AndyTravis Posted May 30, 2017 Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) I've just got this recently. It's a really really great example. To buy it I sold quite a few basses and thought I was doing myself a favour by stripping back to basics. It's 3 colour sunburst, rosewood...9lb, includes case, covers, strap, and is currently strung 45-105 rounds with a low action. The original owner had a thumb rest above the strings so there is one extra hole in the pickguard - I totally didn't notice until a few days ago. Some very small marks definitely in the 9/10+ realm of condition. Two of the basses I sold were much more modern and I reckon I needed that mix of vintage and modern - main bass is a CS 64 Jazz. I'm going to build a P/J-Bass soon (neck on way, body next week) and I reckon I'll go active EMG's in that. This bass was ordered through Dawsons Manchester in 2007 when I worked there. One arrived damaged and I ordered the guy another one - we kept in touch and it turns out he'd not really used it since then as it was his dream bass and he didn't want to run the risk of damaging it. He's chasing original vintage precision basses so he offered it to me. It's lovely...but... I think...and it's been a long time so I might be a rose tinted glasses scenario...I'd like one of the two as a trade - JayDee Supernatural (series 1 or 3 shape) I'd prefer more recent ones as my 88 had the (common) neck movements every time the weather changed. Fender Marcus Miller - Has to be Mexican version (plus money my way) preferably White finish. Something Status/Modulus. Only after 4 strings...not looking to trade up either as I've got other projects to fund. Anyhow, not in a mad rush for a sale/trade - just getting feelers out. [url="http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/BassTrav/media/78761BE3-A7C8-4A04-B86C-AC9164F2DEB9_zpsas5lzqjg.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/BassTrav/media/D7A86889-5006-4929-BDC0-537BCBEF28FC_zps3chvyghs.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/BassTrav/media/6340293D-E6E4-4911-8346-1FA82A81A16C_zpshintxncg.jpg.html"][/url] Bass is in Manchester (M27) - Happy to ship within UK for £20, if you want it to leave the UK I'll pack it up and you can arrange collection. Any questions, just ask. Thanks Andy Edited June 4, 2017 by gary mac
AndyTravis Posted June 1, 2017 Author Posted June 1, 2017 Has anyone got a Mark King Jazz they want rid of? Suppose I'd like a go of one...
Sparky Mark Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 Does it come with the case in the photo please? Cheers
AndyTravis Posted June 1, 2017 Author Posted June 1, 2017 [quote name='Sparky Mark' timestamp='1496324470' post='3310517'] Does it come with the case in the photo please? Cheers [/quote] That's the one for the Jazz. The one for the Precision is brown tolex. Andy
Sparky Mark Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 Thanks. It's still a C&G case though isn't it? Cheers.
AndyTravis Posted June 1, 2017 Author Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Sparky Mark' timestamp='1496324958' post='3310528'] Thanks. It's still a C&G case though isn't it? Cheers. [/quote] Yup, original factory case [URL=http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/BassTrav/media/AE76FF4A-16FA-4901-B66D-2FC5D7158AFB_zpsj4uvbmyl.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b545/BassTrav/AE76FF4A-16FA-4901-B66D-2FC5D7158AFB_zpsj4uvbmyl.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/BassTrav/media/85B999D3-ED1F-42D9-9254-961CE5F30E68_zpsmk9scjva.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b545/BassTrav/85B999D3-ED1F-42D9-9254-961CE5F30E68_zpsmk9scjva.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Edited June 1, 2017 by AndyTravis
AndyTravis Posted June 3, 2017 Author Posted June 3, 2017 Pretty wide, I thought 1.625. There's a guy coming from Chester to see this tomorrow, pretty certain he's a buyer. Will keep updated.
drlargepants Posted June 3, 2017 Posted June 3, 2017 Yeah it's me lol ! I'm not sure how I missed it on here. I have some concerns about the width of the nut, but the only way to be sure is to try it really. I didn't realise the AVRI was a wider nut than a standard P. My Ric has a neck the size of a baseball bat so I suspect I'll be ok ;-)
AndyTravis Posted June 3, 2017 Author Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) [quote name='drlargepants' timestamp='1496518283' post='3312091'] Yeah it's me lol ! I'm not sure how I missed it on here. I have some concerns about the width of the nut, but the only way to be sure is to try it really. I didn't realise the AVRI was a wider nut than a standard P. My Ric has a neck the size of a baseball bat so I suspect I'll be ok ;-) [/quote] It's wide but flatter than a ric. See you tomorrow 😂 Just read somewhere that it's 1.7... It's not something which worries my hands (not huge hands) and I'm used to 1.5 jazz basses. Edited June 3, 2017 by AndyTravis
drlargepants Posted June 3, 2017 Posted June 3, 2017 Just pissing about on my Ric at the moment and its way wider than my Jazz, much deeper neck as well. Works well for me. Surprising though, I got rid of a G&L as I found the neck too wide. We shall see I guess !
AndyTravis Posted June 3, 2017 Author Posted June 3, 2017 [quote name='drlargepants' timestamp='1496523819' post='3312138'] Just pissing about on my Ric at the moment and its way wider than my Jazz, much deeper neck as well. Works well for me. Surprising though, I got rid of a G&L as I found the neck too wide. We shall see I guess ! [/quote] Yeah, this plays really well too - makes life easier.
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