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Back up for sale - but please read again as there are significant changes (in blue) There is a whole thread about the genesis of this bass which I will attach to the bottom of this ad, but essentially I commissioned Mark to build this for me for a charity gig where we performed the Queen set from Live Aid. At that time, John Deacon had stripped one of his vintage P's to natural and it was used for the gig. He later painted it black as seen on the '86 Magic Tour. Please note that this Precision bass has a Jazz profile neck Other than some light playing at home, it has been used only for the rehearsals and subsequent charity gig. Commissioned 10/4/19 - Completed 6/7/19 - Received by me 10/7/19 - Gigged 23/11/19 The spec on this bass is: 1968 Precision in Natural Light Relic Alder body (upcharge for superior wood selection) Rosewood fretboard with clay dots Weight 8.46lbs J width neck Neck depth at 1st fret: 22.55mm Neck depth at 12th fret: 25.32mm Neck width at nut: 37.41mm Neck width at 12th fret: 55.36mm Neck radius: 10" Hand rolled finger board edges Aged nitro finish on the neck Tortoiseshell scratchplate Vintage reverse Gotoh tuners Aged finish in nitro-cellulose, very light relic Tarnished metal work (but not rusty - yeah right 😂) - This is the reason this bass was withdrawn. It had been sold pending payment and I happened to get it out of its case for a quick noodle. As it hadn't been played for a while, I plugged it into the tuner and noticed the intonation on the A string was slightly out. I attempted to adjust this and found that I couldn't as the intonation screws were solid. In fact, the whole bridge was unadjustable! I removed the bridge from the bass, during which the A string snapped at the tuning peg, which was bit odd as the bass has barely been played. Anyway, I tried everything from soaking the whole bridge in lubricant to brute force. Eventually, all the intonation screws relented, but the saddle height screws were having absolutely none of it. I binned them in the end and ordered some new ones. These ones are shiny as you can see from the photos and the rest of the bridge is as it was. If you would prefer, I can put all of the new bridge on to match the saddles, or you can have it as it is. I don't know what Limelight do to artificially age their parts, but they need to stop, or do it less at the very least. Apparently it's a known issue, but unfortunately, I didn't know or I would have specified 'new' hardware. As mentioned above, as a result of the bridge removal, the A string snapped at the tuning peg. This bass is now wearing a new set of Rotosound RS77LD 45-105 Monel Flatwounds as per John Deacon's preference. Yeah, they're not cheap, but it's not going to cost you extra and neither is the new bridge. If you really don't like flats, I can put a set of round wounds on it for you at no extra cost. Hootenanny button on the back of the headstock Thumb rest below G string Alnico pick ups Vintage wired CTS pots and Spraque cap Switchcraft Jack Period correct Fender Big TV logo (as per pictures) Comes in an old, but functional hard case. Shipping update - If you are within a reasonable distance, I'm sure we can work out a meet somewhere. I live in South Essex, but do travel up to relatives in Colchester. I'm also gigging in Derbyshire at the end of this month (July 2021). Failing that, for £50, you can take part in @walshy's 'man with a van' experience. I've tried it and it's great - a total peace of mind service at an affordable price. I would have to double check with him depending on your location, but he has done one long run for me at that price, so I'm hopeful. He's also done many trips for @walshy as well as a few other people I know on Basschat. This is the link for the bass on Limelight web site. Photos - all photos are representative of the bass as it is now apart from the new shiny saddles and the flat wound strings mentioned above. I have included one photo at the bottom of how the bridge is now. This is the link for the thread I started on Basschat about this bass. Apologies for the quality, but here is a short video of its one and only outing. It does exactly what it says on the headstock.

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Trace Elliot V6 ALL VALVE 400W bass amp. The holy grail of bass amps!! Extremely rare!! Very, very few of these made. This dates from around 2000. Packed with all valve goodness and 6 valve output tubes / valves. It has a great gain control which helps keep the tone Valvey but clean right up to high levels. A 4 tone eq stack. Flat is 2-10-2. Post and pre DI and hi and low switches for endless tone shaping! The beauty of this amp is it is around 25kg, so it's a lot lot lighter than an Ampeg or similar valve amp. If owned SVT, ashdown ctm300, laney nexus tube - all the big valve amps, and this is hands down the best. In good condition seeing its 20 years old and sounds amazing!! Also, a current, and certainly future collectors item!! Comes with custom made hard flight case. Reluctant sale. I've had this a few weeks. I've not been able to work since the start of the pandemic, still cant sure to restrictions and now of all things I need ceiling repairs..... so I'm having a big clear out: x2 valve amps, 2 basses. What doesnt sell first, stays. Pick up Leyland, Lancashire.

Immaculate condition Sandberg 48 in pillar box red this 48 is passive, I don't think there's many around like this one. A member on here 3d printed 2 new covers for me as I wasn't that keen on the original pickups which were sealed inside the covers epoxy or something like that. I stuck 2 (paired) Nordstrand Big Singles in it then put the 3d printed covers back on. It sounds absolutely smashing....a brain wave kicked in & i decided to have a guard made up by the excellent Brian Pillanz so the pickups were exposed...I prefer it like that but changed it back for this add BUT its easy enough changing it over...the guard was stuck on with double sided tape so there's no holes. Pickups are centralised in the cavity just my crap photos. Balances no prob on the strap, I stuck new black Hipshots licensed m/heads on and a new Sandberg black bridge. Nut width 40mm according to my 6" rule. I do have the Sandberg 48 shaped bag that it came with but I'd really prefer a meet up half way distance anywhere in the UK. I do have some good feedback on here 😊 REDUCED 1000/trade .this 48 cost just over 2K

ON HOLD For sale is a lovely 70's Ovation Magnum 1, in excellent condition. I've wanted one of these for years, having been a fan of Howard Devoto and Magazine in my youth and the brilliant, gurgling basslines of Barry Adamson. I finally found this one not long ago, but quickly came to the realisation that I'm not really Barry Adamson, Jah Wobble, Kim Gordon or Ross Vallory for that matter! So slightly grudgingly, I've decided to part with it. All fully functional (including the string mute) and even the case is in great nick for a 45+ year old bass. Unlike some examples of this bass that can weigh several tons, this one comes in at a very reasonable 4.5kg and sits on the knee or a strap beautifully. £1500 + UK shipping. Sorry, but I'm not looking for any trades.

Handbox R400 in as new condition, mainly used as a backup so not many miles on the clock. Great sound, simple easy eq, compact and reasonable weight. Collection from Preston or meet up within reason preferred, no trades thanks.