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    A deteriorating arthritis condition in by left hand has forced me to play short scale basses exclusively. Consequently, I am downsizing the herd. Here for sale is a unique BITSA Tele-Ray build. The covers band I was in at the time required quite a diverse range of bass tones to achieve the 60’s, 70’s Pop covers on the set list. So I assembled this BITSA to provide the solution. P’ bass tones, Stingray tones and a great variety in between. The build can be found here. The body is from a Squier Telecaster bass, (purchased from a Fellow Basschatter), the neck is an after market Jazz width, bound neck with MOP block inlays and a 51’P style headstock. Pickups are Warman Stingray at the bridge and a split 51’PJess Loureiro Pup at the neck . The Loom is a @KiOgon CTS V&T , 3 position Pup selector and a Switchcraft jack. Fender flatwound strings. Selector switch options are Position #1 is the Jess Loureiro in it’s series mode, gives a powerful warm, clear, typical P Bass tone, Position #2 is both Pups in parallel and adds a huge amount of depth and mid drive. Probably my most favourite setting. Position #3 is the Warman Stingray on it’s own and is identical to that familiar Stingray sound. I was astonished how powerful, and tuneful the Warman replicated the Stingray sound. I am convinced it would need a real expert ear to differentiate in the blind test. This BITSA has oceans of Mojo, the body being second user already had some level of marks & bumps but I tried to add some sympathetic relic features to add to the overall Mojo. The bass balances well on knee or strap. I also have a teardrop shaped Hiscox Lite flite case for sale with this bass. ( not included in the price. ( £40))
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    Mmm not sure I concur with the weak & flat Pups. Yup as with all first run production, processes are not fully bedded in so there could be a few issues. The Pups are fine ,the neck, body and build is fine. Maybe there is a need to implement some corrective action on the D & G string Pup alignment. For me it was simples, I'm not a fan of the 3 screw fixing of the bridge anyway, so I fitted a Gotoh 5 screw gold bridge. Using the centre screw fixing I aligned the G&D strings and drilled new holes for screws 1 & 5 . Then used the Gotoh screws in 2 & 4 positions and resulted in perfect string/ Pup alignment. Yes on a £1500 instrument you would have expected a better standard, but I feel that the stock bridge was the wrong choice since it was a thro body bridge but there is NO thro body arrangement on the bass. And personally I think the 3 screw fixing is less resonant. Any new product will be open to negative views but I have learnt over the years that it's always best to form ones own opinion after physically playing the instrument and not being influenced by unqualified commentry. Frankly it's a fine bass with huge range of tones and an absolute dream to play. But I'm a half deaf ,70 year old Welsh man who doesn't take kindly to people who tell me what I should do and what I should like and not like. Apologies to our Danish friends.
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    I played this instrument at the last South West Bass Bash where my table was nextdoor to @yorks5stringer, It is a magnificent example of a character vintage bass. I am also fortunate to own a 1972 Fender Telecaster Bass which sounds superb, has a very high output and wide variety of tones on offer. It is truly a piece of Fender history. I wish you every good luck in selling this instrument.
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    Agreed, there are some really positive reviews and videos. It sounds great and if my quest for a worn Cherry Gibson Les Paul Tribute fails then the mahogany will be on my radar.
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    Well it's been said before and it will probably said again, " You can't beat 10 inches Vicar" 🤣🤣🤣 But seriously , 10 ins does seem to be the norm on a number of 30 ins scale basses, like you my Gibson Les Paul Tribute, new Fender Mike Kerr Tiggar/Barbie bass, G&L Fallout Tribute, one Pup on my Epiphone Rumblecat, and now also on my modded Guild/DeArmond Jet Star bass.
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    That's wonderful remodel which is not only unique but beautiful to behold. Is the middle Pup 10 inches from the 12th fret by any chance? It just seems to me that 10ins appears to be the sweet spot on short scale (30ins) basses.
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    So you bought the Mike Kerr from A Strings. (PM me on the setups I've done) Thats' a lovely shot of your Shorties.
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    News to me, not aware that the bridge Pup had moved. I did forget to mention that I did replace the bridge with a Hipshot 2 point bridge to improve intonation and action height adjustment.
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    I don't pay much attention to some of the feedback. I ,research, ponder,and then purchase. Having owned a 65 Epiphone Newport bass which I traded for a 1969 Gibson EB3 slot head (which I still own) back in 1970, I have waited sometime for a reissue. There was lots of stuff on tinternet but I purchased one of the early batches. The bass is a pleasure to play ,has a comfortable weight and balances nicely on strap or knee. I rewired the phase of the bridge Pup and replaced the stock neck Pup with an Artec EBC4 Mudbucker. The result is a fantastically flexible bass which is capable of handling a wide range of musical needs. Super slim neck, easy fretboard radius and huge power output for a passive instrument. Yup the stock bass is pretty average but with a few tweaks and additions it can be a real brute of a bass catering from bluesy thump thro to Jack Bruce classic to Andy Frazer honk. Great value for money. Edit I'm sure somebody from the EU or Denmark will be along shortly to knock my comments
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    Tried to sync my GuitarTapp Pro today only to receive a message that Sync was not available due to the porting of files to the new App version and directing to a FaceBook page. Has anyone Beta tested the new GuitarTapp Pro App. Like @Chienmortbb I have been using it for years and it really works for me, I would prefer to stay with GuitarTapp but I'm interested to hear what others have experienced with the new App version.
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    It's around 10 pounds.
