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  1. RSmith

    Help ID Fender Jazz

    This is local to me the seller says it is an original USA Jazz bass. Serial would indicate 2022, but that logo is reminiscent of a Reissue, or maybe a mid 2010’s deluxe. To my knowledge the elites then the ultra replaced the deluxe much before 2022. The knobs look like Squire possibly, the body...
  2. RSmith

    Sadowsky Metroline M/J String Spacing

    I might be confused on this, but I believe Sadowsky 5 string basses are typically 19mm string spacing? That’s awful wide for me. At one point I had an early NYC J and it felt a little less wide. I cannot confirm this, but it was easier then a MIJ Metro I owned briefly. I heard that the...
  3. RSmith

    Your favorite score from the TB classifieds!

    What’s your favorite purchase or trade from the Talkbass Classifieds? Here’s mine, Bluesman Vintage P with a Jazz style neck. 95% as good as my Custom Shop J neck on my #1. Swapped the pick ups for Lindy Fralins, Badass II bridge, Hipshot D-tuner which will not see any use since I just put...
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    SOLD String Haul Sampler.. DR, La Bella, Sadowsky

    Turns out DR Fat Beams are the strings for me. This leaves 8 sets installed for 20 minutes play time to an hour tops (with the exceptions as noted). Here’s the details in order to match the pictures. F-Bass 4 string fresh off a brand new BN4 2 and 2 as opposed to 4 tuners in a row I think they...
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    SOLD Stack knob control plate from Fender Custom Shop ‘62 Jazz bass

    Recently put in a J-Retro, so this Stack knob assembly from my Fender Custom Shop ‘62 Jazz Bass Relic is available. $55 shipped
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    SOLD Fender Custom Shop 62 Jazz bass relic pickups

    I recently dropped my favorite Lindy Fralins in my Fender Custom Shop ‘62 Jazz Bass Relic, so we have the stock pick-ups for your consideration. I would describe them as smooth and warm with a sweetness that’s sits very well in the mix. $115 shipped!
  7. RSmith

    Daily truss adjustment

    I have a brand new Ball Family Reserve Stingray 5 string that needs about 1/8 tightening of the truss rod each day to maintain the same set up. By comparison my Jazz and P basses have not needed any adjustments during the three weeks since I have been doing this. Seems odd, is it cause for...
  8. RSmith

    SOLD Hipshot D-Tuner for Music Man Stingray Special

    Never installed. New in the box. I got a 5 string, so I do not need $60 shipped
  9. RSmith

    SOLD Hipshot D Tuner For Fender American Professional Jazz or Precision bass

    Title says it all. Works great. Now just $50 shipped
  10. RSmith

    For Sale Yamaha BBP34 Jazz bridge pick-up

    Yamaha J style bridge pick-up from a Made in Japan BBP34. Now just $17 shipped
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    SOLD Hipshot tuners

    These were on a Yamaha BBP34 I sold recently. Not sure of the shaft diameter. Includes screws and what I guess to be shims to ensure snug fit. They worked perfectly on the Yamaha. $45 Shipped
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    TRADED Trades added- Ernie Ball Stingray Special 5HH

    Brand new condition 2018 Music Man Stingray Special 5HH in beautiful Aqua Sparkle! Weighs 9.1 lbs and it might be because it’s one of the early runs of the Special showcasing all the improvements, but this is a very good example of top quality workmanship. Noticeably better than other recent...
  13. RSmith

    SOLD Sadowsky Metro Jazz Bass, Ash, Maple, Made in Japan

    Beautiful Sadowsky Metro Jazz Bass. Made in Japan, excellent condition, ash body, maple board, weighs 9.4 lbs on the bathroom scale! Smooth as silk! Hard case included. $2900 shipped PayPal F&F. Trades considered for a Precision Bass, with a Jazz width neck ideally, but I’m open to other...
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    No longer available F Bass VF4-PJ: Flat Carve top, Roasted Maple Fingerboard

    For sale or trade F Bass VF4-PJ: Flat Carve top, Roasted Maple Fingerboard. This is a prime example of just how nice a bass can be. But I really miss having a 5 string and while this is nicer than my Fender Custom Shop Jazz bass, my J has some mods invested. More specs in the photos- 3 pc...
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    No longer available Reduced! P with a J neck Fender American Professional II with upgrades

