Beedster Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) I've had this listed in a thread with loads of other gear for a while and it seemed best given that a few folks I was at the weekend hadn't seen it, to give it slightly more prominence! This is for sale for one reason and one reasons only, it's just been replaced by an '83 Wal Mk1 FL (see [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/268579-1986-wal-fretless-mk1-on-ebay/"]http://basschat.co.u...ss-mk1-on-ebay/[/url]). I'd love to keep them both but you know how things are......... Body: Original 1978 Fender with J-PUP rout Neck: Original 1978 with gorgeous ebony board, again by Shuker. Back of the neck looks a bit scrappy but it's been very well done and it feels beautifully played in. Tuners: Original 70’s Fender PUPs: Nordstrand NPJ4 P/J set bought from Bass Direct for £175 here [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Nordstrand_Precision_pickups.html"]http://www.bassdirec...on_pickups.html[/url]. Circuit/preamp: No idea, doubt it's original Bridge: Early 80’s Fender high mass (I can offer this with a Badass or a Fender Vintage RI also) This bass is sublime and takes what is an extremely low action for a wooden neck, in short the board has been beautifully done. The PUPs, which replaced some active EMGs that had been installed, are extremely well balanced for a P/J set and compliment this lovely old bass perfectly. Note: The photo at the top is the original from Bass Direct when it was sporting the EMGs, pics below which are less good quality are sporting the new PUPs [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/78Pfront_zps8fvr9bbl.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_5257_zps6iodqzlu.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_5245_zpsmquezb9p.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_5266_zpspgpdmnvw.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_5265_zpsiuluj0l9.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_5254_zps5ligz7n1.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_5253_zpslig0kjos.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_5255_zpsj5uh0vd2.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_5246_zpsoljax1lu.jpg.html"][/url][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color] Edited October 8, 2015 by Beedster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 In response to a couple of Qs, weight is a tad under 10lbs and side dots are at the frets (so to speak) and not between them. It's a very easy neck intonation wise, in fact I find it almost as easy as my lined neck in that respect. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Trade wise looking for a high quality acoustic bass or will PX towards a DB. As both are unlikely I'd prefer a straight sale. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefbaker Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 This looks gorgeous and if I hadn't just spent £x,000 on a holiday I'd probably snap your hand off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Withdrawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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