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Fender American Elite Precision I took this bass in a trade with @karlfer a few months back but I’m on a bit of a mission to clear out kit that isn’t getting much use so I’m moving it on. It’s a great bass with a fabulous neck with its flatter radius as it nears the dusty end. Switchable active and passive with a wide range of tones from the rather impressive P and J pickups. In the brief time I’ve had it I’ve fitted a black/white/black plate from WD which to my eyes looks far, far better than the original pearl plate (obviously also included). I've included a couple of Karl's pics showing the bass with it's original plate and also the case candy (hope you don't mind fella)! Specifications · Model: Fender American Elite Precision · Year of Manufacture: 2017 · Country of Manufacture: USA BODY Body Material: Alder Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane Colour: Ocean Turquoise Body Shape: Precision Bass NECK Neck Material: Maple Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face Neck Shape: Compound Back Shape, Modern "C" to "D" Scale Length: 34" (864 mm) Fingerboard Material: Maple Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"-14" Compound Radius (241 mm-355.6 mm) Number of Frets: 21 Fret Size: Medium Jumbo Nut Material: Bone Nut Width: 41.9mm Position Inlays: Black Dot Truss Rod: Dual-Action Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment ELECTRONICS Bridge Pickup: New 4th Generation Noiseless Middle Pickup: Elite Precision Bass Controls: Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Midrange Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut, Active/Passive Mini Toggle Switching: 2-Way Mini Toggle Switch for Active/Passive Mode. In Passive Mode, Only the Volume, Pan and Passive Tone Controls Function. In Active Mode, All Controls Function. Configuration: PJ Special Electronics: 18V Preamp with Active 3-Band EQ HARDWARE Bridge 4-Saddle HiMass Vintage (String-Through-Body or Topload) Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome Tuning Machines: Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts Pickguard: Black/White/Black Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top Neck Plate: 5-Bolt Asymmetrical · Weight 3.96kg / 8lb 12oz The bass is in beautiful condition with the only fault of note being an area of very light buckle rash which is only really noticeable when viewing the back of the bass at an angle to the light. Comes complete with the Elite case and case candy To me these basses are outstanding value and I’m selling it at what it owes me which is £1030. Ordinarily shipping wouldn’t be a problem but I don’t currently have any boxes/card nor am I in a position to go out and source some, so for now it is collection only* although this may change (*strictly observing social distancing measures of course). I am now able to ship to GB only at buyers cost. Please do not be offended but due to some previous less than perfect encounters, shipping is only offered to BC'ers with existing feedback threads.5 points -
After many questions and asking a couple fellow members for recordings/sound samples of the bass head I was after.(Thanks @Merton @stewblack) I’ve finally made a purchase, extra thanks to @Merton for selling me his head and putting up with one of my senior idiotic moments!! This place is such a wealth of help and it reinstates my faith that decent people still exist on this planet! Here is my new setup, I am beyond chuffed with it!! Enough of the talking, here’s a photo and a brief iPhone tone test.....enjoy!! (Excuse the sloppy playing, it’s been a long day) IMG_0016.mov5 points
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This is a little bit special. No longer made Cabronita Precision, in very good condition, just a couple of minor marks/play wear. The pick up has been replaced by a hand wound unit by Jess Loueiro using traditional P bass magnets/wiring, but in the mini humbucker format. It’s had a KiOgon wiring loom & the bridge has been replaced by a grooved vintage style unit. Light weight & well balanced.4 points -
Thought i would show you my BBs White BB414 Bought here Red BB424x Bought here Caramel BB 1024x Bought here Black BB 734a Love them all but have a soft spot for the 424x.4 points
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A 1993 MIJ I picked up in Bangkok for roughly £200. The pots had fallen apart, a few dings, but otherwise good. Good neck, with some really nice flame in the maple. I spoke to basschat's KiOgon about some new electronics, and he whipped me up a 62 3-hole control plate with a pickup selector (neck, series, parallel, bridge) and tone switch (capacitor, bypass, kill) and maaaaan she is singing. Whacked on an omega bridge and some new hybrid slinkies and I have myself a solid funk machine. Who knew that series mode on a jazz was so good? I almost didn't include it, as I was on a quest for simplicity. Also, no volume knob is fun - the bass is either on or off, fun mode or rest mode. My old school radio knobs ended up not quite fitting, so I'm now looking for knobs, but otherwise, I'm delighted. What do ya reckon??4 points
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So I was looking for an amp with the compactness of an elf, the sound of a GK, but with built in fx of the Laney, and the eq of a Genz Benz. Finally, this (and a roll of duct tape) and I have the perfect amp head. Actually, I just got a bit carried away in a bit of a post lockdown splurge.3 points
