Wiggy Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) FT: £1000 trade - FS: £800 Sale [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Here we have my 1984 ESP custom shop bass, one of less than 80 made in ~6 months before the lawsuit with Wayne Charvel (It was a direct replica of Dusty Hill's custom) ceased production, it's been valued by PMT at £1,200 [s]so that's what I'll put as a trade value[/s], I can guarantee you will never see another one! [s]Cash value £1000-[/s] Fantastic condition for a bass of it's age, only minor playing marks. Why have a P or a J when you can have both!?[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Weight: a smidge over 8 lbs [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've only recently acquired the bass, and yesterday had it setup with new SS rounds -but I'm after something a little more tweakable [/font][/color] . [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Based in Bury, Lancs - There's no hard case with the bass, although I can supply the gig bag I received it in, or sort a hard case for a little extra if you need it to be couriered.[/color][/font] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I can travel within reason if there's a decent train link! (sorry to be that guy!)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Plenty of references - just ask![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Make me a silly offer peeps, you'd be surprised! I'm very open to amp/cab trades, cash offers and part/ex (cash my way) for a lower end bass![/font][/color] Note: Rather early 7 digit custom shop serial! Edited August 23, 2015 by Wiggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1432337351' post='2780716'] Pretty [/quote] Thank you, It's a stunning bass to play, plenty of P-Bass growl and barks from the J bass pickup - Open to trades for any high end basses! 4 or 5 string! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Straight from ESP! "Based on the information and photos provided, the instrument in question appears to be an ESP Custom Shop variation of the early- to mid-1980's Horizon or PJC-135 bass models, likely produced between 1980 and 1984." [/size][/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 what does it weigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) Hi Tom, 8lbs it's very light - I get back pain a lot, and playing this bass is a nice break, no pain. It doesn't lack in sustain though, the notes even swell! Edited July 3, 2015 by Wiggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1433488312' post='2791404'] Very nice [/quote] Thank you It's a real stunner, If it's the travel putting people off I can hop on the train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 [quote name='Wiggy' timestamp='1433000796' post='2786959'] Hi Tom, I don't know the exact weight, but it's very light - I get back pain a lot, and playing this bass is a nice break, no pain. It doesn't lack in sustain though, the notes even swell! [/quote] As I found out to my cost, 'very light' won't work for me, sorry. When I was young 15lbs was very light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) Weight of a bass. 1. Ask wife/girlfriend/mrs 3 doors down for luggage scales (or spend £5 at local low price store). 2. Tie ribbon/handkerchief/sock/special lacy undergarment around neck of bass. 3. Suspend bass from luggage scales. 4 Read weight reading and put on the advert. Sorry Wiggy, sarcasm not aimed simply at you but it is common for people to not put the effort in, regarding weight. In doing so, they simply put off a significant number of older buyers. For instance, my Dee Dee Ramone is up for sale at a stated weight of 8lb 5oz, which is actually a few ozs too heavy for Tom, as I well know. 40 or more years of heavy basses hanging off left side shoulders does make you beg for light. Bump. Edited June 8, 2015 by karlfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 The good old "How to weigh a snake" trick - you stand on scales, you and bass stand on scales, subtract one from the other... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) It's annoying how I didn't think of that! I have a habit to overthink things haha! Also now has been identified as a [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]PJC-135! [/size][/font] Edited June 8, 2015 by Wiggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 The weight might really help your sale And yes, we are nearly all busy as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Bump! Finally got a chance to weigh her,she's a smidge over 8lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 Price drop - £800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Bump, open to any bass trades, straight swap or with cash my way for a less valuable one! Offers seem to have dried up since I added the weight :') I had the value confirmed by PMT Manchester last week at £1,200 so pick up a vintage bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Obviously £1200 is what they would put it out for, them being a retailer and needing to make a profit. If they offered you £1200 either cash or trade, it might be wise to rip their arms out of their sockets Would be interesting to know where they did their research, as most of us just have google/basschat/talkbass. Good luck, Karl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1436568451' post='2819310'] Obviously £1200 is what they would put it out for, them being a retailer and needing to make a profit. If they offered you £1200 either cash or trade, it might be wise to rip their arms out of their sockets Would be interesting to know where they did their research, as most of us just have google/basschat/talkbass. Good luck, Karl. [/quote] I should have asked now I think about it I tried researching it for ages, even got on to ESP haha! I'm only after £800, I don't think they would have offered me £1200, nice to have an idea though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Make me a silly offer peeps, you'd be surprised! I'm very open to amp/cab trades, cash offers and part/ex (cash my way) for a lower end bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Sold! Thanks for the interest guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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