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Hi every one. I bought this 2020 beast of a bass from Mudpup late last year and absolutely love the variation of tones achievable with the Bartolini MK1 pickups ( they are both reverse P pups inside the soapbar covers ) and 3 band Bartolini MK1 pre amp. Electronics , truss rod and hardware all working as they should. Specifications listed in the photos, also some Cort site info there. The 2 way switch is for Active/Passive - In passive mode the battery still powers the pickups signal but bypasses the 3 band and gives a more organic tone than the active 3 band pre amp can produce. So it is indeed the passive tone of the pickups but then powered to the jack socket. People often state that the passive tone is the “ same as active with the BMTreble controls at centre detent “ - it’s just their opinion but it doesn’t describe how good the passive sound is and misleads people to thinking you might as well not bother flicking the switch at all. It definitely is ! Upgraded previously so it sports a set of silver satin headed USA made Hipshot Ultralite tuners AND matching Detuner.( Check out BD tuner prices , 180 for these 3 and the Xtender vs standard non usa licensed set approx 80 , then sell those. ) These get the weight down to 3.96kg , 8lbs 13oz. ( photo of scales ). I’ve since stumbled on another bass , the same model but a few ounces lighter. Definitely in the Senior age group I just prefer a lighter bass these days and , playing at home only , I can grab a Fiver rather than detune (and have to learn a song another way) so someone else can make better use of this upgraded tuner set. I can easily remove the silver fretboard markers and black ones which cover the original inset abalone ones which are shown in some of the pics. Let me know. I’ve made two cosmetic renovations to this bass which look neat and blend nicely with it’s rugged blue/black/ hippy purpley flamed looks. I used acrylic paints to go over the body top edge , at the forearm rest area which was noticeably rubbed pale ( photo). So it was the finish rubbed off rather than any wood wear. Body edge just south of the bridge too. Pretty good match and a final matte acrylic lacquer coat so this is durable and , being water based, you or I can reverse this finish with some rubbing with a damp piece of cotton cloth. I know because I took 3 attempts to be happy with it ! 😁 It blends in fine , and your arm covers it when playing anyway. The Hipshot bridge’s base plate casting rear end curve was not symmetrical. Purely cosmetic again but it was driving me nuts so I used epoxy resin ( “Steel”) which worked a treat. Great adhesion to the metal and then easy to fine finish and shape. It’s only a small visible silver painted area and sits well with the other parts of the bridge. The correct shape now matches the body recess curve. Replaced the pickup screws and black dome headed machine screws which were worn. It’s loaded with D’Addario Pro Steels,only light use. There’s no visible fret wear and the 2020 spec Panga Panga ( a type of Wenge ) board has a good looking parallel grain all along it. Nice and dark. The only slight wear is under the E and D strings on the bridge pickup cover towards the neck side. I collected this bass from Mudpup and didn’t notice the cover wear until I got home so it’s not unsightly. The photo angle taken exaggerates the issue. Not uncommon when a raised pup is preferred ( Steel strings used too ) and I’ve seen it on a neck pickup before. I lowered the pickup a little and don’t play hard. No problem. These Bart covers are tough plastic and a good 2mm thick. I do have a spare used , unmarked and perfect working order bridge MK1 pickup (Bartolini label is T for treble) which you can have for £35 ( my cost price) which you could fit. That came from someone else’s A4 too. ( 108mm x 34mm) A very comfortable bass. Nice volute on the neck. 38mm at the nut. String spacing at saddles is just under 19 mm ( 56mm E to G centres ). No neck dive ( small head stock ) and the matte finish all over ( inc neck ) feels as cool as it looks. 😎 All very clean , so ready to pick up and play. UK mainland delivery included with Fedex. I’ll double box with inner and outer cardboard boxes or cheapo but new gig bag. I’m in no rush to sell this , so close offers only will be considered and I’ll post it up elsewhere. Specification below after 3 photos. Later photos of bass on a towel are when I first received it and before I’d thought of painting over the worn areas, so you can see how the body edge was had a dark edge around the butt end. Wiring diagram for Sparkies, has A6 noted but the same set up. Bartolini MK1 pups and Pre. Option - Instead of a close offer - I can include a new set of the standard strings for this beautiful Neck Thru bass - D’Addario EXL165SL 45 65 85 105 Nickel plated round wounds. The Pro Steels on it haven’t been used much and remember those USA Hip Shot Tuners and the free UK insured mainland delivery. Thanks for looking and have a good Easter. Quent

