martthebass Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 (edited) This is a record for me. Thought this was just what I was looking for, unfortunately the rest of the band don't agree and after a fraught few hours in the rehearsal room trying to get a sound they'd like I had to go back to my MIA P. I can't afford to have 2 bedroom basses (the DJ5 performs that function already!) so this will (unfortunately) have to go. The full description of the bass is given by Mark (much better than I could) in the thread below. If anyone need better pitures just let me know. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=16060"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=16060[/url] [b]New price £470[/b] Alternatively I'm up for trade/px with equivalent condition Jazz 4 string types; Lakky JO/DJ, Sandberg or MIA Jazz (preferably an S1). Hey ho........ Edited April 12, 2008 by martthebass
RayFW Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 What put you off? Too vintage sounding? Not vintage sounding enough? I was really interested in this but when I saw it had gone, GAS got the better of me and I bought a Stingray instead. Consequently, I can't afford it now. Doh! Anyway, good luck with the sale and consider this a bump.
martthebass Posted March 29, 2008 Author Posted March 29, 2008 [quote name='rayfw' post='166042' date='Mar 29 2008, 07:16 PM']What put you off? Too vintage sounding? Not vintage sounding enough? I was really interested in this but when I saw it had gone, GAS got the better of me and I bought a Stingray instead. Consequently, I can't afford it now. Doh! Anyway, good luck with the sale and consider this a bump.[/quote] Thanks for the bump, I'm not particularly put off - not 'trad' enough for the band methinks. If I could find a way to justify keeping it I definately would (damn 3 bass rule). BTW, you would have liked it - like a 2EQ Ray without the sizzle. Cheers, Mart
martthebass Posted March 30, 2008 Author Posted March 30, 2008 (edited) Thought I'd add a better piccy - sorry about the quality I'm a crap photographer. Edited April 5, 2008 by martthebass
martthebass Posted March 30, 2008 Author Posted March 30, 2008 All PMs now replied to - Bass still available. Would also consider a G&L if anyone has one they are looking to move on. Also would consider px'ing towards a G&L L2500. C'mon, It's black-black-maple - gotta love it
bass_ferret Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 Not being funny - but do you tell the rest of the band what instruments they should play?
Marcus Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='166732' date='Mar 31 2008, 09:21 AM']Not being funny - but do you tell the rest of the band what instruments they should play?[/quote] Firstly, I agree, but it seems to be a guitarists disease where they have to have (ill founded) opinions on the bassists sound. Secondly, this is a great bass at a great price, don't let the fact that it's changed hands a couple of times recently put any one off buying it ! It's agreat example of a Lakland BG and a great Precision Bass Mark
martthebass Posted March 31, 2008 Author Posted March 31, 2008 (edited) [quote name='bass_ferret' post='166732' date='Mar 31 2008, 08:21 AM']Not being funny - but do you tell the rest of the band what instruments they should play?[/quote] No offense taken and, no I don't - but then I'm fairly laid back and don't get anal about the sound too much. Personally I like the sound but at the end of the day I need a backup that'll get used in the band context. 'Secondly, this is a great bass at a great price, don't let the fact that it's changed hands a couple of times recently put any one off buying it ! It's agreat example of a Lakland BG and a great Precision Bass' Thanks Mark, at the end of the day if the bass doesn't go I'll probably 'Shukerise' it - rip out the Villex mods (and part out for selling) and look for something more standard 'P'. It plays well, is of good quality and is worth the spend, but at the end of the day I would be happy with a stock MIA Jazz so that'd be easier. Cheers, Mart Edited March 31, 2008 by martthebass
martthebass Posted March 31, 2008 Author Posted March 31, 2008 (edited) [b]I'd really like to buy OTPJ's S1 Jazz so if anyone would like to buy this very nice Bass.........................I'll reduce this to £500 for as long as OTPJ's Jazz is still available![/b] I'll even throw in a set of new EB Slinkys if you don't like the flats Edited March 31, 2008 by martthebass
Mr Cougar Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 I can't believe nobody wants this, fair price I think good luck Martin
martthebass Posted April 1, 2008 Author Posted April 1, 2008 (edited) Cheers Jim, Think we're all skint mate. How come when it's a 'buyer's market' I've never got any money? Still it's a lot of bass for the money (salesman hat on). Edited April 1, 2008 by martthebass
martthebass Posted April 2, 2008 Author Posted April 2, 2008 All pm's replied to. Still available at the mo.
martthebass Posted April 2, 2008 Author Posted April 2, 2008 Might consider a near offer if cash and collected.
OutToPlayJazz Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 This is the best P bass I've ever played! Went to Mart's house today - Not for me, but someone snap this thing up! Awsome range of sounds available
martthebass Posted April 5, 2008 Author Posted April 5, 2008 Cheers Rich. Think I'm going to end up keeping this one. That's no great loss tho, I've spent the afternoon pampering it, putting on the green minty pg and treating it to a new set of Slinkies.
OutToPlayJazz Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 Sounds good, mate - How does it sound on the new strings?
martthebass Posted April 5, 2008 Author Posted April 5, 2008 Bloody awful Give em a few hours to bed in and might have to raise the action slightly (regulars - 50 - 105's replacing 45 - 100's I think). Should be nice and growly by tomoz.
martthebass Posted April 8, 2008 Author Posted April 8, 2008 Now sounds great.................back to page 1.
martthebass Posted April 9, 2008 Author Posted April 9, 2008 (edited) Bump for new price. Please don't make me have to Px at Electro - Dave's giving crap trade in deals at the mo.... Oh, if this doesn't sell at this ridiculously low price can a Shuker fan out there give me a pm on approx costs for Shukerising (P bass standard type pup, Shuker circuit)? - its a good bass I don't mind spending some money on it to make it more suitable for the bands laid back sound. Edited April 9, 2008 by martthebass
peety Posted April 9, 2008 Posted April 9, 2008 I have 2 of these and love them even without the mods this would be a steal, can't believe no one has bought this have a free bump on me ! cheers steve
martthebass Posted April 9, 2008 Author Posted April 9, 2008 Cheers Steve - can't believe it meself. Never thought I'd resort to ebay again!
Marcus Posted April 9, 2008 Posted April 9, 2008 This is about the daftest price i've ever seen for a bass ! £470 for a Lakland Bob Glaub with very tasteful mods !! ??
martthebass Posted April 9, 2008 Author Posted April 9, 2008 (edited) Cheers Mark.......................sobs into beer, sorry orange juice. Edited April 9, 2008 by martthebass
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