Trade feeler: MIJ Funk Machine/Steve Harris clone for MIJ Marcus Miller

[krustwell]

I have a 1991 MIJ '62 Re-issue Precision that's in extremely good shape for a 20 year old bass. Looking to possibly trade for a:

1. Marcus Miller 4, open to any config of wood and color
2. P/J with a 1.5" neck or
3. an Avalon U5 plus a little cash on your end

I refer to it as "Funk Machine" for the obvious similarities between it and Jamerson's bass of the same name. I call it a Steve Harris clone b/c i put on a BA II bridge and SD Quarter pounders, which are on the Harris signature model. The bass sounds super Motown with flats and aggressive with the right rounds. Some fret wear on the 1st few, but nothing I'm going to worry about if I keep it. Truss rod adjusts at the heel of the neck and works fine. No issues with the neck. Electronics are solid. Minimal paint swirls and some flakage at the pocket, but nothing structural. I think it weighs around 9lbs and the nut width is 1.75".

Pics of the bass below w/o pickguard. I no longer have the control plate, and it is now wearing a white pickguard, but i also have a tort guard i'd throw in.







I can get more detailed pics up later and can answer questions for those interested in working a trade. Not interested in a sale at this point. I've got 3 other basses with wide necks, looking to get at least one that's slim.

Will ship Nationally, but not Internationally. also, if trading for a DI, would appreciate some help with shipping!

PM me and let's talk it out.

Thanks!

[GeneralElectric]

Cool control plate. Where'd you find it?

[krustwell]

All Parts has one. i don't think i paid this much for it, but don't remember. it's been a little while.

any Marcus Miller owners looking to trade for a P?

[krustwell]

forgot to mention: ships in a Tolex case in VG condish. Only interested in dealing with folks in US. I.e., no international shipping.

also have a fretless MIJ Jazz neck i would be willing to throw in.

[krustwell]

For the lunchtime lurkers out there...

[krustwell]

oh man, don't make me keep bumping and bumping. somebody at least chime in about how i need to post pics of the bass with the pick guards and/or of the fretless neck!

[the art guy]

That is a super-sweet bass. Sorry, I don't have what you want in trade.....but I'm lusting after the bass anyway.

[krustwell]

Bump using the TB mobile application for Android. Pretty sweet!

[krustwell]

also wouldn't be opposed to a P/J config with a 1.5" neck. basically, a 2nd Gen G&L SB2.

i realize Fender P's are not the rarest of birds...but this is a really nice one.

[MaddAnthony_59]

PMS...

[krustwell]

gotcha, Anthony. thanks for the interest. still mulling it over.

updated trade considerations to include an Avalon U5 plus a teensy weensy bit of cash on your end. i value this bass at between $500 and $600 and Avalon's seem to be going for a bit less than that here.

[krustwell]

"getting tired of bumping this thread" bump

[MaddAnthony_59]

Originally Posted by krustwell

"getting tired of bumping this thread" bump

I can ship tommorow...

[krustwell]

touche'. my only trepidation stems from never having played one of the Jazz Specials. wish i could get my hands on one to see. in the mean time, also considering parting the bass out if i can set up buyers for both neck and body (or both together). will work up prices later. so, until i get prices up, this is still only for trade.

[krustwell]

closing thread. bass is now for sale.