JapanAxe Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Having just acquired a '73 P-bass, the 1-in-1-out rule requires that I now let one go. As this is the one bass I don't need for gigging, I am offering it for sale: From the serial number I have dated this bass to July 1984. I believe it to be all original except for the strap buttons, which are Schaller locking types. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Electronics, tuners and bridge all work as they should. I haven't had to touch the truss rod but neck relief and action are currently fine. There is a slight click at the end of each pot's travel. Currently fitted with Elite flats (45-105 I think).[/font][/color] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]The neck is wide (43.3mm at the nut) and shallow - if you crave the feel of a Jazz, look elsewhere![/color][/font] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Weight is a substantial 9lb13.5oz[/font][/color] Considering this bass is nearly 30 years old, there is remarkably little damage, but here are the main flaws: [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](1) Small ding through to[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] wood on top edge[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](2) Scuffing to top of headstock[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](3) Buckle rash[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The neck is in really nice nick:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Looking for [/font][/color][color=#FF0000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b][s]£220[/s] [s]£195[/s][/b][/font][/color][size=5][color=#0000CD][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]£170[/b][/font][/color][/size][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b] delivered[/b] in mainland Britain. Collection / meet-ups / delivery i[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]n person [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]by me (avoiding courier risks) are all on the table, and of course can be taken into account when negotiating.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Please ask any questions about the bass in this this thread, but use PMs for anything to do with negotiations and delivery arrangements.[/font][/color] Edited May 13, 2014 by JapanAxe
JapanAxe Posted April 8, 2014 Author Posted April 8, 2014 Bass will be supplied in a tatty old Fender gig bag to protect it further inside its cardboard carton.
JapanAxe Posted April 11, 2014 Author Posted April 11, 2014 Bump for the weekend. Mainly up for a straight sale, but would consider TC Electronic Flashback pedal in PX.
Truckstop Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I literally just a had a little sob to myself because as much as I want this lovely creature, I have no money and no way of getting any before it sells (which it should do very shortly). Gutted. GLWTS Alex
JapanAxe Posted April 11, 2014 Author Posted April 11, 2014 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1397239671' post='2422194'] I literally just a had a little sob to myself because as much as I want this lovely creature, I have no money and no way of getting any before it sells (which it should do very shortly). Gutted. GLWTS Alex [/quote] I have no idea how long it will take for this bass to sell but I thank you for your kind words I have an aunt, uncle, and 2 cousins in Hatfield, so who knows what may transpire...
JapanAxe Posted April 19, 2014 Author Posted April 19, 2014 Weekend bump for a lovely bass that I just haven't the room for.
JapanAxe Posted April 21, 2014 Author Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) Bank Holiday Bump with [color=#008000][b]P R I C E R E D U C T I O N[/b][/color] ! Was [s][color=#ff0000][b]£220[/b][/color][/s], now [size=5][color=#0000ff][b]£195[/b][/color][/size] delivered. Mainly looking for cash sale, but would consider Mono gig bag or TC Electronic Flashback delay pedal with cash my way. Edited April 21, 2014 by JapanAxe
JapanAxe Posted April 22, 2014 Author Posted April 22, 2014 [quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1398192730' post='2431521'] What is the fretboard wood? [/quote] I am no wood expert, but I have always assumed the fingerboard was rosewood or something similar. I've done a quick Google search. [url="http://swampdogsmusicandmore.com/Yamaha_fretless_bass.html"]This one[/url] is described as rosewood. Any BC-er know?
Bassworm Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 This a is a goody, someone should have this. I bought one in 1984, it was the first fretless I ever owned and gigged in the middle east for four years. A great little bass. Have a bump on me.
JapanAxe Posted April 22, 2014 Author Posted April 22, 2014 [quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1398192730' post='2431521'] What is the fretboard wood? [/quote] Close-up of fingerboard grain:
neepheid Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 Why is this still here? If I didn't have my ratty BB350F and I wasn't so awful at fretless (I don't feel like I deserve the upgrade), I'd be all over this. Bargain.
thebuckets Posted April 24, 2014 Posted April 24, 2014 I had one of these to start playing fretless top bass for the dish. Japanese quality fretless p bass
alyctes Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 I'd have it, but I've got one already... so, free bump for a fine bass.
JapanAxe Posted April 26, 2014 Author Posted April 26, 2014 Saturday evening bump. Happy to consider pedals, accessories, techie bits in PX, but not basses thanks - except maybe a U-bass or Aria Sinsonido.
JapanAxe Posted April 29, 2014 Author Posted April 29, 2014 Tuesday bump. Don't forget trade options!
JapanAxe Posted May 1, 2014 Author Posted May 1, 2014 Thursday bumpage. Straight sale or trade offers. Anyone want to offload a Steinberger Spirit cricket bat?
alyctes Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 I've got one of these: http://www.ninestonering.com/craig/hburstxz2/hburstxz2-angle1.jpg but I think you mean one of these: http://www.maxruckman.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Steinberger-Bass.jpg Am I right?
JapanAxe Posted May 1, 2014 Author Posted May 1, 2014 [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1398975381' post='2439695'] I've got one of these: [url="http://www.ninestonering.com/craig/hburstxz2/hburstxz2-angle1.jpg"]http://www.ninestone...txz2-angle1.jpg[/url] but I think you mean one of these: [url="http://www.maxruckman.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Steinberger-Bass.jpg"]http://www.maxruckma...berger-Bass.jpg[/url] Am I right? [/quote] You are indeed correct sir
JapanAxe Posted May 5, 2014 Author Posted May 5, 2014 Mahoosive price drop bump - now only [size=6][color=#0000cd][b]£170[/b][/color][/size] delivered in mainland Britain. It's gotta go! Don't forget trade options:[list] [*]TC Electronic Flashback Delay [*]Mono gig bag for bass [*]Kala U-bass (fretted) [*]Aria Sinsonido fretless [*]Steinberger Spirit 'cricket bat' [/list]
JapanAxe Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 Saturday bump. Open to [b]reasonable[/b] offers.
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