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  1. silverfoxnik
    Happy Bank Holiday Friday, Folks! Figured I'd better give this beautiful and seemingly, quite unique, bass a BUMP, as it needs to find a new home. Cheers, Nik
  2. silverfoxnik
    Happy Bank Holiday Friday, Folks! Figured I'd better give this amp a BUMP, as it needs to find a new home. Cheers, Nik
  3. silverfoxnik
    Thanks for your expertise and insights as ever @Bassassin.. 🙏 Glad to hear you think it's a mid-late 70s example, and it is as you say, a thing of beauty! Who would've thought those little spanners are so rare.. 🤔🤷😁
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    Sad, but true....
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    That makes it even more of a bargain when you sold it, Chris...
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    Thanks Chris, I remember the 212 combo you had; it looked like a serious piece of kit! Wasn't it the M3, as opposed to the M6 ?
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    Sounds very familiar... 🤔 .. It's like having Trump's tariff wars imposed mercilessly, and without warning, on a few simple musician folks getting on with their day to day business of bass guitar trading... Shocking! 😉😁 On a more serious note, I really like the tone of the Danelectro basses too, though I've never owned one.
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    Only 4, Chris? 🤣 Seriously, thanks for pointing that out. 👍😊 This bass does have a lovely tone, despite my rather lame efforts at playing it..
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    It's 3.9k, or 8.6 lbs in old money. And just to say, that was done using the old-fashioned method of weighing myself on the scales first, then weighing myself with the bass.
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    😂 I'm very happy to talk about the M6 Andy... I just can't bring any more basses into Silverfoxnik Towers, otherwise I will end up sounding like a cross between Aled Jones and Jimmy Somerville, circa 1982/3 (if you catch my drift).. 😬😁😂 Nice looking bass btw...👍
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    Cheers @lemmywinks 🙏
  12. silverfoxnik
    Thanks Rod... 🙏
  13. silverfoxnik
    Thanks! 🙏 That's a good question... 🤔 Compared to other basses I have, this is pretty light. But I'll measure it and get back to you soon.
  14. silverfoxnik
    That's a very cool looking bass @Stub Mandrel - it just oozes mojo!!
  15. silverfoxnik
    Cheers Steve! 🙏😊
  16. silverfoxnik
    Cheers Roy, It's a fantastic sounding amp, and the only reason I'm selling is because I (stupidly) have too many amps now.. And if it weren't for my Mesa Walkabout Combo, then I wouldn't be selling it.
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    And yet more photos...
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    More photos...
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    Hi Folks, Background Bit of an unusual one, this, so here goes... So, at the 3rd time of trying, I have realised that fretless bassis not for me. Hence why this is now up for sale. It's a 1970s (or possibly early 80s) Maya Precision bass in superb condition, completely stock, and comes with its original case and some of the case candy. The only thing that's not original (AFAIK) is that, at some point in it's life, it's been defretted. As I hope the photos show, it's a bit of a stunner, but when I bought it, it wasn't playing very well. So, I I took it to my local luthier, Nick Hartel in Letchworth, who's done a fabulous job on it so that it now plays beautifully (very happy to share his report on the work he did btw) . I bought this on Facebook last autumn thinking it looked totally cool, and it would be the perfect fretless to get me going so that I could discover my inner 'Mick Khan' or 'John Giblin'.. But sadly, that dream is now over - I just don't enjoy the fretless sound/vibe enough to persevere with it. The guy I bought it from is a very credible guitar dealer in Suffolk and here's what he had to say about it: "Very rare and collectable Japanese bass from the golden era of MIJ quality. Maya instruments are up there with the other highly regarded names, quality hardware, proper woods and built by people who knew their business. This is one owner from new, converted to fretless in the 1980s, in the original case with the tools and booklet for the top class adjustable tuners. A few bumps and marks but nothing major, a Japanese quality instrument for Chinese Squier money..." Price All in all, this has cost me £460; £295 when I bought it and £165 in luthier fees. So, based on that outlay and the fact that it's a real nice, all original vintage MIJ, high quality instrument, I've priced it at £450 or near offer. But if I'm way off on price, then please let me know... Collection /meet ups Collection in Potton, east Central Bedfordshire much preferred, though I could do meet up anywhere between here and Ealing, London, where I work. Or indeed, a meet up within an hour's drive from me in any other direction. You're very welcome to come and have a play of the bass through my Mesa Walkabout combo (or your own amp/cab) here in Potton.. Kettle's always on, with plenty of tea /coffee available. Anyway, that's enough rambling from me. Let me know if you have any questions and thanks for looking! 👍😊 Cheers Nik
