StormyLukeJ Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 (edited) Hello All, This really is an initial feeler. I picked up this wonderful Moon JJ 4 from the Bass Gallery in Camden in August this year and I’m only considering trading/ selling it due to financial reasons. its an incredibly lovely sounding bass guitar however it is pretty heavy. It was set up with flats upon purchasing and they are now worn in nicely. in truth I don’t know too much about it, when purchasing it the guys at the Gallery believed it was old (80’s) however not too much more info than that. I am interested in trading for a lower value Jazz Bass (4 strings only please) and cash my way. Interested to hear offers and happy to answer questions! Edited March 19, 2020 by StormyLukeJ 3
whentbass Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 Hello, what’s “pretty heavy”? And do you have any sound samples?
Panos Bobolas Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 Hey, what happened with the original pups?
StormyLukeJ Posted November 7, 2019 Author Posted November 7, 2019 I’ll see if I can get a weight. to be honest didn’t know the pickups weren’t original. I’ve never seen pickups like them before. They sound superb
StormyLukeJ Posted November 7, 2019 Author Posted November 7, 2019 Weight is around 12lbs as mentioned I was not aware of the pickups. I bought it as this 3 months ago. You can see the info on the Bass Gallery’s website 1
pierreganseman Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 4 hours ago, StormyLukeJ said: I’ll see if I can get a weight. to be honest didn’t know the pickups weren’t original. I’ve never seen pickups like them before. They sound superb those are standard 80's Moon Pickups. They're original. 1
StormyLukeJ Posted November 7, 2019 Author Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, pierreganseman said: those are standard 80's Moon Pickups. They're original. Hi Pierre, thanks for the info! It’s difficult to find info about them! cheers
bubinga5 Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 (edited) On 07/11/2019 at 15:30, pierreganseman said: those are standard 80's Moon Pickups. They're original. Edited January 2, 2020 by bubinga5
KUSKU Posted November 7, 2019 Posted November 7, 2019 I can say quietly that those pills you ride are original I have had several Moons that have the same ones for low passives. It's bad not knowing what their name is. A bass demolition in sound without a doubt and beautiful but very heavy to play long sessions. It's from the early '80s. Victor Baley was wearing one and so was Larry Graham. Luck with the sale I love the Moons
pierreganseman Posted November 8, 2019 Posted November 8, 2019 22 hours ago, bubinga5 said: I very much doubt they the original Moon pickups. I could be totally wrong. 😆I thought they used Barts in the 80s Moon Jazz basses. Why would they route them like that unless the casings are missing.Lovely bass though. they're original. I've sold many Moon's like that over the years through my store. that bass is very very early 80's. 2
StormyLukeJ Posted November 12, 2019 Author Posted November 12, 2019 Interested to see what 4 string trades are going about
bassfan Posted November 12, 2019 Posted November 12, 2019 I think you’d love a nice 80s Yamaha Bb1100s. 👍🏻👍🏻😃
StormyLukeJ Posted November 26, 2019 Author Posted November 26, 2019 Really want to see some offers for 4 string jazz/ p bass and cash my way! l
Born 2B Mild Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 Oh, I wish I hadn't sold my Moon JJ4. This thread is getting me all melancholy.
pierreganseman Posted December 1, 2019 Posted December 1, 2019 they're terrific basses indeed. and not that common on this end of the world
StormyLukeJ Posted December 1, 2019 Author Posted December 1, 2019 I’m sure I’ll regret it but it has to go. just for info I’ve removed the pickguard and there’s no damage underneath (apart from the screw holes)
eubassix Posted December 6, 2019 Posted December 6, 2019 On 07/11/2019 at 08:49, StormyLukeJ said: the guys at the Gallery believed it was old (80’s) however not too much more info than that ... you might find something in the neck-pocket and/or back of the neck (no idea what the kanji states):- re. the pickups - my moon bass has std. J size with the 'moonX' logo on the covers:- 1
StormyLukeJ Posted January 3, 2020 Author Posted January 3, 2020 Price drop £950 including UK postage cheers
Punkpappa Posted February 23, 2020 Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) I have a Anaconda CXE4 I would trade: RRP £2499 It has: Swamp Ash body 5A Flame Maple top 5 piece rock Maple neck, Wenge stringers Special select Wenge fingerboard Bartolini BC4CBC GLOCKENKLANG 3 Band EQ Hipshot Hardware Edited March 13, 2020 by Punkpappa Want to delete
KUSKU Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 On 06/03/2020 at 09:10, StormyLukeJ said: PRICE TO £750 It is crazy that this Moon continues at this price.😱
StormyLukeJ Posted March 12, 2020 Author Posted March 12, 2020 I know, it's a fantastic bass but I just don't think the market is here at the moment! It'll be a forever bass for someone lucky and I would keep it myself If it wasn't for a house purchase!
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