jonsparrow91 Posted May 5, 2010 Posted May 5, 2010 (edited) I bought this a few weeks ago as a backup bass, Epiphone basses have a shaky reputation but I think I got a gem here, tried out a load of basses in the shop (all of them more expensive than this) but I walked out with this one. Perfect condition still and a really nice grain (pics up in a bit). This may be back up for sale now. Due to my own deafness and the absurd incompetence of a certain delivery company I'm a week overdue sending this bass off and the trader's GAS is starting to wear off so I have proposed selling this bass and using the money to pay for the bass he sent in full. I will post a price as soon as I have one from him. This is collection, meet up or personal delivery only with the buyer covering as much of that cost as possible (depending on where you are, I'm in Morecambe in the North West so places like Manchester are ideal. Bigger cities seem to have cheaper fares. Also I'm on study leave so I can get off-peak fares.) Edited June 8, 2010 by spaz91
jonsparrow91 Posted May 10, 2010 Author Posted May 10, 2010 Well I'm in deep sh*t with my bank and phone company so £125 for the next week, that's £65 less than I paid and its in the same condition!
Delberthot Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 that's much cheapness -thank goodness I live too far away, of course I don't really want it as I am gas free. honest guv
gamester4520503 Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) Fancy a trade plus a bit of cash for a 5 string? Its a tanglewood rebel 5k. I've also got a 4 string fretless for sale too - they're both fairly cheap. Let me know if anything takes your interest! Sadly this would involve a bit of postage but I'm ok placing my faith with a courier. I haven't had any problems so far... Edited May 10, 2010 by gamester4520503
jonsparrow91 Posted May 10, 2010 Author Posted May 10, 2010 YOu've certainly got my attention! Just a few queries though, is the fretless the same make? What colour are they? What's their condition? And how much cash would you be willing to add on top? Obviously pics would be a bonus. Just updating: its been given a set up and a clean and also restrung with some Ernie Balls I found under my bed (not my favourite brand but better than the dead ones it had one before.) Nice low action, can even get some metal 'clank' out of it if you want.
gamester4520503 Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 [quote name='spaz91' post='833443' date='May 10 2010, 05:50 PM']YOu've certainly got my attention! Just a few queries though, is the fretless the same make? What colour are they? What's their condition? And how much cash would you be willing to add on top? Obviously pics would be a bonus. Just updating: its been given a set up and a clean and also restrung with some Ernie Balls I found under my bed (not my favourite brand but better than the dead ones it had one before.) Nice low action, can even get some metal 'clank' out of it if you want.[/quote] Right - the 5er is a Tanglewood Rebel 5K. Nice action, a little bit of neck bend but nothing to be worried about, still plays ok. Sounds really lovely (Entwhistle pickups, P/J style). [url="http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss189/gamester4520503/DSCF0308.jpg"]http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss189/g...03/DSCF0308.jpg[/url] [url="http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss189/gamester4520503/DSCF0309.jpg"]http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss189/g...03/DSCF0309.jpg[/url] [url="http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss189/gamester4520503/DSCF0310.jpg"]http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss189/g...03/DSCF0310.jpg[/url] The fretless is a Ventura (4 string, again a P/J style). Really nice sound, proper fretless "wom", pictures on a post in this thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=69115"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=69115[/url] Both are admittedly second hand, but in really good condition. I've been to a couple of stores and they reckoned they would sell for £100 each, so I'll make up the defecit. I could also throw in a ritter bag.
jonsparrow91 Posted May 10, 2010 Author Posted May 10, 2010 [quote name='gamester4520503' post='833510' date='May 10 2010, 07:48 PM']Right - the 5er is a Tanglewood Rebel 5K. Nice action, a little bit of neck bend but nothing to be worried about, still plays ok. Sounds really lovely (Entwhistle pickups, P/J style). [url="http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss189/gamester4520503/DSCF0308.jpg"]http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss189/g...03/DSCF0308.jpg[/url] [url="http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss189/gamester4520503/DSCF0309.jpg"]http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss189/g...03/DSCF0309.jpg[/url] [url="http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss189/gamester4520503/DSCF0310.jpg"]http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss189/g...03/DSCF0310.jpg[/url] The fretless is a Ventura (4 string, again a P/J style). Really nice sound, proper fretless "wom", pictures on a post in this thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=69115"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=69115[/url] Both are admittedly second hand, but in really good condition. I've been to a couple of stores and they reckoned they would sell for £100 each, so I'll make up the defecit. I could also throw in a ritter bag.[/quote] I'll think about it, not saying it's a bad bass but I'm looking for a more reputable brand.
gamester4520503 Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 [quote name='spaz91' post='833521' date='May 10 2010, 06:55 PM']I'll think about it, not saying it's a bad bass but I'm looking for a more reputable brand.[/quote] Not a problem Just let me know.
jonsparrow91 Posted May 11, 2010 Author Posted May 11, 2010 Things certainly have a way of fixing themselves! This is no longer for sale as I have solved my money issues. May be open to interesting trades though. (Would love a CV Squier...)
tom1946 Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 There are no pictures so therefore there is nothing to get excited about
jonsparrow91 Posted May 12, 2010 Author Posted May 12, 2010 (edited) Ah! Forgot about pictures, give me a minute and I'll put 'em up. And they're up! Edited May 12, 2010 by spaz91
jonsparrow91 Posted May 13, 2010 Author Posted May 13, 2010 (edited) Oh come on! Look at that lovely grain ^_^ and you can get some seriously funky tones from those pickups. The bridge is full of honking high mids and the neck pickup is full of growl, combine the two for some really groovy stuff. A must for Cream fans! I would rather no money changed hands but for reference its £200 new if you want to give or take a few bob. I'll throw in £20 for a CV, VM or Deluxe Squier (not fussed which, they're all damn sexy!) Edited May 14, 2010 by spaz91
Anthony Joseph Wiaczek III Posted May 14, 2010 Posted May 14, 2010 any interest in an Epi T-bird IV with hardcase?
jonsparrow91 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Posted May 14, 2010 Thanks for the offer but no thanks, I've tried a few Thunderbirds and the only one's I get along with are the active type.
jonsparrow91 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Posted May 16, 2010 Just a list of things I'm after: (General rule: classic looking basses only, please.) Squiers, CV, VM and Deluxe. I'll cover both postage costs to make up the price difference. Ibanez JTK. Any hollowbody bass? Fretlesses. Etc
jonsparrow91 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Posted June 3, 2010 Possibly back up for sale again, no trades. Will get a price up later.
jonsparrow91 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Posted June 3, 2010 Price is £150 + my train fare if necessary.
jonsparrow91 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Posted June 3, 2010 It was meant to have, but Home Delivery Network didn't pick it up.
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