uke Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I want this just for the Bridge cover! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270932223315&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_634wt_922 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Transaxle Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 [indent=1]I just want it. Shame it closes when I'm out of the country.[/indent] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thanks for the heads up. Just down the road fron me. This could get expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I have also just discovered that these are 'relatively' lightweight - obeche and just over 8lbs. I'd assumed they were heavy like my old Hayman 4040 was. Be interesting to see how much this makes as it seems a good one. I'm more interested in a do-er-upper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Aaaah those were the days. Gigging with a pair of Marathons in a band that all used Shergolds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I had a new one just like that back in 79. £118 from Thomsons Music in Glasgow. Recently i think they have been around £300 or so. Nice players if u can get past the looks and that ashtray. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 [size=5][sup][quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1331565733' post='1574900'] I have also just discovered that these are 'relatively' lightweight - obeche and just over 8lbs. I'd assumed they were heavy like my old Hayman 4040 was. Be interesting to see how much this makes as it seems a good one. I'm more interested in a do-er-upper. [/quote][/sup][/size] [size=5][sup]Yes Marathon basses are nice and light, I've owned quite a few the only problem is the stereo circuitry means the pickups have a bit of a weak sound when played with a splitter to get a mono signal - unless the bass has been modded. Its not a Mark1 version as this had a small oblongish separate scratchplate around the pickup and the bodies were heavier (ex Hayman stock). I'd bid if it weren't the dreaded 'pickup only' as its miles from me! Lovely example. It looks just like one I bought last year....but it isn't as that had typical Shergold finish checking.[/sup][/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 [quote name='ash' timestamp='1331582332' post='1575373'] [size=5][sup]Yes Marathon basses are nice and light, I've owned quite a few the only problem is the stereo circuitry means the pickups have a bit of a weak sound when played with a splitter to get a mono signal - unless the bass has been modded. Its not a Mark1 version as this had a small oblongish separate scratchplate around the pickup and the bodies were heavier (ex Hayman stock). I'd bid if it weren't the dreaded 'pickup only' as its miles from me! Lovely example. It looks just like one I bought last year....but it isn't as that had typical Shergold finish checking.[/sup][/size] [/quote] Yeah, find my recently acquired Marathon to be a nice weight, with one of the nicest necks I ever played. Regarding the parallel wired pickup with stereo circuitry - I just rewired mine in series with mono ouput. Replaced the 100k pots & two plastic jack sockets for decent 250k CTS pots & a switchcraft socket. Was an easy, reversible mod - worth doing to these. This one hasn't the usual lacquer cracking, wonder if it's a refinish? Still a lovely looking example, wouldn't mind another one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Any BCers going to bid on this? I might if no-one else is -it looks a beaut & not far from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 [quote name='brummie' timestamp='1331736218' post='1577982'] Any BCers going to bid on this? I might if no-one else is -it looks a beaut & not far from me. [/quote] I stuck in a low ball £75 bid to test the waters and was sorely tempted to keep going. I've since realised that I won't use it and can't justify/afford a sentimental purchase much as I'd love to have a nice example of my first proper base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I won't be but will keep watching it to see how it goes. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sercet Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I will bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 [quote name='Sercet' timestamp='1331737839' post='1578019'] I will bid. [/quote] I won't bid against you then - hope you get it - looks a gud un! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Loved my white maple boarded fretless one back in the day, shame I sold it to buy a Jazz bass as I haven't seen one the same for sale since. Good luck on the bidding. R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 [quote name='brummie' timestamp='1331736218' post='1577982'] Any BCers going to bid on this? I might if no-one else is -it looks a beaut & not far from me. [/quote] watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I had a Marathon 6-string fretless that had no checking in the (very thick) finish, so it does happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 [quote name='Leon Transaxle' timestamp='1331559471' post='1574731'] [indent=1]I just want it. Shame it closes when I'm out of the country.[/indent] [/quote] Can message seller and see if they'll hold off posting till back, can bid now and pay remotely from anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Leon Transaxle' timestamp='1331559471' post='1574731'] [indent=1]I just want it. Shame it closes when I'm out of the country.[/indent] [/quote] Why don't you just Lotsnipe it? Edited March 18, 2012 by nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 £443. Thats a lot of money! Anyone on here the lucky winner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 £443 blimey that is quite a price, the seller did well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I had a cheeky punt but £443 is the world gone mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uke Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Wow! think I might sell mine now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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