NJE Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 (edited) [b]Edit - For a straight sale I would take £1000[/b] For sale and trade is my Roscoe Beck V in teal green metallic, which is a 2005 as far as I know. I am selling because I have just moved and had several very expensive disasters in the past two weeks. This is the most valuable thing I own so I need to reclaim some money from it. It is a sore point, and I am not happy about it whatsoever but needs must and I am sure plenty of folks have been in the same position. Superb bass in every way, build quality is in my opinion about as good as it gets and most definately on a par with my old Overwater custom J series and various other high end basses I have played/owned over the years. Most people will know about these basses but google will drag up the full spec and pickup options etc. If you want any info, please just message me and I will send you everything I know. [b]Condition:[/b] It is in really great shape, it has some tarnishing to the machine-heads and some of the pick guard screws are a bit rusty but they are cheaply replaced. There is a scratch on the neck plate and some very light marks on the back of the top horn, but they wouldn't even show up in the pictures. Otherwise it is in very good condition considering it has been played regularly and is nearly 10 years old. An additional hipshot string retainer has been added to the B and E string, something that is standard on the Marcus Miller V. The bass originally had chrome dome knobs which I still have, but I prefer the black Jazz knobs that are currently fitted (genuine Fender parts by the way). The bass comes with the original G&G case and all of the original paperwork, strap, truss rod tool, allen key, and a Fender cleaning pack which is unopened. [b]Sale and Trades (edited): [/b]A straight cash sale would be the best option, but I also need a replacement bass. I would take a part exchange with money my way on a cheaper bass. I need somewhere in the region of £400-£500 on top of a bass, but may rethink that if the bass is really nice. Interested in: Musicman Stingray 4/5 Fender Jazz or PJ pickup config basses Lakland in J or PJ config Anything else with a 'Fender-ish' appearance I could probably post it, but for trades I would rather meet up and make sure the buyer is happy and visa versa. Please message me if you have any questions. EDIT: The pictures look a little grainy now they have uploaded, I have much better quality versions that I am happy to email over to anyone interested. [attachment=177398:DSC_0456.JPG] [attachment=177399:DSC_0458.jpg] [attachment=177400:DSC_0460.JPG] [attachment=177401:DSC_0463.JPG] [attachment=177402:DSC_0466.JPG] [attachment=177403:DSC_0476.jpg] [attachment=177404:DSC_0475.JPG] Edited March 23, 2015 by NJE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Oh wow.thats lush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBBIE Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Hello NJE, What is the weight please. Many thanks Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukbassboy Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Nice basses to play but one of the heaviest I've had on; expect it to be around 5kg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 My old one weighed in at 4.8 kilos. Sounds heavy but it's not when it's on. One of the most comfortable and well balanced basses I'd ever owned. They are the ultimate 5 string unless you want to spend double the money. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1417260710' post='2618610'] My old one weighed in at 4.8 kilos. Sounds heavy but it's not when it's on. One of the most comfortable and well balanced basses I'd ever owned. They are the ultimate 5 string unless you want to spend double the money. Good luck with the sale. [/quote] +1 GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 [quote name='ROBBIE' timestamp='1417256593' post='2618567'] Hello NJE, What is the weight please. Many thanks Rob [/quote] I have just given it a quick weigh on the bathroom scales in a few modes and it comes in at 4.5kg or 9.9lb. The weight has never been an issue for me, I had a Stingray 5 which I loved the sound of but it was significantly heavier than this, which was one of the main factors of selling it in the end. It is very well balanced as leschirons says, very comfortable especially with a good strap like the Mono one I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBBIE Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Thank you LJE for your prompt reply - sadly a little too heavy for me. Regards Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 If I can shift my 78 jazz I will be all over this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 [quote name='ROBBIE' timestamp='1417346199' post='2619285'] Thank you LJE for your prompt reply - sadly a little too heavy for me. Regards Rob [/quote] No problem, completely understand. [quote name='fluffo' timestamp='1417369210' post='2619630'] If I can shift my 78 jazz I will be all over this [/quote] Excellent, good luck with your sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 I am still pondering what I could replace this with and cant make my mind up. I will be happy to considder P and J basses, Stingrays/Sterlings, Laklands and 4 and 5 strings as partial trades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Spent a while playing a Stingray yesterday, does anyone fancy trading one in for a quality 5 string? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disssa Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Free bump for one of the best 5-String, Fender ever made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 [quote name='TraceAmp' timestamp='1418028255' post='2626009'] Free bump for one of the best 5-String, Fender ever made! [/quote] Thanks, it is a superb bass and I think one of the best J stye 5 strings about. I preferred this to the two custom Overwaters I once had, great B string! [b]For a straight sale I would now take £1000.[/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieG Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Surprising to see my old bass up for sale, given that I know Nathan looked for one for a while before he bought mine, so I can only assume this is out of sheer necessity and not choice. I only gigged it three or four times in the years that I owned it and and from the photos it looks to be in exactly the same condition as it was when I sold it over 2 years ago, so any buyers can rest assured it has been well looked after. And if it wouldnt risk me being kicked out to sleep in the shed, I might have even considered buying it back!! GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Wow im in love:$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbasisten Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hi Trade it for a Cirrus USA 5 2009? [email="[email protected]"][email protected][/email] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 [quote name='EddieG' timestamp='1418150320' post='2627442'] Surprising to see my old bass up for sale, given that I know Nathan looked for one for a while before he bought mine, so I can only assume this is out of sheer necessity and not choice. I only gigged it three or four times in the years that I owned it and and from the photos it looks to be in exactly the same condition as it was when I sold it over 2 years ago, so any buyers can rest assured it has been well looked after. And if it wouldnt risk me being kicked out to sleep in the shed, I might have even considered buying it back!! GLWTS. [/quote] Hope your keeping well? You are spot on, I really don't want to sell it but the new house has a rotten bathroom which we didn't know about, and I have just forked out over 1k to get a new stove fitted to keep the house warm before we have people to stay for christmas. Apart from joint assets with my better half this is the most valuable thing I own so it needs to go. I will get another one and keep it one day. [quote name='elbasisten' timestamp='1418295937' post='2628850'] Hi Trade it for a Cirrus USA 5 2009? [email="[email protected]"][email protected][/email] [/quote] very kind offer, they are cracking basses but I am ideally after a cheap MusicMan or Fender Jazz with money my way for a trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 I am getting seriously swayed by a MusicMan Stingray, interested in partial trades if anyone wants to trade in for a top notch 5 string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 A little pre-christmas nudge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Any interest in a Fender Active P bass Special Deluxe plus cash? Or a 33" scale ACG Graft Recurve 5 plus cash? Would like an RBV in my life again (didn't you get my last one, many moons ago?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1419014744' post='2635784'] Any interest in a Fender Active P bass Special Deluxe plus cash? Or a 33" scale ACG Graft Recurve 5 plus cash? Would like an RBV in my life again (didn't you get my last one, many moons ago?). [/quote] Hi, yes my first RBV was from you a few years ago, lovely bass too. I think it was in a trade for my old Stingray? I have my heart set on another Stingray at the moment as I have just started a new project and its exactly what I need for the music we are doing. Thank you for the offers though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 This is the first time in a long time that I actually wish I had a Stingray (just to trade it away!)... My ATK fills that space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miracle Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Hello, really beautiful bass! are you agree to ship it to France? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I am happy to post the bass but I will only send it fully insured which adds to the cost.[/font][/color] [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]I am pretty much open to any trades at the moment as I can't decide what I want. The only condition is that I do need a cheaper bass with money my way.[/color][/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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