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biro

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  1. Joe was the perfect buyer. I sold a bass to him, paid promptly and organised collection with no hassles whatsoever. Warmly recommended!
  2. Hi all, I am considering parting ways with this beauty. It is in absolutely top shape, never gigged as far as I know, and with the decals still on. It does, however, have a very, very, very small chip on the bottom of the body (just under the bridge). Needless to say, it does not affect playability, and I think you might be able to cover it properly with a marker in a pinch. The only thing I did to it in the few weeks i had it was to replace batteries and strings, oil the fretboard, and give it a racecar-like setup. The neck is an arrow and the action insanely low (we're talking a mere 2 mm under the B string at the last fret), with no buzz. Comes with OHSC and case candy. It is, by any standard, the ideal jazz bass, with the perfect Fender voice in passive and lots of tonal variety the moment you switch on the preamp. However, I sense that I might be after something a little different. So, I am in North London, open to a bit of haggling and to specific trades. So, if you have the right Stingray 5, Bongo 5, Spector Euro 5, or Warwick 5 (I might be interested in a variety of models), please send a PM my way. I could also consider the Ibanez Prestiges, or something else with with cash my way. I really don't need a four string at the moment. As ever, a meetup is strongly preferred.
  3. Hi All, I am selling this beauty, which I bought not long ago from Tony of this parish. It is a very nice instrument, but, once again, I discovered that I am more of a Fender person—or an Ibanez person if I have to go down that road. This bass does have an exceptional tone, and—quite literally—a sustain that is like no other bass I've ever tried. I am saying that after owning a Status bass, mind you. I hope you won't mind me sharing the photos from the original post. The bass is still in the great conditions it came in, except I lowered the action a tiny bit. It plays like butter., but it's punishing. It comes with a Sadowsky soft / hard case and a tin of Warwick wax. Ideally, this would have to be picked up from London, and I'd be happy to shave something off the price if this can be arranged. Otherwise, I am happy with Paypal. Trades: you can try and tempt me, but I am likely to say not. However, if you have a Euro Spector, a 5 string Jazz, or a tasty 5 or 6 string Ibanez, I might be game. Thanks!
  4. Hi all, I am selling my US Jazz. I got this new in 2017, from Bassman666 of this parish, who got it in 2013. It's a 2012 in Midnight Wine Red. She's a stunner (the one on top in the picture) in very good condition, with just few minor chips and slight play wear. This bass is extraordinary. I am selling it because I have another bass which I find even more unique and, since I always grab that, this one sits in a case, which is preposterous. I also still don't know in which continent I am going to live in the next month, so I tend to travel light. It features: A kiogon series/parallel V/V/T loom. Pull up the tone knob and you'll be able to make everything rumble, summon the occasional demon, and even leave the European Union Di Marzio pick ups, but the original ones will be included too. A hipshot drop tuner, currently set to low B (yes it does work) Two fender pickguards (white and black) Two cheap ones in white and grey pearl The truly lovely abs molded case, so fancy I'd sleep in it A truss rod tool (never got the original, but it works just fine) Fairly newish strings I can ship, if need be, but I'd rather not. I am in London, and if you come and pick it up you'll save me a massive hassle, and receive the assurance that tea will be forthcoming as you try the bass. But, if need be, happy with paypal and shipping.
  5. For certain techniques, a small radius can be hellish, more on a 5 string than on a 4. I had a 7.25" classic '50 P with which I could do more or less anything. A 7.25" 5 string Marcus Miller V7 I had to sell rather swiftly--to small a radius for a fiver. 10" is actually more than fine for tapping and chording. It is of course possible that you would enjoy a flatter radius more, but I think it is really inadvisable to go through such ab invasive mod for such a comparatively small change.
  6. Thanks! But well, this forces me to ask you where you're located!
  7. Fantastic bass and colour. Does it come with a case?
  8. I might add that I have the impression that MK2 bass safes might be a little smaller than their predecessor. Number one reason why I think so is that I have been having difficulties fitting a thomann top-of-the-line gigbag in it. True, its leathery finish makes it less slippery than it would be ideal to fit it in the safe smoothly, but still, it didn't look so big in comparison to a normal gigbag. I guess I will have to find a double gigbag and see if it fits.
  9. Thanks a lot! I have tried with mine (I suppose it's a MK2) and fitting a stratocaster and an Ibanez Soundgear in it seemed quite a tight fit. I might try if I have to, but it does not seem ideal I have to say. Perhaps a thinner bag might help.
  10. Stunning! I have PM'd you and I shall PM you again until it's mine!
  11. I am the lucky owner of an SKB Bass Safe, which has proved itself to be one of the best purchases I have made in the last few years. Grab a bass, stick it into a gigbag and fly without a heavy heart. However, I remember reading some time back that it is possible to carry [i]two basse[/i] in the bass safe. This would be fantastic, since I just so happen to prefer to go carry my Jazz Bass and a five stringer if at all possible. So far, I have only tried to put two basses together in the same gigbag (not advisable, I think) and, while it is a snug fit, it's a fit. I was wondering if anybody had any experience with double gigbags (or just one gigbag with two basses) and the bass safe. If that were to work, I'd call myself very lucky. Thanks!
  12. And it's a bump! Have I mentioned that it sounds great? (Also, I really, really, really don't want to list it on ebay.)
  13. A very nice acquisition! I've come to the conclusion that it is very difficult to go wrong with any SR fiver (indeed, I recently bought a Premium), but the Prestige line is really, really great.
  14. Bump. Might now consider trades on this. The trade value is still £ 800 though. I could consider a Jazz Bass (provided that it is a Fender, and in the nicer series) or a Spector (provided that it is 5 strings). Cash adjustments to be discussed where needed!
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