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  1. funkle
    [size=4]Hi all[/size] [size=4]With the New Year tax bill looming, I need to sell some basses.[/size] [size=4]This is a fairly new to me Fender Stu Hamm Urge bass (Mark 1), 32" scale (medium scale). It's recently in, so the first out, unfortunately. [/size] [size=4]It's the USA [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]3 pickup (JPJ) version which Stu Hamm designed with the Fender Custom Shop. Alder body, maple neck and pau ferro fretboard. The P pickup is "flat-magnets on a custom '62 vintage P bass". The two J's are also custom wound with the bridge position pickup "overwound for ultra-hot sound".[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]The electronics make this bass extremely flexible. A 4-position rotary controls the 4 settings: passive, active, active with a mid-boost, and muted/standby. The first of the two concentric pots is a treble cut/boost and a bass cut/boost. In passive mode, the bass cut/boost is a passive tone control. The other concentric controls the volume and the pan between the pickups (depending on how many are selected). A three-position switch gives the choice between: two J's, all 3 pickups, and the P alone. I have included a .pdf of the control layout. [/font][/size] [size=4]It sounds great for fingerstyle, slap, and many different styes I have played in. It does cover 'all basses in one' very well. The electronics are in full working order, it's recently restrung with 105 - 45 nickels and the frets and body have been polished. I have it set for a low action. Weight is 3.7 kg.[/size] [size=4]I have included plenty of photos as the bass has seen plenty of wear. The finish on the front of the bass is fine with some swirling of the finish consistent with age, but the back and edges have their fair share of nicks, dunts, scratches, and chips, which I have attempted to catalgoue faithfully. The neck also has a a few chips in the finish as do the edges of the headstock. It's been gigged plenty. [/size] [size=4]I added some Dunlop straplocks which I am happy to leave on (I will also include the original gold strap pins). [/size] [size=4]The bass ships as is in a carefully packed double-box system. [/size] I have seen these sell in the past for £950 or thereabouts. I am happy to accept [s][b]£800 + shipping[/b],[/s] [color=#ff0000]SOLD,[/color] Paypal being the preferred method of payment. I'm open to interesting offers also though a cash settlement will trump other bids. All the best! Pete [attachment=96813:IMG_5066.JPG] [attachment=96814:IMG_5068.JPG] [attachment=96825:IMG_5089.JPG] [attachment=96824:IMG_5086.JPG] [attachment=96826:IMG_5093.JPG] [attachment=96815:IMG_5070.JPG] [attachment=96816:IMG_5072.JPG] [attachment=96817:IMG_5073.JPG] [attachment=96818:IMG_5075.JPG] [attachment=96819:IMG_5076.JPG] [attachment=96820:IMG_5078.JPG] [attachment=96821:IMG_5079.JPG] [attachment=96823:IMG_5082.JPG] [attachment=96822:IMG_5081.JPG] [attachment=96827:stu_hamm_I_controls.pdf]
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    Ok, I've had the Babicz on my MIJ Fender 32" Jazz now for a while. I like the bridge a lot. It is really easy to set up and locks everything firmly into place. The engineering is great, height adjustments are much easier than they used to be. I have emailed the manufacturer to state that I think it could use an adaptation to allow for quicker string changes. Looks to me like it would be simple enough to mill slots into the top of the bridge to permit this. I think a piezo option would be nice. I'm not hugely convinced it changes the tone of a bass, although I understand the engineering principles involved might state in theory that it should be otherwise. On the whole, though, I consider that a plus, as my Jazz still sounds like a Jazz. Other people's experiences may vary. I find a preamp or string gauge changes the tone more profoundly than the bridge, at least on this bass. It is my favourite bridge though, and I look forward to seeing if future versions include the modifications suggested.
  3. funkle
    If you've still got it, I'll take it. PM sent.
  4. funkle
    Sold. Thanks Bob.
  5. funkle
    Just sold Bobby my Yamaha BB1500A. Smooth transaction with good communications. Deal with in confidence! Pete
  6. funkle
    On hold for Bobby K - sale pending.
  7. funkle
    [quote name='henry norton' post='1364949' date='Sep 7 2011, 09:11 AM']If you're prepared to lose an inch the 31" Birdsong Hy5 string is to all intents and purposes a production bass. Otherwise, have you thought about getting yourself a standard Jazz 5 and getting a custom made, medium-scale neck for it?[/quote] The Birdsongs are great looking basses but defo not for me. A jazz bass works fine. I have thought about getting a standard Jazz 5 and getting a neck done. However, unless the bridge is also moved, then you end up in a situation where the pickups may be sensing in a different area of the string to what normally occurs on a jazz bass, thus altering the classic 'jazz bass tone'. Also, by the time you plow money into a new neck and bought a bass to do that on, you are a good chunk of the way towards a custom bass anyway. Hence my hesitance to look for 'non-production' instruments.
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    Wow, I leave the house for while and a ton of replies! Thanks Eude for your suggestions. This 'Pubic Peace' company looks really interesting and are 'production' enough that getting a 5 string medium scale wouldn't cost the earth. I'll definitely be looking at them further! Thanks for all the help everybody, I've got loads to investigate now. Pete
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    [quote name='aLxbass' post='1365023' date='Sep 7 2011, 10:26 AM']You're after a 6 and willing to trade? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=152097"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=152097[/url] Let me know![/quote] Thanks. I'm less familiar with the BTB series, I hear they're nice basses, but on balance probably will pass. Many thanks for the offer though! Pete
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    [quote name='dc2009' post='1364870' date='Sep 7 2011, 03:06 AM']Fanned frets could be a possibility, especially given how you like to string. Check out some Dingwalls would be the obvious answer, though there are other luthiers out there that may better suit your scale length desires[/quote] Hadn't thought of that. Could I take a 5 string SJ5 and restring it E-C and have it sound good? I'll need to check their literature on that.
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    [quote name='Bankai' post='1364869' date='Sep 7 2011, 03:02 AM']Dare I say have a look at sadowsky? Might be something suitable in their range.[/quote] Nothing that is 32" scale, I'm sorry to say.
  12. funkle
    Hi all As time goes on I'm getting more specific in what I want out of an instrument. Nonetheless I have never gone custom as I have always found that if my tastes change, would likely involve too great a loss of ££/value. I therefore have limited myself to buying secondhand instruments or production instruments. It's hard to find what I want even after scouring Talkbass and Basschat/the internet, so I'll ask the fine minds on here: Does anyone know of a production Jazz bass with a medium (32") scale and 5 strings? I'm not interested in a low B, I intend to string the instrument E - C. My current gold standard for tone is an alder body/rosewood board MIJ Fender Jazz, 32" scale with an East J-Retro preamp and nickel strings. Sounds great as far as I'm concerned and has served me well on many gigs. Are my needs too esoteric, or does anyone know of such an instrument (as a production model, not a custom bass)? Pete
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    [quote name='Taa' post='1359858' date='Sep 2 2011, 01:44 PM']any trades?[/quote] Sure, I'd consider exchange against a 5 or a 6. What have you got? Pete
  14. funkle
    Sale no longer pending, back on the market.
  15. funkle

