset, Treble boost, Bass boost. Long scale, weight 4.2kg

I believe they are D'addario Medium Scale rounds 45-100.

I've never seen a 5er either, and I've done a lot of looking. I have seen an old video of Nathan East playing an MB-40, which was a 5er and long scale I believe. It was his 'signature' bass before the NE2. Same headstock though!

It’s black on the back, blue quilted top.

And I’ve got a 1500A ready for sale soon…..

I have a hard case for posting.. but I'm in Northamptonshire quite regularly - not so far?

The switch kicks in an active boost circuit, but sound is still governed by the single tone knob.

This is a small-bodied 32" scale bass, made in Japan. The body is rather distressed, but everything works. The Mk 2 is distinguished by the fine-adjustable bridge, absent on the Mk 1 and 3. The bridge fine tuning controls work well, and are easy to set. The neck and string spacing is narrow at the nut end, but the neck itself is quite deep. Despite the massive bridge, the weight is 3.4kg. Controls are VVT, the tone switch pulls out for single coils so there is a wide range of tones. In humbucker mode the sound is massive for such a small bass. The headstock design is 'unusual' and for some reason was never seen again on Yamaha guitars! There's still a lot of these Motions about, but not many with this bridge.

Price drop to £950. These basses were made in low numbers around 2000-2002, this one is 2001, number 106. 34" scale, VVT controls, and a boost switch which adds bass and some top end. Very nicely made with a one piece maple neck of the finest and straightest grain I've ever seen, but there is some fading to the top colour, visible in the picture shot from the head. I'll supply more detailed pics to interested parties. A low action is easy to achieve. Weight is 4kg. There are a few dents to the finish, but no cracks. Black Tolex OHSC with key. My future is with 30" scale, hence this and other sales.