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Well, this is going to hurt a bit. I try to avoid hyperbole in ads, and for this one, the images should do most of the talking. However, I would say this is possibly the most beautiful bass that I have owned (and there have been many). To illustrate the point, on viewing this instrument, my wife, who genuinely could not be any less interested in basses, exclaimed 'WOW!' Now she's seen a few very nice instruments but none have elicited any remark whatsoever. So to business. A US Stuart Spector signed NS2 in Ultra Amber finish - it took me ages to source this one. It has the (unusual) solid 5A quilted maple wings - from what I read, this implied a significant upcharge - around £1000 in 2017, the year of build. I'm also told that the neck is around 2mm shallower than is normal (at the request of the commissioning purchaser). Nut width is 1.64" and the scale is 34". Abalone inlays on the Pau Ferro board. I can't find any blemishes or imperfections anywhere - I'd say that the bass could pretty much pass for as new. The amber burst is vibrant and beautiful and the timbers used throughout are outstanding - even the ebony head cap is subtly gorgeous. EMG X PJ pickups and the 9v Haz pre. It sounds like a Spector. I have the action extremely low - probably too low for most - and the bass is strung with D'Addario 40-95 nickel rounds as far as I can remember. Playability is superb, though the bass is simply too big for me. I started to play short-scale pretty much exclusively around 4 years ago and moving back to long-scale is now a struggle. The bass just isn't getting any use. In terms of history, I believe that the bass was supplied to a dealer in Canada in early 2018 (build date is December 2017). I think that the bass sold in North America, then found its way to Switzerland, from where I purchased it around 18 months ago. I can't see any evidence of play from either of the previous owners - I suspect that the bass has been noodled and then returned to its case. Really, I doubt you'd find a Spector in better condition. I have the Spector branded hard-case but apparently, this wasn't original to the bass. The case has a knock/crack in the rear surface (not obvious or visible, though it's there) and the internal foam has minor damage where the upper horn sits. I also have a Gator hard case of the type that Spector now supplies for its basses, though mine isn't Spector branded and has some minor signs of wear. If any prospective buyer wishes to arrange their own courier, I suggest that it is shipped in the Gator case for added protection. Collection in Manchester is great, of course, though if a purchaser requires shipment and can arrange this, I can print labels, find a strong carton and pack well. As far as I can see, a bass like this commissioned today would cost somewhere significantly north of £6k. I'm taking quite a substantial hit on the instrument (as noted above, I imported from Switzerland with all the tax and shipping costs that this involves) so I'm not looking for any offers or trades thanks. Any questions, please just ask. The images were taken on a dark and wet afternoon in the North. I'll try to get something far better in place by tomorrow - any specific images, again please just ask.

Selling this wonderful Fender Jazz Bass 1969 refinished by Joseph Kaye. Refretted and original pickups rewound. All parts original. I will accept trades with at least £2000 cash.

2021 EBMM Stingray Special 5H in Smoked Chrome. Immaculate condition including original hard case and case. I would love to keep on looks alone but can't justify such an expensive fiver when I can barely play fours! Only things of note are playing marks to pickguard, two tiny grazes to headstock, and a pinhead impression to rear of headstock (all very minor). These do suffer from the G string slipping off, I believe due to the proximity of the string to the edge of the fretboard and the lovely tapered fret edges. I found it needed some adjustment to technique but if you haven't played one, worth mentioning. £1800, no trades thanks. Would much prefer collection in Orpington BR6 or I'm happy to drive up to an hour away to meet. I can also get it to family in Meppershall, Beds, but no amp to try there. If no local interest will consider postage.

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Really not sure I should be selling this, as it was part of the plan to future-proof my playing, as it is just so lightweight and easy on the shoulder and left hand joints. It weighs only around 3.2 or 3.3kg (I'll double check later). It has active electronics and sounds lovely. You can get typical P tones from it, but add a bit of Jazz "burble". The neck is also very slim (slimmer than some Fender J's) and very easy on the left hand. As for construction quality, it is a usual top drawer Fender Japan instrument. This bass has obviously been gigged quite a bit, and has quite a number of swirls & dings, chips etc - which I will photograph later. On the rear, there's an area of buckle-rash / paint chipping, and I decided to fill this area with modellers filler, to protect the wood and help prevent further chips to the edges of the finish. It looks a bit rough, but it's on the back and is doing its' job. Again, photos later. After purchase, I had the bass set up, with a fret level, dress & polish, professionally (I'll send Luthier details if you need them - chap called Ben in Penarth). Bags of life left in the frets. I had planned to mainly use this bass for gigging (hence not being worried about it being mint) - but now I always reach for my Classic 50's Fiesta Red Fender P, whether at home, rehearsals or gigging - it has become my "go-to" and all-time favouite bass every time. I'm thinking I might possibly go for something rather different to my usual choice of bass - so am reluctantly putting this up for sale. (Never thought I'd sell, but I've been on something of a clear-out lately - as I may be taking early retirement from full-time work next year). I don't want to post this bass - so Collection only (or may be able to meet somewhere half-way). Absolutely NO TRADES - I'm only selling to thin the herd.... and to maybe await that "different bass" - but take my time over it. I promised Mrs S I wouldn't buy before selling another. More pics later. These have rocketed in second-hand value in recent years, but I think the price reflects the chips & dings etc EDIT: Just putting this out there - I may be tempted by a trade, for a Mustang bass - but I'm specifically after one with P/J pickups. Not bothered whether it's a Fender or a Squier as long as it's a P/J. Cash either way or straight swap, depending on value of the Mustang EDIT2 - I'm possibly going to see a Mustang midweek.

