AndyTravis Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 (edited) This is a killer of a sale. 1. I’ve always wanted one of these; it lived up to expectations. 2. It’s a really good one - I’ve played a few to get to this one. 3. It’s something out of my control causing the sale; but it needs to be done. We were promised support 4 years ago with an extension for a wet room for Iris. After 48 months of back and forth; we’re not getting the support promised because we both work and earn. We’ll get less than half of what was promised - thing is, if we’d took a loan 4 years ago, we’d have paid it off by now, but because we’ve been told by adaptive living we’d get x amount, we’ve held out. I need to make a chunky contribution. This is my most expensive/valuable bass. Dont tell me I’ll regret it etc - I already know it. Anyhow - 1976, superb low action, only non original part is the nut - a Tusq replacement professionally fitted before my ownership. marks and dings…a few, but looks new from a short distance - not bad for 48 years old. The Gibson case was long gone before me. I’ve got a lovely Gibson bag for it. They do fit in the hiscox Teardrop if anyone’s upset - or there are 2 knackered Gibson ones on reverb for £350 ish 🙄 Shipping isn’t ideal - I’d rather not…but it can happen at risk/cost. weight is 10.5lbs - it’s wearing half wounds, and a spare set included. Manchester, M27 postcode, just off the motorway… I have entered a chat with Bass Bros - but would love this to stay within Basschat. I also haven’t listed this on reverb etc…yet. Edited November 1 by AndyTravis No Gibson for sale… 20 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grooverjr Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 Not my thing really but that first picture with the soft lighting is pure bass tittilation and likely to lead to some very serious conversations up and down the country as people try to come up with justifications to their significant others. Sorry that needs must, mate, and I hope it goes quickly. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 25 Author Share Posted October 25 2 minutes ago, Grooverjr said: Not my thing really but that first picture with the soft lighting is pure bass tittilation and likely to lead to some very serious conversations up and down the country as people try to come up with justifications to their significant others. Sorry that needs must, mate, and I hope it goes quickly. If it stays in the Basschat family…I’ll know where to go to get it back. Its a phenomenal instrument, probably the peak of Gibson’s bass efforts - unlike the RD with its innovative circuits…this is actually playable 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 Utterly gorgeous bass, GLWYS Andy and hope it sorts what needs sorting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 25 Author Share Posted October 25 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Clarky said: Utterly gorgeous bass, GLWYS Andy and hope it sorts what needs sorting Crazy madam needs independence; when we started the process, they assured me and my scepticism that us both being workers would not be factored in… now either we were lied to, or they’ve taken so long over the process…that the goalposts have shifted… I think the application/process outcome should adhere to the rules/constraints at the time of the start of the application, not the rules by the time they’ve finished piddling about FOR FOUR YEARS - a point I have made very clear to the OT team and the Adaptation manager in a recent email. Anyhow…needs must. Edited October 25 by AndyTravis 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingforaday Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 Sorry to hear you have to part with it… that is ridiculously beautiful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby K Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 Sorry to hear about this Andy 😕 Hopefully the right BC custodian will come along and somehow you'll one day be reunited with it. Wishing you all the best with it mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 Such a shame, but the little one is well worth it, she's a star. I don't need to mention that Andy is a top tier Basschatter, with a sterling reputation, as well as being a fantastic bloke, he's a killer player and knows his stuff. I heard recordings and live footage of this bass and it sounds amazing, deep and articulate, such a great sound. Something like this is well out of my finances, but I'm certain someone is going to be very happy with it 😍 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 Family always comes first Andy, no matter what. Shame the authorities have let you down mind 😔 GLWTS 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 This was mine, and I know how much @AndyTravis was looking forward to getting it and how much he loves the bass ( I also know where the money for the purchase came from). He is making the right but tough decision as yes family always first, he wouldn't have it any other way. I have 5 Rippers otherwise he knows I would have it back. If anyone from this parish buys it from him at there asking price, I will chuck in a fairly new Jack Cassidy case which these basses also fit in ( Andy told me this yonks ago) and post it to Andy before shipping. Big love Mr T 30 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 26 Author Share Posted October 26 Good lord @walshy you make me blush 😟 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 @AndyTravis Does Iris play bass/guitar? I have a bright pink dickies strap that'd match her chair perfectly! It's just sitting in a drawer unused, happy to send it on if it's of any use? 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 26 Author Share Posted October 26 4 minutes ago, binky_bass said: @AndyTravis Does Iris play bass/guitar? I have a bright pink dickies strap that'd match her chair perfectly! It's just sitting in a drawer unused, happy to send it on if it's of any use? She doesn’t at the moment…she’s too busy ramp jumping 😂 thank you though mate x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 Ramp jumping sounds infinitely more exciting than twanging away on a glorified stick with strings! She made the right choice... 👍 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 26 Author Share Posted October 26 13 minutes ago, binky_bass said: Ramp jumping sounds infinitely more exciting than twanging away on a glorified stick with strings! She made the right choice... 👍 She does plonk every now and then 🤣 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 I really wish I had the cash to ‘look after’ this for you. They’re such great basses and I’m so sorry you have to part with it but it couldn’t be for a better cause. I too hope it finds a home here soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 That is an absolute beauty of a bass, with an absolutly terrible reason for sale. All the best @AndyTravis, needs must. ☹️ GLWTS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 Sad to see this go up mate. I know how much you love it. In the unlikely event that there’s anyone reading this who doesn’t know @AndyTravis, I couldn’t recommend him higher. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 If I had the spare cash I would have this off you Andy and hold onto it for you as Im sure you would like it back someyime. Part of my job as a maintenance officer before I retired was looking after tenants going through the process of getting adaptations done and I know from experience the frustration that they endured, hopefully you will get this all sorted out for Iris very soon and I wish you all the best buddy.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 You won't regret selling this - you're 100% doing the right thing here and good on you. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 Something similar can be seen here: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 Deeds not words are needed here. Don't sell the bass Andy. Let's behave like a community and help one of our own. I'm in. Here's to Iris https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/mark-clark-3 42 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Clarky said: Deeds not words are needed here. Don't sell the bass Andy. Let's behave like a community and help one of our own. I'm in. Here's to Iris https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/mark-clark-3 Nice one Clarky. I’m in. Edited October 26 by hiram.k.hackenbacker Donated 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 Happy to have contributed - and well done Clarky! Basschat at its best. All the very best to Andy and Iris. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 1 hour ago, Clarky said: Deeds not words are needed here. Don't sell the bass Andy. Let's behave like a community and help one of our own. I'm in. Here's to Iris https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/mark-clark-3 Fantastic idea - donated. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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