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Thank you Clarky, that's better!

Beautiful - absolutely love these - fabulous British classic. I'm the same - pretty much short scale only. However, I'm intrigued by the stereo - I'm being a bit lazy here, I should just go and look - but is this configured E/A right and D/G left, or is there something else going on? And more importantly, where's the dog?

Unusual to see one so complete and original - fabulous basses - some of Fender's finest in my opinion!

Thanks to all for the very lovely comments! I've attached some new images but they're not much of an improvement - taken this evening in yellow artificial light - they really don't do the finish any justice. Any apparent marks are just reflections. On very close inspection, there's a little swirling under the truss rod cover - obviously the outcome of some slap action (not me) - it's not easy to see in daylight and would polish out, but for full disclosure etc. If we ever get any natural light, I'll get some much better pics!

Hahaha, first in!

Hi all, thanks for all the interest/calls and lovely comments. The bass is now sold. Alembic Signature Deluxe MK with Balance K body - figured Cocobolo front and back Red and Amber LEDs 4 string 34" scale Gold plated bridge and nut (22k hard plate) - no need for endless polishing Maple and purple heart neck - ebony board with some quilting (extraordinary - I haven't seen it previously) Abalone inlays Sterling Silver Alembic logo Signature electronics Body is cocobolo facings, mahogany core and maple and purpleheart laminates Heart Omega cut Brass control and battery cover plates Weight is around 9lbs 12 ozs - I'll try to get an accurate weight 2011 build In extraordinary cosmetic condition with no blemishes or marks anywhere. The neck pickup logo was worn when I received the bass but the logo has been replaced and the minor wear to the cover has been polished back to matte. This could probably pass for a new bass. The only imperfection I can find is a tiny lifting of the lacquer adjacent to the nut retaining screw on the headstock (I'm being really picky here). The tone is pure Alembic - bell-like clarity and extraordinary sustain. I've had this set-up with a super-low action (probably too low for most players). The case is in pretty much perfect condition too. Comes with paperwork and strap locks. Pretty close to buying a new bass really. Any questions please just ask. I can provide any images you may need. Socially distanced collection in Manchester is possible. I can ship within the UK or to some overseas destinations but entirely at the buyer's risk and expense (I'd strongly advise insurance to full value). I have good shipping materials. Reason for sale is size. It's too big for me. I'm a short-scale player only and should stop pretending that I can play long-scale. I'm selling for less than I have in the bass. It came to me in near perfect condition then I spent a lot of money making it absolutely perfect. No offers and no trades thanks unless you have a high-end short-scale Alembic. Oops, just realised that some of the image files are HEICs - I'll convert and attach tomorrow. Some images also show the neck pickup prior to replacement of the logo

Wow, absolutely beautiful - a very special Status!

That looks really lovely - a very impressive build from some great parts - I'm a big fan of bolt inserts for neck joints. It's too heavy for me (by some distance) but a lovely looking instrument indeed!

Absolutely beautiful - Jon's work is of the highest quality and this particular bass looks stunning. One of the more pleasing and well-executed takes on the singlecut idea IMO

This is a giveaway in my opinion. These are some of finest Fender-types available - the only F-type basses that I've played that are in the same league have been Celinders, though US Laklands have a very special feel, especially the neck (I prefer this to Celinder). Laklands have some of the dimensions and feel of the very best of very old Fenders to me - plus, there's much reduced risk - not all very old Fenders are very good Fenders in my experience. I have absolutely no need for this (I have a Lakland P) though I'd dearly love it

New PM

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Superb valve pre - indeed, my favourite (I prefer these to Noble, and I really like the latter!) That said, unlike most players (I think) I discovered that I prefer SS pres. Still miss my 680 in some ways - just such a cool industrial aesthetic

Mine was an unusual hybrid - P body with twin humbuckers (I don't want to derail the thread with an image but this probably only serves as testament to the quality of Chris' work) and bump for this staggering Charcoal Frost! E725A856-AE7E-4A12-8D7B-13BEA6E1AC94.heic

Ah, Chris's signature dense foam trick with the Hiscox case - something I've emulated recently. What a staggering bass. I recently had a custom hybrid P from Chris - a 2018 model. Outstanding in every way and gloriously executed - the attention to detail was world class. This J looks just the same and a gorgeous finish. For me, Overwaters are up there with the very best of British luthiery. Sad to hear of the retirement though - I hope that you'll return one day!