My Stunning 1973/74 Sunburst Mustang in very good condition Pots are dated 1973 ------- ( 1377329 and 1337748 ) Pickup 1974 ( 14 74 ) Serial No. 537252 Neck --- 04-00-14-14 LaBella " Mustang " Flatwounds Has been fitted with a correct replacement pick guard but comes with the Original plate Also fitted with Schaller strap lock buttons but comes with original strap buttons Its in a solid vintage short scale bass case No trades as I am downsizing and need funds for house move. Any trial more than welcome -- Collect only from me in Leeds LS15 Very close to motorways and A1

Panda Audio Future Impact, new condition, boxed, with Roland UM-ONE MK2 interface £190 Needs no introduction! I think it's on the most recent firmware, In excellent condition, the synth pedals haven't left the studio and have been carefully attached to my stand using ties (they've never even been stood on!). FI looks a bit dusty but all good otherwise. Cheers ped

Offering my Moollon P-Classic bass as thinning out my P bass collection (I mainly play jazz basses). These are usually going for over $4k in the US and have a 3-4 year waiting list for new orders. Considered by many to be the best substitutes for pre-CBS basses (together with Olinto) at a fraction of the price; used by players such as Tim Lefebvre, Michael League, Scott Divine, Richard Bona, and Jonathan Maron. Everything is hand made and in-house including the pickups, nitro finishing, hardware using the same 1960s alloy, etc. 3.8kg / 8.3lbs Full specs here http://www.moollon.com/front/product/product_list.php?code=003 Have had it since new. It's in very good condition and has not been played much. The ultra thin nitro finish is starting to check/crack in some places as expected, no scratches - same as in vintage nitro painted Fenders. I'm looking for a straight sale only / no trades. My feedback post below:

Now sold For sale is my Overwater by Tanglewood Classic Jazz bass with P/J set of pickups. I bought it from new when they were first released in 2011. I am selling it as I rarely use it nowadays and I have a hankering for a short-scale. Condition is fair. The Classic J has a poplar body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, deluxe J style machine heads. It is passive with volume, pickup balance and tone controls. Overwater Jazz style and Precision style pickups. Weight is 4.5kg. I have recently replaced the strings in July with a set of DR Pure Blues 45-100. This is a good quality bass eminently suitable for learning and taking the next steps. It has been used and maintained with new strings, lemon oiled fretboard at least annually. When I first got this bass from Promenade Music in Morecambe, the original fit P pickup is fine, but the J pickup seemed to have a weak output. I contacted Chris May at Overwater, who asked me to bring it up, and he replaced the J pickup to resolve the problem. The price is £150 for the bass. I would much prefer to arrange to meet up/deliver/have the bass collected I am content to travel for a meet up along the M6 in the North West between Charnock Richard MSA and Southwaite MSA. If you want it to be couriered then I will pack it up for you but you should arrange shipment at your convenience and risk. I am happy to answer any questions or for anybody to try the bass out. Here are a few pics, please let me know if you'd like to see anything in more detail and I'll do my best.

My ex… it’s just stunning. GLWTS (I am considering getting it back) my wife still considers it the most beautiful bass I’ve ever owned.

Danelectro Longhorn reissue - short-scale. Very nice butterscotch sunburst and pretty much as new - I can't find any playwear, dings, scratches or blemishes anywhere. Low action and currently strung with (Dunlop?) flats. I bought the bass from an extremely kind member here and I'm selling for exactly what I have in it (i.e., £295). Collection in central Manchester is good, but If any prospective buyer wishes to arrange their own courier, I can pack carefully in a brand new Gear4Music tweed case for an additional £50 (I also have a carton and can print shipping labels etc.). You. can see the case in one of the images - a very nice fit. If you've tried a Longhorn, you'll appreciate just how light these are - I'd estimate around 7lbs. I find them very easy to play too. I have an ongoing love affair with the Longhorn but this one just isn't getting any play time and I'm trying to be a little more tidy. Any questions, please just ask.

Really well balanced and light weight -- No neck dive. Only reason for sale is my recently acquired Short Scale Nash MB-63 Mustang Bass that is more suited to my 76 year old body. Will.

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