lemmywinks Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 (edited) Hi I bought this recently to see if i liked it as i'd always liked the 4 string version. I do like it but can't justify keeping it so it has to go. It was sold as an Encore mahogany bodied bass, however it's actually a Vintage V940, the early version with gold hardware. It needed a good clean and some work and parts but it's come up really nice, the only things i'd mention are: - Buckle rash on the back - One of the retainer screws on the bridge doesn't match the others - The neck bolts aren't original - It may need a new battery connector wiring if it's gonna see heavy use (cost pennies) - The clip on the battery box doesn't spring back (still secure though, you just have to push it back. A new battery box is around £5 - £6 but this one works fine) That's all i can think of I bought this bass for £50, with delivery and parts it owes me around £65 so i'd like this back. No offers unless they're more than £65! I'll ship it with any courier you like, i usually use Interparcel as they're only around £8, so you could have this delivered for £73 I'm near Blackpool if anyone fancies trying it out Edited September 20, 2009 by lemmywinks
bubinga5 Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 wow, what a great price Lemmy, this was my first bass...great basses..still play mine now.. have a bump...
Paul Cooke Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 actually... if it's got 5 strings, then it's a V950B VF950B if fretless... I have one myself... cleaned up very nicely and I upgraded the tuners and bridge as well... ps. the body is Bubinga, NOT Mahogany...
lemmywinks Posted September 18, 2009 Author Posted September 18, 2009 Aye i thought it'd be Bubinga, wasn't sure if they made the early ones out of something different. As for the price, i'm just passing on the love! I got it cheap so i'm selling it cheap! Ammended to V950B!
lemmywinks Posted September 18, 2009 Author Posted September 18, 2009 Good stuff! Forgot to mention that the strings will probably need replacing as they're not the brightest, at least not to my taste. They're all there though and it still sounds good Ta Steve
Kev Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 wish i lived closer to you, would to to take it off you as it seems lovely, but the cost of shipping would make it lose its appeal have a bump anyways
lemmywinks Posted September 19, 2009 Author Posted September 19, 2009 Shipping would only be £8! I think it's gone now anyways Ta Steve
Threlly81 Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Has the Bass gone yet, if not I'll be interested? Paul
lemmywinks Posted September 19, 2009 Author Posted September 19, 2009 I think it's gone now matey, just sorting out payment. If not i'll mention it in the thread
gnasher1993 Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Ah, shame. Let me know if it's still about.
lemmywinks Posted September 19, 2009 Author Posted September 19, 2009 There's no takers on this now so it's available
Threlly81 Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 Hi steve I'll take it, is it still available? Cheers Paul
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