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I am a bit unconventional when it comes to pickup chambers: - I hate templates...I never get them in the right place; they move and shift and rock - I hate routers...they are of the devil So what I do - and, as usual, I am not saying this is how they should be done - is: - create the corners and lug slots using the appropriately sized drills (earlier post) - hog out with a Forstner bit - chisel to the outline - and then, and only then, I might use a now fully captive bearing bit on a router to level the bottom to final depth. But only if it is really necessary. In this event, I know the router bit can't go anywhere. I know it can't do any damage. So here starts the hog: Then a sharp chisel and wooden mallet to take it to the pen line and remove the wave peaks left by the Forstner. And here it is. Based on the chamber depths, I don't think I need to rout the bottoms. Which suits me fine So final job is that I realised that I am going to have to pop a block in the battery compartment anyway for the pickup screw to screw into. So I've suggested to @donslow that I may as well put in a full block and sand it flush so he doesn't have to create the faux compartment. So that's what I'll do this afternoon.3 points
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Bit of feelgood gear for yer Saturday morning! 🔥🔥🔥 Jr Thomas & The Volcanos 🔥🔥🔥 Deep vibe but such a light touch. I would LOVE to play in a band like this. And yes, I own the yellow vinyl3 points
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Sorry to break it to you, Newfoundfreedom, but THIS is the original!3 points
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Have to disagree with you on that one. The Maiden version is good, but just too straightforward. It doesn't have the leery, grubby, slightly unpleasant, feel of the original.3 points
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Hi Some of you may have already been aware of this transcription site It disappeared for a while, I think there was problem with free hosting, but it is now back up and running This has to be the most comprehensive collection of soul, blues and funk transcriptions on the interweb Donald Dunn, Tommy Cogbill, Dave hood and a load more. Practically everything artists like Otis Redding have ever recorded is transcribed! https://freebassparts-pv24.pagesperso-orange.fr/ Plenty to go at by some great players, all notation, no TAB Tony2 points
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SOLD Up for sale this beautiful early ACG. Please ask any questions, socially distanced pick up or happy to meet/drive to drop off. Pictures, comments and some history here ... ...It has just had (early March 2020) a full set up, some neck and fingerboard work, a restring and fret dressing by the best set up chap in the country (all details available) and is now in good as new condition. I can’t find a mark on it. Recently restrung with Newtone strings. The bass has Schaller strap pins and I will include a set Schaller S-Locks with the trade/sale. No trades thanks.2 points -
(Located in The Hague, NL. My feedback history: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/280308-feedback-for-torvic/page/3/#comments) <snip> Bought this here: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/343049-sold-shuker-custom-6-string-bass-with-hiscock-hardcase-excellent-condition-free-uk-postage-or-£25-off-eu-postage-£695/ It's in the exact same condition as I received it. It's an almost perfect bass with a thin (flat) neck and a great modern tone - clear, articulate, and strong. There is however one issue I have noticed - there is an intermittent hiss (noise) that shows up when playing for a while. I paid to have the bass checked at my local guitar technician shop but he couldn't find any issue in the wiring or connections. I cannot figure if there is some problem in the bass or in my signal chain / rig. I have decided to sell it as 6-strings are not for me and I need to raise funds for another purchase (GAS strikes eternal). The bass will ship in the Shuker Hiscox case that I received it in. The price is what it cost me so far in euros (shipping, technician check, etc.) I have taken into account the price of the previous sale, the 25gbp shipping discount, the actual shipping costs (i arranged it with UPS standard), and other costs incurred. Borrowing the description from the previous sale (link above): "This things is an amazing bass, it has dual EMG soapbar pickups which provide a vast array of tones from hi-fi clarity to deep bassy lows. I believe the pre-amp is a Seymour Duncan 3 band, it has Volume, blend, bass, mid, treble controls and works beautifully with the EMG pickups. The tuners are Gotoh reso-lite tuners and the bridge pieces are individual hipshot mono-rail bridges. Scale length: 34" String spacing: 18mm Weight: 4.5kg Both the top wood and back wood are AAAA quilt maple, it has a beautiful 3D effect and is about as good as you can get from quilt maple! The body core is mahogany and with 5 laminate neck (maple, wenge, flame maple, wenge, maple). The fretboard is a beautiful piece of birdseye maple and plays as good as it looks. The overall construction is absolutely impeccable, the bass has very few marks on it anywhere, there is one light scratch on the upper bout, but besides that it's almost mint. To custom order a bass like this now would set you back over £3000, so I'm sure someone will get an incredible deal here." I think it is an incredible deal still.2 points -
