lowregisterhead

Trades would be considered, not just basses, but any powerful high end amplification (would be good if it can cope with a 2 ohm load...)

[quote name='lowregisterhead' post='1236930' date='May 19 2011, 02:06 PM']'Fraid not, what little I know that I put in the preamble at the top. All I was told when I bought it was that it was fashioned and/or assembled by the aforementioned Gus... I've never had occasion to try and trace him, but I can certainly make some inquiries...[/quote] I know someone who knows someone who knew him...

[quote name='aido43' post='1236731' date='May 19 2011, 10:38 AM']Any idea of the make or builders details-apart from Bartolinis what are the neck/body details?[/quote] 'Fraid not, what little I know that I put in the preamble at the top. All I was told when I bought it was that it was fashioned and/or assembled by the aforementioned Gus... I've never had occasion to try and trace him, but I can certainly make some inquiries...

[quote name='davebass66' post='1236816' date='May 19 2011, 12:13 PM']I.WANT.THIS.BASS......! [/quote] ...and I want you to have it! So what's stopping you?!?

[quote name='chaypup' post='1236627' date='May 19 2011, 09:09 AM']Buuuuuuuuuuuuump for offers?[/quote] Aaahh... takes me back. I remember seeing Henry 'Magic Thumb' Thomas playing one of these on Rockschool back in the day... *sigh*

[quote name='lowregisterhead' post='1235654' date='May 18 2011, 01:24 PM']Thanks for the offer, and it is tempting, but my Empathy might get jealous![/quote] I've just knocked £100 off the price - can't I tempt you?? :-)

[quote name='molan' post='1236435' date='May 18 2011, 10:52 PM']Wow - only just spotted this, how come Fender are suddenly putting a lot of the custom builders to shame with all these 'exotic' necks![/quote] It's a real beaut - especially when you look at some of the NOS custom shop basses and how 'ordinary' they look in comparison. All good stuff, but this one is undoubtedly a little extra special.

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[quote name='aido43' post='1235487' date='May 18 2011, 11:53 AM']Cant say Ive ever seen anything like that before--love Tele style and five strings--lovely finish.Sorely tempted--any interest in a Status Energy 5 string as a swap?[/quote] Thanks for the offer, and it is tempting, but my Empathy might get jealous!

For sale, a bit of an oddity... a custom made 5-string in the style of a '51 Precision. 35" scale, twin Bartolini soapbars, and a Aguilar 18v 2-band preamp. Being a fan of the early P/Tele bass look, a thing of rare beauty, IMHO. When I play it, it makes me feel like I'm Tony Reeves. All I know about its origins is it was made by a chap called Gus who lives somewhere down in Kent, has made many basses over the years in his workshop as something of a hobby I understand, and did a damn fine job with this. I bought it several years ago, and it originally sported one single coil pickup, but when that expired unexpectedly, I got Martin Petersen of Sei fame to fit the two Barts and preamp. It weighs in at a shade over 10lbs, but balances well and consequently feels light on the shoulder. Excellent condition throughout, except for a chip in the finish on the back of the headstock, shown in the photos. Final price drop to an insane £500 (was £650) (was £750), and I'll throw in a heavy duty Ritter gig bag with it. Only on here 'til the weekend, then it's off to eBay... Dave Video now uploaded of me noodling aimlessly, but you can hear what it sounds like! Recorded straight into an Apogee Duet, flat eq. - [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvRLYih5G7Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvRLYih5G7Y[/url] NOW WITHDRAWN FROM SALE - SOLD ELSEWHERE

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For sale is a beautiful bass that I imported new from the States myself 3 weeks ago, and despite it being a truly glorious instrument, it's not for me... sadly I think I may have spent too many years playing snarling 5-string graphite things with preamps... Custom Shop 1960 (stack pot) light relic Jazz in Olympic white, matching headstock, gold hardware, mint green pickguard, rosewood board, the most beautiful birdseye/flame maple neck, brown tolex case and all the case candy - strap, lead, manual, certificate etc., as brand spanking new as a relic'ed bass can be! Light, at only a little over 9 lbs. Never gigged, been out of the house once to a rehearsal, fear took hold and I put it back in the case. £1800 (was £1995) (was £2250) SOLD SOLD SOLD....

Now sold, thanks for your interest, folks...

[quote name='Thornybank' post='1191195' date='Apr 6 2011, 10:38 PM']If you can ping it to CIty Link in Guildford (7mi) on a Saturday morn, I'm for it. Cheers[/quote] Sorry, it would be a mammoth task to try and box it, which any carrier would require. It would also cost a wad to send it, I'd think. Don't know what it weighs. Collection in person is the only realistic option.

Also now on up on eBay, but as long as there are no bids, I will end the auction - get in quick!

[quote name='Stag' post='1188712' date='Apr 5 2011, 10:16 AM']The best sounding cab ever, IMO. The rollbar makes it real easy to move, and it has a kickplate for getting it up onto the back 2 seats of yer car. £450 is a great price for this, is it one of the older American built ones?[/quote] Yup, it's a US made one (just added a pic of the rear label) not sure of the age, I didn't buy it new. Shame it has to go, but it's just not getting used. Priced to sell, as you correctly noted!

A few battle scars in the tolex, but in full working order... collection from near Woking, Surrey (less than 10 mins from A3/Jcn 10 of the M25). £450 buys you a belting cab with much more grunt than a 4x10, but without the back-breaking weight of an 8x10... Call Dave on 07976 301994 NOW SOLD

It is a weird old market for these, because despite being genuinely great basses, some people are completely dismissive of the Steinberger, although you can be pretty certain none of them have ever even picked one up. I've had three XL2s and an L2 over the years, and I still have a very rare XL-5W 5-string - I've referred to them all as my 'Marmite' basses - people either love them, or really, really hate 'em! Post some pictures. You might be surprised at the level of interest. LRH [quote name='Pete Academy' post='761513' date='Mar 2 2010, 09:03 AM']To be honest, I've seen very few people using them lately. There was one I saw that sold in Europe for 2200 euros. It was in better nick than mine and was totally original, but the serial number was in the 1300s. That's what makes me think mine is just as valuable. If I can't get near that amount or swap it for a nice Jazz, I'll keep hold of it. Thanks for the info. [/quote]