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Thomas P started following Musicman SR5 sound - but with 19 mm string spacing , Chris Larkin Reachter 5B - *SOLD* , Sandberg Custom Classic 5 - *SOLD* and 6 others
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A very very reluctant sale indeeed. I first came across Chris Larkins instruments some +25 years ago reading an appraising review. As they never have been made in high volumes they don't come up for sale very often. Small series quality and attention to details from one of the best and most respected (deceased) instrument makers. Aquired this quite recently but the 35" scale on this design simply doesn't work for me. If you're used to Warwicks, Spectors, MTD's, Alembics etc. etc. you won't have a problem. I'm from the old school Fender ergonomics. Very clean condtion, only a few smaller marks on the lower body edges. Mahogony body and sandwich construction with facing of to me unknown beutiful veneer. 35" 24 fret mahogony and maple neck. Flat C shaped profile. Pls. notice, Larkin was one of the very few who used the set-neck principle. String spacing at bridge 18 mm, saddle witdth at 1st. fret is 44,5 mm with B to G string spacing of 36,5 mm center to center. Width of neck at 24th fret is 70,5 mm. Weight around 4 kg, definitely not above 4,5. Kent Armstrong PU's Schaller tuners & composite material nut. Bridge supplier is unknown, but obviously of matching quality EBS special series pre-amp. Volume, blend, treble and bass. Swith changes the pre-amp function making the treble pot a mid range boost function. Incredible punch! Sound: Yes the do sound like a Ken Smith (had a BSR5EG in the past). Unusual combination of Clarity, punchy and authority. But what is most noticeble is the dynamic of the tone . Never had an instrument which reachted so fast in the development of the tone. If you play slap funk, be-bop. fusion, avantgarde jazz or anything with lots of 16' notes and want to hear everyone of them, here's the instrument which will serve you perfectly. Shipping central Europe included. Trade: Yes absolutely, hit me with everything 5 string Regards Thomas WhatsApp:+45 6120 9520
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Bass Mods KM5 - Reserved until 15.11 to Sami in Finland :0) - *SOLD*
Thomas P replied to Thomas P's topic in Basses For Sale
Yes somebody did a wonderful job. This instrument more than provides everything I could possible ask for. A very special feature that you get to notice after a while is that the pre-amp doesn`t just raise the treble level. What it does is introduce “air” around the tone. Never ear shattering sharp metallic zing, it just opens up the sound and allow the higher register of a tone to be noticed. A quality in a pre-amp I`ve only heard in the 19” rack mounted Glockenklang BassArt I`ve had in the past. There`s still a very few instruments out there that I`d like to try before putting this hobby/musical lifestyle to bed. Xotic XB-2 that Carmine Rojas used for a period while playing with Joe Bonamassa in the 2010`s and a Keith Roscoe Lg3005/lg5. But honestly, more of couriosity than anything else. A lefelong experience is that more expensive instruments doesn`t make you play better. Look better maybe, but the rest is down to practice and talent 🙂 -
Well here's one you don't see often. Absolutely mint condition Bass Mods KM5, upgraded with Aguilar PU package. Definitely on level with the many other 5 string Jazz Basses that I have had over the year from Sadowsky Japan, Mike Lull and F-Clef just to mention a few. Retail new would likely be around 2200-2500 £ with import charges from US and VAT. Ash body, maple neck and fretboard with inlays 34" scale, > 4 kg, 45 mm neck width at saddle, 78mm at 21st. fret. 19 mm string spacing. Fretboard radius around 18" Pleck'ed frets i.e. as good and even as it gets. Aguilar PU package with AG 5M/J-HC i.e. split coil neck and parallel MM at bridge Pre-amp is Bass Mods own noiseless 18V consisting of Volume, Balance, active passive swith, stacked bass & treble, mid with 3 way switch for frequencies, likely 250/500/750 or 300/600/900 Hz. Tuners from Hipshot, no sure of the bridge but quality on par with the best. Color really depending on surrounding light. If bright it's silver changing to almost gold'ish in darker rooms. Shipping in well packed but used Gator soft case. If hardshell Gator case required add 60£. Perfectly happy with it, just on the look out for something towards a Musicman 5 sound. Trade options welcome however only 5 strings. Link to my bass from the shop it came from.
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I think I owed this specific instrument for a period. Is this the one I traded earlier with you Mustapha? If it is, it's an excellent bass. Looks larger and heavier than it is. Really comfortable to carry, play and enjoy the sound off. Not just a spetacular design but excellent quality in all matters of design , build, fit and function. Highly recommended, both the bass AND the seller🙂 Thomas
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Pending Sale - Sadowsky Tokyo 5 string JP - *SOLD*
Thomas P replied to Thomas P's topic in Basses For Sale
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Pending Sale - Sadowsky Tokyo 5 string JP - *SOLD*
Thomas P replied to Thomas P's topic in Basses For Sale
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Chris Larkin Reacter 4 1991 (new pics) - PRICE DROP £850
Thomas P replied to Manwithvan's topic in Basses For Sale
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Pending Sale - Sadowsky Tokyo 5 string JP - *SOLD*
Thomas P replied to Thomas P's topic in Basses For Sale
Thanks Guys. Yes indeed a wonderful bass, just a shame if it doesn't get played which is the very likely situation if it remains in my position. My current inventory consists of this, a 5 string fretless that I'll never sell (Lefay) and that's actually it, so I am really down to the bare minumum. As stated above, not interested in a direct trade but if you have another lower cost 5 string, preferable Jazz type or Musicman, I can take that plus money. Can't see myself being without an instrument, just don't need something this valuable if it doesn't get played. Kind Regards Thomas -
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Musicman SR5 sound - but with 19 mm string spacing
Thomas P replied to Thomas P's topic in Bass Guitars
Thanks All. Some very valuable inputs. -
Believe title says it all. I just feel so much more comfortable playing a 5 string bass that has 19 mm string spacing, but would love something with the punchy, slightly compressed tone you can get from a Musicman when the treble is rolled of a bit. I`m not after a Louis Johnson Stingray slap sound, think more Pino. It`ll be a back-up for my 5 string jazz bass where the song allows the sound to be more pronounced or “in your face” to use that expression. Warwick and Spector are obvious choices but their design don`t work for me, I`m always left with a feeling of having to stretch to reach first freet. So what should I look for. Lakland, Ibanez ATK, others? Thomas
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I suppose it's exactly what you get in a Helix or Kemper solution (don't know about others) in a somewhat smaller package :0) Can't say if it sounds the same as I simply haven't tried such systems, but can see why some chose them for practicality reasons. Never the less, the Glockenklang is just an extremely transparent pre-amp. Not sterile if your instrument isn't, just transparent. There is a difference. And in good condition by the way, check the additonal photo's.