Chiliwailer

Having previously owned this bass I'm happy to say that it's not just a good looker, but an amazing players bass. At the same time I owned this one, I had another original '66 made in the same month and very close in serial number ( pretty sure it's May '66 iirc), the other one was battered and a real players bass, it was good but not even close to as good as this one. The tone is lovely and the neck is very comfortable, plus it's quite light weight. Blows away the often unfair myth that the mint condition ones were the bad ones so remained unplayed, not this bass for sure. GLWTS

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1432186216' post='2778898'] Another option is £250 with the original EMG active PUPs. This is a steal [/quote] Surely this can't still be here by evening? Bargain beauty.

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1432019552' post='2777217'] Suppose trades are out of the question? [/quote] Hi Andy, trades may be a possibility, please PM me.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1431890506' post='2775994'] Are you they aren't supposed to be sold as a pair? [/quote] Lol! You remembered he'd likes his basses in pairs?! Though that's now grown to triplets. Don't tempt me though Warren, think what I could buy if I sold them both....

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1431889050' post='2775974'] Oh my oh my! I'm assuming this would be the same friend that the Pino came from? Those two look stunning mate. Thoroughly recommended seller and all round top bloke to deal with. GLWTS. [/quote] Thanks for the kind words pal Yup, this came from the same guy. He sure does have impeccable taste!

The Oly White is now sold. I'll do a listing soon for the LPB And i think to myself "Do i sell the Olympic White or Lake Placid Blue?" - having just taken the white one as part of a trade deal. Really, this listing should be for the Oly White but if you fancy the LPB drop me a PM please as I may now sell both to buy another Lull P Bass . I never thought I'd sell the LPB as it's the nicest CS 1960's Jazz Bass that I've played, but this Olympic White one is a killer, I'd be more than happy to own it for sure and it is in fact just as good in its own way. (I've played a fair few average ones). The previous owner, a close friend, bought it new in October last year for £2565. He has gone full circle from P's to J's and back to P's and I have recieved it as part payment on a trade deal. This is the last of 3 CS '64 Jazz Basses he owned, this one being sold last as it was easily the nicest of the 3. It's a killer, have I said that yet? It's an Olympic White, 2013 model, 1964 Relic, comes with original case, certificate, case candy and is in great shape, only the dings that the Custom Shop provided! Currently strung with the nickel roundwound strings provided by custom shop, they are pretty much brand new as it previously had a set of Thomastiks on, as in the pics. White one weighs 9.23lbs - good weight for a Fender CS Jazz Bass. Update on the LPB, looks like I'll be selling it. It's a 2002 model, special ordered from Sam Ash Music, quarter sawn neck and brown tolex case, it's a closet classic but has some light relicing from use, hard to tell what's original and not though these days isn't it?! The back of the neck has a thin nitro coat which has worn through in a few places. The neck is very high tension, sounds awesome and with a great E string. The lacquer checking looks amazing. Blue one weights 9.13lbs. Cheers! P.s. I've paid my £20 a year subscription to sell, hope you don't mind 2 basses on one ad.

Surprised to see this one still here. I've had the pleasure of playing it and it is everything you'd ever expect it to be, wonderful in absolutely every aspect and faultless. A very lucky Basschatter will be getting a killer bass from a true gentleman. Good luck with the sale Warren. Edit - after just reading Warrens OP, thought I'd chip in that this bass was owned from new by a close friend of mine for a short time, purely because he temporarily went back to Jazz Basses after a bought of good old fashioned GAS. I received it in a trade but having been well covered in the P Bass department and needing the cash I sold it on to Warren. To reiterate, this is a stunner IMHO.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1429728105' post='2754389'] I walk in your shadow Dan Pino is lovely, 55 is lovely, but 55 just suits me better. I'll kick myself over the Pino (that's a Pino and a Jaco I've let go now), but a bass has to be right for the player C [/quote] For sure, Pino's are very lovely, that was one seriously tough choice you had. I'm chuffed for you that you kept the one that suits you best, makes that kick a little lighter!

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1429726256' post='2754354'] Taking Sean's advice which resonated well with that I was getting from my heart. The '55 is staying put, Pino now sold. [/quote] Clearly a man of style and taste Nice one Chris, she's such a special bass

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1429476981' post='2751822'] Dan, you and I seem to share similar tastes in basses mate (only my YOB instruments are a whole lot dearer!) C [/quote] Imagine if I did have the cash right now, I'd take your '55 and this, then probably anything you got Chris as we do seem to appreciate the same beauties. It's not often I find a decent YOB Fender given that I'm a 78'er, but this one ticks all the boxes. Can't have them all

Black - check Maple - check Ash body - check YEAR OF BIRTH - check Growl and thump - check If only I wasn't skint

Mark is a very good mate of mine and a top bloke who only ever buys gorgeous basses, this included for sure. Posting pics for Mark. [b]Click on any picture to link to more.[/b] [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/78P/IMG_1598_zpskp5pmu1m.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/78P/IMG_1597_zpsoaxgj6rb.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/78P/IMG_1595_zpsntcysdug.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/78P/IMG_1589_zps77a6ilpo.jpg.html"][/url]

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1429449736' post='2751444'] Sublime . Could you post some dims for the neck please, like width and thickness at the nut n' 12th? [/quote] Here you go pal, I've still got a copy of the shop floor traveller FRET WIRE VINTAGE 2.375 IN R5. FINGERBOARD RADIUS 7.25" RADIUS 7.25 BACK SHAPE BASS 55 P-BASS SOFT "V" 30 NECK NUT WIDTH 1.700" 1.700 NECK THICKNESS AT 1ST FRET .925" NECK THICKNESS AT 12TH FRET .950" NECK BUTT WIDTH 2.500" 2.500

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1429425295' post='2751199'] This is without doubt one of the best basses I've owned. [/quote] Me too. I was absolutely gutted to sell this, even more gutted to see it for sale on BC when I don't have the funds to buy it back. Without a doubt this is a very special, stand out bass. Good luck with sale Chris