RaNoFuNkY Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) Due to car bill, I'm putting some gear up for sale. Here's my "Explorer" bass. This was an ebay purchase some time ago, so I don't know anything about the history. However, it's really nicely built - clearly to a high level. The neck is more Precision than Jazz. The controls are Volume, Volume and Tone, which provide a nice range of sounds. I really like the P pickup on this, which was why I bought it (in lieu of an Alembic and I was playing some Who tracks). The break angle for the G string at the headstock (which I was initially worried about) is absolutely fine - tuning is completely stable and the action is great. Currently strung with dead roundwounds, which is my preference. I don't have a case for this. Hardcases for explorers are available, although I haven't checked if this would fit one. I am happy to meet up within 40 miles of Exeter for a bit of petrol money. I can also do everything possible to safely bubble wrap this + package it in a typical cardboard box for a courier - but this would be at your risk. Edited August 8, 2023 by RaNoFuNkY SOLD 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytoad Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Dare I ask, how heavy is the said beast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 That's awesome. Typically, I'm at the wrong end of the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaNoFuNkY Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 1 hour ago, andytoad said: Dare I ask, how heavy is the said beast? My kitchen scales make this to be 10 lbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: That's awesome. Typically, I'm at the wrong end of the country. It certainly is awesome. Worryingly I'm at the right end of the country. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Maude said: It certainly is awesome. Worryingly I'm at the right end of the country. 😬 You have my blessing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingRayBoy42 Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 You'll have someone's eye out with that! GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: You have my blessing! I not buying this year, but things keep tempting me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 I have a glam rock gig in October this would cost twice my fee, but the twisted logic of the GAS addled bassist still makes this very tempting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaNoFuNkY Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, stewblack said: I have a glam rock gig in October this would cost twice my fee, but the twisted logic of the GAS addled bassist still makes this very tempting. Haha! Well, I am popping up to Oxford (from Exeter) on Monday - I can drop it off en route? This bass needs to be played! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 17 minutes ago, RaNoFuNkY said: Haha! Well, I am popping up to Oxford (from Exeter) on Monday - I can drop it off en route? This bass needs to be played! I'd be happy to play it 🤭 This looks like a lovely thing, I'm currently hoping @stewblack buys it, then sells it to me after his glam gig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaNoFuNkY Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 1 minute ago, BreadBin said: I'd be happy to play it 🤭 This looks like a lovely thing, I'm currently hoping @stewblack buys it, then sells it to me after his glam gig! I'd be happy to sort a time share..... I don't really want to see this gone!! I do love it, but the missus is pretty keen this goes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 39 minutes ago, stewblack said: I have a glam rock gig in October this would cost twice my fee, but the twisted logic of the GAS addled bassist still makes this very tempting. And you could shunt the others around a bit to make space …. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 None of you are helping in any way. You do know that? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, stewblack said: I have a glam rock gig Image removed to avoid any confusion. Edited July 5, 2023 by Maude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 1 hour ago, stewblack said: None of you are helping in any way. You do know that? Yes. now Just get on and fkucing buy it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaNoFuNkY Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 ***PRICE DROP*** - now £300. Also, I am driving from Exeter to Oxford on Mon 10th, and back again Tues 11th July. I am happy to deliver it en route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) Deleted Edited July 11, 2023 by stewblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaNoFuNkY Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share Posted July 11, 2023 On 09/07/2023 at 13:32, stewblack said: I've read up on these and apparently they suffer from neck dive. Sadly this is a deal breaker for me. I'm not sure that this comment is entirely fair or helpful? Perhaps it's best not to speculate on "one of these" so publicly - given that this is the only one? I assume you mean commercially available explorer basses. I've never played one of those - so I can't comment on whether the custom bass for sale here is even close to that neck dive, or those dimensions - I wouldn't be surprised if it was very different. In contrast, I am certainly very happy to comment on neck dive if asked, in the name of transparency and the general good nature of Basschat. And, yes - if you let go of the bass and stand in a T-shape, the neck will dive. HOWEVER, this has never been a problem for me, as my right elbow sits on the lower "horn" all the time - as a coincidental counterweight. That's the natural playing position for the bass, so much so that I had to go and check if this did neck dive - despite owning this for ages. Given that I have a shot left shoulder, and so almost exclusively play short scale basses, neck dive is a real issue for me. I don't have that issue with this bass - it's quite comfortable with my elbow on the lower "horn". Happy to answer any queries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Nearly every picture of John Entwistle playing an explorer style bass has him doing exactly that, casually resting his right forearm/elbow on the rear horn, and a very cool stance it is too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 14 minutes ago, RaNoFuNkY said: I'm not sure that this comment is entirely fair or helpful? Perhaps it's best not to speculate on "one of these" so publicly - given that this is the only one? I assume you mean commercially available explorer basses. I've never played one of those - so I can't comment on whether the custom bass for sale here is even close to that neck dive, or those dimensions - I wouldn't be surprised if it was very different. In contrast, I am certainly very happy to comment on neck dive if asked, in the name of transparency and the general good nature of Basschat. And, yes - if you let go of the bass and stand in a T-shape, the neck will dive. HOWEVER, this has never been a problem for me, as my right elbow sits on the lower "horn" all the time - as a coincidental counterweight. That's the natural playing position for the bass, so much so that I had to go and check if this did neck dive - despite owning this for ages. Given that I have a shot left shoulder, and so almost exclusively play short scale basses, neck dive is a real issue for me. I don't have that issue with this bass - it's quite comfortable with my elbow on the lower "horn". Happy to answer any queries. I had no idea my remark was in anything other than a personal observation. I'll delete the comment . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaNoFuNkY Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 Bump - this still needs a home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I'm still not quite able to pull the trigger, but am wondering is this 34" scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaNoFuNkY Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 Yup! 34" scale. I see that you're in West Wiltshire. I'm in Exeter, so I'd be happy to arrange a meeting point roughly half way between us and knock off some of the price (as, I'll save on P&P). Drop me a PM if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Sent you a PM 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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