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ESP Edwards 'Bling' bass: 4-string, 3-pickup bass on a Jaguar-Jazz sort of theme/design...... SOLD (ebay)

[quote name='molan' post='786342' date='Mar 25 2010, 09:11 PM']How do you always find such interesting basses![/quote] ..?! ... I always think the same about yours (!).... I suppose I've always been willing (keen, even) to try something new, different and relatively unknown: occasionally disappointing, but generally OK-to-good (or better). This one was offered as a trade - there don't seem to be many BassLine instruments in the UK, but it's an easy one to research and the photos/specs reflect the quality. A while back I also had one of their headless/slimline/slab basses (a bit like a mini-eub)

This is a 'last-in/first-out(+trade)' bass sale for a really nice instrument which I'd love to keep (as I've not found a better 'PJ') .. but I need the funds and tend to use my 5's and other 4(s) more. Bassline Incognito Custom 4 Classic P/J bass with One Piece Maple Neck, beautiful grain / transparent honey/amber High-gloss finish. Outstanding. · One-piece quilted maple body with honey/amber finish · Maple fretboard 20 frets. 34" scale · One-piece maple neck with dark skunk stripe · Nut: 1.5" (f20:2.5"). String spacing = 10mm (nut), 16mm (f20), 19mm (bridge). 9lbs. · 2 active Seymour Duncan P- and J-PUs · Noll TCM 3-Band EQ · Black anodised Schaller Hardware and tuners · Black anodised Schaller bridge · Neutrik Security-lock 1/4" jack · Supreme Case(s) HardCase. This 'Incognito' is a highly customized model - originally built for the Frankfurt Music Show. It has a AAA selected one-piece body, AAA selected one-piece neck, non-standard black hardware, top notch Noll 3-band EQ + other options. The standard Incognito lists currently at 1750 Euro: +options resulted in a total of 2390 Euro. So, hard to find a 'better' Incognito. Links:- 1. Bassline (de.) website/incognito:- [url="http://www.bassline-bass.de/bassline_baesse-incognito.html"]http://www.bassline-bass.de/bassline_baesse-incognito.html[/url] (2) current price-list:- [url="http://www.bassline-basses.com/BassLine%20Preisliste_112009.htm"]http://www.bassline-basses.com/BassLine%20...iste_112009.htm[/url] £SOLD !!!

yes !

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='781869' date='Mar 21 2010, 06:09 PM']Oh damn you....[/quote] ... sorry ! .... but it's best off with somebody who's more into 6'ers.

Celinder Custom 6 :- Mahogany Body Koa Top w/matching Headstock veneer, rear and trussrod covers. Maple + Purpleheart Neck with Ebony Board 36" scale (but very comfortable - also contributes to the crisp, clean tone and well-defined 'B'. Tone is described as a previous owner as 'somewhere between and Smith and an Alembic' .. which can't be bad) Nut: 2.125"; f24: 3.25" String-spacings: 9mm (nut); 16.5mm (f24); 19mm (bridge). Weighs 11lbs. Glockenklang 3 band preamp (The original Greengrove preamp was, apparently, damaged and replaced with Aguilar, then later by the current GlockenKlang). The G-Klang Circuit diagram is included: it's one aspect of the bass which, IMHO, could be improved. There is Vol., Pan, Mid(s) and stacked Bass/Treble .. But the circuit doesn't work as clearly as I would have expected [been playing it with Bass on max, a little treble and about 55% Mids - the mid section is very powerful. Finding that with the SC's switched-in the volume is quieter in the centre position, like the old SC circuits; with HB's switched-in, the volume is quietest in the centre and gradually boosts when a single pickup is selected] Celinder (Kent Armstrong) radiused dual coil pickups (coil tap with small Fodera coil tap switch) Black hardware - original Bridge Near mint (a small nick at the headstock and upper horn) / all original other than the EQ and Bridge. Excellent build quality (as always), exceptional playability and a pretty rare find - there don't seem to be many Celinder 6's about . This is not the 'Aura' model; it is a Custom 6. TKL hardcase. This came to me via a recent (International) trade and, as I'm not much of a 6-string player and don't have the time to dedicate in progressing with this bass, is now offered for sale. I do have more photos (PM with email if required). There are a few additional comments here (in the PORN section):- [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=81023"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=81023[/url]

now SOLD !!!

[quote name='autostop' post='760630' date='Mar 1 2010, 12:28 PM']the best fretless of the world, don't sell it[/quote] .. totally agree ... except for this one, which is effectively a bolt-on Pedulla+++

Very nice .. and very reminiscent of this 4s version (photo below):- Belonged to richardd' before me ... does anybody have it now??... Would make a great 4s/5s pair !!

Certainly looks like mine! ... very unusual (and nice) in this colour. The strings and Sadowsky style knobs are new. I did a trade deal with artisan (Harrogate) for his 62P re-issue. Not sure where (or with whom) it's been since then - but it is a very nice Jazz bass

Yes, the top is very unique (and rare), and the SB's are Villex's which are highly rated. ... and, fortunately, it plays as good as it looks ! ....

Still available (... still beautiful/exceptional!...) - looking for £1250 ono. (incl.)

As pictured, I had 2 sets of these: 4x Dome KNobs and 5x Ringo Knobs. Both sets are Gold/Abalone shell. Both were fitted to basses I bought ... but I'm not keen on this 'bling' type of knob and replaced them with std. Chrome or Black or Wood. They do look striking on the right type of bass/finish. They're VERY expensive: WD sell @ £8-15 per knob (these Domes are £10ea. and the Ringos £12ea.) !! They DO come with their own allan key, but without the brass sleeves (pictured) .. which you'll need (or similar) if fitting to the 6mm split shafts (not required in the solid 1/4" shafts) Domes(4) @ £SOLD Ringos (5) @ SOLD !!!

