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[quote name='TommyK' timestamp='1349978017' post='1833089'] Oh wow! How heavy is this one? [/quote] 11.5lbs according to my terrible bathroom scales! Pretty light for an RD. Lighter then my all maple P bass anyway! I have also included the link to the sale page on Andy Baxters site where this exact bass sold for £2295! http://www.andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=225

Yeah yeah I know, I have only just got this back from the workshop, but I have decided that I want to finally get something custom made for me and me alone! Up for sale or trade is a Gibson RD Artist bass. Made on the November 12th 1977 I bought it and got it up and running to gigging spec through Martin at the Bass Gallery.[list] [*]All maple build, maple body, maple neck and fingerboard. [*]FULLY working Moog electronics system. [*]Switchable bright mode, treble and bass boost, compression and expansion. [*]Completely refretted a few days ago with accurate stainless steel frets. [*]Hipshot Supertone bridge, which gives maximum adjustability and tone. (Original bridge is included and the mod is completely reversible with no screw holes showing) [*]Dunlop straplocks. [*]Truss rod is 100% grade A fine. Currently setup with a low/medium action and can easily achieve a drop down to the floor action. [*]Original hardcase! [*]11.5lbs according to my terrible bathroom scales! [/list] Has had a rebuild in the past couple of weeks detailed below. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/188413-gibson-rd-artist-refresh/"]http://basschat.co.u...artist-refresh/[/url] Overall the condition is very very good. some light dings and scratches here and there. The fingerboard was completely refinished before being refretted so there is no wear on it at all! (Unlike many other Gibsons from the 70s). This is an absoloute classic in everyway folks. The absoloute dream for every stoner/doom, rock and metal player out there. This very bass [b]cost £2295[/b] from Andy Baxters not so long ago. [url="http://www.andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=225"]http://www.andybaxte...ails.php?id=225[/url] I am offering it [b]to you for £1750 FIRM.[/b] Which includes the Hipshot supertone bridge (And the original), the refret and refinished fingerboard. It is pricey to anyones wallet, but you wont find a better playing and giggable RD out there for the same money![b] I am also offering a free £40 Minatour handmade strap, extra wide so that neck dive drastically cut back![/b] I am up for Part exchanges and trades as well. Looking for some modern 5/6 strings, Musicmans, maybe some more 70's/80's oddball stuff. I am pretty flexible on trades so hit me up! Pickup ONLY. I cannot trust this bass to any shipping company unless the buyer arranges a courier and assumes full responsibility.

[quote name='bassmoof' timestamp='1349814620' post='1831008'] I thought that I read somewhere that there was a sliding pickup version of this ripper bass?? I was hoping that they used a common body, so this version may have had the route Pity I have come across a one in natural for sale, that would have been ideal. Thanks again for the info [/quote] Nope. There has been no sliding pickup Epiphone. There was a Gibson grabber II which was a reissue, but pretty expensive and set neck.

Hello Chris. Forum rules mean you must put a sale price on your advert.

[quote name='bassmoof' timestamp='1349807694' post='1830848'] Hi skater Dan, can I ask what the pick up routing on these basses looks like? Could you please take a photos for me. Reason. I am looking for a replacement body for an old Gibson Grabber bass that I am trying to restore, and I think that maybe this type of bass could make a suitable doner. Its got the same body shape, just need to know if the pu cavity can accomodate the grabbers sliding pick up. Thanks in advance for the help. [/quote] You would have to rout out the body to accept the Grabber pup.

[quote name='Kongo' timestamp='1349654792' post='1828834'] Damn, always been tempted to add the neck pickup in with my already installed middle Willpower...Such POWAH! But I have no idea how to rout for it, nor how to wire...As well as perhaps being interested just because, I'm now also wondering what else I can put a willpower middle into...Because these shot up in cost since I bought them and £90 for the set!? 8-O [/quote] Get someone else to do it! Either way, I have decided to withdraw the middle one. Cant be bothered to find a replacement for it! The neck one is there for the taking at only £40! R

Sale pending...

Bump! Still here folks whereas other Compacts at the same price have been sold!

[quote name='ash' timestamp='1349542941' post='1827607'] Keep it, just recorded mine today and dropped the E to a low D - these basses are so good, the engineer couldn't believe how punchy it sounded. PS the cat in the picture is the ringer of mine! [/quote] I do love the sound of mine. Though my P-J does a decent impression of it, quite similar basses tbh. My cat is polydactyl and throws up water all the time. (I keep him away from all of my gear!)

90% sure about withdrawing it. Just checking in to make sure no one wants it before I make the decision! Price is non negotiable. I have had an offer meeting the price, but not interested in shipping overseas.

Hey guys. May be making an order with Alex to get a Barefaced S12T or Big twin so the Compact has to go. I have a Barefaced Compact in good condition with silver grill/cloth with the lighter ply. This has barely been used. I will take a part exchange for my Compact + Cash, for your Barefaced 12T, X2 Midgets or Big Twin ONLY. I may take a deposit of say £100 to reserve it and will hold the cab for 2 weeks. £450 FIRM, No haggling. Collection only from Sutton, London. R.

Looks like I'll be likely selling the compact outright for £450 as I am talking to Alex about a 12T. However I sort of need the Compact until the 12T is ready so not sure how it is going to work at the moment. I might be willing to part with it if someone can pick up from Sutton London. Register your interest, I may take a deposit of say £100 to reserve it.

Hey guys. May be making an order with Alex to get a Barefaced S12T or Big twin. But before I do that, just need to see if anyone is looking to downsize from their S12T or Big twin? I have a Barefaced Compact in good condition with silver grill/cloth with the lighter ply available plus cash. I value the Barefaced at £450 cash value or £400 trade value. (Though I am not selling the compact at this time, I may do in the future) R.