BaggyMan

The matte/silk finishes on the Jazz and my precision i also have for sale are both excellent and haven't gone 'shiny'. If there was an orange one i'd be all over it

@lemmywinks I have bought a few AE basses and not had a horror yet, just dont expect the electtronics to be of any real use. I have enjoyed brining this up to a decent level. The base builds however are usually very nice, if a little too glossy on occasion (as in dipped in treacle level of glossy). This one ranges from 300 to 450 from what i have seen. I have priced this one based on the pre amp (£150+) and pickups the rework (especially the neck) and extra functions. Tbh when i got the bass in the first place it wasnt gig quality the stock pickups were all over the place in volume output and b string gauges over 110 didnt fit. Now this one certainly is.

They are good for the money and capabble and way better than the stock originals. Obviously not going to touch the nordstrand at three times the price but good pickups all the same. I have found the Guyker stuff in general to be good.

The neck is unique for sure. It's effectively three sided. Not so much twisted as tge facets change along the neck. I'll try and photograph it..

34 3/4 (b) to 33 (G)

PRICE DROP £375 This my dear basschatters is a copy of a boden. Inevitably it originated in China but I have put many hours into improving what was a bass with 'good bones' to this. The fan frets aren't quite as agressive as my dingwall (34.75" down to 33") but really effective. The fit and finish on the neck and body is excellent, the mild quilting on the top is very classy, with the main body in ash, the 5 piece laminate neck is faceted. Balance on the strap is excellent (who would have guessed...no neck dive..lol) But.. the electronics on the original...not good at all. So... I have replaced the pickups with Guypers nordstrand-a-like humbuckers I have upgraded the pre amp to a john east and series/paralleled the pickups as well. I have nitro refinished the neck, adding some rounding to the board edge for a more comfortable playing experience. I machined out the B locking block to accept 130 gauge strings. Copper lined the control cavity. Mild fret dress What you have here now is a neat, powerful bass. The Neck is quirky but actually a pleasant and easy in the hand. The fan frets give a decently even string tension and response. The nitro finish isnt sticky and feels great. Overall these chinese copies can have 'great bones' or just be plain horrible. This one is very nice, good neck to body joint, the woods used are good quality, hardware is ok. The refinish on the neck was a game changer, the switching gives a good variety of voices to the bass. I like it a lot and have gigged it a number of times and it always generates favorable comment. But the time to clear a few basses has come (check my others i have for sale) The Ford sticker is easily removed.

Here is my 40th Anniversary Jazz bass in Matte/silk green. Also sporting a pair of Tonerider pickups (originals available as part of the sale. Also has a Fender Hi-Mass bridge. (again original available to buyer) Superb bass, i just have toooo many Jazz basses (6 in total), so its time to murder my Darlings. Geddy Lee Alchemy symbol easily removable.

These 40th Anniversary basses (i am also selling a Jazz) are really quite something. The matte/silk finish is excellelnt, and the red of this one sets off the Anodised scratchplate very nicely. This one is a bit more special...let me explain.. Firstly the chap i bought it off had it plekked at time of purchase and then pretty much sold it straight to me (he landed up buying a USA P bass) So thats a £200+ upgrade righ there I have upgraded the pickups to Dimarzio DP122's. No stone left unturned, i even replaced the screws for the scratchplate to gold plated for a cleaner look. I am offering this at two levels: £400 includes the Babiscz bridge. £325 will be fitted with either the original BBOT bridge or a Fender Hi Mass unit so buyers choice. Top end presentation on this bass, lovely to play, looks great, unmarked.

Yes it is

the Bugera veyron series of amps are fineworking amps on a great price point. Peavey cabs take no prisoners, great rig for lemonade money. GLWTS

And collecting dust...frets 1 through 5 are the money makers..lol

tbh i dont do hammer on like stuff so it didnt make any difference to me. Plays normally otherwise.

Bass now weighs just over 9lbs

will power! thats it

Dimarzio DP146 their nicknames was wild bill's after billy sheehan (i might have the nickname wrong i'll check)

Jazz neck, 9lb and a bit (bathroom scales)

Final listing before going on a music shop (yes they still exist) on commission. I have followed Billy sheehan for many ...many years and always wanted one of his basses. Prior to being able to afford one, i built one..and here it is reluctantly up for sale (as is the attitude just as reluctantly.. see other listing). The clear out is cutting DEEP. Good solid body (poplar I think, the right weight, not super light pawlonia) Fender Hi mass bridge, 'wild bill' DP146 'will power' di marzio p pickups, DP1 humbucker, anodised scratchplate, CTS pots Wired like a Jazz as i didnt want to go dual output, easier to live with. Its no wallflower and has some live gigs in its belly, so its not perfect but definately has a presense about it..like the original. Drop a detuner on the E and you have as close a Billy sheehan p bass as you'll get short of a £1k+ attitude. Sticker and waterslide easily removed if desired. You certainly wont see another like it..lol all the usuals, pop in, post at buyers expense

Final listing before going to a music shop (yes they still exist) on commission. The billy sheehan bass, no shrinking violet this... Dual outputs, fiercesome pickups and beast of a bass. Not scratched, one small dint, that hasnt broken or cracked the finsh. The is the 25th Anniversary version, The 'p' pickups have been uprated to the relentless pickups found on the very latest version. Also these have neck dive (its not a small bass!) so i have changed the tuners to hipshot ultralite including the detuner. Stickers are what came with the bass (see 'spooky' Billy sheehans homage to his beloved cat) and in keeping with the vibe, yet removable if needed. Selling with original tuners included. Comes with original case. All the usuals, come round to try, can post at buyers risk and expense (insured)

Highly specced champagne bass for lemonade money. Dual active humbuckers with 3 band pre amp through, 7 piece neck neck great sounding bass, joy to play. Couple of dints, nothing bad or obvious Save £100 on new, can post at buyers expense (insured)

NOW £275 A long term project bass of mine that sadly now has to go. Finished in Metallic blue, P-J body with routing for a battery on the back (currently enclosed by a plate). Bound Squier VM jazz neck and tuners, used to have the 'Fecker Jizz bass' waterslide, I have removed that re-lacquered the headstock. Early 90s vintage EMG P-J active pickups, punchy and powerful. Gotoh bridge Anodised black aluminium scratchplate. Side mount Jack. Flattop tele style knobs Few little dints around the body but a solid workhorse of a bass, easily good enough to gig (i know because i have...) Sounds great, looks great, set up to fender standard specs, action can go lower. All the usuals, come to try, will post at buyer expense insured.

Final listing before going to a music shop (yes they still exist) on commission. These are great basses for the budget end of the field, but are known for two things negatively, neck dive and a poor pre amp. Well not this one. I have modified the headstock (kind of like the CLF headstock now) , fitted lighter tuners dealing with the neck dive. I have also added an Artec 3 band pre amp, vinyl wrapped the scratchplate in blue chopped carbon car wrap. Ash body Roswell pickups Through body stringing Six bolt neck construction Tusq nut Sets up really well, good sounding bass, well built. Ford sticker easily removable Downsizing the herd...sadly. All the usuals, come round i have biscuits, or happy to post at buyers expense (insured)

Final listing before going to a music shop (yes they still exist) on commission Sterling by Musicman Ray34 quilt top, roasted maple neck hip shot detuner. 3 band EQ No scratches or through the lacquer dints, i'd call it 9.5/10. Truss rod in full working order. Set up is excellent, plug and play.. Choppped carbon wrap on the plate, I have others available, grey marble, tort available f.o.c Also looks great without the plate at all. A very classy bit of kit. All the usuals, come round, meet up, post at buyer expense (insured).

No, still available