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Rob, good to see you around again, my friend. Hope life's good. Mark P.S. Good luck with the sale. If I didn't have my ACG on order I'd have been very interested in this!

I should also point out that it is currently strung with D'Addario extra light half rounds at present-type BUMP

[u][b]For sale: lovely Zoot Fretless Custom - NOW SOLD[/b][/u] I bought this a few months ago from here on Basschat. It's a really beautiful bass which I just can't justify keeping hold of as I'm currently band-less and already own a Les Evans custom fretless. This is Chris's description from when he had it for sale, which I hope he doesn't mind me purloining - but there's nothing I can really add or say any better!: [b]Neck Iceni carbon Graphite bolt on neck + ebony fingerboard. Nut Bell Brass Nut Width 38mm(Frender Jazz spacing) Fingerboard Flat finished, best quality african ebony, 1/4 lines to edge + side dots, unvarnished on playing surface, varnished to back and sides. Machine heads Black Schaller chrome m4's Body 1 piece sapele mahogony with bookmatch best grade flame maple top finished in high gloss aqua burst fading to black with solid black hi gloss to back Bridge ABM in black chrome with Shadow piezo's fitted to saddles Control Knobs Schaller black chrome knurled with centre dents Pick up Bartolini MM4C Switch 3 way-piezo only/piezo and bartolini/bartolini only Controls Bartolii TCT module bass/mid/treble (all centre dent for flat) and volume Strap buttons Schaller locking in black chrome Battery 6v from compartment in back Hard Case You'll notice that it has a carbon fibre neck with an ebony fretboard, which gives the stability and even tone of carbon fibre but with the woodiness of the ebony fretboard coming though. The Bartolini electronics are superb, and the Piezo mixed with the magnetic pickup is a very cool sound. The bass in is very good condition, [i]the only thing of note is the varish has lifted slightly on the edge of the neck where it meets the ebony fretboard. I suppose the wood has expanded mildly over the last few years. It's a purely cosmetic issue, and if you're inclined quite easy to refinish yourself.[/i][/b] With reference to this last point, [u]I have now had the work done[/u] (by Mike Walsh, Mr Zoot himself), and am offering the bass at the price I bought it, but with this issue of the cracked lacquer now repaired. The eagle-eyed amongst you will notice I have also fit a Hipshot 4 string retainer. Just personal preference - the Gotoh 'bar type' always looked a bit cheap to me and the Hipshot one is less faffy as you can just feed your string into the slots from the top. In terms of playability and sound I really can't add anything to what Chris said originally. The quarter lines make it easy it get around and intonate accurately, even for someone like myself, who usually prefers full fretlines (I know, I know - sacrilege!) One thing I would mention is that I've added a shim under the neck to bring the action down a bit. This thing now plays like butter but there is a very minor 'blister' in the finish where the lacquer has lifted slightly at the edge of the neck pocket. It's not that noticeable but it is there and I wouldn't want to not mention it. Can't be seen from head on. You'll also see a slight knock on the rear of the top horn. Again, pretty minor. It does come with some paperwork between Mike and the original owner, which dates it from July 1998, and includes a hand-written note from Mike explaining the controls. I'm happy to post anywhere in the U.K. for £10 only. Trade-wise: hmm, don't know really, maybe something Warwicky/Laklandy/Sterlingy - 4 strings and fretted please Thanks for looking, enjoy the snaps: Any trial welcome, and I can probably even work out a short term (couple of months maybe?) payment plan, as Chris was kind enough to do for me too, for anyone with a current cash flow issue! Thanks all, Mark N.B. edited for typos.

Terrific amps these. Had one a few years back before I spent a couple of years wandering between combos and eventually ending up with my RH450 / Barefaced S12T set up. Absolutely loved my SA450 though, which I used with a couple of Aggie GS112s. Looks a good price too. Good luck with your sale.

How much are you looking for, buddy?