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Ha ha there has been offers and interest but I haven’t seen any money yet so it’s still here!

Seymour Duncan Rickenbacker Bass Bridge SRB1-B · Electric Bass Pickup Boxed with wiring diagram and black plastic surround. A really great pickup in near mint condition. Direct replacement for Rick basses and some copies. Nice pickup for projects too. Technology: Humbucker Magnet: Alnico V Pole Pieces: Blades Position: Bridge Character: Modern Output: Low Connections: 4 wires Impedance: 8,3 kOhm Cover: Black Color/ Finish: Black Can post - cost included UK only.

Yes the case is a perfect fit for a perfect short scale bass. I don’t have a long scale StingRay case to compare it too but it’s smaller than my long scale bass cases.

This beautiful short scale StingRay is in near mint condition and comes with original case with keys, inspection tags and stickers. I haven’t gigged or rehearsed with it and have only played it occasionally since I bought it. I recently had an operation on the tendons of my fretting hand so playing short scale basses is my only option these days. Having owned and played several Sterling versions of the short scale Ray I had been looking for the EBMM model for some time and found this one. Then like buses another cropped up in sunburst and maple on Basschat so I bought that too. This starry night model has a lovely rosewood board with stainless steel frets however I prefer a maple board and owning two is a bit OTT for my needs. This run was produced in limited numbers and is pretty hard to find in the UK. The finish is stunning and no doubt looks wonderful under stage lights. The bass is very light at around 3.5kgs. It’s currently strung with 45-100 nickel D’addarios. Action is low and it sounds like a StingRay albeit with a passive pickup. It is well balanced and great for people with dodgy backs or shoulders. The scratchplate has some marks from previous pick playing but the body has no dings. There is also a spare aftermarket scratchplate. No issues with the truss rod, frets or electrics. There are some tiny marks at the back of the neck from it resting on a stand. Nothing else. The case has some scuffing presumably from being transported but no cracks or broken hinges. It is clean and like new inside, it comes from a smoke free home. I am the second owner. No trades. I’d prefer pickup but could be persuaded to post in the UK only at buyer’s cost as I have a decent shipping box.

A flurry of interest but still here. A great example of a rare vintage bass.

I chased that Ric 4000 when it was on sale in another guitar shop. I dithered because of the longer scale - it subsequently sold and has reappeared several times since. I keep reminding myself that longer scale instruments are no longer feasible for me. I’d no doubt buy it and not play it - like my fretless. Better stay sensible!

Sell the Ric? 🤣

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All replied still for sale. I’m not really interested in trades.

I was looking for a 3000 or a 3001 a few years ago. I’ve got a 3000 shortscale which is wonderful. I have owned three of these and they’ve all been fantastic sounding but too heavy for me. Great basses and in my opinion much more versatile than you’d expect from a single pickup.

Fender 1977 Mustang Bass USA Black and Maple Lovely Mustang bass completely original from 1977. It plays really nicely and the pickups are punchy and articulate. Although the foam mutes have perished or been removed the attachments on the bridge remain so you could restore them if required with a pickup rubber or similar. The bass has plenty of dings and scratches but is in pretty good cosmetic condition for a well gigged instrument. It’s a 70’s bass so not light - it weighs 4.1kgs so similar to a modern P bass. It’s not a boat anchor like full scale Fenders of this era but certainly not as light as a modern equivalent. Action is low, neck is straight and truss rod functions as it ought to. It is currently strung with light gauge D’Addario nickel roundwounds. Frets are in good order and the tuners and hardware work as expected. I’ve not seen a black and maple one before, the older ones I’ve played and owned have been sunburst or in a natural finish. I am the second owner and prior to me buying it hadn’t been played since the 90’s. Great short scale vintage bass and pretty rare in this original condition too. Some small dings and blemishes. See pics the worst is a big scratch on the back. Pickup preferred but I can post at buyer’s cost but would need time to get packing materials. Sorry no trades. I’m selling a few basses that I cannot comfortably play anymore following tendon surgery on my fretting hand. The issue for me with this one is the extra string tension as a result of it being through body strung. I’m not desperate to sell so please no low ball offers I think I’ve priced it realistically. Thanks! UK only, no trades.