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I'm still very unsure... Only if the right thing comes along I think!!

Not sure if I want to do this so i reserve the right to withdraw, priced firm just to get back my outlay (original bass price plus the mono bass sleeve if required. If not - £1500!) @bubinga5 asked Martin Peterson how much it would cost to build this spec and its a little over £4000. I hope he doesn't mind, I have pinched a lot of text from his original advert. I am only considering this as I have just got an Xotic jazz and am loving it! Trades wise I would be looking for a special edition Musicman Stingray5 with roasted neck or one of the newer specials with the roasted neck. Something may prick my fancy so please do throw offers at me - 34" scale only please (found this out the hard way!) It's a great bass and I am really in two minds as to whether I want to sell so I am no rush nor will I trade or sell for something I am unsure of... please don't take offence if I say no! I am happy to include the Mono case for £1600 or or not for £1500. Delivery is an option but it would have to be fully insured so will be around the £40 mark. I will need to check this and it all depends about case etc. so collection is preferred. @bubinga5's original pics but I will upload some more ASAP. The body finish has one or two minor dings but nothing to detract from what is a beautiful bass. When I installed the uni-pre I copper shielded the whole cavity and grounded everything so it is as quiet as a mouse. Give me a shout with any questions / offers for trades. Bear in mind the controls look slightly different now with the uni pre installed - I will add more pics asap. Details below: It's a Sei Jazz bass, a lot of us know how well Martin makes his instruments. Totally hand made. Swamp ash body, Birdseye maple neck/headstock. The book matched olive wood top has flame and all sorts of burl. Its a lovely piece of wood, Brazilian Rosewood fb. Matching electronics cover on the back. The neck dots are surrounded by nickle which is a nice touch, Martin Steamed the Olive wood around the arm rest. He sunk the bridge into the body by 3mm for better resonance. The detail he puts into his basses are so cool. I've seen and played others Sei basses and they are mind boggling in there detail. Brass ABM fully adjustable bridge.16.5 to 18.5 mm I believe, could be 19 mm not sure. Its the best bridge I've ever had on a bass period. USA HipShot Lollypop tuners. John East Uni-Pre preamp - 3 band EQ with swept mid and passive switch. John East made a custom version of this to include two switches - one for passive mode and one as a mute. This was only to fill the gaps left by a J-Retro which the bass came with. Bartolini B Axis pickups. The B Axis are a lot more aggressive and brighter than the usual Bartolinis. Its light weight at 8.9 pounds. The B string is monstrous. Super taught. For a 34" scale bass its as good as any Lakland 35" ive ever played, really punchy (@bubinga) Its super comfortable body wise, with a very slim shallow neck. It sounds like a modern Jazz. The East pre gives it lots of tonal options. Set right it is a beast of a Jazz Bass. Lots of growl. But passive its quite a polite instrument.

Cheers.... Me too!

Same as.everywhere else... It's only stuck on but doesn't hide any nasties... Having said that, looks like it's sold now I'm afraid... Should be going out this week.

Someone requested some sound samples - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rzs7pezlhrtjs88/AADZKl75j9x0m2KEPdHAHro8a?dl=0 Please excuse f*** ups and sloppiness... no gigs and very little practice for 10 weeks takes its toll!

I must admit, surf green does really appeal. I have seen surf green and a tort scratch plate which looks great. It's such a risk though, with such a pricey instrument. I might have to get creative on Photoshop to visualise it!

I am considering my options I must admit... I really want a funky solid colour though... Surf green or lake placid blue... Would it be sacrilegious to repaint this??

Can't tempt you???

It is... Seems a shame to let it go so cheap but needs must! Plus I think the current climate doesn't help. It was for sale in the Bass Gallery a while ago for £1500 so it is a bargain! 😜

I have seen something I would like so would accept £1200 plus delivery...

I just picked up a sunburst one of these and they are great US made precision basses for not much cash...

Price.drop bump!

I was after a YOB '76 Precision... But had to settle for a US made Highway 1... Saying that, it sounds like a P, plays like a P and with work minor work, will look like a mid 70s P! I gonna try and vintage up the maple on the neck with some amber tinted lacquer... No idea how that will turn out!

Ha! It's the one thing I won't let go of now... I love that bass. So versatile, so playable. The GB is definitely on the same par, perhaps a bit more hifi... It's just the 35 scale I don't get on with... How are you mate? Still got your GB?

To be honest if it doesn't go to a good home it will stay with me! Every time I look at the as I think ... " Is it the right thing?" Time will tell!! Glad it served you well!

Trades???

Cheers mate - it's a great bass and a pain that I'm not getting on with it. To be honest, if it doesn't sell I will give it more of a trial when gigs start back again... you never know! How's all with you in Norwich? Keeping yourself entertained?