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In my quest for a lightweight bass I recently acquired this beauty . . . . . . but despite the obvious uptick in quality compared to my usual Squier fayre I just haven't got on with it. So I'm letting it go again for the, I think, very reasonable sum of £500, on condition that . . . . . . you can come and collect from sunny Skipton or I'm happy to drive 45 minutes in any direction from Skipton to meet you or I can drop it off if you live on the route of my weekly trip from Skipton to Chesterfield. A few details. Well it's a nice colour, has chrome hardware (I'm not a gold fan), it's in very good condition and it weighs just over 3.5kg which is just under 7lbs 12oz. It still has all four of its "F" knob covers and you can read the writing on the pups. There is one small mark to the rear of the neck, pictured, which is behind the 11th fret on the high side. It really is not much though. New battery just fitted btw.
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I'll spare the superlatives, suffice to say these basses punch well above their weight. Unfortunately for me, that weight, 4.17 kg (9lb 3oz), is too much for my aged frame! Hence this sale and my post in "Items Wanted" for something lighter. Previous owner has swapped out the gold anodised pickguard for a black one and "upgraded" the tuners to Wilkinson's. Happy to drive a 45 minute radius from Skipton to meet up.
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Beautiful bass. It's practically as new, even though I'm the second owner. I got from a guy who'd bought it but hardly used it. He misstated the weight to me so I've barely touched it either. That said it weighs in at a reasonable (for most others I hope!) 4.00 kg on my digital scales. I'd much prefer collection from Sunny Skipton or within a 45 minutes drive thereof. However I will post if absolutely needs be. I'm sure the specs are online so I'll not reproduce them here. Any other questions though please shout.
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Think I'd be up sh*t creek with that rather than without it!
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Delighted with my purchase, concluded amiably and swiftly. Also an absolute pleasure to chat to someone who does my hobby for real! Thank you very much.
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Now there's something I'd like to see work
troubadour replied to TheGreek's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
Happen it was the RSPCA rather than the PC Brigade that swung into action to ban it then! -
Seems to be, Andertons have one in stock . . . https://www.andertons.co.uk/fender-flea-signature-active-jazz-bass-satin-shell-pink-0192602728?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj6b6v-Gj8AIV0NvVCh08AgK7EAQYASABEgJFUPD_BwE
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Happy recipient of another flawlessly executed transaction, thank you very much.
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Vintage VJ74 Icon Series Jazz Style Bass Guitar
troubadour replied to troubadour's topic in Basses For Sale
It still technically belongs to me. But it's on commission sale at the Bass Gallery. Though in the 18 months they've had it they've never got round to listing it on their website. Or the Fender I took them around the same time. I was going to go and retrieve them but with the situation over the last year and all that. Anyway you could contact them if you like and see if they can do anything for you. -
+1 on liking the look of it. Watching the video the seller refers to, the pickguard is optional. Without it the pickups get chrome rings. So the routing is explained if not excused!
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That is awesome. Can't wait for the video.
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The worlds worst bass apparently
troubadour replied to edstraker123's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
She's back https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lynne-The-Knackered-Bass/392953948857?hash=item5b7de16ab9:g:HTUAAOSwU~9fZheL -
Protest songs that still hold up years later
troubadour replied to darkandrew's topic in General Discussion
Keith Christmas - Forest and the shore . . . . . . nearly 50 years old and every word rings true today. He's still going strong as well. Good on 'im! -
Another if anyone is looking . . . https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Cowpoke-Precision-Bass-Special-Black-1995/133263588547?hash=item1f0720fcc3:g:jT0AAOSwiS9d6lkD . . . has "weird and wonderful" in the description!