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Bump for a very cleverly and sympathetically aged jazz scratchplate - very high-quality work

Just realised this is still here - bump

I'm pointlessly trying to manufacture a need for this. Among the finest cabs ever built and an absolute bargain IMO (of course).

These are fantastic pres - I actually prefer them to valve pres (though I'm sure others will have a different preference) Seen on stages and in studios all over the world - an industry standard for bass - and the case is a massive bonus!

Massively impressive - extraordinary talent MPU. Wals don't suit me at all - I always sell them on fast - but if they did, I'd have bought this by now

These sound immense and play beautifully. With a bit of care and a modest outlay, this bass could be restored to its original glory

Sorry, should have included this - it's standard depth

PROEL 3u rack case in good used condition. One handle doesn't retract properly (see first image) but a highly protective and solid case. Very few marks to dark grey outer board. Fitted with 8 captive rack bolts. Collection only in East Manchester

No problem! I'll PM

A set of high-quality flats - not sure of brand or gauge but I'd think medium for the latter. Cut for Fender four in line( and came off a Precision). Clean with little apparent use - plenty of life left and decent silks with little fray. £5 shipped in the UK. I'll slip these into an D'Addario pack and Jiffy bag for shipping.

Zoom B3 multi effect unit with box, manual and PSU. In very good, used condition with only very minor scuffs from careful use. Very impressive multiple effects and an excellent DI option. Shipped in UK for £75

Zoom B2 multi effect pedal in very good used condition. Solid and very reliable (housed in a rugged metal case with rubber edging) with surprisingly high-quality effects. B2 only, no power supply but runs on 4AA batteries (Sony alkalines from Poundland work a treat!) £32 shipped in the UK

OLD - Reduced to £30 shipped in the UK (or £28 collected). Montreux white aged '62 Jazz scratchplate - extremely sympathetic relicing. Comes in original packaging with original lightly aged screws. Only ever fitted for a couple of weeks before the J was sold. Currently selling for £47 on Thomann (including shipping).

Limelight medium-relic tort Jazz scratchplate. Perfect (reliced) condition. £21 shipped to UK.

Plastic bass/guitar A frame stand - black plastic - perfect condition and perfectly functional. Comes in velvet(ish) carry pouch. £4.50 shipped in the UK

A set of chrome ashtrays from a Precision - very good used condition but some minor marks. I'm not sure if these are Fender or aftermarket but came on a Fender Japan '62 re-issue body. Shipped in UK for £21

Having owned a few beautiful Celinders, I have no doubt that this will be a world class bass. Christian built (builds?) some of the finest Fender type basses on the planet and his selection of timbers is impeccable. One of my Celinders had the Rio board and the 'ping' in note attack was astounding. I play short-scale almost exclusively now - if I was looking for a 34" scale as a main bass, this '62 would probably be top of my list

As a US Spector player, I can say with some confidence that this is an outrageously good price!

Looks really lovely - Chowny's take on the Brown Bass and an impressive job. Soundly Lovely in Scott's hands too

Thanks Kev, not relevant to me as I don't currently ow a Warwick bass, but an interesting and informative story, and an example of Basschat at its best (and in the spirit of why many of us first got involved).

I wouldn't bother with a status gig bag - in my opinion, they're frankly awful - cheap, not very protective, tend to stain coloured finishes. You could try a good guitar bag (but check internal dimensions) - a Fusion might work (the higher-end Fusion bags are excellent - very well designed with lots of protection

Lovely! Is this one of Christian's Rio or Brazillian boards (it looks quite dark) - I know he had a stock of both in the early 2000s?

I keep coming back to look at this, so beautiful. Two more strings than reasonable for me but an outstanding example of Martin's world class craft

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Beautiful bass. Though few of us have ever had the chance to play such exotica, hence hard to know what it sounds like!

Where is it btw? Something tells me it's not in the UK.
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I've had one of these - absolutely beautiful! They sound like an Alembic (!) with a very powerful fundamental and a piano-like clarity and complexity. They're quite a bright bass but with no lack of bottom end (it's possible to get a very full and round bass with judicious use of the sophisticated and versatile, if relatively simple controls)

I know there are a few helpful shortscale threads on BC - worth a look through. However, to answer directly here, I simply find shortscales easier to use (reduced tension, increased compliance), usually lighter, ergonomically efficient (less stretching for arms and fingers), and the tone lacks nothing - at least with a decently built instrument. I find that shorties are fun - quick and light - easy to pick-up and wander around with