Soledad Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) Had this around 5 years, very impressed and fond but a Sandberg arrived and monogamy dictates this goes. Started life as a Fame (the Mayones rebadged by MusicStore Cologne for reasons only Mayones really know). A few years ago I had a guitar repair guy I know (mainly does vintage hollow bodies etc) re-dress fingerboard, he replaced the Mayones logo and resealed the head. If there was any doubt, this bass is absolutely a Mayones BE4 in all respects - build quality is outstanding: neck pocket fit super precise, ebony fingerboard is dense black and almost unmarked (very feint marks from some rounds long before I had it - very hard to see). Even the cavity cover on rear is carved from a solid piece of Amazique (I believe that is what was used). Condition - excellent, unmarked. Some slightly shiny areas on body and back of neck from playing. The original finish is (I believe) a hard oil, like Warwicks used on the Thumb etc). Not a big fan of current Mayones aesthetics but this is plain, understated and very tasty. Extremely hand-built - the neck and body pocket are hand numbered to match (I have a pic somewhere). Active 9v, MECs, volume (pull > passive); pan; stacked T&B. Currently strung LaBella nylon tapes which suit well. For a slightly punchier sound I rated the EB Cobalt flats highly (lots of good mids to work with). Complete with excellent bag - it's actually a Sire from an M series - fit is bang on and padding on those bags is really good. Can probably ship UK, Europe is possible (UPS) but pricey (just cost me £80 to get a bass from Italy fully insured). Not after trades... just maybe an Ampeg PF50t head. If local-ish, come and have a closer look. Edited August 19, 2023 by Soledad sold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddycall Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 What’s the weight and nut width please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) I have a neck thru fretted 5er - really nice bass to play - both on and off the strap. Nicely balanced and really playable neck. I'd offer a trade of sorts but I can see that you're after a sale ideally. Good luck with the sale. Congrats to the buyer!! Edited August 19, 2023 by TheGreek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soledad Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 46 minutes ago, Waddycall said: What’s the weight and nut width please? 4.2Kg / 9.2lb. Should be accurate within +/- 0.1kg. Width at nut: 42mm width at 12: 56mm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Hi Where are the side dots? On the fret positions or in between? Thanks Keir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soledad Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 21 minutes ago, dub_junkie said: Hi Where are the side dots? On the fret positions or in between? Thanks Keir Good question, on the fret positions where they should be ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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