W1_Pro

FOLKS: This bass is no longer for sale. I just can't do it, it would be like selling one of the kids. I really appreciate all of the interest and kind words in the thread above. I have decided to buy the 20th anniversary anyway. Sod it. You only live once.

Thats a pretty bass! GLWTS

It certainly is. Long neck though, doesn't feel like a short scale.

Well, I tend to wear this one quite high, seems to suit the deep funk heritage.. and it sits fine. When I have tried to wear it lower there is a bit of dive, to be fair...

Go on Mick. You owe it to yourself....;0)

That would be about right I think. Considering the timber involved it's not bad, eh? Balances nicely on the strap too.

Lovely bass for someone at a decent price. GLWTS.

Thanks Alan. You are pretty good at that business business yourself....;0)

Of course. Sorry should have thought of that. 4.4 kilos according to the bathroom scales.

It's an interesting one that...I'm 6'3" and it works because the neck is so long. Tiny body though...

I purchased it off a chap who bought it off a chap in Spain I think. The marks on the side are ripples in the finish- the usual wear and tear stuff you get on the lower bouts of guitars after many years. The white marks are reflections- not white paint!

I'm not sure about the knobs tbh...They look quite proper, but I guess they might have been replaced at some point? I think you should just buy it really, a bit of incendiary Clarkesque fretw**nking. That'll keep you warm...Who needs a boiler?...;0)

Im playing it now, and it really is. I might hold on to it yet......

Here is my SC deluxe. It's an early one, serial number 87SC4596 which dates it to 1987 which fits with the 'made in West Germany' schaller machine heads. In the interests of full disclosure, there are a few minor dinks on it, but nothing too bad. I've tried to capture these in the photos. If you want more pics- let me know. It's a magnificent bass. The electrics all work as they should, the truss rods are fine, the action is low, the neck slim and fast. I truly do not want to sell this, but I've been offered a 20th anniversary model and the powers that be have firmly told me it's one in, one out, or else. It is made I believe, of walnut facings over a mahogany core with maple laminations. The neck is maple & purpleheart. The woodwork is astonishing. I'm happy to courier at your expense. I'd be happier if you tried it before buying. I'm in Bury St Edmunds most of the time. London at least once a week and Wales periodically. Comes with a fitted hardcase- American, by 'The Modern Case Company'. Can't say I've ever heard of them, but it's a fine case. In terms of cash. I'm happy to consider offers, but it is what it is and I'm not going to bend much on the price.

Whats the scale length please Rhys?

So, whats the difference then- if indeed there is a difference- between the "Primary" bass and the 'Precise' bass? These Aria's are generally phenomenal machines, the two I have knock spots of many a genuine US P that I've owned. A great buy at a very fair price for someone. GLWTS.

Thats a nice looking bass. GLWTS.

Great bass for not a lot of cash. GLWTS.

A fine bass from a very decent seller. Have a bump. GLWTS.

Great pedal at a good price from a v.nice chap. GLWTS.