ash Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) The cull continues and this sadly must go - last in first out. It’s a Gordon Smith Gypsy II hand made in Manchester in 1982. It’s a lovely bass and weighs bang on 4.1kgs. Fixed neck, Schaller hardware and the amazing round pickups that can be adjusted for height and angle of pole pieces in each string! It sounds great, like a Precision but slightly beefier, the P Bass Gibson ought to have made! It’s all original in tobacco sunburst finish. It’s been used therefore there are dings on the body and neck but remains in good condition for the year. It’s a very rare bass - but I recognise it’s a brand more known for their guitars than basses. That said it is a wonderful instrument, high quality build from a great British maker. It sports new Roto nickel wounds and comes with gigbag. Sorry I don’t want any trades and it’s UK only. I can post but at buyer’s cost. Any questions please ask. Edited October 31, 2021 by ash Sold pending 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmuff69 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 That is really nice! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, bigmuff69 said: That is really nice! Ain’t it just? A more funky Yammy ‘80s BB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, ezbass said: Ain’t it just? A more funky Yammy ‘80s BB. It plays really well too - yes it reminds me of the Yamaha series and the Hooky bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Wow, not seen one of these for years. Really well made basses from two very highly skilled luthiers (from the period when the two were still together, I think). Used to see them playing in a pub rock band around Manchester and the bass-player (the Smith element of the partnership I think) used one of these. The model for sale looks to be in great condition - I'd love it but as a nostalgia purchase and long-scale it wouldn't get a lot of play and deserves to be used. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) Oooooh. Manchester BB alike…from the 80’s. These were made in Partington near Urmston. Dated a couple of girls from up that way when I was about 17/18, always made mention of it while on the 247 bus “there’s a guitar builder near gear somewhere…” absolutely must behave. Very cool. Edited October 29, 2021 by AndyTravis 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) Curse that unmentionable free market killer which starts with B and the taxes it brought in. Curse it to hell. That is a stunning bass. Good luck with the sale. Edited October 29, 2021 by Doctor J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adledman Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 gordon smith gear normally leaves me extremely uninterested but this looks lovely. understated and all about the sound as it should be. bargain bass for sure. glwts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkpegasus4001 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 That's a rare one! There's a bargain for somebody here. GLWTS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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