Bidd

Having recently purchased a second hand one of these recently from here, I can certainly vouch for the lighter and faster aspect of this bass - at my first band rehearsal with one of these I was amazed at how easy and comfortable it was to play on. I used to play a Squier VM Jazz, and although it is an extremely good bass for its price, I was gobsmacked on how the Sterling not only had a better quality tone (well it is active), but the neck is just sublime to play on in comparison to the Jazz, and when I went back to playing on the Jazz, it felt cumbersome and uncomfortable.

Since I've recently bought a Musicman Sterling off here, and with impending car tax and insurance to pay, it's time to give my black Yamaha BB414 to a new home. I bought this here over three years ago from Apothem - see thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=1992&pid=54579&st=0&#entry54579"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;#entry54579[/url], and for the first year I played on this quite a lot for home practise and for the odd gig, so it has gained the odd scratch and dings on the body, but is still in very good condition. I also had this serviced about 4-5 months ago to use for recording (if you want to listen, click on my band myspace and play 'Separate Ways'), and ever since it has been sat in its case. I should warn you now that the action on this is rather high (for my own crazy preference), and that the key for the case (mentioned in the original sale) I've never actually seen so I can't offer you that in the sale. I will instead throw in a crappy strap and a handheld stagg tuner. (Apologies for the not so great quality photos, but I'm not very good with digital cameras) I want to sell for [s]£140[/s] £130, and have based this by looking at previous sales, and also considered the hardcase and the fact it has been upgraded with a Gotoh Bridge (I still have the original as well) I'd rather not post this, but could be willing to deliver this via car to anyone living not too far away from Widnes, Northwest, for a small petrol-related fee. Any questions feel free to PM me - I check my computer quite a lot so should be able to get back to you quickly. Cheers.

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I'm currently looking to upgrade to a better bass and just want to aks a quick question. How does the sound and neck compare to a standard US Fender Jazz? Please excuse my ignorance, but I've never tried a Sterling (or any Musicman) before. At a price like this I really want to go for it - even doing a round trip from the Northwest!

A lovely town called Widnes, near Liverpool. I've sent you a PM anyway. [quote name='sprocketflup' post='913779' date='Aug 3 2010, 12:45 PM']Whereabouts in the NW Bidd?[/quote]

Would you be prepared to post this to the Northwest, and if so how much extra?

Whereabouts are you based?

Can someone else confirm that this is a good price? I'm VERY tempted but £875 is a lot of money to me.

Did you receive my PM? Anyway I wouldn't blame you if you decided not to sell. I nearly bought one new myself a couple of years ago but decided on a cheaper bass so I could fork out on effects.

Would you be prepared to post this out? (to within England that is)

[quote name='agoulding' post='646078' date='Nov 5 2009, 11:01 AM']Has this gone?[/quote] It has been sold pending payment. If it falls through however I'll let you know

Bump. I'm thinking now that setting a price may be a bad idea due to the condition of the pedal. Therefore I'm willing to listen to any offers (with around £5 for postage)

Not had a chance to try it out yet as I don't have an amp at home (both are in different practice rooms!). I have practice tonight though so I'm going to give it a run.

Since buying Kev's Big Muff, my Russian one has to go. I bought this off ebay about a year ago, and when I bought the previous owner had for some reason (I can't remember why or how) had managed to switch all the three functions around i.e. the volume knob actually changes sustain, the tone knob changes volume and the sustain knob changes tone. There are labels printed on though so to avoid confusion. This doesn't affect the overall sound. [attachment=35349:PICT0131.JPG] Another slight issue (which happened under my ownership) was that the black lead from the battery connector had snapped off (at the clip end, not the circuit board end), so I've had to reattach it via some soldering. It does work but it might be worth getting someone who's good at electronics to replace the battery clip to be on the safe side though. I'm also throwing in a connector that attaches to the battery clip and can be plugged into a power brick. I will also send it in the box of the Muff that I've just received (US version). Cheers for looking.

Is the Chorus still available?

and replied. Just to let everyone know this has been provisionally been sold pending payment

[quote name='Kev' post='636786' date='Oct 26 2009, 10:59 AM']Price drop to £45, plus actual shipping costs, whatever method you like.[/quote] Pmd