Paul S Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 (edited) I bought this new 6 months ago as a back up bass but was blown away by the quality, playability and tone - all of which are way above the price point. Strong B string. I liked it so much I upgraded to an 80s BB5000, which cost me around £1K more. Is it £1K better? No - but it is better so it is the one I am keeping This really is a terrific bass - I don't think you could get a better 5 string for this money. Weighs 4.5kg, neck is slim for a 5er at 43mm at the nut, spacing is 18mm at the bridge. A few surface scratches, nothing to speak of. Full disclosure - I fitted Hipshot Ultralite tuners and so this has an extra screw hole for each at the back of the headstock. You can't see these with then original tuners fitted back. Passive electrics with vol and tone controls, P/J pickups selected by a toggle switch. Tone is huge - deep and organic like a good Precision bass. Both pups give exactly what you would expect from a PJ - burpy and cutting through. Bridge pup is honky but not too nasal. Neck is a joy - rosewood board with mother of toilet seat inlays. [s]£275[/s] £250 collected from southeast Essex, £25 for fully insured overnight courier to mainland UK. [attachment=245618:BB425a.jpg] [attachment=245619:BB425b.jpg] [attachment=245620:BB425c.jpg] [attachment=245621:BB425d.jpg] Edited August 19, 2017 by Paul S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Can't understand why this is still here - a couple of months ago BBs were flying! Maybe a price drop to £250 would help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Bump for one of the most comfortable necks I've ever laid hands on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interpol52 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I really want this. Played a 424x at the weekend and it rocked. I'm sure it won't be around long at this price. Shame it's 3 weeks to payday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Thanks folks - still here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 [quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1495820470' post='3306903'] Bump for one of the most comfortable necks I've ever laid hands on. [/quote] This makes you sound like the Boston Strangler.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) This bass is still here? Fab bass for the money have a free bump, cos it's such a nice bass for that sort of money, and Paul is a great guy to deal with Edited June 1, 2017 by Marc S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Awe, shucks. Thank you Marc Cheque is in the post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDR Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Have a bump on me for a great excellently priced bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiriusBlack Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 sent you a message Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 And replied. Just to clarify the price is firm. Still here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 Still here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 Going away back next Friday type bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 To the top! IMO the best VFM 5er out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Still here! Can't understand why, really. 6 months use, excellent nick, good price.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 To the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawelG Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Unbelievable. I want it. Good thing it's too many strings for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Decided to keep this so Mods please close thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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