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[quote name='Machines' post='121922' date='Jan 17 2008, 07:24 AM']He told me he's coming looking for you. And said how dare you cheat on his Sterling .[/quote] I'd feel worse had I not caught him stroking the chunky neck of someone called 'Ray the other night!

This is another I feel a bit bad about as I only picked it up last week in a deal, but as mentioned in other threads, I'm trying to fund a cure some really bad GAS so need to clear some gear. This is a 2005 model Fender Standard Jazz Bass Fretless. That's a Mexican one for those who, like me, get a bit confused by the billion variations on a theme that is Fender's way these days. It is in exceptionally good condition, aside from the curious absence of 4 screws from the scratchplate which can surely be easily replaced. Not 100% on the correct colour nomenclature, but I believe it to be Electron Blue (it is a smidge darker than in the pics) which is very attractive and has a luscious, deep shine reminiscent of Candy Apple Red, only it's blue, if that makes sense. Take a look... [attachment=4976:mex_01.jpg][attachment=4977:mex_02.jpg] Fender's QC is very hit and miss lately across all of the MIM and MIA ranges, but I have to say that the construction and finsh on this bass are excellent. The neck feels very comfortable and the fretlines are all nicely installed. You don't get the diversity and extremes of tones that you find on the MIA and MIJ basses, but what tones there are are very usable indeed. In fact I took it to a couple of gigs over the weekend just for a noodle with a bit of volume involved and all the band were very impressed with it. It comes with a gig bag (well nylon carry bag type thing, there's not much in the way of padding) and I'm looking for £220 (was £250) but am open to offers as I need to sell quick if I'm to get the bass I want before someone else does. I'd prefer not to have to post if possible, prefer to meet somewhere for a little fuel money, but postage can be arranged if this is not possible, though not sure who the best courier would be to use nowadays. I'll take PayPal on this if you'll cover the fees (about 3.5%) so long as your address is confirmed and account is verified. I can supply this with a fretted Fender MIM Classic Series 60s neck if preferred, or can do the bass with both necks for £300 ono PM me or e-mail to pete at peteward dot co dot uk or call me on 07851 671773.

Okay, first let me say I feel quite bad about this because I only just picked up this bass yesterday, but I've seen another bass I have to have but need to raise some funds to purchase it so I kinda have to sell this (sorry Tony, hope you aren't offended and don't mind that I've used your pics). I spent about three hours grooving on this bass last night and it is a very cool customer. The Nordstrand pick-up gives it loads of tones to be exploited by the very capable 3-band EQ, my particular favourite that I hit upon very quickly was using the parallel mode with a smidge of bass boost which gave such an incredible punchy tone. The bass is in excellent condition, has a low action which I daresay could go a little lower if you've got a light-ish touch. The neck is slim but, to me, a lot more comfortable than a jazz bass neck, though the two are similar. The downsized StingRay body is also very appealing and the bass is one of the lighter basses I've owned. Oh yeah, and it looks amazing doesn't it? [attachment=4974:sterling_01.jpg][attachment=4975:sterling_02.jpg][attachment=5022:sterling_03.jpg] I have the original black scratchplate which I can fit if you prefer or I'll include for an extra £20. I also have the original pick-up too which could be yours for £30. Only looking for a sale on this really at the moment, but if tere's a Lakland or MMan 5 out there then please get in touch as I could be tempted and I don't know if I'll be able to raise enough to cure the GAS even if I sell this. It comes with a MusicMan case and I'm looking for £620 (was £650) but am open to offers on it for a quick sale. I'm reluctant to post this and would prefer to meet somewhere to complete a deal but postage can be arranged if a suitable ourier can be found. I'll take PayPal on this if you'll cover the fees (about 3.5%) so long as your address is confirmed and account is verified. PM me or e-mail to pete at peteward dot co dot uk or call me on 07851 671773.

Need to sell some gear in a hurry for a GAS related emergency. I have a Behringer ULTRAPATCH PRO PX2000 just lying around so it might be of use to someone. Boxed and hardly used, it's a 4-way Patchbay that allows you to split up and re-route signals in a number of ways by using the combination of inputs and outputs and the switches on the top. Can serve several functions at the same time. More info here [url="http://www.behringer.com/PX2000/index.cfm?lang=eng"]http://www.behringer.com/PX2000/index.cfm?lang=eng[/url] £25 ono posted. I'll take PayPal on this if you'll cover the fees (about 3.5%) so long as your address is confirmed and account is verified. PM me or e-mail to pete at peteward dot co dot uk or call me on 07851 671773.

