Paul S Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 (edited) My cull continues. This poor orphan of a bass has been doing the rounds at Basschat for a few years lookiing for a good home. Wonderful old thing that oozes quality. British made in the late 70s/early 80s? Serial number says it is a Modulator bass, which it clearly isn't, but the She4rgold/hayman bits were rather mix and match in those days by all accounts. 34" scale, single split humbucker that, if you have a stereo jack and at the flick of that switch, will take the top two strings off to one place and the bottom two somewhere else. Has the usual Shergold laquer cracks and blemishes but, to be fair, not as bad as some, overall in sound players condition. As you would expect it does sound a bit like a precision but not quite - slightly more aggressive in the upper mids. Neck is good, aged to a warm pale caramel, 40mm at the nut (plus a teensy bit extra for the binding. String spacing at the bridge 19mm. Weighs 8.6lbs on my scales which is roughly 3.9kg in decimal. Not had sight of the bridge cover. The shop sticker is still on the back of the headstock, not sure if Honest John is still in business. Makes a nice alternative to a Fender but feels as familiar as one when played. I struggle with the slab body otherwise I would keep it. Priced to sell at £350 collected from Benfleet in Essex, possibly meet up - Thurrock Services seems popular at the moment. Been there twice this weekend so expect the police to be calling round soon, wondering what I am up to . No courier at this point, so please don't ask, and no trades thanks. Edited December 23, 2022 by Paul S 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Bargain 👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 The British Precision us spot on, a very cool bass 👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Used to be mine. Massively characterful bass for very few quids. GLWYS 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I’m very tempted, my old one was outstanding 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 Canterbury isn't far away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Classic and excellent value indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Paul S said: Canterbury isn't far away... i know 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I remember these very well, fairly common in the punk era, they also did one of the few 6 string basses available then too, if I remember rightly? .. I'd be kind of tempted if it wasn't white! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Waddo Soqable said: I remember these very well, fairly common in the punk era, they also did one of the few 6 string basses available then too, if I remember rightly? .. I'd be kind of tempted if it wasn't white! I'm tempted because it is white. 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 ‘Twas mine too and she is a lovely old thing. I’m tempted too even though I’ve moved onto shorties! GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Paul S said: Priced to sell at £350 collected from Benfleet in Essex Saved by a 900 mile round trip 😄 Smashing bass, should sell in no time Paul👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Once was mine - lovely instrument and a great price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 That seems a rather good deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 when I bought my first Fender (1983) the shop was full of these. Never had one, although was offered a 12 sring/fretless twin neck for £100 back in 1991. (angry wife, trying to disposeof ex's collection in our shop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Thank the lord for geographical distance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Thank the lord for geographical distance I'll see your geographical distance and raise you 2000 miles plus Brexit tax. 😆 Lovely looking bass this. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 3 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Thank the lord for geographical distance Exactly, if I was anywhere near Essex it would gone buy now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Looks a great price, for a bass that's a bit "different". Nice GLWTS Paul - I'm sure it won't be here long 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Very nice indeed, I had a fretless one back in the day, one of the few basses I regret selling - GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 On hold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Paul S said: On hold Thank flok for that. 🙏 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Was just thinking, why the fek hasn’t this sold! I can take my thoughts back, that BC’ers are a right miserable set of twots 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 If postage was an option, I think the wife would have made Christmas miserable! 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 If the sale falls through and you can post PM me. It will,stay with me forever. T’ would be destiny! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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