loweringthetone

Mart has a great black on black P bass see[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44448&hl=SR4"]P bass[/url] that may still be for sale Hes a great guy to deal with.

Is this really green ?

[quote name='jonny.newiss' post='445230' date='Mar 25 2009, 06:14 PM']Hi Funk This bass will be an even better sounding guitar than you tried in Soundcontrol as its a 1998 model which is when Gibson were making there guitars out of the finest Brazilian Hard woods:-) It has an awesome sound have a read of some of the reviews on Harmony Central see link in ad.. Cheers J[/quote] I wouldnt believe everything you read on Harmony central. The les paul bass has a maple cap on a mahogany body. The only brazilian wood likely to be used is mahogany and the supreiority of brazil mahogany for Les Pauls is apparently the subject of much opinion. What cant be denied is that Gibbos make well made and IMHO underrated basses (.....apart from the EB0 which is a complete dog ! ) Good luck

[quote name='jonny.newiss' post='444917' date='Mar 25 2009, 12:48 PM']Hi Everyone!! Hope you like the Gibson Les Paul Bass....Tell me what you think it is worth??? I would be grateful for your ideas.... Regards J[/quote] Ill kick off with my 2p. The dollar prices at harmony central [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Electric+Bass/product/Gibson/Les+Paul+Standard+Bass/10/1"]HC Gibson Std Bass[/url] although pretty out of date, may give you some idea of new and used prices. In excellent nick and in a bouyant market, could fetch well over a grand Id say, maybe 70% of new price maximum. However, presently the market is fickle and depressed and you dont know what offers may arise. Not so popular as T birds but also not so common, its a rather understated bass for its quality. Perhaps a slightly specialised market (due to lack of a top horn ?) but if the tone is as legendary for rock as many say it is, then a knowledgeable buyer would be very pleased to see one come onto the market. Just my opinion, and I stand to be corrected. Hope this helps.

This looks the complete DBs to me, with a wonderful aged finish. I'd leave it as it is, enjoy owning it and buy another bass to do the bridge pickup bit. Oh and i'd buy it too if you wanted to put it up for sale....

[quote name='jonny.newiss' post='444335' date='Mar 24 2009, 09:06 PM']Hi Andy Thanks for email..... Make me an sensible offer and I'll let you know what I think... J[/quote] Yes. Would be useful to have a guideline idea on price as I guess sensible might mean different things to different people. You may then get offers in your range of expectations. If you dont know waht it may be worth , then it's worthwhile asking us, we're pretty knowledgable and despite your previous experiences, we are pretty friendly. We dont really eat newbies for breakfast. Honest.

[quote name='TPJ' post='443452' date='Mar 24 2009, 09:30 AM']Hi, Lovely bass. Where in West Yorks are you? Cheers,[/quote] Brazilian Mahog is heavy stuff . How much does it weigh ?

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='438739' date='Mar 18 2009, 10:32 PM']Only three left now, but I might be adding a couple more in a week or two.[/quote] Yes please

[quote name='josh3184' post='435435' date='Mar 15 2009, 07:29 PM']all I meant is that if you disagree with the price, its normally better to pm him instead of making him out to be a dick to everyone on the forum. Who knows, maybe he has been misguided by someone as to the price people would pay here, but is a perfectly nice guy in real life? We'll never find out now as he's no longer on the forum and will never return, plus will now tell people of his bad experience if asked about basschat.[/quote] You are right Josh. Ive noticed a recent rash of newbies asking the earth for basses just because we are a bass forum ( even folk asking higher than new prices) and this particularly blatent example of hiking up the price got up my nose. But I may have made one bad assumption here. Ooops ........Box of king size elastoplasts and a bucket of diplomacy at the ready for next time.

Hmmm . This is a bass community not just another free classifieds, and pulling this sort of trick doesn't go down well. If you're a bass player or enthusiast, please introduce yourself, contribute to the forum, and welcome. If youre not, then you may get a better response from Loot. Theres a section on this site in Marketplace for Ebay links and IMHO this needs to go there.

Is this the same bass as on Ebay with a Buy it Now price of £1050 ? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1970-1971-GIBSON-EB3-BASS-RARE-SLOTTED-HEADSTOCK_W0QQitemZ260377807377QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item260377807377&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"]Ebay link[/url]. Why the premium for Basschat members ?

[quote name='bobpalt' post='362164' date='Dec 23 2008, 05:11 PM']Anyone interested in a swap? Slightly unusual request, in that due to my poor eyesight, I have become pretty much dependent upon neck leds for playing on dark stages, so I am looking to exchange my [b]2004 SKJOLD EXOTIC CUSTOM [/b] for a similar quality bass with the all important missing leds! I really dont like the idea of fitting leds to this bass, as its absolutely beautiful, unmarked and I guess too good to be bashed about at the kind of gigs we do. I usually gig with my ACG or Sei, which have leds of course, or sometimes use my Lakland Joe Osborne, again lit up. Its such a shame to leave a brilliant bass on a rack when someone should be using it. Is there anyone out there who might be interested in a swap? It would have to be an interesting bass, in mint condition as this one is, perhaps a newer Status/Sei or whathaveyou. Just looking for a change I suppose! Its a model that was made by Pete as a show demo piece, wth spalted beech top, 7 piece neck, gorgeous Bocote fingerboard, 35" scale (but the bridge is set way down so you dont even notice the length). EMGs are fitted, with recessed straplocks, absolute top quality fittings, and even the back is bookmatched beech. Its a long shot, but any interest out there? New, this bass would be something over £2,500. Added 27th December: As the swap idea was a long shot, I will now sell for £1,250. [b]3rd January: PRICE REDUCED TO £1,100![/b] [attachment=17694:Exotic10.jpg] [attachment=17695:Exotic08.jpg] [attachment=17696:Exotic09.jpg][/quote] Well done Bob !

