2x18 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) Up for sale is my Special Lightweight ( 7lbs ) Its a Japan fender Lyte body that has had a replacement neck fitted ( not Fender ) The neck is Maple with Black block markers and Truss rod adjustment ( that works fine ) is at the Heel. It has a Fender Jazz Transfer but is more P-bass in profile. It is fitted with good quality Schaller Licensed Tuners There is a scratch/ file mark above the 3rd fret that I have tried to show in the photos! The original pickups are fitted but they have been wired Passive with new Alpha Pots and a Paper in oil Capacitor and it sounds great. The original active Electronics and wiring diagram will be included in the sale. The body has been stripped and finished with several coats of Tru-Oil and then Beeswax polished The bridge has been changed to a standard Fender type and it is currently strung with D,Addario EXL160s [attachment=29972:DSCF1136.JPG][attachment=29967:DSCF1137.JPG][attachment=29968:DSCF1139.JPG][attach ment=29969:DSCF1140.JPG][attachment=29970:DSCF1141.JPG][attachment=29971:DSCF1142.JPG] Strictly Collect as I dont have a case or gig bag for this Bass and I would like potential buyers to try it out First Will. Edited August 28, 2009 by 2x18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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beerdragon Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I like it, but i have never heard the Lyte being played so i haven't a clue what it sounds like. maybe the join in the body is putting people off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x18 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 [quote name='beerdragon' post='556480' date='Jul 30 2009, 07:34 PM']I like it, but i have never heard the Lyte being played so i haven't a clue what it sounds like. maybe the join in the body is putting people off.[/quote] It sounds like a Typical P-bass but much more versatile with the bridge Jazz Pickup! The body join seems to be emphasised in the photos for some reason! Will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flip Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Interesting! Does the larger headstock and tuners add a bit more neck dive than the original neck though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x18 Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 [quote name='flip' post='556871' date='Jul 31 2009, 10:15 AM']Interesting! Does the larger headstock and tuners add a bit more neck dive than the original neck though?[/quote] Yes very slightly! A Badass 2 would balance it out nicely tho Will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bythesea Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Looks good (even with that join ) but I imagine the collection only severely limits the number of potential buyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x18 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 [quote name='bythesea' post='557854' date='Aug 1 2009, 03:45 PM']Looks good (even with that join ) but I imagine the collection only severely limits the number of potential buyers.[/quote] Yes agreed, but I dont have a case for it and I have had a bad experience with a boxed and bubblewrapped bass before. Also I prefer any potential buyer to try it out First to ensure it suits them! Will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bythesea Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 [quote name='2x18' post='557864' date='Aug 1 2009, 03:57 PM']Yes agreed, but I dont have a case for it and I have had a bad experience with a boxed and bubblewrapped bass before. Also I prefer any potential buyer to try it out First to ensure it suits them! Will.[/quote] Fairy nuff - good luck with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x18 Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Is this the model troy Sanders from mastodon used to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Thats a very interesting looking bass, i have never seen one of those before.... Far too blonde for me, but good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Great price this, my first bass was a Lyte I always loved the weight and the original neck contour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x18 Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 [quote name='Geddys nose' post='558411' date='Aug 2 2009, 12:08 PM']Great price this, my first bass was a Lyte I always loved the weight and the original neck contour.[/quote] Yep its very light and playable but I am using my Geddy Lee most of the time now! Will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 [quote name='2x18' post='558516' date='Aug 2 2009, 02:41 PM']Yep its very light and playable but I am using my Geddy Lee most of the time now! Will.[/quote] I need to pull some pennies from somewhere for this, you always have great stuff for sale when I have no money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Would you consider a trade for my missus? If I bought it she would leave me so trading just seems wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturm Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 am interested but cant do anything till tuesday, and i live in leeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pal1972 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 would be interested but need to sell my westone thunder 1A first!!! anyone??????? [quote name='sturm' post='558761' date='Aug 2 2009, 09:32 PM']am interested but cant do anything till tuesday, and i live in leeds [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturm Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 [quote name='pal1972' post='558893' date='Aug 3 2009, 12:21 AM']would be interested but need to sell my westone thunder 1A first!!! anyone???????[/quote] is that the one with the choice of active/passive and a coil tap? how much are you looking to sell it for? i wouldnt mind buying yours and then you can have the fender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x18 Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='558745' date='Aug 2 2009, 09:11 PM']Would you consider a trade for my missus? If I bought it she would leave me so trading just seems wise.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Seriously though I could afford this next month but I doubt it'll hang around that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pal1972 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 yeh its got single 'P' pickup with the active/passive switch and coil switch. its listed on here in the for sale section, was looking for £200 ideally [quote name='sturm' post='558914' date='Aug 3 2009, 12:57 AM']is that the one with the choice of active/passive and a coil tap? how much are you looking to sell it for? i wouldnt mind buying yours and then you can have the fender [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturm Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 youve been pm'ed [quote name='pal1972' post='558973' date='Aug 3 2009, 08:52 AM']yeh its got single 'P' pickup with the active/passive switch and coil switch. its listed on here in the for sale section, was looking for £200 ideally[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flip Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 [quote name='metaltime' post='558284' date='Aug 2 2009, 09:39 AM']Is this the model troy Sanders from mastodon used to use?[/quote] I think that was a Fender Prophecy, but I may be wrong. I'm still on the lookout an all original Lyte! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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