W1_Pro Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) Here is my SC deluxe. It's an early one, serial number 87SC4596 which dates it to 1987 which fits with the 'made in West Germany' schaller machine heads. In the interests of full disclosure, there are a few minor dinks on it, but nothing too bad. I've tried to capture these in the photos. If you want more pics- let me know. It's a magnificent bass. The electrics all work as they should, the truss rods are fine, the action is low, the neck slim and fast. I truly do not want to sell this, but I've been offered a 20th anniversary model and the powers that be have firmly told me it's one in, one out, or else. It is made I believe, of walnut facings over a mahogany core with maple laminations. The neck is maple & purpleheart. The woodwork is astonishing. I'm happy to courier at your expense. I'd be happier if you tried it before buying. I'm in Bury St Edmunds most of the time. London at least once a week and Wales periodically. Comes with a fitted hardcase- American, by 'The Modern Case Company'. Can't say I've ever heard of them, but it's a fine case. In terms of cash. I'm happy to consider offers, but it is what it is and I'm not going to bend much on the price. Edited February 15, 2019 by W1_Pro 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Where’s @three ? He’ll be along in a minute... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Good lord! 😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Omg. 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 and you are just up the road. That is simply gorgeous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 1 minute ago, bassfan said: Omg. 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 and you are just up the road. That is simply gorgeous. Im playing it now, and it really is. I might hold on to it yet...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) I would hold onto it until at least the end of the year when I’ve built up my GAS fund 😃👍🏻😍 Edited February 11, 2019 by bassfan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 So, err.... What's the going rate of a kidney these days? 😅 What a beaut'!! Someone's in for a treat. 🤤 GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassislife16 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Good lord! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Strike a light. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Oooohhh...these appear very rarely! There aren’t many of them and owners rarely wish to part. A lovely example too (and at a great price IMO - check out current prices - even discounted at Bass Central, there’s going to be no change out of about £9k). Tone and playability is usually outrageous too. Boiler failure and a massive tax bill keeps me out on this one... I think... Just for info, the knobs look non-original? Edited February 12, 2019 by three 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 @three : You can't play music with a boiler and not paying massive tax bills is a rock'n'roll attitude. So you really have no excuses for not buying it. 🤣 GLWTS for this very nice bass, but not for me as it would look like I'm playing a banjo. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 MB1. MUSTARD! This looks similar to the one I used to own (could possibly be?) did you purchase this off Basschat by any chance? sit back take a sharp intake of breath! .....Wish I'd not parted with mine! BUMP! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basspirate Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Yes yes yes👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 3 hours ago, three said: Oooohhh...these appear very rarely! There aren’t many of them and owners rarely wish to part. A lovely example too (and at a great price IMO - check out current prices - even discounted at Bass Central, there’s going to be no change out of about £9k). Tone and playability is usually outrageous too. Boiler failure and a massive tax bill keeps me out on this one... I think... Just for info, the knobs look non-original? I'm not sure about the knobs tbh...They look quite proper, but I guess they might have been replaced at some point? I think you should just buy it really, a bit of incendiary Clarkesque fretw**nking. That'll keep you warm...Who needs a boiler?...;0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, MB1 said: MB1. MUSTARD! This looks similar to the one I used to own (could possibly be?) did you purchase this off Basschat by any chance? sit back take a sharp intake of breath! .....Wish I'd not parted with mine! BUMP! I purchased it off a chap who bought it off a chap in Spain I think. The marks on the side are ripples in the finish- the usual wear and tear stuff you get on the lower bouts of guitars after many years. The white marks are reflections- not white paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Hellzero said: @three : You can't play music with a boiler and not paying massive tax bills is a rock'n'roll attitude. So you really have no excuses for not buying it. 🤣 GLWTS for this very nice bass, but not for me as it would look like I'm playing a banjo. 😉 It's an interesting one that...I'm 6'3" and it works because the neck is so long. Tiny body though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I'm smaller, 6', but certainly much larger, think (axe) wood cutter. Even my Warwick Streamer Stage II 4 strings looks like a banjo on me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 That is a beauty I just love those basses. I have one and have recently had a chat with Mica at alembic and am about to order the new wiring harness to convert the electronics from signature to anniversary but without the pickup and mono stereo switches since the existing position of the controls make putting those items in the traditional location difficult. I wish mine had the neck pickup positioned right on the truss rod cover as yours, as having played another like that it makes the bottom end so much thicker and yummy without losing the crisp sparkle in the tone!!!! All the best with the sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wright/watt Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Stunning, stunning bass this.. and in fantastic condition.. W1_pro a great guy to business with.. All the best and GLWTS😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nehama Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I want it, I want it... hold on, let me check my purse... dang... £3499 short... Well I can dream can't I? ... It looks fantastic! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 9 hours ago, three said: Boiler failure and a massive tax bill keeps me out on this one... I think... I’ll help you offload the Lakland P/J 😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 38 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: OK, I’ll ask as no-one else has. Do you have an accurate weight for it please? Of course. Sorry should have thought of that. 4.4 kilos according to the bathroom scales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 hours ago, wright/watt said: Stunning, stunning bass this.. and in fantastic condition.. W1_pro a great guy to business with.. All the best and GLWTS😀 Thanks Alan. You are pretty good at that business business yourself....;0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Lovely...my dream bass.. Lots of interest...Three replies in the time I've been reading the thread. GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: 9.7lbs in old money then? That’s quite reasonable 👍 That would be about right I think. Considering the timber involved it's not bad, eh? Balances nicely on the strap too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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