Pow_22 Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) This one hurts to do but its got to go to make way for my next project. My Squier VM telecaster bass with bloody loud humbucker pickup. Some say (including myself at first) that this bass would only do mud - mine is strung (string thru body BTW) with Roto flats and with the tone on it sounds amazing. Defined and packs a punch like no other bass ive had. A real 'thud' then pleasant ring to the tone. The neck is super fast, really comfortable to play and makes my P bass feel like a baseball bat. Bought a few months ago from Manchester Bass lounge and immediately did the following 'mods' 1) Custom made (BassDoc) white-Black-white guard. Why these basses didnt come with these as standard ill never know. Lokks so much better than the standard Black guard (which ill dig out and also suuply) 2) Added genuine fender bridge cover to give it the proper Telecaster look. 3) Bought a thumb rest to add under the humbucker but never fitted it - will supply also 4) Finally, fitted it with rotosound flats to give it a whackin great wallop to the sound. If desired ill restring it with the DR Fatbeam Rounds i stuck on it whilst waiting for the flats. Will supply a battered hard case that just does the job of protecting the bass. Its covered in Oasis clippings on one side and Beatles clippings on the other. Looks cool but weighs a tone and is battered. Good for storage tho. Poor quaily Iphone pic at the mo but will upload more soon Asking £230 ONO in total collected from Manchester. Will deliver locally if needs be Edited June 25, 2012 by Pow_22
the boy Posted June 17, 2012 Posted June 17, 2012 [quote name='Pow_22' timestamp='1339752023' post='1693640'] This one hurts to do but its got to go to make way for my next project. My Squier VM telecaster bass with bloody loud humbucker pickup. Some say (including myself at first) that this bass would only do mud - mine is strung (string thru body BTW) with Roto flats and with the tone on it sounds amazing. Defined and packs a punch like no other bass ive had. A real 'thud' then pleasant ring to the tone. The neck is super fast, really comfortable to play and makes my P bass feel like a baseball bat. Bought a few months ago from Manchester Bass lounge and immediately did the following 'mods' 1) Custom made (BassDoc) white-Black-white guard. Why these basses didnt come with these as standard ill never know. Lokks so much better than the standard Black guard (which ill dig out and also suuply) 2) Added genuine fender bridge cover to give it the proper Telecaster look. 3) Bought a thumb rest to add under the humbucker but never fitted it - will supply also 4) Finally, fitted it with rotosound flats to give it a whackin great wallop to the sound. If desired ill restring it with the DR Fatbeam Rounds i stuck on it whilst waiting for the flats. Will supply a battered hard case that just does the job of protecting the bass. Its covered in Oasis clippings on one side and Beatles clippings on the other. Looks cool but weighs a tone and is battered. Good for storage tho. Poor quaily Iphone pic at the mo but will upload more soon Asking £230 ONO in total collected from Manchester. Will deliver locally if needs be [/quote] Lovely lovely lively bass.
Pow_22 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Posted June 18, 2012 Had 2 pm's regardin the price of this. Both seem to suggest prices of between £120 and £150. Really dont want to sell for anything less than £200 given the mods and condition. I understand its a tough sellers market so ill probably keep it as a back-up for now
SlapbassSteve Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Lovely bass from the pic you'd hardly know it was a Squier, though definitely a buyer's market at the moment so it ain't easy selling anything even slightly modified, even if it's as sexy as that. Hope it goes for what you want eventually!
Pow_22 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Posted June 19, 2012 cheers SlapbassSteve, guess its either sell cheap or keep. Really dont use it much at the mo but cant bring myself to let it go for peanuts
Pow_22 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Posted June 21, 2012 Up on Gumtree. As a BC Special ill chuck in a 90w Carlsbro Cobra combo too at £180
Pow_22 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) Open to trades, see below random list:- Ashdown EB Combo or any Ashdown combo over 50w Wem Bass combo (the 30w valvey efforts) Edited June 26, 2012 by Pow_22
Pow_22 Posted June 26, 2012 Author Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) BUMP. Also has the tugbar fitted, will try and get new pics soon Edited June 26, 2012 by Pow_22
the boy Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 Hi mate let me get this clear. You are throwing in an amp as well for £180?
MB1 Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) MB1. No the Carlsboro Cobra 90 has gone... Thrown out of the twentieth floor window! made a hell of mess of the tarmac and unsuspecting paperboy . Edited June 26, 2012 by MB1
TomWIC Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 That is absolutely beautiful, if only I had the cash right now! And if only my Ashdown EB wasn't my only head! Drats
Pow_22 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Posted June 27, 2012 Haha cheers MB1. Sorry forgot to update my ad before bumpin. The combo died a death so was given away and ressirected by a fellow BCer. Just wanted rid of the amp hence thought id chuck it in here.
the boy Posted June 27, 2012 Posted June 27, 2012 [quote name='Pow_22' timestamp='1340777444' post='1709352'] Haha cheers MB1. Sorry forgot to update my ad before bumpin. The combo died a death so was given away and ressirected by a fellow BCer. Just wanted rid of the amp hence thought id chuck it in here. [/quote] Ahh ok. Did seem a bit if a bargain. Have a bump.
TomWIC Posted June 27, 2012 Posted June 27, 2012 Trade for my Ibanez GSR200 or my partly faulty ESP LTD B-15? No? Ah well, worth a try! I would love to hear how it sounds, just to make me want it even more. Fancy uploading a video?
Pow_22 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) Ill try and do a video. Sounds like a P-bass on steroids and fookin LOUD, nowehere near as muddy as i thought it would, even with the flats on. Like i say, if someone prefers i will restring it with pretty much brand new DR Fatbeam rounds Edited June 27, 2012 by Pow_22
Pow_22 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Posted June 27, 2012 Just used it for one last rehearsal. Sounded awesome through the studios VBA400 and 8x10. Will be gutted to see it go but this Ashdown 6x10 gas is not for givin up
TomWIC Posted June 27, 2012 Posted June 27, 2012 I keep staring at it, it's really turning into an unhealthy obsession. Even if it sounded like crap, which I'm sure it doesn't, it'd still be pure eye candy. Wish I had something I could trade it with. Might go rob a bank tomorrow.
Pow_22 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Posted June 28, 2012 [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/squier-vintage-modified-precision-telebass/105467455"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/squier-vintage-modified-precision-telebass/105467455[/url] On the 'tree including a headstock pic
Pow_22 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Posted June 28, 2012 Very tempting offer of £75 [i][u][b]CASH[/b][/u][/i] (yes he highlighted 'cash') turned down on gumtree
Pow_22 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) For a very short time i would consider somethin p shaped, black with RW board - mex fender or squier (decent tuners ideally rather than the piddly closed efforts) with money topped up either way. All other trades on hold st mo Edited June 28, 2012 by Pow_22
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