Hi, These are still for sale ( March 2025 ) I took these tuners off my 2016 Spector NT4 and replaced with Gotoh Gold GB707 , hence photo to show Drop In compatibility. Just home use by myself for a few months ( I bought bass new in 2018) before putting the gold set on. So excellent condition and very little use. They’ve cleaned up as well as the other same size set I’m now selling (£45) on here , just no Spector Logo on these. The diagram dimensions are accurate in the photo. I have digital calipers. Just had to change a couple of dimensions on a Wilkinson open gear diagram. £40 includes UK postage. 2L-2R Weight 238g Cheers. Quent

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Sorry Geronimo. I clearly missed seeing your reply in 2022. I sometimes lose track of smaller items I am selling and only see PMs. Now gone I’m afraid. My apologies and hope you are having a great Christmas break. Cheers. Quent

Thanks for that Cocco 👍 and - Danny , I hope you get over your GAS soon - by getting your very own Fender American Elite Jazz V !! Trouble is, there’s only mine available. Some interest on Evil Bay but I’m Fendering them off on your behalf ! 🤓 Cheers. Quent

Hi. Here is my mint condition Sire P7 2nd generation 5 string bass which I bought new in Jan 2019 ( Made in 2018 ). It’s only had occasional home use here due to competition from my other 5 and 4 string basses. Hence the Mint condition with no blemishes, swirls or dents. Just as it came out of the Sire box. Selling because………….I bought a white one the same. ( I know. Couldn’t stop myself! ) The gloss black finish is superb and the pickups pre amp, truss rod , bridge and tuners all function perfectly. The bass has an Alder body, beautiful Ebony fingerboard with pearloid block markers, rolled edges and classy white binding. The maple neck has a satin urethane finish for a non stick, fast feel. A superb rocking powerhouse of a bass which can also cover a variety of subtle tones. Passive or Active with the awesome 18v powered 3 Band onboard Preamp. Both batteries checked this week, both reading 9.37v , not new but still on full output. Well balanced at 4.5kg , 9lbs 15oz whether standing or sitting. Strung with D’Addario 130 - 45 nickel plated roundwounds. 34 inch scale, 46mm nut width and 18mm string spacing at the saddles. More specification detail in the photos (screenshots) below. Truss rod and saddles allen keys included and I’ve taken off the body end strap button for the journey , it’s wrapped up and in the pouch with the allen keys safely away from the bass. This is a 2nd Generation Sire P7 in Perfect condition and please bear in mind I’ve included UK mainland Fedex insured delivery ( It’s £20 extra to N.I and islands , so I’ve discovered so you’ll need to cover that. Thanks.) It’ll be double boxed (Sire Marcus Miller inner box )and padded well. Thanks for looking.

