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What does it weigh?

I've got a short-scale fretless Prosebass single-cut J-J; it's lovely, and I wish I could do it justice. Skint, I fear.

I like the paint job

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1420919411' post='2655117'] 8lbs. That's not very much, is it. Edit - I need to think about this. I have been going into a bit of a buying frenzy lately and really ought to calm down. But it is a lovely bass, Mike! I'd trade you for one of my Peaveys except you've already bought them all [/quote] 8lb is not that much. It feels quite chunky, somehow, probably because it's small. No hurry

I'm in Poole, working in eastern Bournemouth (Pokesdown/Boscombe). It weighs 3.6kg, 8lb (fishing scales).

It balances pretty much where you put it; when I put it on it sits comfortably with the neck tipped up to a comfortable height, sort of armpit level. The neck feels slim to me; it's 39mm at the nut/zero fret, so it might feel skinny to you if you prefer a P. There is a tendency to slide off the end to start with, but I found that didn't last (IMO they should flare the end of the neck slightly, like the Aria Sinsonidos).

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1420892323' post='2654631'] Interested...would be ideal for home practice in my small 'lair', better than constantly banging the headstock of my P into the walls! Give me an hour or two to think it over....don't suppose you're heading this way again any time soon are you? [/quote] No rush I could come past you next weekend, triangular detour on my way to Bristol; or the weekend of the 14th Feb.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1420891006' post='2654602'] Could you tell me what the scale length is please? [/quote] hi Dave, it's 34". (Now edited into the OP.)

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1420882672' post='2654441'] Yeah, I realise it looks a bit like that now that I have just re-read it. That was absolutely not the intention, my sincere apologies if I gave you this impression. [/quote] No problem

[quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1420853213' post='2654356'] arrrgh the week before i find out if im to lose my job you post this!! [/quote] Damn. Sorry to hear it, and hope things pick up soon.

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1420848657' post='2654320'] Gray, I play short-scale and am interested in trying a fretless bass, but who is Prose? Tried to get some info online but all I could find was a reference to Edwyn Prose bass guitar tuition. Can you tell me more? [/quote] Paul Rose. I believe he's not making basses any longer, which is a shame. He is or was a member here.

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1420814711' post='2653798'] Nice [/quote] Thanks It's pretty, for sure.

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1420809442' post='2653699'] Did you see this in the Wanted section? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/252941-oldknackerd-basses/"]http://basschat.co.u...nackerd-basses/[/url] [/quote] An elegant way of suggesting it's overpriced

Steinberger Spirit headless four-string, passive, 34" scale, in flameburst. Weight is 3.6kg (8lb). Comes with its original (basic) gigbag. Small enough to fit a guitar case. Near pristine - it has a couple of scratches which you have to look hard for (I've tried to photograph them but it's not easy) and some wear on one of the pups and the rear strap button. Pics: [url="http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/alyctes/library/Steinberger%20Spirit?sort=3&page=1"]http://s1295.photobu...t?sort=3&page=1[/url] Bought here a couple of years ago. Selling because I'm not using it and I could use the space and the cash. Trades considered; I like Peaveys £250 plus carriage.

£50 posted. One more for the clearout: Cheapo P-style bass for a project. Neck, body, and scratchplate only. Bought from eBay; probably a Hohner originally (thanks Tommorichards ). Body is ply; the mark on the lower horn has been removed. There are various small marks and scratches. Headstock has been hand-painted matt black, but has flaked where the string tree was added. The trussrod turns. The scratchplate is marked where someone has grunched up the control onto it - invisible from more than a couple of feet away. Weight is 2.9kg (6lb 6oz). Neck is 63.5mm at heel, 41mm at nut. Pics: [url="http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/alyctes/library/Black%20no-name%20P-style%20bass%20project%20-%20no%20hardware?sort=3&page=1"]http://s1295.photobu...e?sort=3&page=1[/url] More if they are needed. £50 posted.