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  1. Marc S
    I definitely didn't need another bass - let alone another P bass. But this came up for sale on here, and I decided to go for it. These top-notch basses were made in Mexico, alongside the Roadworn series. I once owned a RW P-bass, and always wished it was this colour - fiesta red 😀 after owning a Squier CV in this colour, it became my favourite. Anyhow, just playing it now - it's super build quality and feels and sounds lovely. The neck is a tad wider than I'm used to, but fairly shallow front-to-back and I'm finding it pretty comfy to play. I may swap the pickguard for a red-tort one - as that would be my fave colour combo.
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    Price drop to £410 if bought with brand new roundwounds (i can use the TI Flats elsewhere). Not sure how I feel about selling this one. I have absolutely loved playing this bass - it has probably been my favourite P bass ever. But I've just bought another P, in my favourite fiesta red colour, and it's also a killer bass. This is one of the first run of Chinese-made Classic Vibe basses (2008 or 2009, I think). It is astounding build quality, very comfortable to play, and sounds lovely. There are YouTube videos out there, where they are compared in blindfold tests, to US custom shop models, and the players can't tell which is which. This one is in great condition with one small dent in the paintwork, on the upper edge of the body, a few small swirls here & there, plus a slight witness-mark where the ashtray cover sits (I'll photograph that later, if anyone needs a pic). Collection from Cardiff, and price is firm - I need to recoup some cash, and I'm only selling very reluctantly. I may well withdraw if my Yamaha BX-1 sells, or decide to keep it at a band-mates studio.... if I ask him very very nicely. The neck is typical P bass (it's 42mm at the nut), but it's quite shallow front-to-back - I'm pretty sure it is C-shape / profile. The neck feels incredible- comfortable to play, and the fretboard is a lovely rich, dark rosewood. Weight is 4kg. I can let you take it away in an old, tatty-ish gigbag for protection. Currently Fitted with TI Flats - I may swap these onto another bass. EDIT: I'm happy to put rounds on it if the buyer prefers No trades - I have too much "stuff" and need to clear some space. EDIT: forgot to mention, I have the original white pickguard for this bass, which I will include.
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    The hard case is in store atm. I'll collect it in a few days and photograph it then. Forgot to mention, this bass is fitted with a push-pull coil-tap control.
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    For sale only (no trades) I recently bought this rather nice, unusual and rare Japanese built Headless bass from @Burns-bass on this forum. I like it a lot, but I've just bought another bass, and I'm sticking to my "one in, one out" rule as I promised Mrs_S on pain of death that I would! Lol It's superb quality as you'd expect from Japan in the 1980's (its 1986, I think?) In great condition with one chip in the paint on the top back edge, about 3mm diameter. Great "thump" sound, fitted with Fender flatwound strings. It came fitted with a set, but I fitted some brand new ones, and I've become a fan of these strings. Set up with a fairly low action. It plays nicely. It has a narrow and shallow neck which is very comfortable to play. It's very light - a shade under 3.5kg if my memory serves me. Also comes with its own Yamaha Hard case made for this model. The case is also in great condition. Collection from Cardiff (or I may travel a bit). Would prefer not to post. Price is firm - this is what I paid for it.... plus you get the new strings. These are pretty scarce in the UK - so grab it before my other stuff sells and I change my mind.
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    I rarely play a 5 string, but I like to keep one for noodling on. My only 5'er is an Ibanez SR505. It's great, and lighter than many 4 strings, at 3.5kg. I chose it not just for its light weight - I like the neck width too. It's fairly narrow at the nut. It's fairly narrow at the bridge too, but not too narrow (I have played 5ers with string spacing that's too tight for my right hand fingers) plus, you can adjust the spacing too. I'm not sure if production of these has now stopped? But they were well shy of your budget - I had previously seen them second-hand for around £250 - 280. They're really well made, with nice quality components too, punching above their price bracket IMHO.
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    Will this work with bass as well? Or does it need a guitar signal?
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    Now that is a stunning colour 😀
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    Just a note re possible trades. I may now be tempted to trade for a TC Electronic "Hall of Fame" pedal. (with cash either way, if required).
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    That's a cracking colour mate. GLWTS
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    Hi. Have you still got this?
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    Dodge_bass aka Ian bought a Wingbass from me. Not only was he patient, waiting for me to tardily source a box & packaging, but he paid quickly. Good comms throughout. Top Bc' er to do business with. Buy / sell / trade in confidence. Cheers Ian
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    Hi @Paul Skueswelcome to BassChat. That bass looks great, and certainly looks to be a bargain price. I must admit, if I needed to switch to short scale.... I'd be sorely tempted by one of those. Let us know how you're getting on. And don't spend too much time in the marketplace here - or by the end of the year you'll be like the majority of us on here i.e. you'll have half a dozen basses, and still looking! lol
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    Some great suggestions here, but on reading this thread for the first time just now, my first thought was also Blondie.
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    Thanks for your thoughts on this @Steve BrowningI agree that I've not yet come across a Japan built Fender that I didn't like (Incl the early Squiers) Always great quality builds and always feeling comfortable to play (with a "worn-in" feel to the necks) So unusual to see one in this colour - so tempting.... but I really mustn't (I'm trying to be good! lol)
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    Would be very interested to know the weight of this bass. It's a stunning colour, I must say I'm a fan of MIJ / CIJ Fender stuff.
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    Wow - this has surprised me @Beedster especially having seen that list of bass guitars you have owned. I take your point about focussing on the Upright though. I suppose in a sense, the BG can be something of a distraction. Actually, in truth I think I would like to spend more time playing upright than I currently do, and spend proportionally way more on BG. However, I think I'd miss the comfort of sitting on the sofa, jamming along to YouTube, or my music collection. I know I'd also miss picking up a bass and taking it out to a folk jam or pub jam with my pals. So I think I'd always keep a bass guitar just for these reasons. My only problem though..... is I couldn't limit myself to one! lol Brave move sir, brave move - best of luck with it
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    Hi, Just wondered what you think of the bass? Don't tell me Santa gave you an empty box...... or that you STILL haven't unwrapped it! lol
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    I've dropped the asking price to £150, but I'm half tempted to hang on to this unit now. I rarely use it, but if I want one in future (if things change) I know I'd be lucky to find another.
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    Fantastic bass for that sort of money - utter bargain
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    I wasn't aware of those @TPJ Many thanks for posting that link could be really useful!
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    6.6lbs - that IS lightweight. Nice looking bass too Is it 30" scale? - Sorry, I know nothing about this model. EDIT: I was being lazy.... a quick search revealed they are indeed short scale
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    Gone - so that has saved me from GAS.... at least temporarily lol 😆
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    Do you have an accurate weight for this bass by any chance?
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    Ah, shame. Sorry to hear that. I was once tempted by a wine rack that was made from a DB body. That would be the coolest wine rack in town 😎 Unfortunately, I'm more of an ale man! Lol
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