    Hohner B2B

    funkle replied to funkle's topic in Basses For Sale

    Sold.
  16. funkle
    Free bump. My main cabinet for bigger gigs. Filled large halls/weddings with this, no problem. Though mine's the 4 ohm version.
  17. funkle

    Hohner B2B

    funkle replied to funkle's topic in Basses For Sale

    Sale pending.
  18. funkle

    Hohner B2B

    funkle replied to funkle's topic in Basses For Sale

    Price drop!
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    Sale pending.
  20. funkle
    PM's responded to.
  21. funkle
    [quote name='subaudio' post='1359100' date='Sep 1 2011, 06:39 PM']Hi Just bought the fretless version of this, really great bass. Could I ask, how does the frets need of polishing manifest itself, sorry if that's a daft question, haven't come across that before, could you also tell me if it comes with a case/bag please and what the shipping would cost. Cheers[/quote] Looks like in the UK insured and trackable shipping about £20 - 25. Some scummidge on upper frets which I have polished off other frets but haven't polished off a couple of the other upper ones. A couple of minutes work with some polishing stuff I bought from a guitar store would do it. Photos don't show it well, will have to see if I can find a better pic. No case, very old gig bag which would be only for shipping purposes.
  22. funkle
    Again, PM's responded to.
  23. funkle

    Hohner B2B

    funkle replied to funkle's topic in Basses For Sale

    Bump. Open to offers.
  24. funkle
    [quote name='JPJ' post='1353157' date='Aug 26 2011, 10:56 PM']I'm not sure, but I'll weigh it tomorrow and get back to you.[/quote] Thanks!
  25. funkle
    How much does it weigh?
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