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NOW SOLD Before the introduction of the Sterling by Musicman range, OLP (Officially Licensed Product) briefly produced the MM22 bass - effectively an active budget Stingray with two humbuckers. Many OLPs have been modified to be active – this one was designed and built that way in the early 2000s. The MM22 was made in Korea, unlike its brand predecessors, and was good enough for Sterling Ball to reportedly say: ‘OLP quality was all over the board much to my disapointment… why do you think I cancelled the deal? The irony is that the last batch were made in Korea at a higher price point due to the Sub leaving the markiet and they were truly great... too good, but too late.’ My pristine example is finished in a metallic flecked grey/gold – very hard to describe but very attractive on stage. Also unlike earlier OLPs, it has a three-band EQ and five-position switching, which opens up many possibilities. On a physical level, having a second humbucker also lets habitual Fender players like me anchor their thumb, something I could never do on the three Stingrays I have previously owned. Switching options: 1. Bridge humbucker 2. Inner coils (both) 3. Both pickups 4. Outer coils (both) 5. Neck humbucker So the tonal options range from the bridge pickup’s anticipated Stingray tone through a hollow Gibson EB type sound through Bongo to Jazz (great for slap) and finally a P-like thump at the neck. If that’s not versatile... Hardware-wise, the metalwork is certainly as good as MIM Fender. The MM22 has a basswood body but also has contours, as per the ‘real thing’. But the real star of the show is the fast and very playable neck, 42mm at the nut. It has an attractive flame in it but is also lacquered – I never liked the painted US Sub neck nor did I get on with the oiled EBMM necks, so this scored with me. To cut a long story short, if you buy this you get a Stingray-esque bass for considerably less than Squier money. Its been cleaned, set up and re-strung with d’Addarios, ready to rock or funk as appropriate. Here’s a video demontrating a similar example, plus photos of the actual bass. Thanks for reading! STOP PRESS: PRICE REDUCTION TO £249

1978 Fender Musicmaster Bass. All original except the pick up was upgraded to a Seymour Duncan SSL-1. This short scale bass has had a recent set up and new strings. Plays really well. Condition wise it’s great considering it’s 44 years old. No case or bag(apart from a well worn gig bag that came with it.) You’ll see these retail at far higher prices so grab this while you can. I was looking for one for ages and ended up with two hence moving this one on. I do have the original pick up which could be included by separate negotiation if you’re looking to have an all original instrument. Happy to meet up to exchange with in reason.

Now SOLD Hi Folks What's that brilliant quote from the film Airplane by Lloyd Bridges - "Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit smoking"...? 😁 Well, amidst the worsening economic crisis for decades, I have similarly - and stupidly - decided to pick this week to start having a bit of a gear clear out! First up, is this Squier P Bass that I bought about 5 years ago here on Basschat from @The Greek I'm looking for £SOLD or near offer.. It's a 'Crafted in China' model, circa 2008. Features include: * Wilkinson pick-ups. * Upgraded Mirrored scratchplate (to help you unleash your inner Phil Lynott) * Upgraded Vol/Tone control knobs. It plays pretty well, has a surprisingly good P Bass tone to it, and, IMO, looks the part too! Neck is straight and the truss rod works as it should, so it will be easy to set up the action on this bass to your own liking. And, despite being stock, the tuners hold the tuning pretty well.. I've gigged with it and in the right setting, it more than holds its own sonically... Would make a great starter bass, or be more than adequate as back-up bass. As can be seen in the photos below, it's been well used, and has the mojo to show for it. Try out welcome and collection preferred from Potton, near Sandy in Bedfordshire, but postage is possible at buyers expense and risk. Please note that I don't have a case for this, but I would ensure that it is very well packaged up for shipping. Any questions, please ask here or please send me a PM. Thanks for looking! 😊 Nik

PRICE DROP TO £695 picked up or £750 delivered in the UK Tentatively posting what I believe to be a very rare Musicman USA Sub Sterling. This is not the cheaper Sterling by Musicman model - it was made in the Musicman USA factory. This bass was a little lockdown project of mine. It’s refinished in Sonic Blue Nitro and the neck has been stripped and finished with gunstock oil and is very skinny, smooth and fast. The preamp has been upgraded to Aguilar 3 Band with Switchable Mid and push/pull for passive mode by The Gallery. I’ve also swapped the pickup cover and knobs to white/cream although the originals of both are available. A rosewood fender thumb test has been added and the pickguard swapped to tortoiseshell, I have the original of this too. It’s very lightweight for a Musicman (4kg/8.8lbs) and is a genuinely great bass. I’ve had both flats and rounds on it and it’s great with both. Currently strung with rounds. I would consider posting but would much rather meet up in person. I’m based in a Chessington, Surrey/SW London but willing to travel to meet someone. Give me a shout with any questions. Thanks Dan

Hi people, my collection has recently grown and due to a house move I'm trying to be good and reduce it. So putting the feelers out to see if there's any interest in this stunning bass. It's a fibenare globe bass. If like myself (until I did some research) you've never heard of them, they are completely hand made in Hungary by 3 brothers. They make every single part in house (apart from the gotoh tuners) and it is of the highest quality. This was made in 2014 and had an original price of over £4k! Absolutely stunning woods throughout, alder body, burled top and flamed neck. The pickups are dual coil and split series/single/parallel and sound fantastic. It has a active passive push pull vol control and a 3 band eq. There is a low battery led on the rear cavity cover. 24 frets and adjustable string spacing (18mm currently) and a very very fast and easy to play shallow neck. Very good condition, a few marks as shown and some light scratches that won't photo. Comes with a perfectly fitted hardcase and will come with the original gold control knobs. Weight is approx 9.5 lbs and it balances perfectly. This is a really stunning bass that is amazing to look at but has the tone and playability to match. Cash sale and collection preferred, may take a part trade if I could sell it on easily enough. Will travel up to an hour if it helps a meet up. Any questions pm me

SX vtg bass guitar as new. Superbly built, brilliant looking and sounds great. You'll be amazed how good these are - and not just for the money. They're great in their own right. The body is swamp ash which is a lovely high end wood, and varnished perfectly. It has new strings on too. Never used, only bought as a backup to my fender usa jazz. Pick up Leyland Lancashire.

A genuine 1964 instrument. The bass was refinished to a very high standard a number of years ago. When I bought it the electrics were poor and the original pots already gone. I’ve had it rewired and fitted with 250k CTS pots, the pick ups are original. It’s strung with flat wounds. Comes with an Epiphone hard case that it’s fits very well.