SurroundedByManatees
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Anybody has use for a single EB cobalt B string? It has been used slightly (few hours) and still good to go. It's free -
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Help with identifying this gender jazz bass
SurroundedByManatees replied to bigmuff69's topic in General Discussion
Edit: Did quote myself while not having anything useful to say. -
Help with identifying this gender jazz bass
SurroundedByManatees replied to bigmuff69's topic in General Discussion
Some pictures of the neck and neck pocket Stamps could be helpful too btw. -
Help with identifying this gender jazz bass
SurroundedByManatees replied to bigmuff69's topic in General Discussion
Don't rely on the Fender Database, it's far from being watertight. Many serial numbers will come up as non existent or will give a totally different production year (the year error goes for Japanese instruments especially). I've had a Fender Highway model which I bought new that wasn't identified in the database. The same for a 2003 Jazz that was totally legit. -
Help with identifying this gender jazz bass
SurroundedByManatees replied to bigmuff69's topic in General Discussion
Seems legit to me, with sticker markers and likely a changed pickguard. It's quite common that authentic Fender serial numbers are not recognized in the serial numbers database. -
Of course most necks will be fine with a shim made of whatever. But a poorly placed shim and overtightened neck screws can contribute to ski-jump. Those full pocket shims don't have to be expensive. I've bought a few sets of 3 pieces for around £4 a set.
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This kind of stuff
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You can buy full pocket angled (different angled available) shim veneers. These are fine to use and won't case any trouble.
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The EBS MB3 is a fantastic piece of kit indeed, it makes everything sound better for me, and spices up "thin" sounding basses in a satisfying way. I use it a lot as a headphone amp too. I use the drive channel for some subtle grit, sounds decent to my ears.
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For sale is this beautiful Rickenbacker 4001 from 1980, finished in the somewhat scarce Autumnglo. It's all original. The bass is in very good condition. It has a few small damages on the headstock, otherwise it's very clean for it's age. The neck is straight and allows low action without any problem. The frets are still good too. Soundwise it has the terrific Rickenbacker sounds of course. There are roundwound strings mounted currently, but a nice set of flats can be awesome as well. I bought this bass recently to try a Ricky again (couldn't resist as Autumnglo is my favorite finish for a Ric), but I just can't feel at home on them. €3500 I am located in the Netherlands, but happy to ship at buyers risk. No trades at the moment please. -
Nice set of Fender Jazz Bass pickups. Red+black bobbin set with creme/white covers, which dates them to ca 1982-1984 (Dan Smith era). There are no date stamps. The pickups work well. Both covers show signs of sanding on the top. I am located in the Netherlands, but happy to ship anywhere. -
Would love this, these are nice. Import duties would make the total price less interesting though. -
Personally I'd try to put a significant deposit down if I really really wanted it, and have it put aside for me. And collecting the last 100 meanwhile. Shouldn't be much of a problem I think.
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1962 Fender Precision basket case?
SurroundedByManatees replied to danbanbass's topic in Bass Guitars
When listed on here it was initially £6.995.... with the body being listed as altered but original. Before it got listed for sale at bass direct, someone determined that the body is not original (I assume they made sure the typical markings aren't present under the refin).
