Shaggy

A really stonkingly lovely P, that I could only bear to part with as I was upgrading (in vintage terms) to Chris's '65P. As said, the neck is an absolute joy to play, the slab board is of the really dark, dense rosewood you only see these days on custom and top-end instruments. For a player rather than a purist this is about as good as it gets for a '70's / '80's Precision, and for not much moolah! (be warned though - he puts flats on everything.......)

[quote name='borisbrain' timestamp='1317421798' post='1390717']Is this still available...? BB[/quote] Unless he's selling another one, the OP PM'd me on 1st Sept that he'd sold it. Bargain indeed Quote; dont get this, is it just a pre-amp when its got power ratings on the back? Would i need to buy a power amp to drive it? Like This Unlike " No it's a fully integated amplifier - pre & power amp (the AH250 SMX?) - Trace usually indicated on the front panel of their amps which pre-amp was fitted as this has all the tone-shaping features.

[quote name='martthebass' post='1362110' date='Sep 4 2011, 07:50 PM']so as the Welsh say 'there we are'.[/quote] Usually; "There We Are Then...." as an underhand risposte to something stupid the other party has just said (work out the acronym....... ) Lovely bass there BTW

Thanks for the good words guys, and good to know how highly regarded Paul was by BC-ers Bass now withdrawn from sale

This is a very lovely 5 string – the “Rex” model I think. Hand-built in around 2005 by Paul MacNab in Huddersfield, who sadly passed away in July 2010. I’d call it a lightweight, but can weigh for those interested. Paul had a reputation not only as an outstanding luthier, but also for being extremely choosey about selecting the loveliest tonewoods for his instruments, and this sure shows here. I acquired this in a trade with lozbass with a view to potentially moving from 4 to 5 string, but as the material I’ve been playing hasn’t demanded a 5 plus I’ve been focussing on my flamenco playing (and am just venturing into bluegrass banjo!) this hasn’t had the playing time it deserves. Specs;[list] [*]1-piece mahogany body with carved quilt maple top (5A grade I reckon), clear amber finish [*]34” scale bolt-on neck; highly flamed maple with rosewood / bubinga / ebony laminations. Oil / wax finish on “playing zone” of neck, varnished headstock & heel. Wenge board (dot markers to side only), 24 frets. Schaller BM tuners. [*]Twin soapbar pickups (German “Goldo” make), active 9V circuit with bass & treble cut/boost, individual volume controls for each p/up. Pull switch on rear vol control for active / passive operation. (NB' I've actually bought an East U-retro preamp to fit in this, but as yet unfitted. Can negotiate included if interested) [*]Heavy duty chrome Goldo bridge; allows individual string spacing lateral adjustment. [/list] These were around £1200 new at the time, and this is a rare example in outstanding condition. Price drop to £425 for a quick sale (in Tobias soft case) for one week only (to Sat 24th Nov) after which it will definitely be withdrawn - plus shipping, or collection from Swansea area - no trades, sorry. I'll be at M4 Reading services on Sun 25th Nov if that's easier for anyone interested to collect Cheers, Greg

Schaller bridge the best 4-string unit ever IMHO, way more attractive and more configurable than a badass. Wish I could think of a reason for buying another one, but bump for some cool gear