Old Horse Murphy Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 (edited) I wanted 1 of these but ended up with a second one in a trade! As superb as they are, one is enough! It's a Crafted in Japan model and in superb condition. The only marks I can find on the bass apart from where the covers have been fitted are a few scuff marks on the lower horn (pictured). Build quality is absolutely superb. Unlike the 51 Reissue, this has a comfortable contoured body and weighs considerably less too! It weighs under 9lbs (nearer 8.5lbs) and has recently been set up. It sounds superb and plays beautifully. I will also include the original bridge and a new style Fender high mass bridge in the sale. These are currently selling new for over £800! This one is considerably cheaper at £510 plus P&P. It's also on Ebay at a premium. Edited February 25, 2011 by Old Horse Murphy
munkonthehill Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Very best of luck with the sale. I've nearly had one of these in 2 separate occasions. They look rock'n'roll whilst maintaining a classy vibe too. Very very cool.
skej21 Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='1133854' date='Feb 19 2011, 10:30 PM']This one is considerably cheaper at £510 plus P&P.[/quote] Total bargain, especially with a free pair of steel-toe caps thrown in! Were they Sting's shoes at some point or something? Also, have a *Shoe Bump*
Truckstop Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 You have no idea how much I want this! Anything in my sig take your fancy? Truckstop
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 22, 2011 Author Posted February 22, 2011 [quote name='Truckstop' post='1136870' date='Feb 22 2011, 11:14 AM']You have no idea how much I want this! Anything in my sig take your fancy? Truckstop[/quote] you might want to limit the selection available as the Fretless P looks mighty tempting
voxpop Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 I have played this bass and it has great tone and a fanatstic neck. Have a recommended bump on me.
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 22, 2011 Author Posted February 22, 2011 [quote name='voxpop' post='1136904' date='Feb 22 2011, 11:33 AM']I have played this bass and it has great tone and a fanatstic neck. Have a recommended bump on me.[/quote] Thanks Marc. It's certainly a different beast compared to your stunning Smith
andy67 Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Hi OHM, Did you get this from Thornybank? andy
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 22, 2011 Author Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) [quote name='andy67' post='1137050' date='Feb 22 2011, 01:16 PM']Hi OHM, Did you get this from Thornybank? andy[/quote] Hi Andy No, the other one I have is from Thornybank! I got this one as part of a trade/cash deal. The Thornybank bass is a keeper and now has a new style Fender bridge on it Edited February 22, 2011 by Old Horse Murphy
andy67 Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='1137053' date='Feb 22 2011, 01:18 PM']Hi Andy No, the other one I have is from Thornybank! I got this one as part of a trade/cash deal. The Thornybank bass is a keeper and now has a new style Fender bridge on it [/quote] Hiya, definitely a keeper! I had a wee shot with that bass, it was just soooo good, actually its far better than that. Good luck with the sale these are great basses. andy
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