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    Great looking example of these models, and a very good price too! Good luck with the sale.. 👍😊
  21. silverfoxnik
    Thanks @bassfan.. 🙏
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    Hi Folks, Due to having too many amps, up for sale is this beautiful sounding, excellent condition, Mesa Boogie Carbine M6, 600 watt bass amp that comes in a Trojan 2u Rack Case. Price etc I'm looking for £625 o.n.o for the amp and rack case, and I'm not looking for any trades at this time. Attached photos hopefully show everything you'd need to see, but if you'd like any other pictures, please let me know. At the risk of stating the obvious, the Fearless Greenboy cab in the photos is not for sale. Collection arrangements Collection only from Potton, in Central Bedfordshire, or a meet up somewhere between Potton and Ealing in London where I work. Sorry, but I won't post this, having had too many mishaps when shipping amps before. Viewings / trial at Silverfoxnik Towers very welcome of course, where the kettle will be on and the tea/coffee will be flowing. If you have any questions, please ask away here or PM me. Thanks for looking, as ever.. Cheers, Nik 👍😊 Useful info/reference/reviews etc So, here's some useful background and other information about this sale... This was bought by me in March last year from @rambam, here's a link to his advert : It was in superb condition when I bought it, and it still is to be honest, as I've only done a few gigs with it in that time. Here's the Carbine's tech spec: Wattage600 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms / 320 Watts @ 8 Ohms Power Amp TypeTrans-Class™ Power w/8 Power MOSFET's & 8/4 or 2 Ohm Impedance Switch PreampVacuum Tube Preamp w/ 1x Mesa 12AX7 EQ / Dynamics ControlActive Bass w/Pull Deep, Passive Mid, 5-Position Active Mid-Voice Switch & Active Treble Footswitchable FunctionsExternal Switching Jacks for Mute and Voicing Modes (Footswitches Sold Seperately) Weight25 Lbs. Dimensions3 1/2" H x 19" W x 13 3/8" D A useful YouTube review here: And here's a pretty accurate description of the qualities of the Carbine: The Mesa/Boogie M6 Carbine 600 Watt Bass Head is a powerhouse amplifier designed for bassists who crave precision, power, and versatility. With its Class A/B power section, this amp head delivers an impressive 600 watts, ensuring your sound is both bold and clear, whether you're in the studio or on stage. The M6 Carbine is engineered with a hybrid tube preamp and a MOSFET power section, combining the warmth of tubes with the reliability and efficiency of solid-state technology. What sets the M6 Carbine apart is its 5-band EQ with a semi-parametric midrange, allowing for detailed tonal shaping tailored to your specific style. This flexibility ensures that whether you're playing smooth jazz, funk, or heavy rock, your sound will cut through with clarity. The amplifier also features a foot-switchable Solo Level Control for dynamic live performances. Beyond its tonal capabilities, the M6 Carbine is built with the gigging musician in mind. It includes a balanced XLR output with a ground lift and pre/post EQ options for direct connection to PA systems. Additionally, it features a series effects loop and a tuner output, making it easy to integrate with your existing gear. Thanks again for looking! 👍
  23. silverfoxnik
    Thanks Gary, That's understandable... We've been very fortunate over the years to have been able to hold the Bash at the same site since 2009. And it was excellent ; ample parking, great choice of rooms, reasonable location etc, etc. All good things come to an end I guess.
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    Hi Gary, Any thoughts or insights as to whether or not a September /October bash might be possible?
  25. silverfoxnik
    What a stunning looking instrument @Grainger guitars, and a truly wonderful gesture on your part to complete the bass in Nick's honour! This is exactly the sort of gesture from within the bass community that Nick would so love to have seen and want to have supported... It really is fantastic of you! 👍☺️🙏
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