    Fender American Professional II Precision bass with Jazz neck. Bought this off Reverb about 2 months ago, then I got an F Bass. Great condition, 2022, 9lbs exactly, I upgraded it with Aguilar pick-ups (originals included) and a Hipshot D-Tuner (original included) comes with older fender hard...
  16. RSmith

    SOLD String Haul Sampler, 6 Sets

    Well I like 45-105 stainless rounds best. I tried each of these out to arrive at that conclusion. All 6 sets were installed briefly on my 4 string Jazz bass, played for a half hour or less unless otherwise noted. $60 shipped for all 6 sets Sadowsky Nickels 45-105, installed for 10 minutes...
  17. RSmith

    SOLD Aguilar DB410 cover

    Great condition Aguilar DB410 cover, fits DB212 too. $45 shipped, PayPal F&F
  18. RSmith

    SOLD Fender Player Precision Bass Pickups

    Fender Player precision bass pickups here. $35 shipped PayPal F&F
  19. RSmith

    SOLD Fender American Professional II V Mod II Precision Bass Pickups

    Fender American Professional II V-Mod II precision bass pickups here. $33 shipped PayPal F&F
  20. RSmith

    SOLD 1996 Sadowsky NYC 5 String

    After much consideration I’m letting this go to focus solely on playing 4 string basses. 1996 Sadowsky NYC 5 string Jazz bass. I snagged this locally from Donovan at Fretspot before he posted it on his site! Let me say this bass is magical! Superb playability, phenomenal tone (very sweet, sits...
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    How much better is Fender Custom Shop than Am Pro or Ultra Series?

    So many Fender Custom Shop basses for sale on the boards now, plus seems like there are an abundant amount of new ones to be had. So if you have owned one or have extensive experience, how much better is Fender Custom Shop than Am Pro or Ultra Series? In my experience the Ultra series fit and...
  22. RSmith

    No longer available USA Lakland Joe Osborn Jazz Bass

    Sweet 1998 USA Lakland Joe Osborn Jazz Bass. Low serial number #49, plays flawlessly! The Lindy Fralins sound deep, warm and articulate! Birdseye maple dots. Comes with nice thick Lakland padded gig bag and a cool extra pickguard (pictured). Plastic is still on the tort guard it is currently...
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    No longer available Yamaha BBP35

    Brand New Yamaha BBP35, got it last week then I scored a USA Geddy Lee J and I am more comfortable on a 4 string, so I’m going to move it along! These basses are excellent, made in Japan weighs just 9.4lbs, 18mm string spacing, 34 Scale, passive, knobs are Vol, Vol, Tone. No issues, original...
  24. RSmith

    TRADED Ernie Ball Family Reserve Stingray Special 5 HH

    Brand new condition, number 36 of 80 basses made of this beautiful Ball Family Reserve model. Weighs only 8.4 lbs. Special color "crescendo”! Back of neck and headstock all match with the body color. Gorgeous roasted flamed maple fretboard. Gold-plated hardware and pickup pole pieces. Nice...
  25. RSmith

    No longer available Sadowsky Metro Made in Japan

    Great example of a smokin Jazz Bass! Excellent condition, made in Japan, ash body, maple neck, 8.13 lbs, no issues, comes with original Sadowsky hard soft case. I bought this here on TB almost 2 months ago and really dig it (link below) but I’m playing 5 string basses for my current projects...
  26. RSmith

    TRADED Mike Lull M5V 34 scale

    Super sweet 34 scale Mike Lull M5V for your consideration. I bought it here on TB a few weeks ago. It was that or a Stingray 5, its a killer bass, but my Sadowsky 4 really give me all the Jazz tone I need. Here is the link I purchased it from. No issues whatsoever. Seymour Duncan single coil...
  27. RSmith

    Is this configuration okay? Darkglass Aguilar content

    This weekends gig is upstairs so rather than lug my Aguilar DB410 I want to use my SL112 (250w 8ohms) and DB115 (400w 8ohms) thru my Darkglass Microtubes 900 v2 (900w). Is this combination okay? Should I run a speak-on to each cab or daisy chain and why? Thanks for your help!
  28. RSmith

    No longer available PRS Gary Grainger 5

    Excellent condition, super fast and smooth player, majestic sounding B string! 18v active pre, controls are Vol, Vol, bass, mid treble. Pull up on either volume to make that pick up passive. Original hard case included. Great balance 9.8lbs. Looking for $3200 shipped.. Trades considered, high...
  29. RSmith

