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[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1375398651' post='2160879'] That looks very nice indeed. Also, I tried your link, and it wants me to log in. [/quote] Sorry alyctes. Pics now added to OP.

SOLD subject to final payment. A pretty unusual one here. I picked this up, really knowing nothing about these because, as you will find, there is virtually nothing out there on the www on these basses. From what I can gather the M-series were made in Korea in the late 90's, and are almost as well thought of as their Japanese-made basses. There are a fair few of the 6 string guitar versions out there, and they seem very well thought of. I can only find evidence of 2 M-series basses though. A sparkly gold one in the States with active pre-amp and 2 x soapbar pickup layout, which was sold on TB a while back, and this one in the UK. My guess is that each one was effectively a custom shop one-off. What is clear is that it has been made out of quality materials. Anyway, this is a passive bass with 2 precision pickups. Tone and volume knob for each, plus a pickup selector toggle. The neck pickup is in the classic Fender P position. Body is probably ash or alder. Certainly not basswood or Agathis as it is not light enough for that. It's not a "heavy" bass really, just not light enough to be one of the lighter, cheaper tonewoods out there. Finish is blue sparkle and is a very good quality. In fact the bass is in exceptional condition for a 15 year old bass with a couple of very minor dinks and some virtually imperceptible swirling. No tarnishing on the hardware. The neck is very similar to a Yamaha BB in feel, so sort of inbetween a J and P. Has a 40mm nut width. Plays very nicely indeed. Currently set up with a low-medium action to cope with my Gorilla-like right hand playing style, but does go significantly lower for those with a less apelike touch. And set up with 105-45 roundwounds. Currently set up in good compromise way to be able to play it tuned in E std down to C# std, or anywhere inbetween. Intonation is perfect. There are no dead spots that I can perceive. Very satisfying to play in fact. OK, what does it sound like ? Well it's pure Fender P on the neck pickup. And a good Fender P at that. These Aria pickups are great. I tried a Dimarzio Model P and a Fender Original P pickup in the neck slot and I put the Aria one straight back in. It has a lovely woody lower mid-oriented tone. Plenty of depth too, without being woolly or muffled at all. Fits in awesomely in a mix unlike some P's, which can sound a bit "hollow" IME. Both pickups mixed is very similar to a PJ blended, but with much more guts. Bridge pickup is, again, similar to a bridge J pickup, but with more authority. And I have just discovered that down-tuned to C# standard tuning with both pickups blended equally, this bass is an absolute monster for "that" downtuned modern tone with a bit of overdrive. It slays both my other basses for that sound. Unfortunately, I'm now just a bit too old to get away with playing that type of stuff in front of an audience. For a soundclip of this bass with clips in E std and C# std tunings go to .... [url="http://soundcloud.com/alanbridges/aria-m-series-bass-guitar-demo"]http://soundcloud.co...ass-guitar-demo[/url] I am selling this only as I already have a PJ bass that I love, and fits me like a glove, and this is too similar. I limit myself to 2 basses (well my wife does actually !), so I would like something to contrast. I am so sorely tempted to keep this bass but it may literally be deciding between the bass and the wife ! Price of £149 if you collect from the Southampton area. Price of £165 would include P&P within mainland UK. I could also do shipping to an EU country for a total of £175. The bass will be double boxed with substantial padding and protection. I currently have some rather cool white stripes on it. These are simply white insulating tape and will peel straight off. I do rather like it stripey though. Here's a couple of pics.... [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-b-body-front-stripes.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-b-headstock-front.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-b-neck-rear.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-b-neck-front.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-b-full-stripes.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-b-frets-close-up.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-b-bridge-close-up.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-body-rear.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-neck-joint-rear.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-headstock-rear.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-full-b.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-body-front-b.html"][/url]

Very nice !

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[quote name='jacko' timestamp='1375014674' post='2155732'] Now sold [/quote] Thank goodness for that. One more temptation out of my way.

[quote name='jacko' timestamp='1374913764' post='2154661'] go for it. It'll give you way more pleasure than a wife [/quote] Won't keep the house quite as clean though, will it.

