Sambrook

I commissioned this bass from Adrian at the end of 2015, as a sort of Leo Fender Greatest Hits. Jazz body and controls, Stingray pickup, L2000 neck, Precision headstock, that kind of thing... It worked really well, and plays beautifully. The video below is not my bass, but is identical. I think Adrian liked the concept, as there have been a few similar examples since. Specs: 34" scale. 2 octave neck. Blank ebony fingerboard with sidelines. Maple neck, angled headstock. Mahogany chambered body with Ash top (matt finish). The top is beautifully textured, and the flaming has appeared and grown since it's 'creation'. Quick release bridge. Bassculture quadbucker pickup, passive vvt, 2 mini switches (series, single coil, parallel) in an ebony cover. The pickup has four coils. One volume and mini switch per pair of coils. This gives a real good variety of tones. All 4 coils in series gives a massively grunty Stingray tone. Back 2 in parallel is Jaco's territory, and the front 2 in series begin to approach Precision territory. String spacing at the bridge is 18mm Neck is a nicely chunky 43mm Weight is a very balanced 8.3lbs The condition is almost as new. I've gigged and rehearsed it, without giving it any knocks! The forearm chamfer is a bit shiny from sleeve rubbing, but that's it. Apart from a really tiny burn mark on the edge of the control cavity, caused by the soldering iron when I changed the volume pots. It is almost invisible. Happy to post, in bombproof packaging. Pictures:

34". Sorry, elementary detail left out...

Such a wonderful bass, nicknamed 'Mel, the Master of Melancholy'. Made for me 6 or more years ago by our own Dave Wilson, it has been a constant joy. It hangs in the living room, and is what I noodle on in front of the TV. Strung E-C with black nylons, and with a piezo bridge wired straight to the jack, it has a really strong, clear voice. Not the thin, trebly quack of a cheap piezo, but warm and clear. I cut the high mids a bit on the amp, but that's it. Mahogany body, maple/mahogany set neck, zebrano fingerboard, and a curly koa top that becomes mesmerising the closer you examine it. Really reluctant sale, as you can guess from the description, but ruthless common sense dictates a sale. Happy to post in bombproof packaging, but willing to meet up within reason. Pictures: Technical specs I forgot to add: 45mm at the nut 20mm depth at the 1st 'fret' 17mm spacing at the bridge 3mm relief at the octave 7.7lb in weight.

Couldn't resist this on Ebay when I saw it, these are awesome basses. The YT video below is bang on... It is as new, lovely matt sunburst finish. I'm not a fan of active preamps generally, but the Markbass in this is great, I think of it as 'passive plus'. No extremes, just good variations. It's strung with TI flats at the moment, and the neck pickup sounds just fantastic, rich and creamy. Can't think of anything bad to say about it really. (Bass will be sold with rounds on, though) Happy to post in bombproof packaging, but postage will be extra. Pictures:

A lockdown purchase that I have really enjoyed playing, but common sense dictates a sale. It's in as new condition, only 4-5 months old, so the specs are easily available online. The colour combination has that vintage look, which I really like. You can see the ramp I made, underneath that, the pickguard is much whiter, so the bass is already mellowing nicely. I added a Kiogon loom, stacked vol/tone, which gives the necessary variety of tones. The neck pickup is a MONSTER, really powerful. The bridge pickup by itself does sound a bit thin, but that's only cos the neck pup is such a brute. Blending some of the neck with the bridge beefs it up nicely. The YT video by 'Ivan' somebody is an accurate guide. Happy to post in bombproof packaging, but will need to charge the postage. These are £500 new now, so £300 inc a Kiogon loom seems a good enough deal. Pictures:

B-G, don't know the gauge, came with a new bass, but they're not for me. Cut for 4 over 1 Fender style headstock. £35 posted. Cheers

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Sorry to reply late. Thanks for the offer of info. I guess it works well enough with bass, as opposed to guitar? Does a built-in pickup (as in the Godin) have any significant advantages over the GK3b? I have a lovely fretless I'd have to sell to buy a Godin... Any relevant info would be very welcome, or direction to relevant info... Cheers, Sean

Thanks for that. I'm thinking of getting a Godin A4 fretless, and pairing it with this....

Is this still available?

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Bought this beauty only 6-7 weeks ago from Tony (Towack) on here. I have enjoyed getting to grips with it, but I don't have the time or headspace to become proficient at it. Link to Tony's ad below, listing all his improvements. I have added a brand new budget bow and rosin to the deal... The drum stand in the pictures is NOT included in the sale (as my son wants it back), but I can recommend it as being very useful. I added the 'fret stickers', also helpful, I found. Postage is not really a viable option, so collection from Dalton-in-Furness would be ideal. I am willing to meet half way, within reason... An excellent introduction to the world of double bass/eub. Happy to answer questions I've missed. Cheers, Sean

... just kidding