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The bass for sale in this post is more expensive as it will have been made in what can be best described as the Ibanez custom shop in Japan. The cheaper models are still nice instruments but they are mass produced with quality components in Indonesia IIRC.

Absolutely stunning. ❤️

Try and stay patient (coming from an impatient person like me that’s a bit rich) I have just bought a 78 Sunburst which seemed a good deal to me at £400 more. You could move it to BassBros or a similar shop but you will get much less I fear. Good luck.

Exceptional playing on the video, that’s some piece to learn and commit to memory. A very interesting right hand technique as well with some similarities to Gary Willis's. 👏. Under 2k is a bit of a steal for such a great sounding P bass as well. GLWTS.

Many thanks.

That’s a beauty. GLWTS

Make no mistake, this is a stupendous instrument. The tones available are simply staggering, and the playability is exceptional. I bought this bass a few months ago from Chris and Al at Alpher Instruments and I have been delighted by its amazing tonal capability. It goes without saying that the instrument is built to the highest standards and to all intents and purposes never having been gigged this bass is in extremely good condition with virtually no signs of use. I thought that I might keep this bass for the duration but I managed to snap up my grail bass a week ago and I have decided off the back of this that it makes sense for the Alpher to find a new home where the new owner can play and appreciate this fantastic instrument to its fullest extent. Please see a link below to the full specs which are still on the Alpher website and also some fabulous photos. I can also provide some photos if required. The bass comes with an excellent hiscox case and various tools, there is also an ebony finger ramp which is detachable. The Sunbear pickups are made in the UK by the legendary Stuart Robson, who is fast developing a reputation as one of the finest pick up gurus known the planet. The pickups on my bass are based on an original 51 P bass pickup which he repaired and rewound recently. Here’s a video link show Chris from Alpher demoing his own personal Hammerhead bass, it provides an excellent idea of the breadth of tones and the quality of the sound the bass produces. I may look at a partial trade for a cheaper instrument and cash my way, preference would be for some sort of 5 string or a quality amp set up. The sale price is also flexible to some extent, if you have an idea, or offer please do get in touch. I will post my own proof of ownership photos shortly. For total transparency please do take notice of the last picture which shows a tiny mark on the body. It’s not really noticeable but I felt compelled to point it out.. RRP £3495. 21 fret 34 inch scale 1 piece curly Sassafras body Natural finish Gold headstock Logo Flatsawn Wenge neck Figured Ebony fingerboard (12 inch radius) 39mm brass nut width Jescar Evo Gold 43080 fret wire Luminlay side dot inlays 2 x Sunbear 51p humbuckers Brass patina pickguard Passive: Volume, 4 x on/off buttons (one for each coil) + Stellartone 6 way tone Hardware Gold / Black Mixed Hipshot Kickass Bridge Hipshot Ultralite Lollipop Tuners Schaller S-locks Black metal knobs Newtone Alpher strings 45-105 (nickel) Weight: 8lbs 12oz Case included Many thanks. https://alphershop.com/collections/basses/products/hammerhead-4-string-1

Stunning bass, GLWTS.

Lovely bass, GLWTS.

I bought this in the last few months and have only used it a couple of times. It seems to be a very capable piece of kit and the sounds are very good quality. I can’t say much else to be honest. I am not much of a pedal user hence the sale. Please be assured that this pedal is indistinguishable from a new item and will be an excellent buy. Mainland UK postage will be included in the price. Any questions please ask. Cheers, Mark.