casapete Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) Squier Katana bass for sale, made in Japan around 1985 / 1986. Body is probably alder (or possibly basswood?), bolt on maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, scale length 32". Standard Precision pickup/vol/tone/ with side mounted jack socket. As far as I can tell its pretty much original, with the only apparent alteration being the strapbutton moved from the original location on the neck plate to just behind the neck joint now. Bad bits - a few marks / dings (as all angular designs seem to collect), very slightly bent G string tuner ( but works fine etc), the top of the tone control knob is missing. Good bits - overall condition okay (for a 25 year old bass!), neck unmarked, frets showing virtually no wear, plays & sounds well (as you would expect quite 'precisiony') and just restrung with D'Addarios XL170's. It comes with the original black (long!) case , which is fitted inside to hold the unusual body shape. It has a blue velvet lining and accessory compartment. The case is in fair condition ('well used' should cover it) but is still functional with all catches working etc. The bass is fairly light (sorry no way of weighing it at the moment) and balances reasonably well on the strap (probably why the previous owner moved the neck strap button?). Was going to use this for a retro project, but am now needing some cash to put towards a new cabinet. There's a black one on ebay in Germany currently advertised at £495 without a case ( or even strings!), which I think is supremely optimistic. Was £275 - NOW ON EBAY!! Am wanting a straight cash sale only at the moment thanks, so no trades. Would prefer collection / meet up , but will consider posting at your expense etc. The bass is in East Yorkshire, but I do get around a bit with work, so could possibly arrange something. ( during July I'll be in Southport, maybe Brighton, and Poole and Falmouth!) PM me with your email and can send you some more pics. Cheers, Pete. Edited July 21, 2011 by casapete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I've got a black 6 string version. If anyone wants it let me know... bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Ha ha, this is just like my very first bass ever. I got it because it was the one I could afford in the shop. Some fond memories of my first gigs with this bass. Have a "those were the days" BUMP on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krinks Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Why do you havto offer this when I have no money to spent :,(. Your not interested in trades I guess? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 [quote name='Krinks' post='1294545' date='Jul 6 2011, 11:49 AM']Why do you havto offer this when I have no money to spent :,(. Your not interested in trades I guess? Cheers[/quote] Not at the moment thanks, need some cash for a new cab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Used one of these when i played in sique sique sputnik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krinks Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 If you had to ship it to Germany( DPD has fair prices) would its cost still be 195 pounds? If yes I'd buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 MB1. Squier Katona? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Gone to ebay, so please remove....ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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