So tempted to sell the wife and buy this.

now SOLD SKB Shallow "X" 4u lightweight rack case (SKB model number 1SKB-XRack4). A few scuffs etc, as can be seen in the pics but not knackered in the slightest. Front cover latches etc. work 100% perfectly. Really handy lightweight, yet seriously protective, case. Comes with all 16 original nut retainers to attach rack equipment into the rack. OK, here's the manufacturer's blurb ..... "The 10.5" depth on 2U, 3U and 4U space X-Racks will accommodate a wide variety of components such as: effect processors, signal processors, power conditioners, bass amps, and wireless microphone systems. The roto molded X-Racks are durable and the "X" pattern provides for secure stacking. • Rear access panel • Roto molded for strength • Interlocking X pattern for solid stackability • Recessed latches • Molded-in handle • Shock absorbing feet • Hardware is provided for secure mounting of equipment Interior Height 7.00 in 17.78 cm Rack Space Units Total 4 Rack Depth Front Rail to Back Lid 10.38 in 26.35 cm Lid Depth 2.00 in 5.08 cm Product Weight 8.45 lb 3.83 kg " £35 collected or £45 posted within mainland UK. These are great cases. I just know I won't be doing the rack thing any more. [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/skb-main.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/skb-rear.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/skb-open.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/skb-handle.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/skb-rear-open.html"][/url]

You are being completely up-front and honest with all of us IMO. Very much a welcome from me. Some great basses too !

Sorry withdrawn. I can't bear to part with it at the moment. A pretty unusual one here. I picked this up, really knowing nothing about these because, as you will find, there is virtually nothing out there on the www on these basses. From what I can gather the M-series were made in Korea in the late 90's. There are a fair few of the 6 string guitar versions out there, and they seem very well thought of. I can only find evidence of 2 M-series basses though. A sparkly gold one in the States with active pre-amp and 2 x soapbar pickup layout, which was sold on TB a while back, and this one in the UK. My guess is that each one was effectively a custom shop one-off. What is clear is that it has been made out of quality materials. Anyway, this is a passive bass with 2 precision pickups. Tone and volume knob for each, plus a pickup selector toggle. The neck pickup is in the classic Fender P position. Body is possibly ash or alder. Certainly not basswood or Agathis as it is not light enough for that. It's not a "heavy" bass really, just not light enough to be one of the lighter, cheaper tonewoods out there. Finish is blue sparkle and is a very good quality. In fact the bass is in exceptional condition for a 15 year old bass with a couple of very minor dinks and some virtually imperceptible swirling. The neck is very similar to a Yamaha BB in feel, so sort of inbetween a J and P. Has a 40mm nut width. Plays very nicely indeed. Currently set up with a medium action to cope with my Gorilla-like right hand playing style, but does go significantly lower for those with a less apelike touch. And set up with 105-45 roundwounds. Intonation is perfect. There are no dead spots that I can perceive. Very satisfying to play in fact. OK, what does it sound like ? Well it's pure Fender P on the neck pickup. And a good Fender P at that. These Aria pickups are great. I tried a Dimarzio Model P and a Fender Original P pickup in the neck slot and I put the Aria one straight back in. It has a lovely woody lower mid-oriented tone. Fits in awesomely in a mix unlike some P's, which can sound a bit "hollow" IME. Both pickups mixed is very similar to a PJ blended, but with more guts. Bridge pickup is, again, similar to a bridge J pickup, but with more authority. I am selling this only as I already have a PJ bass that I love, and fits me like a glove, and this is too similar. I limit myself to 2 basses (well my wife does actually !), so I would like something to contrast. I'm not into fivers or Jazzes, but I would be interested in trading for something like a Sterling SUB4, Yamaha RBX274 or Ibanez SR500. So a modern-type soapbar or humbucker-equipped bass. Needs to play really nicely and be of a similar playability to this Aria. No dead spots or weak E strings please ! Might also possibly be interested in a trade for a high end dirt box ... all depends what it is. Alternatively a straight sale is fine. Price would include P&P within mainland UK. I am in no hurry whatsoever to move this on, as it a fine bass, so no cash offers below the asking price please. As for trades ... try me. The worst that can happen is that I politely decline. I currently have some rather cool white stripes on it. These are simply white insulating tape and will peel straight off. I do rather like it stripey though. Here's some pics ....... [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-full-b.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-body-rear.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-headstock-front.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-body-front-b.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-stripes.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/aria-headstock-rear.html"][/url]

[quote name='vmaxblues' timestamp='1374335410' post='2147767'] SOLD - Pending the usual! [/quote] Result !!