FS: UPDATED Retirement fleet sale - Only the Hofner electro left. £2250

[Bungie]

Folks,

After many years of buying and trading basses on the Forum, ill health has finally caught up with me so it's time to sell the fleet at, what I hope, are very reasonable prices. They all came from the here, so it only seems fair that I recycle them back into the BC community, following my normal BC trading ethos of no profit and more often a loss!

1, [b]****** Temporarily withdrawn*******[/b] 1994 Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling - In trans red with one of the nicest figured birdseye maple necks you are ever likely to see (front and back) and black guard. Comes with the original mutes and a tolex case. This is my pride and joy and is in really good condition for its age, with only a small amount of swirling and marks. An absolute stunner. £700.

2,[b]******** Sold *********[/b]* 1999 Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling - In natural with maple neck and black guard. This one has been a studio dweller all its life and is simply unmarked. Comes with an as new Gator hard case. £600.

3, [b]******** Sold **********[/b] 2004 Fender USA Jazz - Black, tort, maple. S1 switching. This was my main bass for quite a few years and is in really good clean condition, with only a couple of little marks and knocks (no scratches or chips). Comes with Fender shaped OHSC and case candy. £500.

4, [b]******* Sold *********[/b] 1990's Dearmond by Guild Starfire semi-acoustic shortscale bass - In trans red. Unmarked condition. A very underestimated brand of bass with superb build quality. An absolute bargain at £250.

5, Hofner elctro-acoustic bass - Model number HA B07 (quite a plush one apparently) Like new and superb build quality. £200.

These prices are strictly BC only, non-negotiable, bank transfer / cash only, no fees etc etc.

I'm based near York and would very much prefer collection. I'm happy to meet at York railway station or travel a reasonable distance (as I have many times to trade on the Forum ).

Please feel free to either PM me, email me on [email protected] or call me on 07817021200.

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Cheers,

Neil

Edited April 23, 2017 by Bungie

[binky_bass]

Seems like some very keen prices indeed! Good luck with the sale sir, I'm sure they'll be sold in no time.

[BassApprentice]

I don't think you'll find better prices on those basses anywhere right now, especially the Sterlings.

Happy NBD for some in the future I reckon.

[MikanHannille]

Wow! GAS. Looking forward to photos!

Edited April 18, 2017 by MikanHannille

[Bungie]

Thanks for the kind comments gents (I wish they didn't have to go). I'll put together a picture link this evening, but there has been quite a lot of interest already and I have promised to hold the Sterlings and Jazz for one of our community to come and try out tomorrow evening.

Thanks,

Neil

[casapete]

Hi Neil, sent you a PM.

[Bungie]

Link to pics below, as much to prove the basses exist really rather than detailed photography, which I've never really mastered. Please feedback to me if the link doesn't work.

http://s121.photobucket.com/user/BungieB/library/?sort=3&page=1

[Bungie]

Folks,

Loads of interest in the Sterlings and Jazz. As per my earlier post, they are on hold until tomorrow evening. If still available thereafter, I have a chronological list of messages received from BCers wanting them. I'm afraid that I will have to give priority to folk who can collect because my health issues present a real problem with the logistics of packing and posting. Thanks for all the interest.

Neil

Edited April 18, 2017 by Bungie

[Hellbum]

That Starfire is beautiful, unfortunatly I live in Sweden so pickup is a bit of a problem.

[Chimike]

Hi Niel,,
Long shot, but does the DeArmond Starfire have a case ?
Thanks
Mike.

[Kev]

Fantastic prices all round, those Sterling's wont have been overpriced at £200 more a piece!

nice one

Edited April 18, 2017 by Kev

[Bungie]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Long shot, but does the DeArmond Starfire have a case ?[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No case I'm afraid Mike. Cheers, Neil[/font][/color]

[drewk_ie]

Hi Neil,

Sorry to hear that health is an issue and having to make you give up one of your life's loves.

Best of luck with the sales and to your future health!

Drew

Edited April 19, 2017 by drewk_ie

[Bungie]

Folks,

Thank you for all the interest and kind comments associated with this post. I promised to keep the post updated.

The natural Sterling and Starfire are now sold. I have decided to temporarily withdraw the red Sterling while I can still pluck a bit. It will be available in the coming months. (I dug its case out and reminded myself that it had had a Nordstrand pick up upgrade - the original is still in the case).

The Hofner is still available (really nice electro bass). The Jazz is still available, but I do have some interest in it and will be PMing those BCers who contacted me about it.

Thanks again,

Neil

[doonaboon]

I was lucky enough to acquire the Natural Sterling and Starfire from Neil yesterday. Just a quick thanks for the warm welcome and easy transaction! A real pleasure to meet up and chat the bass! Wish you all the best.