BaggyMan

Here we have the latest model 5hh SUB 5 bass in candy red. The stock bass comes with the big plate bridge which i don't like so that has been swapped out for a very good small plate version. Two screw holes are revealed but i have stained them red so are barely visible I have carbon wrapped the white scratchplate(pattern is called chopped carbon, really nice) which gives a classier vibe, easily removable if it doesn't suit the buyer. (also can wrap it in black if buyer prefers). Flat topped tele style control knobs. Other than that, stock. 5 position switch, Maple on Maple neck Well set up, Wide range of sounds plays beautifully. Currently strung with Ernie Ball 130/50 set. The pre-amp on these later version is less hot than the earlier examples and works well so i haven't changed it out. All the usuals, come round and try out, we have biscuits. (Rochester) Meet up somewhere close to the M25 for fuel money, coffee and a chat. Postage at buyers cost, i have the packing for it so expect about £40 courier costs insured.

Aliexpress although some pop up on ebay every now and again. Not mega expensive but visually better than stock and reaily the same sort of quality.

@Oopsdabassist i get the 3d version from ebay, the 4,5 and 6d version are too brittle. The other one i used (but expensive in comparison), is one called baked carbon...like this

I am selling SUB 4 with all of the right mods on it to make it rather special. Firstly as a first run model this has a rosewood fretboard, not available on a the current new ones to my knowledge. Secondly i have swapped out the bridge for the smaller and more visually pleasing ray3x style bridge. Thirdly I have uprated the pre amp to the excellent retrovibe stinger '77 circuit. I have also vinyl wrapped the scratchplate and control plate in black carbon fibre. ( i can remove either on request) Finally I am selling this with a hipshot detuner. Very light plectrum wear on the front (couldnt photograph its that light. Other than that perfect.

A shade over 9lb @Raslee

The SB-2 is Leo Fenders final design on the P-J. Smaller bodied than a precision is easier on the neck. This is one of the first run versions and is just amazing, the build quality is excellent with the now discontinued rosewood board..along with a trans orange finish, also now unavailable. US hardware and pickups (the industry renowned MFD pickups). The output is huge and great tonally. One unusual design difference is the bass has one volume per set of pickups and no treble . Balancing the tone is a very simple blend of the p pickup (bassier) and the J pickup (treble...ier) volumes. There is an easy mod to make it like a p-j or use stack knobs, but i never felt there was a need. Really a great gig instrument, lighter than a p bass, easy on the neck and back. Finally it has a hipshot detuner a great upgrade to the four stringer format. I cant say enough good things about these. Leo Fender said it was his best bass design. A players instrument for sure. Drop in and try (Rochester Kent) Meet up with reason for petrol/coffee money) Post at buyer expense (insured) Used on the attached music video. (Not high in the mix, but at least you can see what it looks like)

Kind of helps that my surname is...Ford.

NOW £295 The entry level sire with the mahogany body. This is in baby blue with matching headstock. Through body or top loading on the bridge (modded read further..) So the Sire miracle is well known, inexpensive and punch well above their pay grade. the rolled neck is lovely. Down side are the heavy cheap tuners (neckdive city..) and the non standard screw pattern on the bridge. I have changed the machine to a wilkinson clone of the hipshots which look good and work well. I have also modified a fender hi mass bridge for through stringing and set the bridge slightly further back then stock which to my ear slightly darkens the over all tone to the better. Carbon fibre wrap on the scratch plate Metal knobs on the pre amp. Couple of little dints as it has been gigged but no huge gouges or 'road worn' aesthetic. Nice looking and playing bass with no neck dive. Would consider a trade against Yamaha 424x or 425x Other wise priced £100 or so less than a new one, with the additional hardware.

£1350 This is a beauty of a bass. I bought it and unfortunately soon after the volume control failed on the pre amp. I prefer Aguilar pre's anyway, so went for the OBP-3 taking it to a 3 band EQ from the stock 2. Stacked Bass/Mid treble and switchable frequency selection. If desired i can also fit a parallel/series switch for the Humbucker. (planned but not done..) This has buckets of output, Superb tonal range all in a great build quality (great piece of Ash on this) absolutely nothing to comment unfavorably on. other than the Key on the G string is slightly (and I mean slightly) out of line. Nothing to hinder good operation. Frets are perfect. No huge scratches or Dints. Previous owner put a bit of play wear onto the scratchplate (tort) I have carbon wrapped it, suits imho easily removable if desired. This bass has some presence about it for sure. Located in Kent, Will meet up for fuel and coffee costs within reason. Can courier at buyers expense. Scammers: I am really not so dumb to think a 'courier' will bring payment dont ask as i will be quite unkind in my response., Trades option added, price parity or bass+cash depending on what you have...ask me.. bank xfer or paypal works, cash with personal presentation etc

£340 Here is a lovely Cort GB series bass in metallic blue with Rosewood board. Some changes from stock: Fender Hi Mass bridge Wizard '84 pickups Carbon fibre wrapped scratchplate Guyper two band pre amp (vol, vol, stacked treble/bass) , no extra routing for the battery so could easily be reverted to passive. Nice tonal range from motown thud all the way out to a Geddy Lee like punch. Nicely put together in very nice condition. Will consider trades, let me know what you have..i am particularly interested in a Sub 4HH, sire's including M series or a nice p bass. PM me if you have a mind for a trade.

Here we have a very nice and upgraded version of the Ray25CA 'classic' bass Alnico Musicman humbucker (stock) '77 retrovibe stinger pre amp (upgrade) Parallel/series switching (upgrade) Rosewood (or similar) fretboard Maple Neck Aluminium scratchplate (upgrade) Plays great, very little play wear certainly no huge divots anywhere. I have a ray34 i am hoping to acquire so have priced this keenly. All the usuals, shipping paid for by buyer or pickup/meetup a possibility. Usual clearance of funds etc secures sale.

you after a p/j....might know of someone who is thinking of selling

Superb Japanese build quality, lovely basses, had one, and rather stupidly sold it. Missed this one by a hairs breadth..dammmit

Blimey a silverface MB. Had me a P501 for many years luckily i have overspent the GAS budget for a while.. GLWTS

I 'think' this used to be mine. G&L basses are hugely underrated and unjustly so. Smaller than a P bass so light on the shoulder and the US pickup that is 'powerful' as in a bite from a shark is a bit 'nippy'. Great basses and the build quality far outstrips the price point. The detuner doesn't flap at all in drop D if its was mine/is the same as mine. GLWTS

SB-2's are the stealth bass for sure, gig monsters! They are awesome. The two volumes layout is deceptively flexible. Love mine, butempty pockets after some purchases dictate i cannot buy, what a colour! GLWTS