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Squier Classic Vibe 60’s Precision bass with TI Flats and hard case posted in the UK- sounds good…..2008 ace period….sign me up. Only going to make available for the next week as I’ve an itch I’d like to scratch Thanks Dave

Hi folks! Because I am thinning the herd, I decided to sell my Ken Smith BSR 5 Burner. This bass is one of the recent Burner basses built by japanese top notch bass luthier "Sleek Elite" und was bought at bassdirect. In my opinion these new Burner basses have the same building quality as the US basses and also fantastic woods. Although the older Burner bass are also fine instruments this one plays in another world. These are the specs: Neck: Bolt-on 3-piece laminated aged hardrock maple with graphite inlaid bars Fingerboard: Bubinga with Mother of Pearl side dots and facing dots Body: 2-piece Walnut Facings: 4A Flame Maple String Spacing: 18 mm Hardware: Black Smith Hardware Smith QSR Bridge Electronis: Smith 3-Band 18-Volt EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble), PU blend, Master Volume active/passive Mono Gigbag 4,3-4,4 Kg Nearly mint condition, no dents, no bigger scratches, no dings or dongs. Shipping is possible at buyers costs and risk. The export price to germany without taxes was 3333 GBP. You can still find this instrument in the "sold" area at bassdirect.co.uk. I am open to reasonable price offers. Don't hesitate to ask! Feel free to ask for more information. Although I would prefer a straight sale, maybe you can aourse my interests with a trade. Here are some YT-Clips with this bass:

Ive my eye on something else so this needs to make way - urgently. £800 Ono I’ve had an itch to scratch on one of these for ages and its out of my system now. Beautiful instrument with a lush wooden finish which offers up a very appealing stingray tone when you want it. 30” scale means this is a breeze to play and it’s really light. No issues or drama with it, just needs a new home as I’ve bills to cover. About trades …...nothing really on my radar as I need the cash but try me, as the worst I can say is no thanks. Can post within UK.

I sale this beautiful Yamaha 6 strings. I prefer to sell it because i only play 4 strings basses and it's a shame to let it sleep in its case. I had the same before (but 5 strings version) and even if it was a incredible bass, this one sounds 'deeper', B string is awesome, it's a monster tone, a pure bass sound (see comments on google you will find easily informations about what i write here). Specs : - 3bands eq + piezzo + volume + PU balance (no passive mode) - Yamaha double coil Alnico PU - Ash body with bubinga table top - Neck-trough construction (maple with mahogany) - Ebony fretboard - 24 frets / 35" scale - Original Yamaha hardcase - 5.3kg (very well balanced) - 18mm strings spacing Strings are still original ones, i don't change them for the sale because they still sound bright... This basse was barely played 2 or 3 hours (maybe less) since the buy in 2008 and produced in October 2007 (# 57). I cleaned it yesterday and i saw no scratches on it (see pictures they speak for themselves), quite incredible for an over 15 years instrument. I let plastics covers so they can be remove by the next owner 🙂 . Full set up done - low action 1.3mm (B string) / 1.5mm (C string) Price : 1700 euros shipment not include ! I can trade it, just ask me. I just don't play fretless and i have preference for 4 strings basses (5 strings ok too).

Hi folks Here's a really great through-neck fretless, I believe made in Japan. (see thread here) Very playable 2 octave neck, really great mwah and punch - the output from the pickups and 2-band active preamp is louder than any of my other basses, and it's fat and punchy! No idea what the woods are. Finish is matt/satin. Body is a sandwich of 3 woods, looks like some kind of mahogany in the middle with facings of slightly flamed/birdseye something. The neck is straight and the truss rod works fine. Currently strung with Ken Smith half-rounds. I bought this to have a tinker during lockdown and never got around to it, and it's time to thin the herd and give someone else the opportunity to have fun on it. Happy to ship in a well padded box at buyer's expense or can arrange meet up somewhere between Cambridge and London, other locations possible if I move around the country! Now the pictures!

Never gigged, in fantastic condition. Plays and sounds great! Pau ferro fret board Gold high gloss. White dot inlays. Plecked. with original Sandberg Gig bag. DR Black Beauty 40 - 120 Strings Would prefer buyer collects or can meet if distance is agreeable. I could ship but would need to discuss expense as I would need to buy a box.

Doing a major clear out at the moment, and this is first up on the block. I got this a number of years ago as a stage acoustic for loud band situations where feedback and cutting through might be difficult... but I now have Godins and this is definitely surplus to requirements. This is the Epiphone version of the Chet Atkins signature model that Gibson once made. Chambered, piezo pickup, active preamp. Fretboard goes up to 24 frets on the top strings, and the cutaway makes it easy to get up there. Gold-plated Grover tuners, gloss black finish, Schaller straplock buttons. Good condition, the usual playing and polish marks, but plays beautifully, is very comfortable with the slim body, and is extremely feedback resistant. £200 collected or may be able to deliver or meet up somewhere along the SE London / Croydon / Guildford (Surrey) area. Would prefer not to post, but if you want to arrange courier then we can discuss. I will have a few bits and bobs on the block in the next few weeks / months, so let me know if you are interested and I’ll keep you posted.

