GreeneKing Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) I bought this bass on BC from Kempy535 almost a year ago. His for sale thread is here and he has some really nice photos of this stunning bass (better than I can manage so I've included his thread) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/166766-fender-jazz-bass-special-power-sold/page__p__1540214__hl__jazz%20power%20special__fromsearch__1#entry1540214"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry1540214[/url] I replaced the Fender bridge that was corroded (and will be included in any sale) with a Babitz bridge that is a functional work of art. The Fender Electronics started to fail so I replaced them with a customised John East U-Retro that has the standard pickup 3 way switch as well as an active blend. The U-Reto has treble, bass, treble boost and sweepable mids. The installation was noisy and I recently shielded all the cavities and completely cured the noise issue. I was so impressed I placed the bass in a Gear Porn thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/194983-i-wouldnt-say-im-a-fender-fan-but/"]http://basschat.co.u...fender-fan-but/[/url] The above threads say it all really. If you want to view and noodle you are welcome, the bass is in the far NW at Kendal. The playability and tone on this stunning looking bass are remarkable. There's a couple of small dings on the front, some corrosion on the neck plate and that's about it. I think that I have the original electrics somewhere too. I would like to sell a bass to put some money to one side for an up and coming custom build. I've got too many basses. I was hoping to sell my mint Musicman Stingray 5 but there's been little interest. As I play 5 string basses I'd be okay with keeping the MM and selling the Fender. Whichever goes 1st the other stays put. The Musicman is here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/193955-musicman-stingray-5-xmas-special-price/page__p__1912050__hl__stingray%205__fromsearch__1#entry1912050"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry1912050[/url] [b]Musicman SR5 now withdrawn[/b] Price wise it's difficult. I've spent more than £300 on the bass but realise that money spent upgrading/repairing doesn't entirely reflect in the price. I'm looking for £675 plus Delivery. Here's some photos taken today with apologies for my inability to identify vertical : [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2296032485&k=J2jQZH8&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2296032630&k=hHTfDqL&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2296032796&k=pcStQjS&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2296033911&k=R2DK6hg&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2296036292&k=tHQwXHs&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2296036374&k=x2N6Pmb&lb=1&s=A"][/url] Edited January 28, 2013 by GreeneKing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Wow! Jaw droppingly nice! I have a PJBS in red and would dearly love another in black, or that opaque white colour that was also available. Great basses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Many thanks Dood, your comments are particularly appreciated Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Sorry no trades, if I didn't need the money for my custom build I wouldn't be selling. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 If doods red one is anything to go by this is a cracker, great circuit as well. I suspect this will sound blacker though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 [quote name='andybassdoyle' timestamp='1356937828' post='1915286'] If doods red one is anything to go by this is a cracker, great circuit as well. I suspect this will sound blacker though. [/quote] With the option of sweepable mid cut possibly not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Interesting. Do I presume correctly that the diddy switch is the Active/Passive, and the other the original pup selector, subject to the blend setting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 [quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1357003941' post='1916355'] Interesting. Do I presume correctly that the diddy switch is the Active/Passive, and the other the original pup selector, subject to the blend setting? [/quote] You are spot on Man of Wal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I must stop looking in For Sale. Having decided I fancy a good passive P bass I dawdle through & see things like this, which in so many ways is not what I am really looking for, and yet still think "Oooh now that's nice & might fit the bill" adding it to a long list of watched items. One day I know I'm going to crack Just as a follow up, does it have a case for delivery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 If i weren't a lefty i'd a ripped Geeenekings arm off for this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 I don't have a hard case at present for this one (I don't want to lose my remaining Hiscox). I could buy a cheapy to ship and would include it in the price if it weren't mega expansive (I think I can get one for a reasonable amount and I understand the caution here). One day I'll try a Wal but my new ACG build will have two of Alan's new multi coil pickups and an ACG03 so is in that direction I suspect. Note to self - I need another Hiscox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Okay, as much as it pains me to throw money away, I'll drop the price to £625 plus UK delivery. These basses are awesome before the £300 of upgrades that really are 'upgrades'. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Oooooh bugger. I really must sell one first!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Bump time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Any reasonable offers (appreciating this isn't an auction) before eBay. A stupendous bass at a very realistic price considering the condition, quality, playability and upgrades. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Year of birth bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Appreciated. I was 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Got to admit. I'm a little obsessed with it. I'm currently in the market for lightish a p/j but was set on a passive BB until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Last price reduction before the bay. £575 plus delivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'm buying a hardcase for this on Tues and then it'll be for the 'Bay' unless anyone wants to cough up £550, an absolute steal for this bass. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Peter, what's the weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Exactly 9 lbs by my digital bathroom scales Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 I've been slow to realise that the 2nd hand bass market is pretty grotty from a sellers point of view. Pretty grotty is an understatement. First my near mint Stingray 5 and now this rather nice fender that won't sell at prices less than they cost. So I'm withdrawing from sale rather that take a huge hit here or on eBay. I suppose I'd consider an interesting 5er in trade and despite the dropped price this really is £650+ worth of bass by any standard I now have 10 basses, still I used to have 23 so it's not too bad I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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