GaryTheBassMan Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 (edited) So due to a severe lack of money and being told that I have to get rid of some of my basses as I want a fretless I'm gonna put my OLP Tony Levin MM3 up for sale or trade. It is a bass wood body (I believe) with a quilted maple top (which is beautiful), tortoise shell scratchplate and a maple neck with another quilted maple veneer on the headstock. If I remember correct when I got this they said that this model is fitted with genuine Musicman pups, which sound good but lack something in tone compared to my Stirling so I wouldn't say they are as high a quality Musicman or not. Maybe this could be resolved with an upgrade of the pots though? It currently is active with a three band EQ which gives a good scope for tone. For its price range I think its by far the best sounding of all the basses I have played (but I am a musicman lover I guess) and plays really well as long as you don't mind the weight. It's in pretty good condition but there is a nasty scratch on the back (pictured) and it needs a re-solder around the jack area!! (which come to think of it could actually be the poor battery in it) lol but if needs be I can do that if you want, I meant to get around to it ages ago but everything has been a bit hectic lately!! This will probably not be a huge problem though as I have noticed everyone tends to buy these with the intent to upgrade the electronics anyway!! This is a great bass though and if I could afford too it would be kept and upgraded as I have seen some really nice modded OLPs floating around!! With woods like this one it would be an absolute peach as well!! I was thinking around the £260 price just because I dont really know how much these go for but it is definitely worth that to me!! I would also be interested in any trades for a fretless bass, lined preferably! I often venture up towards Portsmouth/Brighton way too so if you want to have a look I can always take it with me!! And depending on your location I will also consider some way of getting it to you! I dont really know what else to say about it!! lol any questions give me a shout and I'll get some sound clips up soon!! For more pictures including the scratch on the back follow the link below!! [url="http://gallery.me.com/garytheman2003#100049&bgcolor=black&view=grid"]http://gallery.me.com/garytheman2003#10004...k&view=grid[/url] [attachment=52586:PICT0149.JPG] Edited July 11, 2010 by GaryTheBassMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTheBassMan Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) BUMP!! am I asking for too much? Edited June 23, 2010 by GaryTheBassMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarlump Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 [quote name='GaryTheBassMan' post='875344' date='Jun 23 2010, 01:18 PM']BUMP!! am I asking for too much?[/quote] As a guide you may be interested to know that a few months ago I picked up a brand new OLP Tony Levin (the 'orange' version) from e-bay for £285 delivered. Having said that, they are out of production and the one I got was probably one of the last few to be shipped out of China. Aaaaannnnddddd, they are a blinking good buy for the money!! Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTheBassMan Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 [quote name='tarlump' post='876137' date='Jun 24 2010, 09:09 AM']As a guide you may be interested to know that a few months ago I picked up a brand new OLP Tony Levin (the 'orange' version) from e-bay for £285 delivered. Having said that, they are out of production and the one I got was probably one of the last few to be shipped out of China. Aaaaannnnddddd, they are a blinking good buy for the money!! Hope this helps.[/quote] Ah the Orange beast, I was almost tempted by that one until I saw this one!! So after this revelation how about I drop it to £280 and then depending on your location I will try to sort out some way of getting to who ever wants it? I hope that helps!! It really is a beautiful bass to play, just needs a bit more love than I can give it atm!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTheBassMan Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 BUMP!! Check the new deal!! I am open to offers too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTheBassMan Posted July 4, 2010 Author Share Posted July 4, 2010 Bump!! This really is a beautiful bass which deserves to be played more!! Give me and offer, whats the worst that could happen?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spolodaface Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 agreed, is a lovely bass, got me a Levin too (aint orange though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryTheBassMan Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 Bump!! how about something like £260ono?? Its a great bass and it really is top quality for that price!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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