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Bassix Folding Double Bass **SOLD**
£750


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[font=Helvetica][size=3]With the demise of my swing/rock and roll band I find myself with this bass surplus to my requirements.[/size][/font]
[font=Helvetica][size=3]It is a pretty unique instrument, made by Alan Hatswell under the name of “Bassix” [/size][/font]
[font=Helvetica][size=3]To all intents and purpose this is an acoustic Double Bass made from composite materials and thus very stable and impervious to changes in weather and humidity. It is also capable of being folded up for travel purposes. The previous owner took it on an extensive tour across many countries where it proved to be reliable and robust and more than a match for baggage handlers! It is a standard ¾ scale length with a slightly downsized body utilising a standard bridge and tailpiece arrangement. Easy string height adjustment by allen key.[/size][/font]
[font=Helvetica][size=3]I have been using it with a Krivo magnetic pickup to eliminate feedback, which is included in the sale along with a Planet wing pickup. It is strung with Presto ultralites which work well with the mag pickup and are easy on the fingers. [/size][/font]
[font=Helvetica][size=3]As mentioned above it has been well gigged but the heavy duty gig bag (included) and the travel case has kept it in a very reasonable condition. I have had this for about 3 years and gigged it regularly in pubs, clubs theatres and festivals and it has always impressed even diehards who initially scoff at it![/size][/font]
[font=Helvetica][size=3]I got this because the only space I have at home for an upright is in the garage which is subject to constant temperature changes and a “proper” upright would probably suffer all manor of ailments under those circumstances! This even stays in tune! I keep it in the gig bag and very rarely fold it up into the travel case but I did it for photo purposes today and timed myself setting it back up and it took just under ten minutes to get it back together and tuned up.[/size][/font]
[font=Helvetica][size=3]Here is a link to the Bassix web site….[url="http://www.bassix.net"]Bassix[/url][/size][/font]
[font=Helvetica][size=3]I am looking for £750 for this, which includes the bag,the case, pickups, spare strings, F Deck clone and stand. Collection only.[/size][/font]
[font=Helvetica][size=3]I am in Swindon, any trial welcome.[/size][/font]

[font=Helvetica][size=3]Pics here [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/andyonbass/library/Bassix"]http://smg.photobuck.../library/Bassix[/url][/size][/font]

[url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/andyonbass/media/Bassix/IMG_20160313_112036317_zpsaue4shda.jpg.html"][/url]

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Not really Graeme, I'm pretty much GAS free at the moment. Just trying to free up some space!!


[size=1] [/size][size=1]Having said that, I quite like the look of the Class D Mesa Boogie head....... ;)[/size]

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More pics..

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[url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/andyonbass/media/Bassix/IMG_20160313_112707481_zpsz4sqiypi.jpg.html"][/url]

[url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/andyonbass/media/Bassix/IMG_20160313_113536364_zpskgtg5g1i.jpg.html"][/url]

[url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/andyonbass/media/Bassix/IMG_20160313_112050359_zpsbkxzyp1h.jpg.html"][/url]

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  • 1 month later...

[quote name='Kenny Gair' timestamp='1462891061' post='3046694']
Stil for sale or did this go?
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Well I've still got it, I had a potential buyer who seemed quite keen but I haven't heard from him recently.......

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[quote name='Kenny Gair' timestamp='1463418625' post='3051222']
Sorry, just noticed you have replied!!! What are you looking to trade for?
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Not after anything in particular, what have you got?

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[quote name='cascanicoff' timestamp='1463859564' post='3054637']
What's the Weight of this beauty?
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According to my unscientific bathroom scales method, it is 14.8kg, which of course is not noticed in play.... ;)

btw, I can be a little bit flexible on price - pm me......

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