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I thought of any other of my bass stuff to sell to fund either an SVT or V4B but this is the one with the most value in it and that is used the least. A stunning 1978 Tokai Hard Puncher precision bass in 3 tone sunburst, black guard, ash body and maple neck with original japanese hardcase and original japanese case candy/hang tags. Comes fitted with an upgraded junction box type wiring harness and a Seymore Duncan SPB-1. Fitted with flatwounds and sounding every bit like a 70’s p bass should. Has all the expected age wear with the chrome bridge and tuners nicely pitted but fully functions and nice surface wear (real not reliced) but no major dings or dongs. Could do with a set up, the D and A have a few choked notes right up at the dusty end but I dont really venture up there but want to mention it. I had planned to take it to Jacks Instrument Services in Manchester before the lockdown. Collection would be from Bolton (or meet ups possible) where she can be tested. Not really keen on posting as i really want any buyer to see and play the bass in the flesh. Trade/part ex wise id consider an Ampeg V4B valve head or at a push an SVT-VR but cash is king.

SOLD PENDING THE USUAL Only bought this recently but it`s not going to see any action due to the current carry on and I`m trying to downsize and concentrate on things that I need. It`s in great condition as you can see from the photographs, almost like new. There are 4 or 5 very small marks on the scratchplate that you can see in photo 1, they were there when I removed the plastic film. They are very minor and can only be seen when you tilt the bass into the light. Apart from that anything else is dust. It weighs 4.1 kg or just over 9 lb`s. I fitted brand new D`addario nickles when I got the bass and as it`s hardly had any playing time, these are like new. It is currently strung through the body. It will come with the rather smart Yamaha gig bag, booklet and allen keys. I`m looking for £530 delivered UK mainland only, bank transfer or paypal you pay the fees. You can collect with all the usual social guidance stuff taken into account. Specs Body & Bridge Body: Alder/Maple/Alder Bridge: Vintage Plus w/Convertible Stringing Construction: Bolt-On Finish: Translucent Matte Black Neck & Fingerboard Neck: 5-Piece Maple/Mahogany Joint: 6-Bolt Miter Scale Length: 34" (863.6mm) Fingerboard: Rosewood Radius: 10’’ (250mm) Frets: 21 Medium Inlays: Cream Bars Nut: Graphtech Nut Width: 40mm Electronics & Hardware Bridge Pickup: VSC7b Single-Coil (Alnico V) Neck Pickup: VSP7n Split Single-Coil (Alnico V) Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balancer, 3-Band EQ, Active/Passive Switch Tuning Machines: Lightweight Open Gear Pickguard: 3-Ply Black Bridge Saddles: Brass Hardware: Chrome Strings: D’Addario EXL-170SL (0.045 - 0.100 Gauges) Case Included: Padded Gig Bag

NOW SOLD For sale is a beautiful example of Martin Petersen's work. It was made for Randy Hope-Taylor about 20 years ago, and the chap I bought it from recently had owned it for many years. It's certainly unusual, sporting a Tele headstock and stacked knobs, and as with all Martin's work, beautifully made. Having played extra long scale 5-string basses for many years, sadly it just doesn't work for me and my gorilla mitts! Specs: 34” scale Surf green body with matching tele shaped headstock Flamed maple neck / Rosewood fingerboard 38mm nut / 19mm string spacing Gotoh GBR640 tuners Alder body / parchment pickguard Passive / stack knob Mørch single coil jazz pickups ( 60s spacing ) Vintage spiral saddle bridge Weight 4.8kg It also comes with a chrome neck pickup cover and an additional tort scratchplate. The neck & fingerboard was originally painted white, but the previous owner had this stripped some years ago by Martin Sims, and he did a great job revealing the beauty of the flame maple. The only trade I would be interested in is for a 35" scale 5-string with 19mm spacing.

Hi, Got this of this very forum, see original ad below: I bought new machine heads and bridge as the originals were a little past their best, fresh strings, and a set up. Plays well sounds great as you would expect and is all a good Warwick should be. It has a few battle scars as you can see from the pictures, but nothing major, purely aesthetic. Everything works as it should including truss rod etc... If you want a pristine example this isn't that, but it is a good players bass and the frets are all in good shape and it plays and sounds as it should. At some point the neck has been replaced with a genuine Warwick one from a similar aged $$, The original bass (I have the original paperwork) has a serial number of H 128066 06, the neck is H128408 06. Not sure why this has happened in it's lifetime, but it is all perfectly matched and works well. These are beasts but I find myself sticking to my Ray's and I have just bought another one, so this has to go. I think the price is very fair for a lot of bass. Thanks for looking.

Here is my stupendous Shuker single cut in sparked ash with a tiger stripe finish. This was bought by me on here in January and has since then spent much of its time in the case as I don't really play electric much, let alone 5 string basse. The bass is in good condition, although there are some playwear marks. At some point it's been professionally refretted. When I bought it, I had it completely stripped and set up with D'addario chromes and it's now singing like a boutique 5 string should. It's hard to see the marks on the hypnotically beautiful maple top, but I've pictured them where possible. The nobs are a little faded, but replacements are only a few pounds (and can be supplied if required). Action is low and set up beautifully. The pickups are Bartolini's and the preamp is the Shuker original I believe. I can take the back off and picture it when there aren't kids buzzing around. The active electronics can be set to passive by lifting one of the knobs. A nice feature. The sounds you can get from this bass are incredible. It comes with a Hiscox case and I'm able to send it worldwide. I'm interested in trades and have something of a Fender fetish, but also interested in Sadowsky and Xotic and the like. Send me what you've got and we can go from there. I’d love a vintage reissue Precision or jazz, preferably in Candy apple red! Sale price reduced to £1150 Pics below, shout me if you need more. I'm off to do some work!

Shame it didn’t work out Dave , this is a brilliant bass - up there with a Celinder J classic I had. @Jimelliottbassist owned quite some time ago too , tempting but GLWTS edit just to say - Dave is a top basschatter to deal with , One of the good guys 👍