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  1. ead
    Beautiful, my favourite Spector right there.
  2. ead
    I fear it may be worse than that.
  3. ead
    The thought never crossed my mind...
  4. ead
    Folks, some sad news today. I visited our very own @ash this afternoon for our annual P bass exchange and to my horror it would appear that ash is down to his last 3 P basses. This is very worrying indeed and I have offered a much emotional support as I can. In order not to aggravate ash's condition could I ask for a short moratorium on posting any pics of P basses or indeed any listing of P basses for sale. It's a difficult time for ash and I'm sure the BC community will support. Thank you.
  5. ead
    The annual P bass exchange has taken place with the ever helpful ash; both black, both born within 12 months of each other and both of Japanese Squier extraction. Why bother you may well ask, it's a fair point actually. The usual excellent experience, thank you. Great to catch up as always with a top BCer. Ash kindly added his moniker to my "Lee Sklar" bass in the form of an excellent cartoon. Who knew this was his thing in a former life.
  6. ead
    And sold. Thanks for the massive interest peeps.
  7. ead
    Welcome OOG. Just a heads-up, bass pictures are all but mandatory here
  8. ead
    1983 Squier 57RI Precison bass JV67XXX If you can’t afford an original early Fender Precision bass, how about this one? It’s a gorgeous 1983 JV serial numbered Squier Precision Bass, made in Japan to the specs/blueprint of pre-CBS Fender. The bass has the classic reverse tuners with the small rivet holding the elephant ear, a bridge with threaded saddles and cloth-covered wiring. The pickups have the raised pole pieces under the A string and that I think makes it a 57RI bass. That having been said, the neck is lovely, quite shallow with a vintage feel without the width and ‘clubbiness’ of the 50s P basses. The nut width is 43mm. The bass weighs in at 8lbs 6oz by my digital scales (3.8kgs in modern speak) so nice and light for those long gigs. The bass is equipped with a clean, maple board, vintage frets and a nice low action. The truss rod has plenty of play. The bass comes with the extra BWB pickguard for that classic black/black/maple look. The original white pickguard is of course included. I believe everything on the bass to be original. The bass has a couple of small scars that I have tried to photograph and that give it that 40-year old natural mojo. This really is a lovely vintage-quality collectible bass for not much money. Sorry no trades. The bass comes with a hardcase that is also a little roadworn but functional and will protect the instrument. I've tried to capture the dings, but the light scratches on the back elude me. Gloss back is tricky to photograph. Pickup is definitely preferred but I will also be happy to meet half way (within reason). Last resort would be a courier. Here are a few pics. Let me know if you want any more detail on anything, or indeed if you have any questions. Thanks for looking in. #
  9. ead
    Now sold thanks.
  10. ead
    Responded.
  11. ead
    One now sold.
  12. ead
    Love this bass, in fact I asked Limelight to make me one...It's the one I pick up for gigs. Sigs are all mates, musicians and a good few BCers that I have met. More get added each time I'm out with the bass.
  13. ead
    This works for me but I appreciate that its not standard issue. Two split coils do work really well together though.
  14. ead
    Not my particular path and still a lovely bass.
  15. ead
    Yeah, I'm on that path now. The bridge, string tree and knobs all look the same.
  16. ead
    I have an urge to change the hardware to black but not sure what to do about the tuners and where to find them as they look like old school Sandberg.
  17. ead
    SOLD ELSEWHERE A good quality black strap for your delectation. I seem to accumulated a few over the past 12 months and I think the others I have will certainly do me for a while longer. I'm not sure what brand it is, there is a logo but I can't make it out. Black suede inside c.65mm wide. Has had only light use by the look of it. Happy to measure anything if you need me to. A very reasonable £15, posted UK mainland
  18. ead
    Hi folks For sale is a set of virtually new Schaller strap locks with the buttons than arrived at ead towers on a strap with a bass. As I'm a Dunlop devotee these are for sale. £15 posted to UK mainland Here are a few pics. I've left them as hi res so that you can zoom in to see the condition etc.
  19. ead
    Just acquired this beautiful pre-loved Panther Special from our own cattytown.
  20. ead
    Just acquired a beautiful Sandberg Panther Special from Paul. Easy transaction with great comms and very well organised handover, deal in confidence folks. Thanks again.
  21. ead
    Well you're not far away and you are more than welcome to come and have a noodle if you would like to.
  22. ead
    Thanks for the pre-emptive strike but I actually quite like the very 70s natural/black look. I'm not sure I'm good enough to get away with your suggestion sadly.
  23. ead
    Managed to persuade our very own Beedster to part with his gorgeous Japanese fretless P bass. It's even more lush in the flesh.
  24. ead
    After much persuasion I managed to convince Chris to sell me his MIJ fretless P bass. As has been said already many times above Chis is a top banana amongst many top bananas in this place. As smooth a transaction and very smooth thing covered in butter. Thanks again!
  25. ead
    I'm currently lusting after a Pulse II in Black Cherry (best Spector finish evaahhhh - along with the natural look).
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