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    Yup I have the earlier FSR version with active 9v preamp. Only 150 were allocated for EU sales, actually only 149 made it because I received the one with the broken neck that was quickly replaced Fender EU. The low noise bridge Pup was really punchy and well balanced with the neck Pup. It was rumoured in some quarters that the first 9v active FSR batch was only produced to use up surplus stock of Geddy Lee necks left over in Mexico following the transfer of production of the Geddy Lee signature bass. The FSR 9v active preamp run had one of the slimmest, fastest, bound J-necks ever, gloss finished neck and fretboard. Fender were so surprised by the fast sell through of the FSR 9v active basses that they introduced the passive bass shown above.
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    In these times of Lean Enterprise operations, companies try to minimise their costs including minimising stocks. So short runs of "Limited editions " or "FSR " are all geared to have fast sell throughs and zero end stock. This style of sales and marketing has become the new norm and will provide both manufacturers and retailers means of maintaining margins without the need to discount end of run products. There are plenty of examples where consumers can snag a bargain but "when they are gone they're gone". Notable examples for me are the termination of Gibson Les Paul Jr DC tribute and the Fender FSR Precision Deluxe. It's difficult to be quick to purchase something you real fancy but don't have the cash on hand to allow the acquisition. Times have changed and probably won't revert back to traditional purchase environments.
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    Any chance of listing your herd?
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    NOW £250 A deteriorating arthritis condition in by left hand has forced me to play short scale basses exclusively. Consequently, I am downsizing the herd. THIS IS NOT A FENDER. Here I have for sale a Bitsa project based on my year of birth and on a Mike Lull 51'P The body is a Guitar Build two-piece mahogany 54’P profile finished in multiple coats of True Oil with a Lindy Fralin split 51’P 5% over wound pickup. The bridge is a Fender USA bridge taken from my 1994 Fender P Deluxe. The loom is a @KiOgon CTS V & T and Switchcraft socket. The neck is an aftermarket maple bound "J" neck with block inlays. This is a fantastic bass to play and has an Ole School vibe that hugs your body. There is a full storyline on this build in the Build Diaries section
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    Sadly, following a protracted, fruitless period of emails and calls I am reposting the sale of this Spector Legend 5 Classic bass. A deteriorating arthritis condition in by left hand has forced me to play short scale basses exclusively. Consequently, I am downsizing the herd. First up for sale is my only 5 string which was purchased to scratch an itch that evaporated soon after the purchase of this beautiful Spector bass. It’s never left the house and has hardly been played at all. Here’s the Spector details and the specifications can be found here https://www.spectorbass.com/product/legend-5-classic/ Spector details:- The Legend 5 Classic combines the iconic silhouette of the NS design with rock-solid bolt-on construction to provide a reliable and affordable instrument for all players. The extremely comfortable curved body is crafted from lightweight and resonant ash. Available with a solid body, or with your choice of a figured maple or walnut burl top, there’s a look to suit all styles. These basses now include custom voiced pickups from Bartolini that aim to provide the warmth of a classic passive design, while preserving the clarity and definition Spector is known for. These pickups are perfectly complemented by Spector’s TonePump Jr. active tone controls that offer interactive treble and bass controls for sculpting your sound. The Legend Classic also features a 3-piece maple neck, a 24 fret pau ferro fingerboard, and professional quality die-cast hardware. The Legend 5 Classic offers the looks, tone, and feel of basses twice its price. I would prefer to meet up as I do not have a suitable shipping carton. I am in West Wales and prepared to travel a suitable distance. Thanks for taking the time to consider my sale.
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    3.2mm ??
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    Oops 🤫 I'll dig out my sack shirt and once the coals have cooled I'll roll around in the ashes as penance for my unholy mistake. At 70 yrs old I am normally forgiven for the odd senior momentary lapse. But perhaps its different in Denmark.
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    I am quite familiar with the JMJ Mustang neck having tried a number of them at different retailers and I was really impressed with the modern slim "C" shaped neck and how consistent the necks were having different production batches. Reinforcing the improvement in QC and consistency of the CNC and finishing. It appears to me that neck on the Mike Kerr has the same feel and specs. " 30ins scale, 38mm nut width, modern slim C shape neck profile, 9.5ins radius fingerboard, medium jumbo frets, and slab rosewood fretboard." The main differences are fret markers and the truss rod adjustment on the JMJ is at the heel of the neck and the truss rod adjustment on the Mike Kerr is at the nut. Other than that the specs are the same IMHO. @vates
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    I really hope they do a Squier version, maple neck & fret board, black ( Alder?) body with tort pickguard and US Pups. Now that would be just right for me and I do recall that neck/body combo is also @Lozz196 's passion.
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    No neck dive whatsoever. The offset Jaguar body seems to provide the right counter balance.
  23. JohnDaBass
    NEW BASS DAY Just arrived, my Fender Mike Kerr bass in Tiggar Orange. (or is it Trump Orange 🤣) Lovely bass with a JMJ neck , Jag body (better suited to my "portly frame" than a Mustang) enormous Humbuckers and fancy Barbie gold hardware. Really pleased.
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    Would Dowlais scaffold boards equate to Callifornia Streetwood roasted pine ??🤣
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    I have tried several JMJ Mustangs at different retailers and everyone has had a consistent sublime neck feel and profile, credit to the higher QC standards. Sadly the body does not suit or sit well with my slightly portly body profile even though the Pup produces such a wide range of tonal options. A larger body short scale bass is more comfortable and playable for me.
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