Maude

Would that be what's known as a Diddly Bow?

I haven't bought anything yet, and might not. But we all know I'm going to. 😁

Interesting that he says he saw on an airport scanner that the soapbar pickups were basically split coil P bass pickups in a rectangular housing. Would the the BBG5S have sold better as a double P? I'm think the soapbar in my BEX4 is the same as in May old BBG5S, I've always said that the BEX4 is like an active P with added 'air' from being semi hollow, maybe that's why.

I was watching that one. It was £350 starting bid a week before, then relisted with £250 starting bid. They're fetching good money atm, but as you say, not with that middle pickup. That's the reason I didn't bother with it.

So easy to just throw over your shoulder and take home. The bass looks a bit cumbersome though.

Wade in the Water - Marlena Shaw

Well that's deep. Does it mean, 'delete your post ya tit!'?

Back off!! 😄

I did think that but she's holding it. But I've deleted it anyway 😁

No I offered but she said she wouldn't expect a deposit without seeing it first, says she's happy to hold it until Monday. I've arranged to go after work. She reckons there won't be much interest in such a niche bass.

Does this link work? You blink and it's gone. 😄

She's going to hold it until I'm back on Monday, arranged to go and see it in the evening. She's got a a series one Billy Sheehan overdrive pedal and a Boss LS2 signalling mixer pedal. She's said those two pedals, the patch leads and the bass for £950.

My reasoning is I don't need it, or hugely want it. But at that price if I fall in love with it then great, if not, I surely can't failed to get my money back or make a reasonable profit. I'm not adverse to hanging on to it either way if prices are rising. Money in the bank is boring, basses are fun even if they're not 'the one', and the right bass will have a better return than any interest on savings.

It was only a budget version, I'm sure it was called a Special. Mint green, with a P and neck woofer but only single output, the fret scallops were just markers rather than machined out. It was nice though. And I said first 'real' bass. My first bass was a ply no name SG style monstrosity, probably a Kay. It got a ceremonial cremation when the Attitude was purchased.

It say usual marks from playing and only one very small chip on the lower horn, there's a picture of it and it's tiny. The trouble is I'm leaving for Kent at five tomorrow morning and won't be back til Sunday. Maybe I'll message, transfer a deposit or something.

I had no intention to buy an Attitude really but its popped up just down the road. My first 'real' bass was an Attitude Special and holds a special spot, so at that price it's a no brainer really... I think.

So I should be snatching it out of their hands at £875 and only five miles away. 🙂

Lovely 🙂👍

I know it's not BB, and I've posted it in the Yammy appreciation thread, but how much should I pay for a good condition Attitude 2, in original case with all the candy? If I were to buy one 🤔.

Ooh you slaaaag! What with? 😁

It might worth having a read through some threads in the 'Build Diaries' section, there's lots of info on different oil finishes, how to apply and their pros and cons. @Andyjr1515 in particular always posts lots of info on how he does things and what discovers along the way. Loads of info for a home refinisher as he doesn't have access to fancy refinishing equipment and explains ways to achieve a great finish in the comfort of your home/shed/basement.

That's amazing... ...but how do you go for a pee? 🤔

A near mint Attitude 2 has gone up for sale five minutes from my house. What ballpark price should one of these be do we think? It's in the original (I think) case.

Oh yeah, I forgot my 'Prejazzray', P body, J neck & Stingray pickup. It's passive with a four way rotary switch which looks the same as the volume and tone. Turning it scrolls through single bridge coil, both coils parallel, both coils series, neck coil. It's very good.

Gill-ty - Alice Cooper