Conan Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) This was my first "proper" bass and I have owned it since about 1983. It comes from the range made popular by Sting and Martin Kemp from Spandau Ballet (!). It was made as a fretted, passive guitar but I had it modified (by Howard Satterley, but I doubt if he'll remember as it was about 15 years ago!) to make it fretless and install active tone circuitry. As such, it is no longer 100% "original", but is a better intrument as a result! All other parts are as original, and it is in excellent condition for its age - no dings, but a small amount of well-earned buckle rash. Its tone is warm and "woody" and it is a joy to play. The body wood is mahogany, so it is quite heavy but sustains beautifully, The neck is maple and is thru-body. It comes in the same hard case that I bought it with, which I assume is original. There have been a few of these on ebay recently, and two sold at over £600. This really is a very nice looking and playing bass, and I will be sorry to see it go - but I have to invest in amplification!! I am looking for [b]£325[/b] for this rather collectable piece of eighties memorabilia, but am open to negotiation. Although a cash sale would be my preferred option, I would be prepared to trade depending on what you have to offer! Edited February 5, 2010 by Conan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Serial number is C814708 - which makes the year of manufacture 1981 I believe. Is no-one interested in this lovely "crafted in Japan" instrument? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 If someone buys this from me, I will then have the funds to buy a cab from someone else on here. So you see, you will be helping TWO people out! Three in fact, as you yourself will get a great bass at a great price!! Altruism is not dead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 New photos added!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Some interest, but nothing firm yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Am I asking too much for this bass? I thought people would have been queueing up to take it off my hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 I'm still here people! Doesn't anybody love me??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 Now re-listed on ebay, where the reserve price is significantly lower than the price I am asking on here! Go on, have a punt - you know you want to!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Berrmp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 Some interest on ebay, but still here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 This takes me back. Also my first 'proper' bass, I bought one of the very first one's with a single pickup. I had another identical pickup fitted. I reckon if it wasn't fretless it would sell quite easily. In fact, might be worth getting it fretted? I think £375 is fair for a bass of this quality and pedigree, chum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='715492' date='Jan 17 2010, 10:37 AM']I reckon if it wasn't fretless it would sell quite easily. In fact, might be worth getting it fretted? I think £375 is fair for a bass of this quality and pedigree, chum. [/quote] Cheers for that! I was thinking of going down the re-fret route actually - any idea how much I would expect to pay for that job? Would it need a whole new fretboard or could new frets be slotted into the existing holes (once the filler is removed of course!). Opinions welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) Weekend coming-to-the-end-of-its-ebay-auction type of bump!! Also, further price drop to £350!!! Edited January 23, 2010 by Conan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 [quote name='Conan' post='722207' date='Jan 23 2010, 02:46 PM']Weekend coming-to-the-end-of-its-ebay-auction type of bump!! Also, further price drop to £350!!![/quote] That's cheap! Why isnt this gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 [quote name='Kongo' post='722279' date='Jan 23 2010, 04:13 PM']That's cheap! Why isnt this gone?[/quote] I have no idea mate! Its a great bass but I just don't use it any more. But although I'm keen to pass it on, I'm not going to GIVE it away... Wrong time of year maybe? Although top-end instruments seem to be changing hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antti Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 This is one hellofa bass, for sure. Amazing it hasn't gone yet. Just close your eyes and you can think you are playing some Alembic but your wallet is much happier with this one....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 [quote name='antti' post='722451' date='Jan 23 2010, 07:03 PM']This is one hellofa bass, for sure. Amazing it hasn't gone yet. Just close your eyes and you can think you are playing some Alembic but your wallet is much happier with this one....... [/quote] I know. Makes you wanna weep doesn't it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) Hi guys and gals! I'm still here.... still sitting under the bed gathering dust when one of you could be lovingly carressing my smooth neck and curvy body... Oh - and the Ibanez is still for sale too!! Edited January 29, 2010 by Conan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Trades welcomed. let me know what you've got!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 Early-february type bump, and another price drop. What do I have to do to sell this bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Now sold. Thanks for the interest all those who enquired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 [quote name='Conan' post='736184' date='Feb 5 2010, 01:57 PM']Now sold. Thanks for the interest all those who enquired![/quote] Ah cr@p! missed this when I was trawling fretlesses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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