karlfer Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 (edited) Fender Mike Dirnt, 2008 made in Mexico. THIS is not a heavy bass at 9lb 4oz. These don't seem to come up very often.Before they were discontinued in 2013, they were pushing £800 new. The current Mex Road Worn model is over £1200 new. I have sprayed the white plastic scratchplate with 8 coats of gold and 6 coats of lacquer. Sadly, due to me being the Frank Spencer of DIY, I can't guarantee the paint won't explode off the scratchplate. ISSUES. The BadAss was replaced with a splendid Gotoh. Couple of dints on the headstock. Fender deluxe gigbag with the usual knackered zips. I've just spent £80 with Richie Tomson, full set up, fret level, fret dress. Neck is not baseball, it's 42mm nut, slightly deeper than normal C profile. Reason for sale is to fund customisation elsewhere. TRADES, immaculate PUMA 900 Spec and reviews [url="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/fender-mike-dirnt-precision-bass"]http://www.musicians...-precision-bass[/url] £450 collected from Wigan (or meetup within40 miles) £475 UK insured courier. Any trial in Wigan, feedback at bottom of thread. It will be cleaned before it goes. Thanks for looking, cheers, Karl. [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/001_zpsdoorht1d.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/002_zpsdgh9ltio.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/003_zpsazxz9ilg.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/004_zpsryrdhcdq.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/006_zps4v95owle.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/007_zpsg0fqqdpw.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/008_zpsmfzzcg1t.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/009_zpstmrmofa2.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/010_zps6ub5lnzf.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/011_zpswzitrlfa.jpg.html"][/url] Edited October 15, 2016 by karlfer
karlfer Posted October 13, 2016 Author Posted October 13, 2016 Many thanks Gareth, Andy, Tom and Rich. It is a lovely bass but I'm looking at getting an expensive paint job, plus hardware, to create a sort of custom shop LPB, matching headstock, gold hardware 50's kinda thing. It'll still be worth nowt but it'll look good Must admit, bit disappointed the 'plate turned out so dark. But only myself to blame
krispn Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 Just to add to Karl's ad. The pick up in these basses is the Fender Custom Shop '59 which is a really really good pick up. It's one if the better p pick up's on the market.
karlfer Posted October 15, 2016 Author Posted October 15, 2016 Thanks Gavin, yup, simple bass but well made and specced. This was theoretically sold, with collection today. A young guy on Facebook. It came as no real surprise when he backed out late last night. So, still currently here. Well set up, frets fettled, good sound, nice neck and weight. Looks great with or without scratchplate. All opinions of course Cheers, Karl.
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