karlfer

A Bongo was an itch to be scratched. Just got this, gigged it, 24 frets and active are not for me. 2012, single pup, 3 band EQ, weighs just over 8lb, so it's light. Balance is excellent. Very good condition with a couple of scratches and one little dink as far as I can see. Original Bongo case which has a few scratches. £750 cash collected from Wigan is preferred. Because of the value, UK mainland courier would be another £35 including insurance. I AM VERY HAPPY to talk trades, of particular interest would be immaculate US Precision or such as Rich's Baer cabs, or Dave McCombes Berg cabs. Feedback at bottom of thread, any trial welcome in Wigan. Thanks for looking. Now, the dreadful photos! Cheers, Karl. [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/002_zpsusukwxnk.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/005_zpstya1fwyp.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/006_zpsw9fx3pu9.jpg.html"][/url] [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/004_zpsb0qjq09v.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/004_zpsb0qjq09v.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/007_zpsvpmsnjwz.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/99d1655a-e08d-4393-91f9-4c7120a65dd4_zpslar2iqng.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/010_zpsww2bml3s.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/009_zpsaaz7k3es.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/008_zpst9uhoj2z.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/001_zps0qv9m0z8.jpg.html"][/url]

[quote name='alex_1_2_3' timestamp='1434199165' post='2797549'] I'm pretty sure it's a 62 RI as it does in fact have the earthing strip between the bridge pick up and the bridge, it's just hard to see because it's quite similar to the body colour! [/quote] Good call that man. Specsavers for me then!. BUMP.

At the risk of being wrong (as usual) but is it definitely a 62 RI? I thought they had earthing strips between bridge pup and bridge, on the Japanese ones. The model /colour code should be in the neck pocket. Good looking jazz.

[quote name='richardd' timestamp='1434185495' post='2797376'] No You are quiet sane Karl [/quote] I refute that allegation Rich Bump.

Think I'm going insane as could have sworn I read this at £1150 yesterday afternoon. I remember thinking to myself, "enough already, if it's still there after tonight's gig, mail him and get it". Plot lost in Wigan. GLWTS.

Just clocked this on Faecesbook, nice. Is it Burgundy Mist?

My TTE brings down pidgeons and walls. This must be bloody amazing

[quote name='Shaggy' timestamp='1433695195' post='2793157'] THE classic colour / pickguard / neck combination for a Precision IMHO It was seeing the Stranglers and the Ramones that made me take up bass - a nostalgia-tinted bump for a lovely P [/quote] Thanks Shaggy, your wonderful and massively under rated Gibson Explorer bass is a nostalgia-tinted trip for me. I gigged a white '84 Gibson Explorer bass, probably same run as yours, for donkeys years. Sold it when I grew too old for it. JUST SHOWS WHAT A TIT I AM , one of the best looking, playing, sounding basses made IMO. Anyway, this 'ere Dee Dee, if it doesn't go this week, I'm going to gig it and bring out my inner Steve Harris! SORRY SOLD THREE DAYS AGO.

Very nice Tim looks great. 6.35kgs?

Weight of a bass. 1. Ask wife/girlfriend/mrs 3 doors down for luggage scales (or spend £5 at local low price store). 2. Tie ribbon/handkerchief/sock/special lacy undergarment around neck of bass. 3. Suspend bass from luggage scales. 4 Read weight reading and put on the advert. Sorry Wiggy, sarcasm not aimed simply at you but it is common for people to not put the effort in, regarding weight. In doing so, they simply put off a significant number of older buyers. For instance, my Dee Dee Ramone is up for sale at a stated weight of 8lb 5oz, which is actually a few ozs too heavy for Tom, as I well know. 40 or more years of heavy basses hanging off left side shoulders does make you beg for light. Bump.

Further interest seems to have vanished. I've not been using it, simply to keep it pristine. If I still have it next weekend, I'm going to start gigging it as it's a nice, powerful playable relatively light bass. Sale is preferred but I would certainly be interested in a part ex against a Bongo or Sterling as these are both itches requiring a darn good scratch I have cash to put to a tempting deal. For any folk with the Fender Mex blinkers, this is an interesting little read from some actual owners http://basschat.co.uk/topic/263089-mexican-fender-precisions/page__pid__2790984#entry2790984

Hate Marmite, love this bass

[quote name='Shaggy' timestamp='1433523667' post='2791880'] Hehehehe...... Free false beard and cheap sunglasses thrown in...... [/quote] Well I've had a couple of nibbles on my Dee Dee today, so you never know. I'll hold you to the beard mind

£300 2 x 10 that weighs only 15kgs. Markbass Traveler 102P neo bass cab. Excellent condition with Roqsolid cover. 2 x 10 neo speakers, 8 ohm, 400 watts. Prefer collection from Wigan but will courier at £25 extra, UK mainland. Any trial in Wigan, feedback link at bottom of post, cheers, Karl. MIGHT WELL HAVE A FEW QUID TO ADD, if you have a nice Fender you would like to trade. [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/001_zpsuzxiwp2u.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/004_zpsvip4dpjw.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/002_zps1ohf9ubu.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/003_zpsigu8k4iz.jpg.html"][/url]

Thanks Simon, it's certainly a well made light bass that plays well and certainly looks the 70's part

For crying out loud somebody please buy this wonderful Explorer. Before Shaggy reminds me of it again

Well done Tim, that was quick. Should have taken the deal offered shouldn't I

Very nice

For those who have asked, yes this is based on a 1970's Precision, hence "TV" logo. It also may well be lighter and better made than a lot of proper original 1970's Precisions, who can tell ? It is interesting to note that some places are advertising these as a Factory Special Run. Back in the 90's, the Geddy, the Marcus and the Duck Dunn all started as Factory Special Runs, ie limited amount originally. The Geddy and Marcus made it to full production and are still made to this day. The Duck Dunn didn't, so only one run of those was made, hence their limited availability today.

Have a bump Tim. Top bloke peeps, this will be a good one. GLWTS

OK,I'll ask seeing as everybody else appears to have gone shy. Would you consider trades? Good luck regardless, Karl.