glenbass1 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) Here I have my quite rare Tune Technology 'Bass Maniac' 4 string active bass. PRICE REDUCTION TO £250. [attachment=189800:tune-2.jpg][attachment=189801:tune-1.jpg][attachment=189810:tune-4.jpg][attachment=189812:tune-5.jpg][attachment=189813:tune-3.jpg] (Ignore the weird pattern on the front of the body - caused by the ceiling lamp reflecting on it). I've owned this from new, purchased from the Bass Centre in London early 90's. Played it for 3-4 years in my old metal band with a full Marshall bass stack (good ol' days) and it then became my back up bass, barely playing it for the last 15 years. Japanese made and possibly the easiest bass I've ever played. Fast, narrow neck and nice action. Plenty of punch, warmth and depth. Particularly good for rock although play off the front PUPs only and you get quite a mellow bass. This youtube video link will give you a feel for the beautiful tone: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3SgjBqfjmI"]https://www.youtube....h?v=a3SgjBqfjmI[/url] (stick with it – changes riff around 0.40 and again around 1.00 - shame about the fret buzz) Spec (got this from the internet – seems about right): Body: Alder Neck: Rosewood Neck width at nut: 39 mm / 1.535 in Weight: approx 3.3 kg / 7.28 lb Scale: 860 mm / 34 in Controls: 1 Master volume, 1 Pickup balancer, 1 Bass tone control, 1 treble tone control Condition is excellent considering it's age. Little bit of buckle rash on the back as shown in the pics. Due to the high gloss finish lot of very light hairline scratches on the back barely noticeable unless you catch the light. Struggled to capture them in any photos. Bass works perfectly and has no faults. More pics can be seen here: [url="http://bit.ly/1O3dVkh"]http://bit.ly/1O3dVkh[/url] You will get a lovely and quite unique bass for the money and I'll certainly be very sad to see her go. No trades - trying to reduce my collection. I would prefer cash on collection. Would be willing to meet you within a 30-mile radius of Swindon if you cover my fuel. I will consider shipping within the UK (only UK) but really would prefer you come and see it. Any questions give me a shout. Thanks, Glen Edited June 14, 2015 by glenbass1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 wow now we're talking a piece of bass history - think Jorge Casas Miami sound machine- good luck - but i would keep it https://youtu.be/Gna2I_l_Ap4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbass1 Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 Thanks deepbass5. Don't tell me to keep it though! Taken me long enough to find the heart to do this - now I'm doubting my decision already and it's only been 2 hours! I'll let fate decide for now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliusmonk Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I have one exactly the same but in natural gloss - got compliments from engineers frequently. This bass started all Bass Collection and Ibanez Soundgears that followed I think... Glwts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbass1 Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 Cheers Julius. I remember taking it in to our local music shop years ago where they had a guest Rotosound engineer / session player dude in for the day. He had a tinker on the basses people brought in (to have new rotosounds put on them). When he played my bass maniac he clearly hadn't seen one of these before and seemed to be quite taken with it. It always got compliments when I gigged with it - sound and looks :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I have a maniac and they are terrific basses. They play and sound amazingly and the neck is so easy use. Mine is super light weight, is this one the same as that would be a plus for some buyers? GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbass1 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Thanks Stoney. Yes describes this one perfectly and good point re weight. Neck is a joy to play. Very lightweight bass but doesn't feel fragile - no more aching backs or shoulders with this little beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Don't forget Tony Gad from Aswad has played a Bass Maniac for years. That man has got some heavy bass tones from such a lightweight bass. If it was the piezo fretless with the extended fingerboard I'd snatch it.I've only been waiting 30 years for one GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliusmonk Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Yeah exactly what one of the engineers at a tv show told me - "it doesn't look like it, but it has a sweet bass peak" 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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glenbass1 Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Price reduction to £350 to help move this along. It would be sacrilege to take anything less so I would prefer to keep it than take an offer below this. Hopefully £350 is a great price for this lovely and unusual bass. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Wow, this is such a good price for a bass that feels and plays like a top end instrument. What a bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbass1 Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Thanks Stoney! I might be slightly biased but completely agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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glenbass1 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 I picked up a bargain today via Gummy Tree which means (it breaks my heart but) I could take a cheeky offer of £320. Guessing if it doesn't go for this there are no bass maniac fans out there and I'll withdraw the ad in a couple of weeks. Anyone want a bank holiday bargain?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampeglb100 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Message sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbass1 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 PM replied. Still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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glenbass1 Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Drop to £300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbass1 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 'Friday at least it's not raining today (well in Swindon it isn't) and nearly the weekend' bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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glenbass1 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Still available bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbass1 Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Going for a final price drop of £250. Get in touch if you fancy a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbass1 Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Now sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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