Clarky

Sunday bump for those that missed this

Sale pending. that was quick!

I bought this bass a month ago from Kev Hopper (aka Spoombung), the talented ex-Stump and solo bass (and musical saw) player. I absolutely love the design, which is so far from my usual boring Fender obsession its untrue, and the dead-on 7 lb weight is just fab for someone with a dodgy back like me. The problem is the neck dimensions are very Jazz-like and just not terribly comfortable to me (I prefer a slabby Precision or Wal type neck, especially since I broke my hand in a couple of places 18 months ago and it tends to cramp up with narrow necks). I paid £600 but have since had the broken E string piezo bridge saddle refurbished by Rolf Spuler in Switzerland (I have re-soldered it in and the piezos all now balance perfectly), so I'm bumping up the FS price very slightly to reflect this, to £625. Comes with Affirma hard case (slightly scraped/bashed and missing one of three locks, but perfectly functional). I should be able to post this as I happen to have a cardboard box that fits the hard case like a glove. Here's Kev's original FS ad with loads of pictures and details [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/118966-ibanez-affirma-afr-withdrawn-until-further-notice/page__hl__affirma"]http://basschat.co.u...ge__hl__affirma[/url] Here's a couple of Kev's pics which I am sure he would be cool about me using: [attachment=100381:full1.jpg][attachment=100382:AFRrepose.jpg]

The problem here is Keith and I did a complex trade involving three double basses and cash, which was decided pretty much on the spur of the moment in a car park, and hence we neither have the exact figures put to each instrument on paper! I do think the Baby Bass could be worth as much as £2500 given the condition. However, I will stick to the £2000 figure on condition the instrument is collected in an entirely hassle-free manner from me.

Another pic, which seems to want to import sideways for which apologies [attachment=100348:P1040317.JPG] Me playing the Baby Bass at Upton Blues in our acoustic set [attachment=100349:Upton Blues Festival 2011 033.jpg]

Back up for sale following changed band situation and incoming Epi UL310. I am selling either this or my Acme Low B2 cab, whichever goes first Edit: Epi deal off so withdrawn again!

I got this wonderful example off Mr_Bassman (Keith) for use in my former band due to it's cool retro vibe and feedback-proof playing (there were up to 14 of us on stage and it was very noisy). Although it still retains the slightly dark and relatively quiet sounding original pickup, Keith wedged a Revolution Solo piezo pickup in the bridge assembly which sounds much nicer to my ears. Barring a few very minor surface scrapes and some small abrasions on the back of the neck (which incidentally is very thin front to back, like a Jazz bass rather than a thick old double bass) it is in quite amazing condition. Comes with a cool old velvet lined hard case. I think it's worth considerably more than the £2,000 Keith and I valued it at in our trade but in BC spirit will offer it on at the same price, collected from London. I will miss this incredible looking instrument but the reality is - having just acquired a 19th C German bass and owning a beautiful Kolstein travel bass - I do not need three double basses. One small caveat here - Baby Basses from the 60s are made of some kind of hard plastic (and filled with foam) which over time let's out some kind of harmless odour. It means they have a slightly odd smell, especially if kept locked away in the hard case for any length of time. Not an issue for me, especially if kept on a stand, but best mentioned! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2011/post-2944-0-60259000-1322777416.jpg"]http://basschat.co.u...-1322777416.jpg[/url]

No worries, it did make me laugh!

Cheeky sod! Thanks for the offer Keith but I have a little u-bass for travel bass playing fun

Jack, I thought you just bought your ultimate GAS-killer?

Nice try Chris (Band tribute, yeah right!) Truth is I have a lot of money tied up in a bunch of instruments I bought specifically for the vibe of my former band and would frankly rather have the cash right now. Do I need two fretless basses and two double basses. I think not

Well, my estimation was complete rubbish. With a strap on, it weighs almost exactly 11 pounds. It balances very well and is not neck-heavy - I am guessing because of the heavy cast bridge parts (much of which are hidden from view within the body). I think its balance is why I initially guessed at a lighter weight (I have a recurrent lower back problem and a rotator cuff problem in my left shoulder so I normally can't take a bass of >10 pounds).

Thanks Kiwi (still can't get used to the lack of Crazy ...) I put an AI Clarus and Markbass F1 through it and unfortunately they put out 450W and 300W respectively at 8 ohms - which means the cab sounds wonderful but not awfully loud

PM'd back Barry. I'm afraid I don't think is the sort of cab you are after

Travelling back from hols today so will weigh exactly tomorrow. My guess is about 10 lb