SOLD: Fender HMT Semi-Acoustic P Bass- £310 inc p&p

[Old Horse Murphy]

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]I just recently bought this but unfortunately I've just acquired a Stingray 5 string so this has to go.

Its an early 90's Fender HMT Bass. Basically it's a semi-acoustic P Bass with a Jazz profile neck. It weighs approx 7lbs and is wonderfully balanced and a joy to play.

This bass has been well used and as a result has a few marks on it (pictured where possible). The Silver Lace sensor pickup works fine and gives everything from a grindy P bass sound through to a woody, semi-acoustic mellow tone. The Piezo doesn't work at the moment, but I'm sure this is a loose connection and an easy fix as it's unbalanced I never used this anyway as it had quite a harsh sound).

[color=#000000]The original stovepipe knobs have been replaced with wooden controls which I think look a whole lot better. It also comes in a nice Ritter gigbag and is strung with flatwounds.[/color]

[color=#000000]These are now discontinued and becoming quite rare and sought after.[/color]

[color=#000000]Here are the specs from Fender:[/color]

[color=#000000]Top: Figured Maple[/color][/size][/font][list]
[*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Back and Sides: Basswood[/size][/font]
[*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Scale: 34 1/8"[/size][/font]
[*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Nut Width: 1 1/2"[/size][/font]
[*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Serial Number: J025013[/size][/font]
[*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Fretboard: Rosewood[/size][/font]
[*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Headstock Shape: Angled peghead without scroll at top[/size][/font]
[*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Headstock Overlay: Bold Script Logo[/size][/font]
[*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Inlays: Triangular sharkstooth inlay[/size][/font]
[*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Pickup(s): Silver Lace Sensor pickup with Precision-style split-coil configuration, Plezo bridge pickup[/size][/font]
[*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Made in Japan[/size][/font]
[*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Weight: 7 lbs[/size][/font]
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[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]I'm looking for £310 inc P&P.[/size][/font]

Edited July 18, 2012 by Old Horse Murphy

[Jimryan]

Ooooooo pretty. I want, I want, I want. Shame I can't afford it right now :-( Humour me though, does it play and sound as good as it looks?

[Old Horse Murphy]

[quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1340479291' post='1705150']
Ooooooo pretty. I want, I want, I want. Shame I can't afford it right now :-( Humour me though, does it play and sound as good as it looks?
[/quote]

No mate, it's an absolute Dog.......

Seriously, it's a wonderful sounding and playing bass

[lee650]

I've never seen one of these with a pointy headstocks before, only the normal fender type, very cool bass, I'd be very interested if I had the cash (2nd baby on the way ) great price for a very unique bass

[Mr. Foxen]

Is the neck done in such a way to be compatible with other Fender necks, aside from new screw holes? How does it feed back?

[karlfer]

I nearly pulled the trigger on this last time, fantastic price, I paid about £700 for a new one back in the 90's.
With that piezo these things can really scream out metal, but can also thump like a 60's.
Send it out on trial to Tom (1946) bet you get a bank transfer back .
Anybody that doesn't like the neck, replace it, would look nice with a maple board.
Lovely.

[Mr. Foxen]

Not feeding back would be a fairly major issue for me, the idea being I can get the necessary feedback at a lower volume level to my solid body bass. More interested in if it feeds back in a small or broad band of frequencies.

[jay]

Always wanted one of these!

[Bassman Steve]

I shall check on my fretless at home and may well have this is I can swap necks with my (non-HMT) variant. The finish on yours is lovely and you're not far away at all.

[Old Horse Murphy]

Bump for lower price. I won't let it go for lower than this

[Chimike]

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