AndyTravis Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Well…after a bit of a wait, and a bit of Wayne Carini style “it’s all about the chase” behaviour… A mate had bought a 70’s one on a whim and I was absolutely smitten with it…but he wouldn’t sell. Off I set on my little search…found via the Shergold owners group on Facebook. Original 1980 case too. its very clean overall with some edge marks. Not bad for 44 years old. 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 looks lovely I almost bought a double neck, it was white. What does it sound like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 2 minutes ago, police squad said: looks lovely I almost bought a double neck, it was white. What does it sound like? I’ve got to build a go cart, then I’m going to record some stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 8 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: I’ve got to build a go cart, then I’m going to record some stuff. look forward to a listen mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 That looks so sweet. Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 Very quickly thrown together before I paint a door I’ve just repaired (dog induced damage) https://on.soundcloud.com/mJjAhy574in8hmNk6 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 2 hours ago, police squad said: looks lovely I almost bought a double neck, it was white. What does it sound like? Sort of a P, but not - much like a BB300 which I’ve owned a few of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 92 years between them 🫣 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 sounds similar to a precision, which I like 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 I’ve got one of the original Marathon 6 Basses like Hooky’s in cherry red. I’ve owned many over the years including double necks and 8 strings I expect yours won’t have the lacquer cracking that most suffer from. Not tried one with the ‘laminate’ finish, it’s definitely a later model. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: Sort of a P, but not - much like a BB300 which I’ve owned a few of. Just now, police squad said: sounds similar to a precision, which I like Yep, definitely P bass territory. I reckon that will garner a lot of interest* when used at a gig. *From bass nerds, of which I am proud to be one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 4 minutes ago, ash said: I’ve got one of the original Marathon 6 Basses like Hooky’s in cherry red. I’ve owned many over the years including double necks and 8 strings I expect yours won’t have the lacquer cracking that most suffer from. Not tried one with the ‘laminate’ finish, it’s definitely a later model. Looks great! Yeah - under the truss Rod cover is a stamp finishing in 80, meaning it’s one of the later ones - no flaky finish, and a “long horn” - pretty cool. There were some of these bodies still knocking about until a few years ago apparently. The case is hilariously aged - covered in stickers from 1992/1991 gigs for “Konkrete Hamster” 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 What are the vital statistics for this beauty: weight & nut width? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 24 minutes ago, ezbass said: What are the vital statistics for this beauty: weight & nut width? Just tidying in prep for 5 year old turning 6 tomorrow… will do some measuring in a bit x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 1 hour ago, ezbass said: What are the vital statistics for this beauty: weight & nut width? Nut width - 43mm - but very shallow. Weight. The scales I put out on the side for a new battery, which I’ve been out to buy… Have now been ”tidied away” - and she’s off out to watch city/villa with the lad. Now, by my patented hold in the hand and guess within 10% method…8.5lbs. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: Just tidying in prep for 5 year old turning 6 tomorrow… will do some measuring in a bit x Yikes! Fun and games in the Travis household tomorrow 23 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Nut width - 43mm - but very shallow. Weight. The scales I put out on the side for a new battery, which I’ve been out to buy… Have now been ”tidied away” - and she’s off out to watch city/villa with the lad. Now, by my patented hold in the hand and guess within 10% method…8.5lbs. That was quick. Sounds all very manageable and right in my ball park, which is not good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 Just now, ezbass said: Yikes! Fun and games in the Travis household tomorrow That was quick. Sounds all very manageable and right in my ball park, which is not good. The last 3 of these I’ve had in my hands have been sub 9lbs. which, when my Ripper is pushing 11 is like lifting a Lego brick after moving Atlas stones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 I sort of want to find a tatty but functional one, have it sprayed metallic brown and have the old Marathon chocolate bar logo on the mini pickguard… I’ve started with an idiotic idea and it won’t go away… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 4 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Very quickly thrown together before I paint a door I’ve just repaired (dog induced damage) https://on.soundcloud.com/mJjAhy574in8hmNk6 Very P bass, but cooler. And made in England ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobiewharton Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Very cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 20 hours ago, AndyTravis said: I sort of want to find a tatty but functional one, have it sprayed metallic brown and have the old Marathon chocolate bar logo on the mini pickguard… I’ve started with an idiotic idea and it won’t go away… these are the best ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 On 03/04/2024 at 14:06, AndyTravis said: Very quickly thrown together before I paint a door I’ve just repaired (dog induced damage) https://on.soundcloud.com/mJjAhy574in8hmNk6 Sounds great - looks 'cool as' too! 😎 Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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