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A few more bumps before consignment

Still here and still lovely! I can ship this in the UK with shipping included in the price (excludes insurance)

[quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1431456846' post='2771595'] Jesus, what a bass and what a bargain. GLWTS. [/quote] Thanks for this - it really is outrageously lovely and I'm at a bit of a loss as to why it hasn't sold - a very flat market I suspect!

This is still here and I'm back in the country

These International colours from the mid 70s are among my favourites ever on a Fender - absolutely lovely!

I've had enough Wals to know that they don't actually suit me, however, that looks absolutely lovely! If I thought I'd have any chance of playing it, I'd be in trouble

Lovely - what's the nut width?

I've played this when it was in the UK - all of us that had the pleasure would concur that this is without doubt one of the finest J types around. The neck is unbelievable - as close to a well worn-in 60-61 J as you'll find. £1400 is a joke IMO - if I had the dosh it would be long gone

I don't get on with the necks on these at all well, but this bass really is something very special.

[quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1429132787' post='2748471'] Arrrrgh. Don't need another fretlesss, don't need another fretless.......... [/quote] And it's just over the Snake, through Glossop and next big town along. A fine selection of pastries, biscuits, teas, coffees, wines and beers awaits

More nibbles but still here

[quote name='juliusmonk' timestamp='1429089571' post='2747785'] I reached a part-trade agreement with the OP last week and the bass has been paid for. Thought I would mention it for all interested BCers! Just waiting for it to be shipped to me... [/quote] I suspect that you're going to be delighted - absolutely stunning - as good as it can possibly get IMO

[quote name='Shaggy_64' timestamp='1428834936' post='2744951'] We are in Sheffield and it's a possible delivery for petrol cost [/quote] thanks - will need to consider this carefully!

response by PM - thanks

Where are you located and is delivery a possibility (to the North West)?

A little further clarification - the pickups in this bass (original Status humbuckers wired to a 702 board) were replaced - at Status - with Bimax pickups when the bass was being re-finished in the rather glorious surf green you see in the images. This was to facilitate full series/parallel operation - a very nice and very expensive touch. I've checked all the paperwork for the instrument and the original price (with an aqua blue tint in the gloss finish) was over £2400 in 2011. The additional work - re-spray, new pickups and wiring for S-P and the standby switch - added a further £950+. In total, the bass has had more than £3300 put into it. It looks like it, feels like it and sounds like it. In all, a bit of a bargain (IMO) in its as new Status bag (and with all tools, a new set of strings, original nylon flats, Schaller lock system and original pins, and all paperwork). As indicated previously, pickup in the West Midlands or North West, or shipping to the UK, EU or US

[quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1428493111' post='2741733'] I really wish this would hurry up and sell......it's just sat there goading me! [/quote] hahaha, I know - every time I come onto BC there's something (usually lots of things) goading me!

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Following a couple of enquiries, this bass was originally strung B to G and will set up beautifully (it's a Status!) either B to G or E to C. The action is currently very low with no choking or dullness - the D, G and C are achingly sweet at the top end (a bit of chorus and reverb and I'm right back in the 80's). Sorry about the images, it's difficult to describe the quality of the finish or just how lovely this looks.[/font][/color]

Love Foderas, love Ritters, love Smiths, but yes, this is it, absolutely outstanding!

Excellent price for excellent vintage gear IMO

Includes a set of Hotwire semi rounds too. More nibbles but still here - lovely singing mwahh as you'd expect (and brand new batteries!)

Hi all, thanks for the very positive comments - much appreciated. It is a very lovely bass indeed and eminently playable. The tone is pure full-on Status too - enormous and defies the size of the bass itself! I have a high-quality carton ready for shipping (and loads of bubble wrap) and can ship to the UK and beyond (most of Europe, US etc.)