fleabag Posted July 16, 2011 Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) This is my Columbus JB from whenever ( late 70's early 80's ??? ) Looks like a dogs supper, i grant you. But behold, this thing plays like a stradivarius of the bass world. Frets were levelled, and stoned, action lowered ( quite low - how i like it ) plus the hefty and expensive ABM 3 way adjustable roller bridge fitted. All work and set up by Bob at RPTech [url="http://www.rptech.f2s.com/"]http://www.rptech.f2s.com/[/url] Elephants Ears tuners changed to black to match bridge, as were the strap buttons and string tree. Original pickups too, ( about 7kohm each IIRC ) but Andy at Wizard re-wound one of them, but on the original casing. Coverswere changed to cream ( like old Dimarzios ) to go nicely with the new Tortoise shell scratch plate. Cheapo knobs changed to a nice set of knurled chrome dome tops. Fabulous fretboard action, though you wouldnt think so just to look at it. This thing probably owes me in excess of £300, but i didnt do it to make a profit. Price £195 - but needs to be collected ( no packing no case ) or could meet somewhere for petrol. I can drive for about 45 miles radius from West Oxfordshire, which makes 90 miles round trip and around £20 fuel for me. I would need payment before i left, just to nip any timewasting in the bud. Edited July 24, 2011 by fleabag
chrismuzz Posted July 16, 2011 Posted July 16, 2011 Alas, but however much I'd love a jazz style bass, no funds good luck with it though!
BigJim Posted July 16, 2011 Posted July 16, 2011 Ya'll gonna hate me but I actually really like it! If I wanted another Jazz, I'd have this off you! Damn having 3 jazzes!!!!
Truckstop Posted July 16, 2011 Posted July 16, 2011 Yeah it's gorgeous! I particularly like the headstock reverse. Very classy! And yes, I have no spare money either Truckstop
Ou7shined Posted July 16, 2011 Posted July 16, 2011 Frets were leveled [b]and[/b] stoned. In for a penny eh.
bubinga5 Posted July 16, 2011 Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) Fugly..no way... thats awsome!!!! damn if i had the cash i would take it... Edited July 16, 2011 by bubinga5
DirkThrust Posted July 16, 2011 Posted July 16, 2011 That finish would cost you thousands from a custom bass maker. Sorry I don't want to buy it either.
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 16, 2011 Posted July 16, 2011 Needs.... Swarfega.... But have a bump. I've got a [i]clean[/i] one (or three)
Moos3h Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I'd 'ave this, but it's too many monies for me I'm afraid
Ou7shined Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 I'm glad this sold. Is it too early to post honest opinions (you know the ones we're not allowed to express while a bass is currently for sale) of this bass yet?
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