It's with a heavy heart that I'm listing this. I ordered this bass January 20th 2015, and took delivery 4th November 2016. The spec is: Maple bird's-eye facing Mahogany core Vintage satin stain finish Side dots (between lines) Fretless ebony board with lined pear The band I was playing bass in folded just before I took delivery of this from Paul at Wal, and I have been back playing guitar in my main band since, and I'm looking to finance a Gibson Murphy Lab or Historic Makeover Les Paul. This bass has probably had less than 20 hours of home based play. In August 2017 the neck was sent to H.G. Thor (Woodwiz, New York) to undergo a full epoxy treatment which has now made this a top pro level instrument. Please note, H.G's wait list was already 4 years at the time this work was carried out, and I went on his list long before the Wal was ordered. I don't know if he still carries out this type of work, but is considered the best in the business for epoxy work. The bass is listed on the Wal Registry so buy with confidence It plays incredibly either with rounds or flats (I'll put the thomastiks back on before sale). Happy for potential buyers to come and try it out (Birmingham, B29). Preference is on collection due to value, but might entertain shipping/overseas etc. Also listed on Reverb and the bay (100% positive feedback on both). No trades. Thanks Matt (07554519171)

Now Sold! As I slowly edge my way towards owning just a few instruments, this stunning Sadowsky is the next one up for sale. As an ex-Sadowsky dealer, I had first look at everything that came into the store. This particular one came from a customer in Canada, who had it custom made for him in NYC, and as soon as it arrived I knew it was 'the one' for me. It's quite simply the best J-style bass I've ever owned (and I've owned a LOT!). However, I pretty much only play my, shorter scale, Ritters these days and it seems a shame for this to be sitting on the wall & only taken down once a month or so. Sadowsky basses really are designed to be pro-level 'gig-machines'. It's hard to explain but they just sit perfectly in a live band mix & that onboard tone control offers so much subtle tweaking across songs - perfect in a covers band environment when you need to go from a clear precise tone to something with more grind & then back right off in pure passive tone control mode. It's been gigged maybe 10 times in its life and always kept under direct supervision. As a few people here know, I always keep every one of my instruments in excellent condition & this is no exception. It has some swirl marks on the pickguard, a few on the rear and some very tiny marks near the lower strap pin where I'm assuming it was rested on the ground at some point by the previous owner. Fretboard is a, pricey upgrade, Amazon rosewood and all frets, the board itself and the maple neck are in superb condition. The thin nitro finish on the back of the neck shows no signs of wear at all. Official specs are: Dark Cherry Burst Quilted Maple Top - one of those that Roger does so well with amazing depth of colour Chambered Swamp Ash Body - weighs just 8.2lbs / 3.7Kg Amazon Rosewood Fingerboard Mother of Pearl Face Dots (note that this is what the spec says but they look quite plain to me) Maple Neck with thin Nitro Finish 1.5" nut 21 Frets 20mm Bridge Spacing - EDIT, checked with Roger (and a tape!) and this would have the regular Sadowsky 20mm spacing not 19mm Sadowsky Humcancelling J pickups Sadowsky Preamp - Master Volume, Pickup Blend, Vintage Tone Control (with pull for passive mode), Treble & Bass Boost Current price for a new one of these with these specs is exactly $7,000 / £5,650 - that's excluding any delivery charges, VAT or Import duties. It is now possible to specify a Masterbuilt bass from Warwick in Germany but I don't think it would be any cheaper & the wait list is long - besides, it won't have had Roger's hands on it either, which, for me, was always something quite important as part of the 'brand experience' 😂 I've, therefore, priced it at around 25% off the base price for a new one. It will come in a Hiscox hard case & with a nearly new Sadowsy neoprene strap (super comfortable and, at just 8.2lbs, great for long sets!). I can potentially ship almost anywhere. EDIT: Checked direct with Sadowsky, and Gov sources, and this instrument would not require a CITES certificate for international shipping.

For sale, my Spector NS2000/4, in superb condition - light finish swirling but that's about it. I sold this to a friend a few years ago and after much pleading he finally sold it back to me. I thought I'd keep it forever it's just not getting played. I've always thought of these as Spector's hidden gem, much faster players than the Euro due to the slimmer neck. Made in Korea, neck-through, EMG HZ pickups. Weight is 9.5lb by the bathroom scale technique. Collection from Dartford preferred, but I can post at buyer's expense and arrangement. I'm not really after trades but you never know!

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