Clarky Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) I bought this mojo'd beauty a month or two back from BCer itsmedunc but, despite my nostalgia, I am not gelling with the bass. Its the second time I have owned a Marathon and - in spite of Shergold's cool Factory records and 70s Genesis links - its just not as comfy as my Jazz basses. So, go it must and I will resist the temptation next time a Marathon appears for sale! Its pretty crazed, like most 70s Shergolds -best seen in dunc's pics in link below. One other thing to mention is that the bass sounds great (very P like) with selector switch to left hand side (as you look down playing) but, when switched to the right, only the E and A strings sound. Not sure if this is a minor electrical fix or a function of it being stereo (the truss rod cover says so, but dunc didn't think it was stereo, so I am unsure). Will knock £50 off what I paid in case its a quick trip to your local bass tech. Sounds great if used with selector to left, so didn't bother me (or dunc). £450 plus post. Or collect SW13, south of Hammersmith Bridge. Will come in beat up Fusion gig bag or old school hard case, depending on whether post needed. Sorry NO TRADES, I have plenty of basses! Dunc's FS ad with good pics Edited January 29, 2022 by Clarky 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Sorry to hear that you're not getting on with it Clarky. If it had gone up for sale last week, I'd have bought it back. I rather miss it. It's a great bass too. Stupid me bought a dog instead though! Who knows what tomorrow may bring (hopefully enough for a Shergold 😁). GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Can't put a Shergold ahead of a dog, dunc. Pablo and Woody would bite my ankles if I suggested that 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 You are right there! 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 😂 She's funny. Sorry to derail the thread but I had a 50kg Bully called Gibson and a 32kg Bully called Fender. They've both sadly passed now and so in keeping with the theme, this ones called Jazz 😂😂 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Ridiculously tempted….by the bass, not the dogs..😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Oh god. Wrong time for me. If I didn’t have something incoming…etc…BAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 This is a lovely example of a Marathon, it was mine. Very nice bass, I’d be tempted myself but I’m downsizing my collection. Whoever buys it will get a bargain! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 These are excellent basses 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Has it got 2 inputs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 The switch should switch between stereo and mono, and if it is the first one (which it looked like) it should just have a stereo output socket, so if you have a mono plug in, switching to stereo will cut out of half of the signal. Which sounds like you are describing. So you need a stereo to dual mono cable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 7 hours ago, Woodinblack said: The switch should switch between stereo and mono, and if it is the first one (which it looked like) it should just have a stereo output socket, so if you have a mono plug in, switching to stereo will cut out of half of the signal. Which sounds like you are describing. So you need a stereo to dual mono cable. I'm thinking of getting one of these for my stereo-wired basses. https://www.oldbloodnoise.com/pedals/split-meld 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 8 hours ago, Woodinblack said: The switch should switch between stereo and mono, and if it is the first one (which it looked like) it should just have a stereo output socket, so if you have a mono plug in, switching to stereo will cut out of half of the signal. Which sounds like you are describing. So you need a stereo to dual mono cable. Thanks it does indeed only have one cable output socket. So a stereo to mono cable would quickly solve the issue and presumably for a lot less than the £50 I allowed for! Thank you for the carification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 hour ago, prowla said: I'm thinking of getting one of these for my stereo-wired basses. https://www.oldbloodnoise.com/pedals/split-meld Certainly one option. I have a few stereo to dual mono cables. one is a stereo to XLR and an XLR to two XLR, and one is a stereo to dual stereo that I got with the chapman stick, and the other stereo to dual mono I got for connecting the iPad to the PA, 5M for £12 (I already had an 1/8" stereo plug to 1/4" stereo socket lead). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 If you want to use the stereo functionality through two amp inputs, its all of £3.99 https://www.gear4music.com/PA-DJ-and-Lighting/Stereo-Jack-Mono-Jackx2-Cable-3m/10AZ Alternatively, keep selector switch to lhs and play in 'regular' mono at no additional cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Clarky, do you have the means to weigh this reasonably accurately, please? Asking on behalf of a good friend. The original listing you link to says sub 8.5lbs but I am my friend is curious by how much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 (edited) @Paul SThe original listing was fractionally out - according to my electronic luggage scales its precisely 8.51 pounds Edited December 2, 2021 by Clarky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Ta. My friend will have a think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) . Edited December 6, 2021 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) Withdrawing this as - on reflection and further playing time - I think it will be a useful backup to my Jazz bass ... especially having gone through a disappointing experience with a brand new R*ck (see other threads). This feels and sounds close enough to a slimmer-necked P bass to keep me happy. Apologies for those who were interested Edited December 6, 2021 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Good news there Clarky. I found it made a good stand in for a Jazz or Precision 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Ahhh @Clarky just as I was about to buy it off you....🥲 left it too late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 Back up due to herd thinning! Now even better value at £450 as the bass is wearing almost brand new TI flats (were on my R*ck for a week and then off again). Don't have a box at present so pickup/meet near SW13 (south of Hammersmith Bridge, in Barnes area) preferred. Or I will have to contrive some packaging in the coming week if post needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaty Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Is this still available ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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