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[quote name='The Burpster' post='323758' date='Nov 6 2008, 09:46 PM']CK, What is it about Steinies? I'm attracted to 'em like a moth to a naked bulb..... [/quote] For a moment there Bob I thought you were talking about Steinlager. They're still very novel I think and a unique combination of radical features and practicality. (Although obviously the lack of a body was a problem for some but thats because size priorities had been placed marginally ahead of comfort. Although this was later addressed with the M-series, I think the M-Series might have actually been a better introduction model). I'd suggest this bass is a master piece of industrial design and deserves to be considered up there with the best.

Fantastic! A design classic. I'd love to have it, just bad timing for me Can I tempt you with a left testicle? (Only lightly chewed).

*BUMP*

This bass is sold to a fellow Musicman Cutlass afficionado, subject to full payment.

Well I heard today that the "sure thing" job offer that I was expecting has instead turned into a total u-turn and the reasons aren't clear at all. So unfortunately I have to pull out because the cash is going to be more useful than ever now. Good luck with the sale though Scott.

[quote name='cd_david' post='322108' date='Nov 4 2008, 07:49 PM'][size=6]BUGGER![/size] Just bought a 20th Anniversary You want to swap????[/quote] Coincidentally, I was looking for a 20th Ann. and I took a look at the NAMM Stingray too before I bought the Cutlass. I'm probably sorted for stingray sounds for the forseeable with the mongrel preEB which I'm keeping. Thanks for the offer though mate.

I know there are people who prefer lined boards and I completely understand why. But lines or not, you end up depending on your ears and muscle memory for accurate intonation eventually. Its not impossible if you have enough patience, and a clear sounding backline that isn't over effected or woolly sounding. [quote name='paul h' post='317819' date='Oct 29 2008, 06:33 PM']Are you angry enough to swap both basses for one SX jazz and then post the fact at the offending forum?[/quote] I wondered last night what his reaction might be if someone ever sent him a headstock in the post.

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The first is a Cutlass I with a FACTORY FITTED three bolt neck and through body bridge. The neck date is 1984 and the body stamp is 1979. This bass was sold through a store in Florida as part of a Cliff Williams clearance (I have a PDF of the original listing on the shops website claiming its provenance). I've tried contacting AC/DC directly to confirm the provenance but had no reply. Cliff's home address is still on the case so if the eventual buyer happens to be in Florida at any point maybe they could pop round for a beer and watch a game. I'm reliably informed that there are maybe only 5 Cutlass I basses known with these preEB features. There were only an estimated 600 Cutlass I basses made before production ceased. This instrument is in reasonable condition although Cliff has put a few knocks, chips and scratches into the bass thanks to his chunky belt buckle! But hey, thats all part of the mojo, right? If it ships internationally then normally I ship via FedEx for international freight, its a little pricier than some but they've been 100% reliable for me in the past and have been so quick that not even UK customs have noticed wink.gif. I think the record for an express delivery to me from the US was 36 hours. If you want to use a different courier, you're free to do that but at your own risk. Any interested parties are invited to make me an offer on the instrument by the end of this week. However Alex has told me what he thinks he could get for them on consignment so if any offers fail to beat that, I'll probably take my chances with the consignment route.

Like the Cutlass I, it has a 1984 neck date but also a 1984 body stamp with a more typical 4 bolt neck. It's finished in white and is also completely stock and original as far as I'm aware. For a long time this was my main gigging 4 string as it can do a passable p-bass sounds as well as the classic stingray sound. The neck pickup by itself has a really nice, flabby, funky tone to it. However the Cutlass I definitely sounds beefier. The pick up selector switch offers a combination of sounds based not only on the pickups but also the coils within each pickup. Its in pretty good cosmetic condition considering its age, probably hasn't been gigged that much. There are maybe a handful of small dings in my estimation none of which are chips. There were an estimated 300 Cutlass II basses manufacturered so this is a pretty special bass too. This bass does not currently have a hard case but I will sort out something after the bass is sold. If it ships internationally then normally I ship via FedEx for international freight, its a little pricier than some but they've been 100% reliable for me in the past and have been so quick that not even UK customs have noticed . I think the record for an express delivery to me from the US was 36 hours. If you want to use a different courier, you're free to do that but at your own risk. Any interested parties are invited to make me an offer on either instrument by the end of this week. However Alex has told me what he thinks he could get for them on consignment so if any offers fail to beat that, I'll probably take my chances with the consignment route.