kevin_lindsay

Oh yeah, forgot to mention that when Jimmy Moon repaired the head box, he also installed side dot markers on Thr fingerboard edge - helps us non double bass players get to grips with where we're supposed to be on the neck. [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/fac3f2d3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/61ef3e7f.jpg[/IMG]

Here's pics showing the break repair - well out of the way of your fretting hand so it has no impact on the playability or sound of the instrument. [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/df0e3e37.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/2001cd77.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/75f92994.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/a2aaf783.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/c75bd41b.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/0045abe4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/e9ce44e0.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/5c66b8b8.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/53e19b9e.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/5c4613cc.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/f64e7297.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/1dd3c81e.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/05828b6f.jpg[/IMG] And here's how the padded gig bag looks: [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/8f218c93.jpg[/IMG]

My double bass looks great in the corner of the room, but it's not getting used. So, I'm thinking, maybe there's someone out there who fancies learning to play one and always thought about taking the plunge? I bought this used for £400 and had it literally2a minutes when I knocked it over and snapped the head off it outside the bloke's house where I bought it! Aaagh! I took it straight to Jimmy Moon in Glasgow, and he put my mind af ease straight away. "Kev, it's a clean break, and to be honest, nearly all double basses get head repairs at some stage". The repair cost me £170 and the bass plays better as Jimmy (himself a double bassist) set it up. I've included pics of the break repair. It has absolutely no impact on the playability or sound. The bass has Non-steel core strings, do you can actually fret the notes and get a lovely deep "woomp" from the strings. For any electric bassist who's tried to play steel strung double basses will know what I'm talking about!! Steel strings = ouch!!!! Hahaha Anyhow, I'm based in Motherwell, and the price of £350 includes the padded gig bag. [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/c8e508b0.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/d64e0a5b.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/7490075f.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/85a07b29.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/276cc421.jpg[/IMG]

Great! Incidentally, if you do decide to change the pickguard, you'll need a '62 reissue one - NOT the '75 reissue I mentioned!! The outer edge screwholes are in different places on the '62 and '75 versions you see.

Just drove to Edinburgh and the Shell Pink Jazz Bass has a new home! The bass was bought by John and he seems really pleased with it. John, it was really nice meeting you, and I hope you have loads of fun with the bass (hope your wife likes it also!)

Stockholm Syndrome, Haimesy and Stacker - messages sent to you guys.

I'm sure that could be arranged! I'll check how much delivery to Sweden would be when I get home and will drop you a PM with the details mate

Hi guys, I'm not interested in trades St the moment unfortunately, just looking for a straight sale.

Hey Loz, I'd put your salary to good use mate, I wouldn't squander it, honest!! Hahaha

Thanks mate! It sounds fantastic now, I'm really pleased with it, but as I've shelledout for anew bass to refinish, I really need to sell this one onto justify my expenditure! Hagaha

Well, I guess some of you may have seen the thread I posted regarding the Shell Pink refinish? It's literally like a thin skin Fender factory finish, and the bass sounds more "open and woody" than it did with the original thick nitro Fender finish on there. Here's a link to the thread detailing the refin: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/165861-fender-usa-62-jazz-bass-refinish-at-home/page__fromsearch__1 So, why am I selling the bass? The reason is quite simple, I've bought another brand new USA '62 stack knob reissue, and I'm going to refinish this one is Surf Green! I'm looking for £900 delivered in the UK. Here's some pics of the bass, I live it, but I have to let if go unfortunately!! [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62%20reissue%20Jazz%20Bass%20refinish/f16a3d50.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62%20reissue%20Jazz%20Bass%20refinish/2990cd18.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62%20reissue%20Jazz%20Bass%20refinish/9354ab5a.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62%20reissue%20Jazz%20Bass%20refinish/ecd80343.jpg[/IMG] Go on, treat yourself! (new ones now sell for over £1,700 in the UK!! yikes!!!)

Sold to Lawrence!!! A huge thanks to everyone who contacted mr regarding the bass

PM replied to Loz, hope to speak to you soon