Apothem Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) [size=5][font=Arial]Too little time left for playing, it's time to downsize my collection, hence FOR SALE ONLY, no trades, please.[/font][/size] [size=5][font=Arial]GB GOODFELLOW Standard / Spitfire 4-string bass Prototype N. 001 signed by Bernie J Goodfellow (B.J.G.) in the neck pocket on 25th Nov. 1995.[/font] [attachment=166253:IMAG1300.jpg] [attachment=166254:IMAG1309.jpg] [font=Arial][attachment=165206:GBIV1.jpg][/font] [font=Arial]All the pics at [url="http://s849.photobucket.com/user/magcf2003/library/GB%20Goodfellow%20Standard%20Spitfire%20Prototype%20001"]http://s849.photobuc...Prototype%20001[/url][/font][/size] [size=5][font=Arial][font=Arial][u]This is a collector's item, the very first of a whole generation of basses[/u][/font][font=Arial][font=Arial],[/font][/font][font=Arial] evolving initially into the "Standard" and then into the current "Spitfire" line, used - among others - by [/font][font=Arial][font=Arial]Mark King of Level 42 in his earlier years (before moving to Status basses) and [/font]jazz player Laurence Cottle, so definitely a piece of British bass-making history[/font][font=Arial]. You can see Mark and his Spitfire at [url="http://www.gbguitars.co.uk/swf/flvs/king.flv"]http://www.gbguitars...f/flvs/king.flv[/url] (slap) and, for instance, Laurence at[/font][/font][/size] [size=5][font=Arial][font=Arial] (fingerstyle)[/font] [font=Arial]Quilted maple on ash (full size body), beautiful birdseye maple neck and fingerboard, vol/vol/active only 2-eq cut and boost, 21 frets with zero wear, EMG 40 soapbar pickups, Schaller tuners with D-tuner, Badass II bridge (I suspect the original bridge was different, a Schaller maybe, but the Badass is the one I have ever seen). Coming from a smoke/pet/child-free environment (but not booze-free... LOL). The bass is almost twenty years old and shows some cosmetic blemishes in the finish, typical of use and age (some dings/knocks on the front of the body, on the back and on the headstock; [/font][/font][/size][size=5][font=Arial][font=Arial][font=Arial][size=4]a small chip in the finish[/size][/font][font=Arial][size=4] beyond the nut, [/size][/font][font=Arial][size=4][font=Arial][size=4][font=Arial][size=4]below, at the beginning of the headstock; [/size][/font][/size][/font][/size][/font]light cracks in the finish on the edge and back of the body, and at the neck pocket; pots a bit scratchy sometimes), but of course nothing affecting playability. The neck is glossy and the fingerboard is matte, a nice touch. [color=#002CFD]Bernie Goodfellow's production is only custom / made to order: [/color][/font][font=Arial][color=#002CFD]a "Spitfire" starts at £2,250 (plus options according to woods, electronics,...): consider its serial number (heck, can't get much lower than this...), the generally low availability of GB basses, and do your maths. All info at [/color][/font][font=Arial][color=#002CFD][url="http://www.gbguitars.co.uk"]http://www.gbguitars.co.uk[/url][/color][/font][/font] [font=Arial][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Price is [color=#FF0000]REDUCED TO [s]£[font=Arial]875[/font][/s] [s]£799[/s] £750 OR NEAR OFFER + £[font=Arial]25[/font] shipping[/color] (tracked and insured, mainland UK, some postcodes maybe excluded). [/font][/font][font=Arial]The cost of shipping (tracked and insured) is for UK mainland only and may exclude certain postcodes. [/font][font=Arial][font=Arial]Alternative options may (or may not) be available for Scottish buyers, please contact me in advance to discuss possibilities on an individual basis.[/font][/font] [font=Arial]Coming in a sturdy and padded Thomann gigbag and boxed in cardboard for protection in transit.[/font][/size] [size=5][font=Arial][font=Arial][font=Arial][color=#FF0010]For any matter or question, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Although always reachable, I may be away from home for the occasional, sorry for any delay and inconvenience this may cause.[/color][/font][/font] Thank you.[/font][/size] Edited May 13, 2015 by Apothem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) Nice bass...not unlike the one I used to have. Have a bump... Edited June 18, 2014 by TheGreek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1403080687' post='2479459'] Nice bass...not unlike the one I used to have. Have a bump... [/quote] Thanks. Nice indeed, and hopefully someone will appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) "Footy disappointment?? Cheer up with a GB GOODFELLOW!" kinda BUMP. Edited June 29, 2014 by Apothem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Still looking for a new home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 (edited) [size=5][color=#ff0000]NEW REDUCED [s]£875[/s] [s]£799[/s] £750 OR NEAR OFFER + £25 shipping[/color][/size] Edited December 20, 2014 by Apothem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) [size=5]If no interest here, it will be eBayed and the auction will take its course to expiration.[/size] Edited December 14, 2014 by Apothem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 For the next couple of weeks I will be away from home, although still reachable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) [size=5][color=#ff0000]THE POSTS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO REFLECT THE REDUCED PRICE: [s]£799[/s] £750 OR NEAR OFFER + £25 shipping[/color][/size] [size=5]From now on the bass will also be periodically on eBay. BassChatters can get in touch at their convenience, but w[/size][size=5]hen an auction on eBay has started I prefer not to pull it and will let it run to the end, then we'll see.[/size] [size=5]Thanks[/size] Edited December 20, 2014 by Apothem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 That's a great price for a bass that is almost certainly a killer slap machine... Not to mention a great finger-style tone if it's at all like my 5, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) POST UP, PRICE DOWN!! Edited September 5, 2014 by Apothem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Still looking for a new home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 No love or no wonga ? Or both ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 (edited) This is a collector's item. And fully functional, of course. Edited October 2, 2014 by Apothem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheGreek Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Great bass for the bucks bump.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Thanks Mick. "A collector's piece indeed, every detail exactly as you said" ("The Phantom of the Opera" - Ouverture) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Still available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 Up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Up again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 B-U-M-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 To the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgie Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Nice! I think I'll have to turn of the laptop...it's giving me GAS:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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