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  1. Marc S
    These really do look sooooo nice. Cracking colour, and the scratchplate and maple neck just look so cool with that body colour GLWTS
  2. Marc S
    I've got the (not often seen) 5 string version of this bass. It's small, compact & lightweight, and packs a huge punch for such a tiny bass Haven't seen any of these around in shops lately - so I don't know whether they've stopped making them? Anyhow, it's an absolute steal at this price, so I'm surprised it's still here I take mine along to gigs, as a compact backup, and take it along to country pub jams & camping trips (with my battery powered Roland Micro cube) Something like this would be an ideal starter instrument for kids... but is of surprisingly good quality GLWTS
  3. Marc S
    Hi there zbd1960. Welcome to basschat As mentioned, an Electric Upright bass might be a good instrument for you to switch to Also talked about (a little) on here, has been using a Cello as a bass I think folk who do this usually re-string the Cello, so it's tuned like a bass Might be worth thinking about? And yes..... the marketplace on this forum is a great way of getting rid of money, and acquiring way too many bass-related gear
  4. Marc S
    Hi @Ronald Bigsworth First of all - welcome to the forum Secondly, what a lovely thing to have - a bass that your Dad owned and played. It's a treasured thing indeed. If a few components aren't original, but look OK - I'd be tempted to leave them as they are... After all, they're part of your Dad's modifications and general "mojo" of the bass i.e. they're part of the basses history. As for the frets, they're another matter - depending on whether they make the bass playable or not, and whether you want the bass to be playable or not. To my thinking, I would want the bass to be playable. If I leave a treasured bass to my son (I've already given him two! lol) I'd like to think he would play it, rather than hang it on a wall... So I would get a luthier to look closely at it, and decide whether or not it needs re-fretting. As has been said - a good luthier can often crown & polish frets and make them playable If only a re-fret would do this though.... then I'd personally be tempted to get it re-fretted Another factor you mention is "value" - I'd say the biggest perceived value is the bond the bass creates, because it was your Dad's You aren't going to sell it - so financial "value" for me, would be less of a consideration than sentimental value... Best of luck whatever you decide, and let us know how you get on Cheers mate - enjoy such a lovely, treasured possession EDIT: One thing I would definitely restore though - get a Fender logo on the headstock ... and yes, replace the missing screws
  5. Marc S
    To anyone interested - I'll now throw in that G&G Fender Hardcase for free - can't say fairer than that I'll try to get some pics of the case shortly - but you know what these cases look like, it's mid-brown faux leather covering, and dark brown fur lined.....
  6. Marc S
    Those early China made Classic Vibe basses are absolutely superb This one looks lovely, and in stunning condition Also, Shambo is a great BC member to deal with
  7. Marc S
    That's beautiful Whereabouts are you based? Ahem, not for me.... I need to thin the herd, not acquire more basses!
  8. Marc S
    Not sure if they went out of business... I know they closed their factory in South Wales, to shift production elsewhere. Thinking about it, I haven't seen any Picato strings for sale in shops recently...
  9. Marc S
    I'd echo this comment personally, with the adage that "If they cut through in typical P bass fashion" of course.... Not tried them myself, but wanted to mention (again) that I have a set of Adagio flats on one of my basses They're very cheap (About £12, bought on eBay) and they're surprisingly good strings. I did use Picato rounds for a while - someone locally used to get them cheap (a contact at the factory) and I quite liked the rounds If you like the picato's - get yourself another set Always a good excise to have 2 P basses - one with flats, one with rounds Let us know what you think, after comparing the two
  10. Marc S
    I'd be interested to know what you think of the new strings, once they've settled and you've done a few gigs with them Happy Jack I had silver slaps on my David Gage until recently. I liked the slaps, I must say. Just wondering how these strings compare. cheers both Marc
  11. Marc S
    Brilliant! Well done sir
  12. Marc S
    Hi, I'd prefer not to post thanks. I like to make sure the new owner is happy with the bass too. Thanks
  13. Marc S
    That's a very kind offer @6feet7
  14. Marc S
    Looks a nice bass @stewblack Never played a Bass Collection P bass - but I've heard good reports Belated Happy NBD to you
  15. Marc S
    Yes, I've still got my 32" Medium Scale Japan P bass too. (Think that's a keeper, as it's even rarer, and compact & lightweight) Haven't totally made up my mind as to my next sale yet.... the jury is still out - but I've got basses I'm not playing much
  16. Marc S
    Hi Sidney, welcome to BC. Glad to hear that you're enjoying bass
  17. Marc S
    That's exactly what I thought when you sold your JV Fender @Paul S Needs must good sir - I'll be selling another bass soon after as well...
  18. Marc S
    As per title, for sale only is my 1982 Japan built JV Squier Precision bass. (EDIT: May now consider trade for a JV Jazz) For a near 40 year old bass, it's in very nice condition, with just a few light scratches and "dings" here & there (mainly on the edges of the body) There's a little light "blooming" on the Tort scratchplate, and light buckle rash on the back in the usual place. I recently had the frets professionally crowned and polished, by Dave Dearnaley the well known Cardiff Luthier. This bass sounds lovely and "warm" - absolutely spot on, nailing that vintage P bass tone. It feels lovely and "worn in / played in" The nut width feels much like any vintage P bass, but I think the neck on these early Japan FugiGen basses have a slightly shallower depth - feels very comfortable to me anyway (and I tend to prefer Jazz necks) As far as I can see, it's all original. Weight is just about bang on 4kg. I need to thin the herd, otherwise I'd be keeping this bass - but needs must... I have too many basses! So no trades please... but I may be tempted if you have a 5 string fretted Wingbass (maybe) Collection only from Cardiff - but I could be tempted to meet sellers halfway-ish. I've got Vox amp headphones so you can test it. I could also be tempted to let you have a good deal on an 80's (I believe) Roadworn Fender (G&G) Hardcase - which this bass looks lovely in Thanks for looking EDIT: I tried to show some of the light marks & dings - but the bass was too shiny!
  19. Marc S
    Hi @richardd - do you know what this lovely bass weighs? I had a MIJ Jazz, with photo-flame finish, and from memory, that was quite lightweight.... Cheers, Marc
  20. Marc S
    Looking great. Such precise, neat and tidy workmanship. If only I were able to do the same! Super stuff @Jabba_the_gut
  21. Marc S
    seconded
  22. Marc S
    I used to have a very similar Tanglewood "Elfin" and couldn't get over how "Big" that sounded This looks to be an even better option, due to that useful modification which allows for easy, repeated removal of the neck - nice idea! My old Elfin was bought for a BC member who wanted it for a child, and he did message me that it was perfect.... I used to take it along as a backup, and on a few pub / camping type trips, and it was superb If I needed a small, travel-type bass at the moment, I'd be going for this without hesitation Looks a bargain, especially with those Allen Key Bolt inserts GLWTS - someone's going to get a great deal
  23. Marc S
    OMG that's gorgeous! Lovely colour. Really works with the maple & blocks. GLWTS
  24. Marc S
    Beautiful colour
  25. Marc S
    Well, that looks "different" Happy Jack. And I bet that humbucker sounds thunderous! I shouldn't be looking at more basses, and wondering what they would sound and play like.... but sadly, my addiction refuses to abate By way of interest - what is the "considerable weight" you talk of?
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