Great Fender Jazzbass 1973 with OHSC. Apart from the bridge pickup being replaced with a same but ‘75 grey bottom at some time it is 100% original. Very comfortable player, light, good balance, slim neck and low action. Nice growly fat Jazzbass sound. These early 70's Fenders have something different going on. And oh yes, the bass has some love signs but all works fine, including the trussrod.2 points -
I bought this bass this week on a whim - I’ve been looking for the headless version of my Status S3000 for some time and this came up in this rather fetching gold sparkle custom finish. The ad is probably still on here so I will find a link to it. It’s a lovely bass, plays really well and I’ve set the action low similar to my headed bass. It sounds fantastic with an 18v Status preamp - nice and simple, pickup blend, volume and tone. The neck is gorgeous and the previous owner added larger luminous position dots at the front and side. I assume these can be removed if required. The bass was custom finished for a French company who were selling a bunch of these according to the seller. It’s definitely a pro job. The neck is the earlier non truss rod variety and is straight and true. The serial number is 70 so it’s probably early 90’s. The reason I’m selling is down to the ergonomics really. This bass is 4.5kgs and very comfortable to play however it’s just a bit too heavy for me for the long and energetic gigs I play (when we are allowed to again). Secondly on my Status the upper bout of the body has a softer chamfer for my forearm to rest, this one is a little more angular and really bothers me when playing finger style. So a very nice S series Status in excellent functional and cosmetic condition. I don’t want trades thanks and I won’t send overseas. I’d prefer pickup but will post using UPS at a cost of £30 with basic cover. I’m asking what I paid for it. It comes in a decent gig bag with two spare unopened sets of Status Hotwire double ball ended strings. https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/434466-status-s3000-4-string-with-hotwires-now-sold/2 points -
That's really interesting, as a sometime designer of speakers I'm always really interested in people's experiences with new gear. The real problem with designing stuff people will like is that the language of engineers is so different from the language used by musicians and the words we use generally to describe sound mean different things to each of us. Ask a hundred bassists what they mean by heft for example...... Anyway we've done some blind shoot outs of a collection of cabs at a couple of the South West Bass Bashes. The last one involved a mix of 12" cabs including a Mark Bass. Technically it was the least impressive of the speakers (partly because it was modestly priced to be fair) The bass response was peaking by about 4dBat 100Hz and there was very little deep bass, the horn was poor quality and the crossover not very well worked out. Bassically it was all boom and tizz with all sorts of distortions. This was compared with @stevie high end FRFR design a Fearless and a couple of other high end FRFR designs. The Mark Bass was the speaker liked by the biggest section of the bassists present. Interestingly people scored it as the best or the worst speaker on display. It was Marmite. Interestingly for a speaker with a poor response below 100Hz it was described as being very bassy. It was easily the loudest of the cabs we tested, but on the sound level meter it measured no louder than the others. It had a shouty frequency response that made it subjectively loud. The thing is that we could all hear the differences and they were measurable, we just didn't agree which sounded best. So maybe you are like the majority, you aren't looking for a clean neutral sound but want grit, growl, bite and heft. Nothing wrong with the Mark Bass approach if you like their 'sound'. I loved my old Hartke HA3500 and my Peavey MkIII with a 2x15 before it. Rationally I know I ought to like FRFR with tone shaping to get the best tone but in practice on a live gig with 20min to set up you can't beat a bit of baked in tone. Just before the lockdown I bought a Peavey minimax, absolutely loved it in the few gigs I squeezed in with it. It was a stopgap for my MBTube which I dropped off the stack and broke. It's going to be my go-to for a while I think, love the little thing. There's one on sale in the ads here, bargain.2 points
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My favourite (because he plays a lot of 70's/80's soul/boogie/disco) is a guy called BelgaBass. A man of few words, but his playing is on point. Often playing very tasty pieces of vintage gear too.2 points
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I know two blokes who got done for stealing a calendar. They got six months each.2 points
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I use Transferwise all the time, it’s really good. The more recent reviews of Eurosender have been variable to be honest and the discount is next to nothing.2 points
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I recently sold an instrument to a guy in France. I used Eurosender, it cost €52, that was fully insured, tracked and took just two days to arrive. I used a massively over-size box, figuring there’d be crush space. The whole package was 140x70x20cm. I made sure to pack all around the actual flight case with bubble wrap, and packing paper that I’d saved from Amazon parcels. Print off a copy of the label plus both adresses; yours and the recipient’s, place that inside the case. Stick at least two on the outside of the package. As far as being paid, try and avoid PayPal, their exchange rate is terrible, we used TransferWise.2 points