Hi everybody. This Fender American Elite Jazz V ( made 2016 ) is in excellent / V Good condition overall for an 8+ year old bass. The original owner gigged it occasionally before I bought it in July 2019. Since then it has only had limited Home use only as it competes to get played with my other basses. There’s some very slight fret wear under the D string from frets 2 to 7 , hardly visible, which I noticed when polishing the frets this week. The black gloss body gleams. One small dink near the chrome control plate , top side, and one on the back face close to the jack. Some other mini pits but please see the photos to see how minor they are. The finish is not broken. Still no sun here so took the photos today in the conservatory. Hence reflections of roof panel parallel lines, moss lumps and palm leaves. I’ve also had a 4 string Elite Jazz since 2016 and will keep that, so now it’s time to let someone else have the pleasure of this superb Fiver. Fender’s top of the range, with it’s Noiseless pickups, powerful pre amp and excellent build quality. Many consider the Elite series Fenders ( 2016-2020) their best. Played it this morning. No issues whatsoever. It’s so impressive in Passive mode and truly exciting in Active mode. The bass really does look stunning and is in perfect working order. All original apart from an identical WD Music pickguard I bought. Truss rod lever, saddle key and Schaller strap Locks are included and the original Fender Tag. Both batteries read 9.36v today, so it’s ready to leap out of your cabs! Well balanced whether standing or sitting at 4.56kg 10lbs 1oz. Alder body, maple neck with gloss finish , pearloid black blocks and black binding. Delicious! 34 inch scale. 46.7mm nut. 17.5mm string spacing at saddles currently - adjustable , via the grooved saddles. Price for this much sort after and currently very rare Black/Maple stunner includes insured UK mainland delivery in the original Fender Elite Moulded hardshell case, then a large outer box. I’ve searched and can’t find another Black/ Maple Elite Jazz V so you might have to act quickly to secure this. Thank you for looking. More detail below specific to this bass. Specifications Model Name: American Elite Jazz Bass V, Maple Fingerboard, Black Model Number: 0197102706 Series: American Elite Color: Black Gloss Body Shape: Jazz Bass Body Material: Alder Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane Neck Material: Maple reinforced with two Posiflex graphite rods Neck Shape: Compound Back Shape, Modern "C" to "D" Neck Binding: Black Scale Length: 34" (864 mm) Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"-14" Compound Radius (241 mm-355.6 mm) Number of Frets: 21 Fret Size: Medium Jumbo String Nut: Bone Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm) Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment Neck Plate: 5-Bolt Asymmetrical Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face Fingerboard: Maple with gloss finish Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Blocks Bridge Pickup: New 4th Generation Noiseless Neck Pickup: New 4th Generation Noiseless Controls: Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Midrange Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut, Active/Passive Mini Toggle Pickup Switching: 2-Way Mini Toggle Switch for Active/Passive Mode. In Passive Mode, Only The Volume, Pan and Passive Tone Controls Function. In Active Mode, All Controls Function. Pickup Configuration: SS Electronics: 18V Preamp with Active 3-Band EQ Bridge: 5-Saddle HiMass Vintage (String-Through-Body or Topload) Tuning Machines: Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts Orientation: Right-Hand Pickguard: 3-Ply Black. Replaced with identical WD Music guard. Control Knobs: Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass Strings: D’Addario EXL220-5 125 - 40 nickel plated roundwounds Case included - Elite Moulded Hardshell Case in tiptop condition.

£340 without the new gig bag and D Tuner. £370 with them I’ll withdraw this next week so last few days for you to own this superb bass. Thanks for looking.

Just a heads up that I’ll take close offers to £425 now but I’ll move this on elsewhere at the end of October. A superb instrument. Tap the photos to enlarge and zoom in further on that binding ! Enjoy! Cheers. Quent.

Quite right Dirgefornovember! Don’t sell it for less because these Korean made ones are really great basses and , from forums , I’ve read that they do come “close “ to the German made equivalent so any of the short Korean era basses are made superbly. I have a Korean Streamer LX 4 with passive single coil pickups too and they punch as strong as you want. I’ve got this one’s sister or brother with exactly the same Made date ! A red one I got from BDirect so have a bump on me and GLWT. Cheers.

