thepurpleblob Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) For (preferably) trade or cold hard cash - very nice and original USA Precision Fretless that's been in store unused for the last 30 years. Serial number indicates '78 or '79 vintage. I'm not happy to pull the neck off to check as I never thought that was a bright idea. It used to belong to a friend of mine from almost new. He played it briefly in the early 80s and it has literally been in storage since. The finish on the body has suffered in places - it has lifted very slightly in one or two spots and has discoloured very slightly in others - maily on the edges. It's not wear or damage - it's either been defective in the first place or as a result of its storage. In use it is hardly noticable. Because of the flash it looks *much* worse in the photos than in the flesh The neck is rosewood and is pretty much as new. It's currently strung with LaBella flats. Ash trays are long lost but you'll have the screw holes to remind you. All controls, twirly bits and wotnot work perfectly. Obviously everything is completely original. Original Fender ABS flight case included/available. The eight is 9.5 pounds (according to my bathroom scales). It sounds the business - it's one of the nicest basses I have heard. Anyhoo pictures.... The reason I want to get rid is that I will never have the time to get good on the fretless so it might as well go to someone who will appreciate. Original case included I'm really looking for a trade for something of similar value with frets. Really clean ones go for well over a grand but I don't think this is worth quite that much. I would seriously consider many of MusicMan's products (particularly a Bongo), something from Lakland, even a Warwick (like the Jazzman!) - that kind of thing. Something with some thump. 4 string or 5 string equally considered. Something cheaper with a cash/stuff bung also possible. What ya got? Try me I'm in Glasgow and I really don't want to post if I can avoid. I'm happy to do halfway meets anywhere down to Manchester/Hull/M62-ish and pretty much anywhere in Scotland. Small punt for diesel might be requested!! For cash sale I am looking for sensible offers. Let's put a line in the sand at £975 Edited February 3, 2011 by thepurpleblob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Very quiet around here Way too much money? I'll not be offended if someone wants to say "that's only worth £50 mate". If you are interested lets see what we can work out. It's just collecting dust. Trades wise... not sure but like the look of Status stuff, quiet partial to Lakland and I'm a big MusicMan fan - a Bongo maybe? Will have a think about almost anything decent with frets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Not even a rude comment bump!! Have I upset somebody? Any offers and trades considered. It's not even been out of the cupboard in months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hell, i'd bump it just for being a black on black TV script 70's P bass. I don't have any GAS for one, nor do I need one.. but still - it's a beeeeyooooty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Tried on a trade for this but unfortunately not this time bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 A-rather-dejected-I-need-to-buy-another-car-and-you-might-just-get-this-for-cheap-if-you-make-me-an-offer-bump Still interested in fretty trades if everybody else as broke as me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 OK, Price Reduced to a Grand. Can't be expensive, surely? Will still consider trades or even p/x's (cash to me!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsummerill Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='930911' date='Aug 20 2010, 01:43 PM']OK, Price Reduced to a Grand. Can't be expensive, surely? Will still consider trades or even p/x's (cash to me!)[/quote] I have a 1979 Kramer DMZ 4001 Made in USA bass it has Seymour Duncan P & J pickups and a Schaller bridge, it is black with the famous alluminium tuning fork neck, it plays beautifully and sounds awsome. I am looking to swap it for a made in USA precision if your interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 [quote name='paulsummerill' post='932099' date='Aug 21 2010, 06:30 PM']I have a 1979 Kramer DMZ 4001 Made in USA bass it has Seymour Duncan P & J pickups and a Schaller bridge, it is black with the famous alluminium tuning fork neck, it plays beautifully and sounds awsome. I am looking to swap it for a made in USA precision if your interested.[/quote] A what? You have the advantage of me on the one I'm afraid..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 A couple of interesting offers floating around that I'm seriously thinking about but still here right now. Be quick if you don't want to miss out (thus guaranteeing it'll still be here in two months time!