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='432663' date='Mar 12 2009, 05:46 PM']PM'ed re 4 of the basses [/quote] Have a bump for a spectacularly interesting group of instruments.

What a fabulous array of beautiful basses. So many iconic shapes in there. These wont stay for sale long. Good luck ! Colin

[quote name='loweringthetone' post='429590' date='Mar 9 2009, 05:54 PM'] See [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42459&hl=celinder"]Celinder J[/url] Could you tell us why your bass is worth the extra £1000 ? No offence meant, just like to know what's different (apart form the obvious) about your celinder. Thanks [/quote] No answer ? I guess the Q Im asking Rene is it a non-standard or a custom bass, or does it have enhanced features that justifies the price ? If not your cash price might be bit much for us cash- strapped UK bassists in the current market. I am no expert on Celinder pricing but see [url="http://www.bassexchange.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=94_251_388"]bass exchange site[/url] [url="http://www.bassexchange.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=94_251_388"]music review site[/url]for comparisons. I guess you'll get a good trade though. Wish I had something to swop for it ! Good luck with the trade/sale Cheers Colin

See [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42459&hl=celinder"]Celinder J[/url] Could you tell us why your bass is worth the extra £1000 ? No offence meant, just like to know what's different (apart form the obvious) about your celinder. Thanks

[quote name='robert1952' post='419201' date='Feb 25 2009, 12:58 PM']a long shot is it still avaiable[/quote] Your long shot..............worked ! Yes it is actually still here - the buyer pulled out. I put it away and completely forgot about it. It's pretty much pristine. Colin

[quote name='Kev' post='406518' date='Feb 11 2009, 03:58 PM']i think pics would be fairly vital for this sale [/quote] +1. After EBall took over they used up the pre EB parts over several years. I guess to me it's not really a hybrid ( which to me suggests mixed parts from different instruments) its really an early EB stingray. It probably wont have some of the features ( eg through body stringing, epoxy preamp) of the more desirable pre 1980s preEB basses. However this doesnt mean its not a good bass. I've seen half a dozen basses from this period and although they varied in build quality, many were very powerful and well made instruments. The early 2 EQ helps IMHO. Some were a bit heavy , so an indication of the weight would be useful and pleeeeeese can we have some pics ! Good look with the sale ! best wishes Colin

[quote name='DamianRodd' post='399355' date='Feb 3 2009, 08:05 PM']Built like Sharon Davis Circa 79 ... ! D[/quote] ...so did you have a price in mind or are you hoping the forum will generate one for you ? Best come out with it straight if you are, and Im sure we'll try to help you.

[quote name='___---___' post='302553' date='Oct 8 2008, 09:41 PM']Ok, so just a feeler right now. If there is interest I will post pictures (I haven't yet as my Mac is crazy slow - it's unnecessary for as long as there is no firm interest!). The bass is all original and in really good condition. Of course there is some buckle rash but that is, of course, to be expected. PM me. X[/quote] Whats with the name --- and X then ? You definitely need to post pictures ... there are many Rickenfakers about ... and perhaps if you unmask your MI6 indentity...... What sort of P bass are you considering ? Era ? Condition ? Fingerboard ? Colour ?

Although the pics arent good, it does seem a bit of weird colour - the white is a bit bright for a bass from the 1970s. The tortie scratch plate is not normal issue for a late 70's P bass either. Gareth, it doesnt look wholly original, so it would help if you could give people some history, oh and it is pricey. Check recent ebay completed sales to get a more realistic guide price. Tell us about you, and contribute to the forum as well mate, if you can. Sales are better received that way. Best wishes

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='266554' date='Aug 20 2008, 07:27 PM']Excellent basses these; I had an '82 model myself a while back and the quality was as good as any 'Fender' I've played.. Good luck with the sale![/quote] If mine was a typical example, these are fantastic ! It had the real feel of a preCBS precision - I actually managed to A/B it against a couple of '63 precisions once and it was comparable in playability and not far off in tone albeit a bit more modern. Same comfortable rounded bevel on the fingerboard, same slackness of string, same breadth of fingerboard. A joy to play. The JV is one of the best modern fenders Ive ever used. Price is a bit high perhaps but I dont know the market nowadays. Some people are put off by Squire on the headstock, but forget this and the potential 'collectability', these are very musical and high quality instruments for the price. Good luck with the sale !

[quote name='BassManKev' post='261675' date='Aug 13 2008, 04:22 PM']not sure iv ever heard a passive wal before...how do they compare?[/quote] I had a fretless passive Pro II a long while ago and I remember it had a lovely rich, tonal sound.