GarethFlatlands Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) After much deliberation and having not played bass in a band for over 2 years, I've come to the conclusion that this bass isn't getting the love and attention it deserves so I've decided to sell it along with various other items in a clearout. It's a beautiful bass, a through neck which I believe is made of wenge and mahogany with an ebony board and a silver stained top (maple or ash, I forget). It plays and sounds fantastic, the only slight cosmetic issue is the fret markers which are cut too far into the fretboard from the 17th marker up. They've been filled and have no effect on the way instrument plays, they're just there if you look for them. It's had criminally little home use. I've taken it to practice once to try through a friends amp but other than that, it hasn't left my room. I paid £400 when I bought it and I'd like the same figure back as this is still a lot of bass for the money. The bass comes in a soft case and with Schaller straplocks. I'd rather not trust it to couriers due to the soft case and I get travel anxiety so collection is preferred but I could get the train a reasonable distance for a contribution to the fare. UK sale only I'm afraid. I'm not looking for any trades at the moment. Any questions please ask. It was andydye's before it came to me so hopefully he can jump in if I've missed anything off! Apologies for the bad phone picture. Edited August 2, 2014 by GarethFlatlands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 A hand made, 6 string fretless for £400.00 !!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 [quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1405544288' post='2502962'] A hand made, 6 string fretless for £400.00 !!!!!!!!!! [/quote] What you said. Spent the last half hour trying to tell myself that I'm unemployed and can't afford this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Yep, it was bargain of the year when I got it through BC and while I'm sure I could get more for it elsewhere, I wanted to give someone on here the option of buying it for the same great deal I got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 would love this bass,should of kept my five string Letts, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBassfreak Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Anymore piccies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 [quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1405629417' post='2503914'] Anymore piccies? [/quote] I can take more. What would you like to see specifically? Or just general pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBassfreak Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 [quote name='GarethFlatlands' timestamp='1405630414' post='2503933'] I can take more. What would you like to see specifically? Or just general pics? [/quote] Just some general pics, it looks very photogenic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) Ah, general bass porn? Sure thing. Apologies again for the poor quality phone pics. Back Headstock and a little fretboard Fancy angle shot. Should give an idea of how thin the body is. The bass is very lightweight as a result. Edited July 17, 2014 by GarethFlatlands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilLawton Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Lovely thing. Have a bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 here are a few pics I took when I first got it, Gareth kindly rehomed it for me, sorry to hear she's gotta go matey but that's just how these things are sometimes isn't it [url=https://flic.kr/p/o64RZ4][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/o64RZ4]DPP_2702[/url] [url=https://flic.kr/p/ongcdk][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/ongcdk]DPP_2701[/url] [url=https://flic.kr/p/o63WKQ][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/o63WKQ]DPP_2700[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Thanks Andy, much better than I was able to manage! I'm playing so infrequently these days that it seems a waste to keep it. I've had a few enquiries via PM and thought I'd update my position on a couple of things. 1) Posting - I'm heading to my local music shop tomorrow for some bits and to sell an old synth and I'm hoping they'll be kind enough to supply me with a sturdy card bass box. If they do, I'll be able to courier the bass as long as I can pack it well enough. If the soft case doesn't fit in there as well then I'll keep it and knock £30 off the price. 2) Trades - I'm only playing guitar and trumpet these days so rather stupidly for a bass site, I'm not looking for any bass trades! If I do need a bass in future, I've got my old workhorse on standby so I'm covered there, although a couple of very nice trade offers have come through and it's been tough to pass on them. Also, I've always kept a very compact pedalboard and I'm covered in that respect. I'd only really be interested in a trade for a telecaster or a decent intermediate trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn or similar Bb instrument. Oddly specific I know! If you do have something to trade that doesn't fit in with the above, then feel free to ask. I'm not going to be a jerk to you if it's not one of the things listed above and I'll give consideration to everything that comes in. Maybe I don't know how much I want it until I see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I've got a bass box that might fit if you want it? My '77 p arrived in it... Otherwise I'd try je james cycles cos music shops round here always try to sell me a box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 [quote name='merlin' timestamp='1405620278' post='2503779'] would love this bass,should of kept my five string Letts, [/quote] I'm so glad you didn't, as I'm really enjoying owning it ! (apologies for the hijack). The price of secondhand Letts basses really doesn't reflect the quality of the instruments (in my experience). This has to be the bargain of the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4STRINGER Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Whereabouts are located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Sheffield I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Sheffield indeed, a stones throw from Andydye (if you can throw a stone about 5-10 minutes walk). I may take you up on the box offer Andy, I'll PM you tomorrow if Rich Tone aren't able to assist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassninja Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Please, for the sake of my GAS recovery programme, somebody buy this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 [quote name='bassninja' timestamp='1405767584' post='2505057'] Please, for the sake of my GAS recovery programme, somebody buy this... [/quote] what he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Andy has kindly dropped the box off so the bass should be ready to post by the end of the week. There's a few people who've expressed firm interests in a straight sale which is my preferred option so I'll be working through the personal messages in order of receipt to try and finalise everything. I'll not bump the thread again unless everyone pulls out and it needs bumping or to update the bass as sold and gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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