jonsparrow91 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 (edited) (Original thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=112577&st=0&p=1038074&#entry1038074"]HERE.[/url]) Very nice bass with a clear vintagey vibe. Its a Japanese (v.good build quality) copy of a Gibson Les Paul Triumph bass and was made in the early 70s, very rare (had never heard one one until I saw it on this forum.) Its in perfect working order aside from one thing: when I put a new set of strings on (Rotosound 88s, rather thick nylon wound strings) the nut snapped at the G string, apparently the gauge was too thick. Easily fixed with either super glue and lighter gauge strings or with a new nut altogether, either way I'm knocking off £20 from what I paid. What I would like: £200 + pp by bank transfer or paypal (buyer to pay the fees I'm afraid). or A bass guitar or electric guitar of some sort. Open to all sorts really, the worst I can say is no. If sent by courier it'll be in a heavily padded box and gig bag. Jon Also, pics: Edited January 7, 2011 by spaz91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsparrow91 Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 I should point out that the nut, although snapped, doesn't pose a problem atm as selotape is holding it together just fine. Also I'm not sure what the switches do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsparrow91 Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD0hDpZPl74"]Click here for a video of the bass with me mesing around with the pots and switches.[/url] I'm going out now but I'll respond to any outstanding PMs when I get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Blimey... never seen a faker of one of these! A very fair price IMO... my 72' Triumph is LOUD so I suspect this is as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsparrow91 Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 [quote name='Stag' post='1073061' date='Dec 30 2010, 08:47 PM']Blimey... never seen a faker of one of these! A very fair price IMO... my 72' Triumph is LOUD so I suspect this is as well?[/quote] Back when this had rounds on it could get seriously aggressive for a teensy bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Ahh that just looks great fun, I miss my flatwound shortscale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsparrow91 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 Shortscales are truly great to play, with low action like this its hard to stop yourself shredding even with the thumpiest of tones. Don't suppose anyone wants to give me a Precision bass for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 [quote name='spaz91' post='1073740' date='Dec 31 2010, 03:07 PM']Shortscales are truly great to play, with low action like this its hard to stop yourself shredding even with the thumpiest of tones. Don't suppose anyone wants to give me a Precision bass for it? [/quote] I've got a hybrid P. SX body, pickups and hardware. New 250K pots and cap. Vintage (brand) maple/rosewood neck with refinished headstock and F decal. New tort scratchplate, cut a bit wide round the neck, and original white one. Nice bass for what it is, but I've got an MIJ P, so looking for something more interesting. I was after £100-ish, so cash your way, just a matter of how much. PM if you're interested. I've got more pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsparrow91 Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 The nut doesn't affect the playability at all, that video was recorded after the nut broke. Also PM'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 [quote name='spaz91' post='1074101' date='Jan 1 2011, 01:09 AM']The nut doesn't affect the playability at all, that video was recorded after the nut broke. Also PM'd. [/quote] PM back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsparrow91 Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 I've a hell of a lot more interest for this bass than any other I posted here! I'm going to think this through as I've got a lot of tempting offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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