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Well it's back and sounding amazing!! So glad I didn't just send it back to PMT, Ashdown were brilliant and had it back to me and all sorted in 3 working days. It seems it had taken a serious knock, one of the tubed had imploded, everything had shifted and 2 internal fuses has blown. The packing was completely intact so hard to say of that happened in-store or in transit. Pretty impressed it made any sound at all when it arrived! Now it's working at full strength I am super pleased with it, and paired with my Stringray it makes the sound that was in my head but I never quite managed to translate into the real world. Can't wait to gig it now 😭 Following everyone's advice I have decided to add a second ABM 210 Evo IV cab, it seems thats best compromise of sound/weight/portability/cost - it helps they Thomann have them of special at the moment too! Thanks everyone for the help!2 points
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A bit of fun, I thought this would transcribe into a nice slap bass line!2 points
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Personally I'd try the bass direct into the Passport and see how you get on before buying anything else. The Marcus Miller will have enough onboard EQ to give you a wide variety of sounds so it would be worth spending some time experimenting before adding FX or amp simulators. For recording, I'd plug straight into the Focusrite and then use your DAW to change the EQ or add FX.2 points
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I joined the club yesterday with the acquisition of an R-400. I had high expectations prior to it’s arrival and I’m not disappointed. I’ve only messed around at bedroom volume but the tone is fantastic straight out the box, I’m not really a fanatic knob twiddler however this seems to go from ‘clean & fat’ to ‘fat & dirty’ in a seamless way that is very musical and pleasing IMO. Cant wait to crank this up, hopefully in the next few months. Thanks to all those who have contributed in this thread as it really helped me decide to take the punt on this. Additionally, great customer service from Leszek and the packaging was bomb-proof.2 points
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As there was some discussion about how to make one of these taller, I thought I'd post an update with the means by which I solved this. A plumber friend happened to have a spare length of copper pipe of just the right diameter to slip over the end pin, to which I have added a rubber ferrule and a washer on top to protect the base of the instrument (plus a quick polish with Brasso). A bit of foam wrapped around the end pin before insertion prevents rattling.2 points
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I'm loving these guys right now. Ska counts, right??2 points
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I used to be a bit of a shoe gazer but in most bands i was tucked up at the back near the drummer so not too noticeable. It was usually because i was concentrating on what i was doing. I had to work at not doing it. In my current band i'm out front with singer and guitarist and i had to really make an effort to look the part. Being 70's Glam covers most of the bass parts are not to difficult so its easier not having to concentrate so much and i can just enjoy the fun. Our singer is a bit of a comedian as part of the show with some of his stage show so that does make me laugh quite a bit. Dave2 points
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I had considered plugging the holes and doing just that, I had a chat with @KiOgon in regards to looms and he suggested ”I suggest a 2 volume and 2 tone setup with 0.1uF on the P pup and .047uF on the J, gives you a wide spread of tones and versatile blending” so I got him busy on making that, as luck would have it, had “a drawer full” of alpha mini pots which also saves me having to drill the holes to a bigger size so as it stands, neck is painted, wiring loom is on its way, @Andyjr1515 is sorting the body for me, the paint is standing by for the body when I get it back! will definately post Finished results when it’s all ready to go again I’m going to use the existing hardware for now but considering a change to either black or gold (neck is and body will be black) I’ve found someone that makes foil stick on headstock decals/badges so a direct replacement to what was on there, if I go gold hardware, the decal will match, any other colour will either be matte silver or “chromed silver”, again, undecided currently...2 points
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That was always my attitude. I used to hate when we played in a duo and I would see my mate the guitarist shoe gazing or looking miserable but he was nothing compared to the rhythm guitarist that we had when we went back to the full band. He permanently looked like he was about to start crying. Everyone commented on it and we kept saying cheer up FFS! I think we are there to entertain the punters not look like we don't want to be there. Miserable looking musicians don't make people enjoy themselves. I always tried to play with a smile on my face or at least look interested.2 points
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It’s time for bed .... 🛌 @Andyjr1515 Swap the router for Horlicks, put your pots of coloured sanding dust back in their catalogued, contour foam shielded racking and bid them Good Night.2 points
