mcgraham Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) [b]WITHDRAWN DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST[/b] As per my [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=49368&view=findpost&p=491408"]thread [/url]in the general bass discussion forum I've decided to put my basses up in an ad and see what interest there is. This bass started life as a Geddy Lee bass. It has since had a number of upgrades so I'll list the specs here: Maple neck (21 vintage size frets, 16" radius, carbon fibre inserts, 3-over-1 headstock arrangement, ultralight tuners, vintage tint with finish half way between gloss and satin) Black blocks and binding (these specs mean it looks virtually stock) Alder body Black finish Matching maple ramp DiMarzio Model J pickups (still have the originals if anyone wants them) Controls: Volume, Rotary selector switch (bridge, both, neck, off) and passive tone Schaller (I think) bridge (adjustable spacing from ~14mm to ~21mm, ridiculously adjustable) Also comes with Rockbag gigbag. Chip on bottom of bass and some noticeable but light buckle rash. This is an awesome bass, and it's only because I have an even more awesome bass that I don't play this one anymore. I can provide more pics on request. What do I want... cash, or guit*r related gear, particularly amps. Got anything interesting for trade or the like? Otherwise, would be looking to move it for around [b]700 quid[/b] but please feel free to make an offer. At least come and try this bass out! If you'd prefer something along the lines of a fretless J-bass (epoxied) please see my other bass: ([url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=49637"]defretted and epoxied US J-bass[/url]). Feel free to PM. Mark Edited March 29, 2010 by mcgraham
budget bassist Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 please give me your wood&tronics nicest action ever?
mcgraham Posted May 20, 2009 Author Posted May 20, 2009 Umm... how about... no! Thanks for the compliment. My bass appreciates it Mark
mcgraham Posted May 20, 2009 Author Posted May 20, 2009 The bass is currently on loan to another bassist this week, so here's a semi-decent picture of it with my gigging it at a jazz function. I shall add some better ones next week provided the bassist doesn't surreptitiously sneak off with it for a few more days. [attachment=25613:2834_588...670693_n.jpg]
mcgraham Posted May 28, 2009 Author Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) Bump it up. Pics to follow. 700 quid and you can have it (prefer not to post as it's in a softcase). Mark Edited May 28, 2009 by mcgraham
johnny_b Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 [quote name='mcgraham' post='500186' date='May 28 2009, 07:40 PM']Bump it up. Pics to follow. 700 quid and you can have it (prefer not to post as it's in a softcase). Note: I'm waiting to hear back from someone who first expressed an interest in buying it, but please feel free to get in touch anyway. Mark[/quote] That person was me, I think - have PM'd Mark but in the brief moment before he released the bass for sale I saw a Shuker which I jumped at - somewhat impulsively. FWIW I found Mark was really quick to reply and informative - I hope this bass finds a good home soon - I can't afford 2 in one week, sadly! All the best with sale mate! J
mcgraham Posted May 28, 2009 Author Posted May 28, 2009 Thanks for letting me know Johnny! Be sure to post pics of your new purchase in the gear porn thread, it's a beauty. This bass is therefore officially available if anyone is interested! Mark
mcgraham Posted June 28, 2009 Author Posted June 28, 2009 Pics now added! Please see my [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=49637&st=0&gopid=527151&#entry527151"]other thread[/url] if you're after a fretless jazz bass. Mark
mcgraham Posted July 9, 2009 Author Posted July 9, 2009 Bumpitty bump. If anyone wants to come try this or my other bass they better do so soon, getting married in a couple of weeks, by then it'll be the end of August before you can come check them out. Mark
StevieD_FenderP2009 Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 0_0 What in the name of sanity have you done to this bass! The Geddy Lee signature is the most beautiful Jazz Bass out there And you've gone and violated it =( Poor Poor bass! Saying that, I'll buy the Leo Quan Badass II Bridge that came with it if you want rid of it Good luck with the sale
mcgraham Posted July 9, 2009 Author Posted July 9, 2009 It looks virtually the same! That was the whole point in getting Jon Shuker to do a custom neck for it. Honestly, some people I'm afraid someone has already bought the bridge from me. Best of luck finding one though! Mark
steve-soar Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 [quote name='StevieD_FenderP2009' post='536742' date='Jul 9 2009, 07:48 PM']0_0 What in the name of sanity have you done to this bass! The Geddy Lee signature is the most beautiful Jazz Bass out there And you've gone and violated it =( Poor Poor bass! Saying that, I'll buy the Leo Quan Badass II Bridge that came with it if you want rid of it Good luck with the sale[/quote]Eh?
Stu-khag Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 All very nice but can I ask exactly what is the maple ramp for?
mcgraham Posted July 10, 2009 Author Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) The same purpose as any ramp To help prevent your fingers sinking in deeper than they need to. Fantastic for getting four finger playing down. The ramp was made at the same time as the neck, matches the radius AND the finish of the neck exactly. FYI - It is not glued down or drilled in. It's completely removable. It's pressure fit between the pickups. Mark Edited July 10, 2009 by mcgraham
mcgraham Posted August 27, 2009 Author Posted August 27, 2009 As much as it pains me to do so, I really really need to move this on, so if anyone's interested or would to make an offer then please drop me a line! Mark
mcgraham Posted November 12, 2009 Author Posted November 12, 2009 Still open to offers! Would really like to move this on. I just don't play any other basses other than my W&T anymore! Mark
SS73 Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Stick all the Geddy bits back on to make it a Geddy again, lower the price and it'll go like a shot, use the rest of the stuff to make a really nice custom bass like it obviously would be and flog it for about the same price
Muzz Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Have you still got the Geddy neck? I'd be interested...
mcgraham Posted November 14, 2009 Author Posted November 14, 2009 Geddy neck went a while ago. Sorry bud! The replacement neck is much better than the original - same profile, improved features.
mcgraham Posted December 2, 2009 Author Posted December 2, 2009 Bump for updates on trades. Interested in guit*r related gear, particularly amps. Anyone got any classics hidden away they'd be willing to do a deal for?
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