MattyK Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 (edited) Here we have a Truckstop special - this was a 1981 Blazer that Truckstop stripped back after it had been painted black (yuck) - the resultant bass is a kind a waxed zebra strip finish. Its actually rather sexy, and after I bought it I got the neck alignment professionally sorted and I then proceeded to use it for few years as my main bass (in preference to my 73 P Bass!). All the rest is original - and if you've ever played one you will know that the pups are super hot!! Weight is about 9.5lb. Im not playing it so much these days - and I know I will regret selling it but needs must. It can be yours for the bargain price of £220 collected from Wotton under Edge, near Bristol. Im happy also to post this bass (at buyers cost) - but I don't have a hard case for it (I could do a good cardboard box with bubble wrap inside - and send it insured). Any questions please ask. Thanks Matt [url="http://tinypic.com/r/35c1imu/5"]http://tinypic.com/r/35c1imu/5[/url] [url="http://tinypic.com/r/15oywcg/5"]http://tinypic.com/r/15oywcg/5[/url] [url="http://tinypic.com/r/14upsk/5"]http://tinypic.com/r/14upsk/5[/url] [url="http://tinypic.com/r/2lcb2ac/5"]http://tinypic.com/r/2lcb2ac/5[/url] [url="http://tinypic.com/r/2rw54j9/5"]http://tinypic.com/r/2rw54j9/5[/url] Edited October 12, 2013 by MattyK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Oh, I want it back! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I think that would finish looks lovely. Am tempted ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 These are awesome p basses bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Is that a slab body or is there a forearm contour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Andy, yes they are awesome - they cut through the mix so well and have a beautiful raw thump. Tom - its a kind of contoured slab (it's not contoured like a fender) but the edges are rounded so it comfortable on the arm - hope that helps - M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Fantastic bass! Good luck with the sale.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Interesting bass at a good price. Couple of things though, the body colour appears to be a silvery grey, is it a stained finish or does it look grey because its on a blue background? Camera angle, my eyes or alignment, the strings look biased to the upper edge of the fretboard? D string looks closer to the dot than the A, larger gap from G to lower edge of board? Cheers, Norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 O Lordy, the gas for basses past! I had a fretless one of these. Maple neck. Black nylons. Lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Somebody please buy this bass, or I may have to sell a body part to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Norm, The finish is a result of black paint being sanded off the body and then waxed (sounds horrid but it looks lovely) - Yes just had a closer look at the bass - the strings do appear to be slightly biased towards the upper edge of the fretboard - I can 100% guarantee that this doesn't affect the playability or sound though - its a classic vintage MIJ bass at a cracking price!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Thanks for the extra info MattyK. I remember blazers from the eighties being thumping good basses (& guitars) for the money & know they are highly regarded by quite a few on here. I'm looking for a passive p style as a backup/changer & am giving this a good hard thinking about! Might have to come & see it in the flesh & have a play on it? All the best, Norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Norm, Your more than welcome to come and give it a try - happy to A/B it against my 73 P Bass - I think you'll be suprised! PM me if you fancy coming to take a look. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hi Matt, will drop you a pm next week, if its still available. we are in the studio recording for 3 days from sat, so wont be able to do anything before next tues. cheers, Norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 BUMPO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterbassman Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Great basses I have one and is much better than many fenders I've played. It does cut through a mix live and recording . Fab basses 80,s made basses rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uke Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Any trade options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Cheers Monsterbassman - your damn right there!! Sorry Uke NO TRADES on this one - its worth more to me than what id get in a trade (if you kinda see what I mean)?? lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterbassman Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 they are worth keeping mattyk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 Probably is worth keeping - but maybe just a few more bumps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 And SOLD to a Baptist Minister! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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