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As a teenager one of my favourite albums was a compilation titled 'We do em our way'. Punk bands covering classic pop songs and the Sex Pistols offerings were about the weakest in my opinion. I was trying to choose one to add here but I can't decide my favourite so I'll leave The Slits version of Heard It Through The Grapevine here and suggest you look up the album on the site if your choice. I lent the album to a work colleague sometime in the 90s and never saw it again, along with an Anti-Nowhere League album. Git!2 points
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Hum? That's the sound of Rock and Roll. I had some hum-free pick-ups one time, it turned my stomach. Bought a hum pedal, big smiles all round.2 points
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And of course, it depends on where about's in Scotland you're going to be working. Scotland's a big place...2 points
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Excuse the self indulgence, and yes it is more on the Ska side of things, but this is the latest release by my nephew's band, and I think it is the best thing they have done so far - a session for Rodigan on BBC1 Xtra recorded at Maida Vale.2 points
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Hello folks! Hope you're all well and staying healthy through all madness that has engulfed us all . I've just completed my first lockdown project which is a complete performance of Bach's first cello suite in G Major. The video series is now linked below and should take you to the Prelude and the playlist containing the other 5 movements! The soundcloud link is also below for those wishing for a somewhat better audio representation of the performance! Its been a long process and a lot of practice prepping this. For those interested in the tech side of things my Warwick streamer LX6 was recorded (flat with passive tone rolled on a little) via DI box, Amp DI (Genz Streamliner 900) and from a mic on one of my vanderkley cabs via a focus rite interface into my computer. Declan Pearson of Colossus studios in Bolton then took care of final mixing and mastering if you have a spare 20 minutes id appreciate your thoughts! Hope you enjoy it! Ben1 point
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The trouble is that after five or ten minutes with these livestreamed performances, I start to get distracted and want to take a break to check on something else or get a beer or whatever (even if I like the band). I want to be in the same room, to share the experience with other people in the room (atmosphere or whatever) and for the musicians to feed off the energy of the audience. One thing that the lockdown has confirmed to me is that livestreamed online performances will never replace live concerts...1 point
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Keep it like it is for the time being if you enjoy the sounds you get from it. I recorded and played loads of gigs with my Euro5 with the original TWs in it and they ARE great! The P ads a different vibe, not better but different. Really you should have another Spector and do the mods with that - I did so and enjoy having a number of options.1 point
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Another of the tunes off the Cozy Powell 'Over The Top' album with Jack Bruce on bass, the source of my concept of a decent bass sound to this day. Some nice little grooves from JB. And having bought it when it came out in 1979, I have just realised that Don Airey quotes 'White Room' in the closing stages of the tune. How that hell did I miss THAT for forty years? 🤣 Theme One Jack Bruce Bass.pdf1 point
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You should be fine as long as you drill pilot holes.1 point
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Looks amazing @Andyjr1515, can’t thank you enough for the sterling work1 point
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Yes Bill, that’s how I use it at least.1 point
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sorry, that was meant for @mcnach i have dealt with him before, (i think the first was a squier badtz maru that we exchanged in a coffee shop in Edinburgh. i could pick this up (and do cash for the seller) and then probably take the neck off and post it up to you. it does need a bit of work though.1 point
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Brilliant bass for the money, these. Light, play great, very ergonomic, sound very flexible. Buy it, somebody.1 point -
Les Claypool on bass. If you like that sort of thing 😉1 point
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Emma Anzai of Sick Puppies Definitely has a following for being a great bass player and a very kind person.1 point
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Good call. I've owned a handful of Vintage instruments, and while more than half had some minor cosmetic faults they were very nice to play.1 point
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Located in the Netherlands, shipping is possible. Fully original Fender Precision, built in 1977. The bass is in a very good condition. Neck is straight and the frets have lots of life in them. Comes with a fitting flightcase, but not the original case. The bass weighs 5 kilos, including the pickup and bridge covers. (Part) trades are possible, especially interested in Musicman basses.1 point -
Finally, my 1977 LE. I hope to replace the chrome tuners and bridge soon. I already have the golden tuners and I am waiting for the golden bridge to arrive soon too.1 point
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The SVT4 Pro model is very good indeed. The Ampeg Scrambler and the Sansamp are just like they are in real life - absolute shite. Remarkably accurate!1 point
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