Rayman

OOOHHH [i]MONSTER[/i] bass this. Outstanding tone and plays itself, bargain.

Here's a clip of Guild B301F in action:

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&v=HsxSvI8dqAg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl=...p;v=HsxSvI8dqAg[/url]

All PMs replied to thanks.

A trade for a NICE Epiphone Thunderbird might be an option.

It may well be, depending on what happens. I'll let you know.

PM'd Steve.

Steve, it's here for you to try any time you like mate.

Unusual one this.....

First off, it's not mine. It's been in my mates loft for many years untouched. 20 years since last picking up a bass, he's decided to have another go, but he wants a 4 string fretted bass to replace this one.

From the serial number, we believe it to be from 1978, it's a US made Guild, model B301F.

Sometime in it's life, someone (not my mate), had fitted some kind of humbucker style pickup at the bridge, and I have to say, it's a pretty crude job. The body has been routed for the pup to drop in, and the scratchplate cut around the pup, not the tidiest job I've ever seen. No idea what the mystery pup is, but it's been there a [i]looong[/i] time. The bridge pup is not height adjustable, as it's just screwed down onto the body.

It all works fine, the neck is a glued in one and looks straight, and I've lemon oiled the fingerboard, and it has Schaller tuners.

Solid mahogany, and built to last, it's a bit of an old classic in need of some TLC from someone.

Nice mwaah tone from it, lovely smooth fretboard.

There's a few knocks around it, and some buckle rash on the back, but it's in surprisingly good nick for a bass from the late 70's.

There's no case though, so I would prefer to meet someone somewhere (within reason) with it to avoid postage.










I [i]genuinely[/i] don't know what to ask for it?? It's not in original condition, but it's a quality bass. Anyone got any ideas???

Cash only though I think, I don't think he'll be interested in trades.

Cheers,

Russ.

[quote name='sykilz' post='464985' date='Apr 17 2009, 01:31 PM']Hi, can you tell me what kind of pickups are in this beasty, and also is this a good "classic rock" sounding bass or more of a slappy type??? Thanks in advance!!![/quote]

Great bass this, I was tempted by it myself recently. As far as the styles this bass is capable of, well any really, I'd put it down as an all rounder. Jeff himself only has ONE bass, for all his work, and it's (admitedly the US made version) one of these. It should be capable of most styles I guess.

Seahawks eh? I saw them Vs the Chargers in San Diego a few years back when I was over there. Brian Bosworth was a Seahawk wasn't he?......back in the days when I used to play.....a [i]long[/i] time ago.

[quote name='BB2000' post='458703' date='Apr 9 2009, 06:49 PM']If this doesn't sell by 9pm I'll eat my socks.[/quote]

Feeling hungry yet?

[quote name='Beedster' post='458614' date='Apr 9 2009, 05:40 PM']I've wanted a Wal since 1980 and this year was the first time I realised I had enough cash to get one! However, not sure it's really my sound.[/quote]

Exactly how I was with my Gretsch, stunning, just not me.

Sumptuous Wal mate, wish I could take it off your hands, good luck.

Janek Gwizdala - Live @ the 55 bar
Adam Nitti - Evidence
Jaco Pastorius - Invitation
Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue
Wynton Marsalis - Citi Movement
Don Byron - Ivey Divey

All must have jazz CDs for [i]me[/i].

The first three are obviously bass guitar orientated, the rest are just pure genius. There are countless others I could mention of course.

Superb bass. I was within hours of owning one recently before the deal fell through. Good luck.

That sir, is a fine bass guitar.

[quote name='lozbass' post='439372' date='Mar 19 2009, 05:11 PM']Thanks for the help - it'd be nice to see the bass move soon (and local?)[/quote]

I'll text my mate and see if he had a look at this. Surprised it's still here to be honest. Did the 5er go?

I'm disappointed in the price, but the weak pound certainly might be the reason. If it's aimed at younger players, it's missed the boat at that price. I can't afford to buy my 7 year old daughter a 450 quid bass to start her off, much as she'd love one.

Yeah local, he's going to have a look later.

Top quality dancing, it has to be said.

Is it on the G string that you have a problem? Has it been left near a Stingray for any length of time? If so, it's caught something called Stingrayitis. E, A, D strings take your head off, but the G just lacks something. I've noticed it on many rays I've played.

Joking aside, if it is the G string, try angling the pups up to the G a bit more, it helps.

If it's high up the dusty end on all the strings that you have a problem, I don't know.

By the way, I might know someone who's interested, I'll keep you posted.

I'm totally head over heals with it yes, it's just superb.

Pity I haven't got the cash to buy this baby to partner it though !

Good luck, not that you'll need it.

Defret it? Not on your life, no, it's a great bass as it is. Flog it, and buy a fretless.

Well, each to his own I guess, if that's your bag, me, I've heard funkier.

Exactly what I wanted before I got the Overwater. Stunning bass, this will fly out I'm sure.

Thanks for all the suggestions folks, I have some reshearch to do now.

No question at all for me.....ACG all the way. Top bloke, outstanding craftsmanship and still [i]very[/i] sensible prices for the amount of work involved. A mate has an ACG single cut, and it's just out of this world.