    No longer available Ball Family Reserve Stingray Special HH Slugger- Velvet Natural

    Limited to only 105 instruments worldwide, crafted with the utmost attention to detail, weighing on at only 7lbs and 6oz! Ash body, select roasted maple neck with block inlays, ebony knobs, mono carrying case! This is the fastest, most precise playing Stingray out there. Very resonant! Wide...
  30. RSmith

    No longer available Bluesman Vintage 5 string

    Sweet Bluesman Vintage 5 string. P body with Bluesmans own pick-ups. Passive controls are Vol,Vol,Tone, 34 scale 18mm spacing, 12” radius. Hipshot hardware. Super comfy neck, factory relic, feels like a vintage Fender! 9.8 lbs on my bathroom scale, comes with a hardcase. Truly amazing vintage...
  31. RSmith

    SOLD Fender MIJ Limited Edition 60’s Precision Bass Midnight Black

    Here’s a really good P bass! Fender Limited Edition (I believe 200 made?) 60’s Precision bass, Midnight Black. Super comfy neck looks like 1.62 at the nut, 7.25 radius, matching headstock, vintage tint on the neck, only 8.2 lbs. New Fat Beams ships in Roadrunner case. $1100 shipped.
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    No longer available Bluesman Vintage 5

    Sweet Bluesman Vintage 5 string. P body with Bluesmans own pick-ups. It's passive, controls are Vol,Vol,Tone, 34 scale 18mm spacing, 12” radius. Super comfy neck, factory relic, feels like a vintage Fender! Hipshot hardware, weighs 9.8 lbs on my bathroom scale, comes with new Fender TSA Hard...
  33. RSmith

    No longer available Price Drop 2006 Sandberg California TT4

    2006 Sandberg California TT4 for sale or trade. A++ build quality! This bass is easily on par with Fender Custom Shop, Mike Lull, or NYC Sadowsky I’ve owned. I love the broken in feel, vintage tint, great fret work, sustain that sings. Active and passive, controls are Vol (pull up for passive)...
  34. RSmith

    Help! Fender P truss rod question!

    I just got a new Fender American Professional II P bass and I noticed adjusting the truss rod seems off. The neck had just a bit of back bow so I loosened it a quarter turn, no noticeable difference, another quarter turn and it gave just a little relief but not near what any other bass would. I...
  35. RSmith

    SOLD Minty Fender American Professional II Jazz Bass

    Mystic Green 2022 American Professional II Jazz Bass $1300 shipped, or trade for American Jazz V or a 4 string Precision bass, prefer rosewood fretboard, not too heavy (My bass is 9.2 lbs).
  36. RSmith

    No longer available Stingray 5 Special

    Sweet Stingray 5 Special up for grabs! Ebony board, matching headstock, brand new DR Pure Blue strings. Great B string, factory set up, plays great, 9.6 lbs, Music Man Hardshell case and candy included. $1650 shipped. Trade interests include but not limited to Fender Jazz 4 or 5 string, 4 string...
  37. RSmith

    New Amp! Dark glass Micro Tubes 900 v2

    2 shows under my belt with this amp and I LOVE IT! So articulate, warm and powerful. Running it thru Aguilar DB410 and DB115 cabs with a Sadowsky pre-amp pedal (always on)! The eq is very responsive and both distortion options are super useful. I just color my clean sound the slightest bit so far.
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    Dark glass Micro Tubes 900 v2 power question

    I’m confused. The specs say 500w at 4ohm, yet it is a 900w amp. What am I missing?
  39. RSmith

    Trade value vs Sale Price

    I noticed a bass recently with a $1250 is the sale price, but the ad says trade value is $1600. Any insight to what justifies this thinking? Seems like trade value would be same as sale value? But maybe I'm missing something..
  40. RSmith

    No longer available Miura MB2-5, trades updated, new price!

    Excellent condition Miura MB2 5 string. Made in USA! Miura Guitars U.S.A. – Never complete, keep evolving. This is just a smokin’ bass, but I am playing my 4 string Jazz more so I thought I’d see what else is out there for kicks! 9lbs even 34 scale 22 frets Birdseye Maple 9.5 Radius 18mm...