Ha! Thanks Schnozzalee but it’s just point and shoot in good light in our conservatory , or by the front window. An iPhone 7. I do take lots and reject many. If I can do it……. Helps with gorgeous bass of course. You could buy it from me to hone your photographic skills! Cheers. Quent

Hi. Final Price £450 but No Offers as this is a great price for such a bass in prime condition and no play wear . I’ll move this on if no interest during October. A stonking performer that will cover a vast range of tones and this one’s a real looker ( + Matching Headstock, so difficult to find ). USA version acquired this year so I can’t justify keeping this beaut. I have another gorgeous bass for sale here because I couldn’t resist buying the USA made equivalent. An extravagance because the Tribute Series electronics and hardware are the same spec as the US made basses. Anyway, I’ve done it now so this beauty can be yours. I bought it new from Andertons in 2020. S/No 181122060 Made in 2018. Weight 4.36kg 9lbs 8oz. 43mm nut 19mm string spacing at the saddles ( D’Addario nickel plated rounds) These with the matching headstock were only made for a short while and seem a rarity preowned so here’s your chance! There are loads of Youtube demos of G&Ls L2000 so if you are not familiar, check those out. Volume Treble Bass and Leo Fender’s unique electronics means the Bass and Treble work when it’s in Passive mode. 3 switches Passive/Active/Active with high end treble Series/Parallel Pickups selector Bridge,Both, Neck. With all these controls it really is helpful to have the pickup selector. Flipping marvellous! 🤓 Not used a great deal as I have quite a few basses so no signs of wear and all works perfectly. Luscious creamy paint with gloss. Two tiny specks on the body front which simply look like dust. See if you can spot them in the photos. They’ll be joined by the usual dust in the air and really aren’t noticeable. I only spotted them yesterday by being OCD during my inspection! I’ve added two more pics showing the specks location. In the close up, for comparison, there are 3 specks of actual dust above the knob and switches happened to settle as I faffed before taking the shot. The body on this production run was Basswood but feels as solid and sounds like an Alder body. The fingerboards were Brazilian Cherry. Too light for me so I’ve darkened it with Fiebing’s Pro Dye liquid stain ( Dark Brown ) after consulting my usual Pro technician. Fret dot markers protected the pearl dots. I applied some matching cream Jockomo markers which can be removed but I love them. I’ve checked typical preowned prices to pitch mine but this is a rarer finish and in top condition. Upgraded knobs with indicators and upgraded string tree with slots. Having said that. Make me a near offer and we’ll see. I have other basses up for sale only. 3 others. Gave the fretboard an little oil clean today ( it didn’t need it but my paw marks are not on it now). Frets needed their annual polish so the end two photos show that. I’ll double box this to you using the original coffin box inside a large box. Cheers and please ask away if you wish. Quent

Hi. Another drop to £450 before moving this elsewhere. These are wonderful basses so save yourself £150 to £200 on the current price of a new one. ( £648 at Yamahamusiclondon ). I’ll have to settle for my Japanese made BB P34 alone. Poor me ! 😃 I bought this new in May 2020 and was so impressed I decided to “upgrade” to a BB P34 , the Japanese version. I’d like to keep both but after a year with both it’s time to let someone else enjoy this beautiful bass. Made in Aug 2019 S/No: HPO13322 it’s in perfect condition, as it came out of the box. I’ll package in the original coffin box inside a larger guitar box. UK only. Weight 4.15kg , 9lbs 3oz You can read the detail in the link below from Yamaha’s site but the nut is 40mm, 34 inch scale and the strings are 19mm apart at the saddles. I only play at home and take great care of my basses so this really has no signs of wear, no dints or knocks. £475 is the price inc UK delivery so you can save yourself £150 to £200 on the price of a new one because mine has no wear , swirls or blemishes at all. Powerful alnico V pickups and as usual with Yamaha a tone control which gives a great useful range of tones. Controls Vol Vol Tone. Strung through the body with D’Addario EXL 170SL nickel plated roundwounds 45-100 I’ve added two screenshots to the photos below of the Specs and Features from the yamahamusiclondon site. Yamaha link. I can’t seem to copy the link but please search yamahamusiclondon Choose, Guitars then Basses then the BB434 basses are the second group down ( after the 424 and 425s). The photo of the body rear shows reflection of moss debris on our conservatory roof. The dark shapes! It’s all perfect. It has a lovely very dark Rosewood finger board. Cheers. Quent