Paul S Posted May 19, 2017 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
Paul S Posted May 26, 2017 Author 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?
CameronJ Posted May 26, 2017 Posted May 26, 2017 Bump for one of the most comfortable necks I've ever laid hands on.
interpol52 Posted May 26, 2017 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!
TheGreek Posted May 29, 2017 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....
Marc S Posted June 1, 2017 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
Paul S Posted June 1, 2017 Author Posted June 1, 2017 Awe, shucks. Thank you Marc Cheque is in the post...
Paul S Posted June 3, 2017 Author Posted June 3, 2017 And replied. Just to clarify the price is firm. Still here!
Paul S Posted July 5, 2017 Author Posted July 5, 2017 Still here! Can't understand why, really. 6 months use, excellent nick, good price....
PawelG Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 Unbelievable. I want it. Good thing it's too many strings for me.
Paul S Posted August 19, 2017 Author Posted August 19, 2017 Decided to keep this so Mods please close thread
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