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 A 2011 bump. This is still collecting dust in a cupboard. Just an update - cash flow has improved so I'm really only interested in a trade. No big rush. Hopefully something nice will turn up one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Not very hopeful bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 ....another pathetic bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 A Sabbath day bump. Anything of quality with frets considered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonjuice Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Hmmm. I'm Defo interested, but it could have to be cash I'm afraid. Does she have a case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) [quote name='roonjuice' post='1091176' date='Jan 16 2011, 10:57 AM']Hmmm. I'm Defo interested, but it could have to be cash I'm afraid. Does she have a case?[/quote] Original, period black ABS case with red interior and "Fender" molded into it in huge letters. Metalwork slightly dulled but otherwise perfect. I can't ask you to make me an offer without setting a price as that would be against the rules, wouldn't it . Anyway, you sure you want that Bongo in your gear list Edited January 16, 2011 by thepurpleblob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'm going to keep bumping this until I get bored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth1982 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='1092652' date='Jan 17 2011, 03:53 PM']I'm going to keep bumping this until I get bored [/quote] Any interest in a swap for my mint condition 1997 Gibson Les Paul 5 STRING bass (black, EMG humbuckers?) Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) [quote name='gareth1982' post='1092665' date='Jan 17 2011, 04:05 PM']Any interest in a swap for my mint condition 1997 Gibson Les Paul 5 STRING bass (black, EMG humbuckers?) Cheers[/quote] Not something I'd particularly thought about. What are they like and do you have any pictures? I don't think I've even seen one, never mind played one. EDIT: Oh hang on - this [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=100097"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=100097[/url] ?? Edited January 17, 2011 by thepurpleblob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth1982 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='1092670' date='Jan 17 2011, 04:08 PM']Not something I'd particularly thought about. What are they like and do you have any pictures? I don't think I've even seen one, never mind played one. EDIT: Oh hang on - this [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=100097"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=100097[/url] ??[/quote] Yep, that's the one. I must admit that it's rather heavy with it having a mahogany body, but the neck is comfy to play (not as chunky as my 5 string warwick for example, but a touch thicker than my stringay5. Sounds wise, with the 2 EMG humbuckers it's at home playing rocky stuff, but can be toned down as required. Having said that, I do find it a touch too 'rocky' for the soul band I play in and it subsequently doesn't get used, hence why I'm looking to move it on. I had it strung with roundwounds, but it was just cutting through everything and dominating, so it's now got some flats on it which has tamed it a little bit! Also, with the powerful pickups and mahogany body, like a Les Paul should, it sustains for ages should you want it to! Cheers Edited January 17, 2011 by gareth1982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 [quote name='gareth1982' post='1092689' date='Jan 17 2011, 04:24 PM']Yep, that's the one. I must admit that it's rather heavy with it having a mahogany body, but the neck is comfy to play (not as chunky as my 5 string warwick for example, but a touch thicker than my stringay5. Sounds wise, with the 2 EMG humbuckers it's at home playing rocky stuff, but can be toned down as required. Having said that, I do find it a touch too 'rocky' for the soul band I play in and it subsequently doesn't get used, hence why I'm looking to move it on. I had it strung with roundwounds, but it was just cutting through everything and dominating, so it's now got some flats on it which has tamed it a little bit! Also, with the powerful pickups and mahogany body, like a Les Paul should, it sustains for ages should you want it to! Cheers[/quote] It's a nice bass but I'm going to pass. While I play both 4 and 5 string I'm really leaning towards a 4 string something-or-other. I'm not completely eschewing a 5 but it would need to tick all the boxes (excuse management speak) and then some Thanks anyway..... !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 .....aaaaaand again... Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 bumping due to coming to the realisation that I would happily take a 5 string of the right thing. Getting pessimistic again though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Saturday morning bump of doom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 You have no idea how much I would love this bass. Unfortunately, I have nothing worth trading, and I don't have any money. Bump Truckstop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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