Clarky

OK, the bass I was looking at buying has sold. I will keep this up FS for a few more days and then withdraw if no interest. Could be persuaded to trade for a nice 5-string Alembic or Alleva or a super-special 4-string Alembic/Alleva/Celinder (as long as it didn't encroach on what my 72 Precision offers me)

Too true gents, although (ahem!) there is a bass for sale here

[quote name='Beedster' post='939880' date='Aug 30 2010, 11:59 AM']Fair point Clarky. I reckon you should sell them all and buy that '63 Precision that's been bugging you for years. It's a good time to buy stuff, and although the buyers' market will reflect on the price you get for your basses, the overall saving, especially in the context of the long-term investment, would make it worthwhile (i.e., you're buying more than you're selling). Pity you weren't born in '64, I might have been able to help you out! Cheers mate C[/quote] Actually Chris I have lost my buzz for a 63 fender as I don't see that it could be any nicer playing than my 72p, and it would cost an arm and a leg more. I am very happy to stick with that bass and my Alembic as my two 'core' basses with Sid for the gritty gigs and practices. So there is a reasonably argument to me to simply sell the Willie Weeks, release some cash and thin the herd, rather than rush out and buy another bass. But then I am OCD as you know

[quote name='Beedster' post='939861' date='Aug 30 2010, 11:39 AM']Just been on to my legal team who've informed me that the Freedom of Information Act is applicable in this situation, so come on Clarky, spill the beans before I have to get Legal onto it [/quote] To be honest Chris I keep prevaricating between buying another bass (sorry but it may be Jazz shaped, legion, although people are allowed to change their minds, as you know!) or just selling this to release some welcome cash (my son was 18 last week and that was not a cheap experience - have you tried insuring an 18 year old to drive?) Either way I am not up for trades unless it's something very special

Had trade offers (for which thanks) but only after cash, as have a specific bass in mind

Off to Reading festival bump!

I have decided to put this back up FS as there is something else I have my eye on and I cannot afford it unless I sell this or my 72 Precision - and my 72 Precision is a keeper. If the other bass sells, I will withdraw this from sale So £2600 for a slice of provenance and a unique boutique-built bass [attachment=57616:clarky_basses_051.JPG][attachment=57600:clarky_basses_050.JPG]

And a "blimey that's nice, wish i could afford it" bump from me!