MattyK Posted September 15, 2013 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
hamfist Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 I think that would finish looks lovely. Am tempted !
TPJ Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 Is that a slab body or is there a forearm contour?
MattyK Posted September 16, 2013 Author 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
silverfoxnik Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 Fantastic bass! Good luck with the sale..
Norm Posted September 19, 2013 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
ras52 Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 O Lordy, the gas for basses past! I had a fretless one of these. Maple neck. Black nylons. Lovely.
hamfist Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Somebody please buy this bass, or I may have to sell a body part to buy it.
MattyK Posted September 19, 2013 Author 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!!
Norm Posted September 19, 2013 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
MattyK Posted September 20, 2013 Author 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
Norm Posted September 20, 2013 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
monsterbassman Posted September 29, 2013 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
MattyK Posted October 1, 2013 Author 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!
MattyK Posted October 6, 2013 Author Posted October 6, 2013 Probably is worth keeping - but maybe just a few more bumps?
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