stu_g Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160906374174?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160906374174?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649[/url] looks interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 £280 quid! could have got a squier VM with change for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 [quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1351455149' post='1851425'] £280 quid! could have got a squier VM with change for that! [/quote] Agree, but Shergold was an interesting alternate British bass of choice in the 70s and 80s. Mike Rutherford, Genesis used a Shergold (Modulator? which had swappable electronics). I would be surprised if there are many of these about in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 That's a blast from the past. Is it just me, or is the E string a little but close to the edge of the fingerboard up at the dusty end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 [quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1351456208' post='1851438'] That's a blast from the past. Is it just me, or is the E string a little but close to the edge of the fingerboard up at the dusty end? [/quote] I did wonder, but so was my 77 P bass from new, might just be slacken strings, loosen neck screws, tap headstock, and in words of Haynes manual, assemly is the reverse of disassembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 [quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1351456208' post='1851438'] That's a blast from the past. Is it just me, or is the E string a little but close to the edge of the fingerboard up at the dusty end? [/quote] The intonation adjustment screw for the E saddle looks to be pointing off to the side whereas the A string screw seems to run parallel to the string, so it could just be that the saddles need a bit of shifting around. Is that the right bridge for a Marathon? My old Hayman 40/40 had a rather different design, not a BBOT clone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 [quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1351522303' post='1852098'] The intonation adjustment screw for the E saddle looks to be pointing off to the side whereas the A string screw seems to run parallel to the string, so it could just be that the saddles need a bit of shifting around. Is that the right bridge for a Marathon? My old Hayman 40/40 had a rather different design, not a BBOT clone. [/quote] Yes it's the correct bridge. These are good basses and often just need a little TLC as they tend to get overlooked by non-Shergold fans and sadly neglected. Super slim necks, very stable and a bit Wal-like shape wise. The 6string basses go for stupid prices because of the Hooky connection. John Wetton of King Crimson used a fretless version similar to this one. I would have gone for this but the seller wouldn't post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'm always amazed that a lot sellers won't post guitars. There must be a lot of guitars that would have gone for double the price if they would post it and it's never been easier to arrange a courier. I wonder how they think it got to the dealer or shop in the first place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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