Pedulla MVP PentaBuzz(5s) Fretless Signature String Bass ... I've been 'holding-back' on this as (1) I don't really want to sell it (.. but will always tend to favour my Kinal MK-5FL), (2) didn't realise I'd be be needing to fund a new boiler, and (3) didn't want to step on SSP's toes (as I realise he'd had some problems selling his P'Buzz - now gone!). I think most will know this bass and its merits, but am including some description from me and Pedulla re. concept & specs. etc. Pedulla MVP 5 string fretless Bass; vintage cherry(burst?), Bartolini P and J active pickups, Volume, Pan and Active Bass + treble Tone knobs, great black hardware. OHS(fitted)C. Bass is in near new shape except for a small 'ding' on the fretboard where the coating is missing. It's in an odd place (just above the 7th fretline & between the B & E strings - so it doesn't affect playing at all.. If you're in tune. I'm guessing the original owner must have knocked the 'board here and the coating has gone; as you can see, the rest of the f/board is shiny and superb) [i]Based on the unique design that first brought M.V. Pedulla to prominence, the MVP (fretted) and Buzz (fretless) basses combine hard-hitting tone with player-friendly ergonomics, making them favorites for the stage and studio alike. Available in 4-,5-,6-, and 8-string configurations, the MVP is a bass featuring neck-through body construction for superb sustain and tone, plus a sleek and facile neck shape, ebony fingerboard, and a beautifully sculpted flame maple body. The ergonomic design includes a deep cutaway on the treble side for easy access to all 24 frets, and an extended bass-side horn that provides a perfect balance point when a strap is used. The 5-string and 6-string basses are available in both 17.5mm spacing and 19mm spacing.[/i] [b]This one's 17.5 (adjustable, 17-18mm). [/b][i]A three-piece laminated maple neck passes through the entire length of the body, providing maximum focus and sustain. In addition, a double -acting truss rod and two steel stiffening bars in the neck reinforce and maintain stability. The 24-fret ebony fingerboard is inlaid with 5mm pearl dots, and its hardness resists wear and contributes to the MVP's distinctive tone and sustain. The MVP/Buzz is available with your choice of pickups: PJ (JJ, or Soapbar)[/i] [i]PJ combination: This set-up is extremely versatile and as a result is the most commonly used pickup configuration of the MVP/Buzz series. The PJ, to our ears, is the best way to reproduce what the strings and wood of the instrument are doing acoustically. The split “P” has a tight midrange growl, and combines very well with the upper mids of “J” pickup. With a full-range, flat frequency response, the PJ set-up allows you to tailor sound through careful selection of amplifier, cabinet and EQ A durable and lustrous polyester finish protects the MVP/BUZZ from the rigors of performance and travel. The fretless version of the MVP, the Buzz series, embodies the essence of fretless bass: responsive to every nuance, able to translate the most subtle of musical expressions, yet possessing the same authoritative tonal spectrum as the MVP. Its polyester-finished fingerboard is glass-smooth, giving the Buzz it’s distinctive voice, while protecting the ebony from the rigors of performance and round wound strings. Inlaid white markers in the fingerboard guide the player, and are especially helpful to both beginners and seasoned veterans. All other features of the Buzz are identical to the fretted MVP models. Details/Options: BODYWINGS: AAA Flame maple, Optional Limited Edition 5A Flame or Quilt maple. NECK: Capillary (neck-through), 3 piece maple laminate. SCALE LENGTH: 34 inches. FINGERBOARD: Ebony . NUMBER OF FRETS: 24 inlaid white markers, (plus finish on the fretless Buzz fingerboard). INLAY: Mother of Pearl, 5mm dots. NUT: Brass. TRUSS ROD: Single rod, double-acting adjustable with two stiffening bars. WEIGHT: range from 9 to 10 lbs. HARDWARE COLOR: Black. BRIDGE: ABM 3-way adjustable machined brass with roller saddles. MACHINE HEADS: M.V. Pedulla/Gotoh. STRAP PINS: Gotoh. PICKUPS: Made for M.V. Pedulla by Bartolini: PJ. ELECTRONICS: Active, Bartolini., CONTROLS: volume, pan, bass boost/cut, treble boost/cut. CONTROL KNOBS: Anodized aluminum (black with marker). FINISH: Gloss polyester, including BUZZ fingerboard. COLOUR: Vintage Cherry (Sunburst) [/i]

"I have just cleaned the bass up with some nice polish and fingerboard cleaner..... " [OK ... HOW do you do those 'Quote' bits ??... I either get it all - including photos - or nothing!???] .... obviously, time well-spent Rob: bass looks great now! ..... great price, great bass(es) - would be an exceptional 'player' (as it is) or well-worth a refin' ! I reckon the 'Standard' model might also be something unusual .. mainly 'cos I've not seen one before. They're usually 'Custom' (the new Standard, I guess) or Signature. Anybody have an idea as to what period the 'Standard' was offered? For the price, you'd be hard pushed to find a superior fretted 5 !!

[quote name='trevthebass' post='737515' date='Feb 6 2010, 06:57 PM']still waiting for a reply to questions asked. trev.[/quote] ??? ... sorry Trev TB - I cannot find anything in the listing or in my PM's ?

ditto, Andrew - thanks for the bump (... and staggering). I think it's both a sign of the (financial) times plus basses that are not (as yet) so well known or represented in the UK. There are quite a few Watchers (as always) on the ebay listing, but I might choose to withdraw it.