I need to raise some cash in a hurry for a GAS related emergency so this needs to go. Fender MIM Classic Series 60's Jazz Bass Neck. This was from a 2003 year model and has seen a little playing time but is in excellent condition. Comes with 60s style reverse gear tuners and playsvery well once fitted of course). Looking for £100 posted (was £125, then £115) as I need to sell. I'll take PayPal on this if you'll cover the fees (about 3.5%) so long as your address is confirmed and account is verified. Would take trades for Boss Phase Shifter, Flanger and possibly Chorus pedal. Would also consider Guyatone Micro Series phaser, wr-3 wah rocker or bottom wah rocker and micro bass eq, possibly flanger and chorus too. PM me or e-mail to pete at peteward dot co dot uk or call me on 07851 671773. [attachment=4969:jazz_neck_01.jpg][attachment=4970:jazz_neck_02.jpg][attachment=4971:jazz_neck_03.jp g][attachment=4972:jazz_neck_04.jpg][attachment=4973:jazz_neck_05.jpg]

I need to raise some funds for urgent GAS relief so am putting a number of non-essential bits and bobs up for sale. First is this AKG WMS 400 Wireless Guitar Set. Works a treat for bass and there's loads of frequencies to choose from so interference is not an issue. COmes with all the componentsm body pack transmitter, rack mountable receiver, detachable antennae, jack to mini-xlr lead, UK power supply etc. all in an AKG case with manual. Full info on system is here [url="http://www.akg.com/site/products/powerslave,id,787,nodeid,2,_language,EN,pid,787.html"]http://www.akg.com/site/products/powerslav...EN,pid,787.html[/url] In addition it comes with one of OBBM's angle jack to mini-xlr cables which is far superior to the AKG supplied one. I believe this cost about £20. I'll also throw in a couple of packs of batteries. I bought this second hand a month or two ago and have used it ever since with great results but as I need to raise cash, I can go back to a lead for nwo. Looking for £125 posted (was £140). I'll take PayPal on this if you'll cover the fees (about 3.5%) so long as your address is confirmed and account is verified. PM me or e-mail to pete at peteward dot co dot uk or call me on 07851 671773.

Well, Thomann have their own brand mics which have 16 channels and I think you can use up to 5 at a time. They're a good price too (about £60 IIRC) and aside from the lack of squelch on their IEMs, I'm well impressed with the sound quality, much better than the db Technologies units I was originally using, so I'm sure the mics will be of a pretty decent standard. You get 30 day, no quibble return on them as well.

Hi Si, Yeah, that's gonna be a bit of a problem for ya, though the freePORT mics can be switched between 4 frequencies though I just don't get way all these companies can't just bung a load of frequencies on these things, it surely can't be that much more expensive. Afraid all my mics are sold now too. Pete

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Damn indeed. This ad's been up for over a week too!

Nik, You should look up mikeh in the Wanted ads. He has a 55-01 deluxe and wants to upgrade to a DJ4/5. Could be a match made in heaven! Pete

Now that's a thing of beauty.

Just to back up Nik's point above, I had this bass before him and sold it only because I have another DJ5 which I prefer (colour, maple board, bart pre-amp fitted) and felt that having the two was preventing me exploring a wider tonal palette so I sold it to Nik in order to fund some exploring. I don't regret selling it, but by the same token, I am trying to get the bass back of him! It is a superb bit of kit and (having not tried a Roscoe Beck 5) is the most tonally varied passive bass I've ever played. Whoever ends up with this is gonna love it. And Nik is a top bloke to deal with too.

Glorious bass and if you'd take a fretless Ray in part-ex I'd probably have it back from you!

[quote name='mikeh' post='116423' date='Jan 8 2008, 06:41 PM']OMG Im in turmoil!!! [/quote] Better than being in olive oil 'cause that Popeye's got a heck of a temper!

bump for new pics - eBay bound soon

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Bump for the weekend. Had some interest in both basses but not yet close to a deal. I'm happy to take PayPal if you'll cover the fees (and have a verified account). I'm also happy to meet half way and complete any deal for a little fuel money. Don't be shy, these are two very different but each is great at what they do and the proce on the 'Ray is a pretty good one when you consider most sellers look for over the £750 mark for a SH one. All trades considered, could probably find a use for a decent home studio mixer with hard drive and CD burner. Don't really need any FX but could be interested in some MarkBass gear, combo or seperates. Also whatever basses of interest you might have to offer.

I've owned a couple of these beasts in the past few years and can safely say that those suggesting SH prices around the £700-£800 mark aren't far off 'cause that's about what I paid for mine and what I was able to sell them for too. That having been said, it does always bug me a bit when I see these kinda feeding frenzies about pricing, no matter how well intentioned those pointing out the issue may be. My thoughts are that unless you're intending to buy it at the price you think it's worth, best leave alone or at worst make your point in private to the seller. At the end of the day market forces will prevail irrespective of the discussion, if someone is happy to pay the asking price then what's the problem for the rest of us and if no one is prepared to pay, the bass is still the seller's and again, what's the problem for the rest of us? All that having a public debate does is put the seller at the disadvantage of having their integrity publicly called into question. No offence meant to anyone, it's just my opinion.