Beedster

I do keep coming back to this and questioning whether it would be wrong to have two Flea basses

[quote name='jay-syncro' timestamp='1463056481' post='3048146'] They'll be no escape from my ham-fisted Stuart Zender impersonations. [/quote] "Residents reported that the extraordinarily loud noise, which was heard over most of Kent and even in some parts of northern France, was reminiscent of the song 'Cosmic Girl' by '90s funksters Jamiroquai. The MOD have refused to comment, and a 30 year old man from Cliftonville is helping Police with their enquiries"

[quote name='jay-syncro' timestamp='1463040063' post='3047943'] The temptation to pair this up with a Barefaced 410 is growing stronger by the day.. Mmm. Nice. [/quote] Do it mate, do it. I'll be able to hear you from here

Hi david, I've been looking at this for months but it would be a big commitment to collect let alone to finish! Can you tempt me with any more information? Dimensions would certainly be a start, but history etc would help also. I assume the bottom pic is the bass before it was stripped and dismantled? If so, how did it sound/play then? It looks blonde in the pic but the scroll appears dark in the pic next to it, is the neck original to the bass? Any/all info gratefully received. Cheers Chris

I've a few offers of very nice double basses, many thanks. I'm a pretty crude bluegrass/roots player, so am really looking for an old ply instrument that will produce the required sound with ease, and which will fit the aesthetic in question - perhaps the later shouldn't be important, but at times it is. In short, I'm really not looking for anything new or recent, or an instrument best suited to orchestral/jazz. Something old, beaten-up and American would however work very well indeed

Damn, that was quick

[quote name='chrisanthony1211' timestamp='1462818296' post='3045996'] Well that didn't last long, I'd just smashed open the daughters piggy bank and got to £3.22p in 2ps and 1ps, there were still lots of 5ps I that never got countered.... [/quote] Ha ha, I ventured into my eldest's piggy bank a while back to find to my horror that she has amassed far more cash than I can remember in one place for a while! Seems she was pretty much working on the basis that any shiny flat round object was fair game, especially the gold ones! Whilst it would't have been a pre-CBS Precision, I could probably have bought a bass!

[quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1462817323' post='3045975'] Ohmygosh that CS is just awesome!!! [/quote] It is, but despite its qualities as an instrument and it's rather appealing faux relic, you pick it up and you know it was recently put together by the Custom Shop to look like a certain famous player's instrument! Pick up the '57 on the other hand and you know that it's been played for 59 years. In short it's been around for pretty much the whole history of rock and roll as far as I'm concerned. There's mojo and magic in the '57

Sufficient interest in this from trusted BCers for me to place it on hold for the time being. If things fall through I'll open it up again Chris

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1462811013' post='3045855'] Having shared some emails with Chris recently I am really am gutted for him that this is up for sale, but totally understand the dilemma he's been facing. I'm even more gutted that I don't have the funds to buy it back, I never wanted to sell it in the first place but the cash was needed elsewhere. I also used to own the CS55 that Chris has pictured and is keeping, that is an incredible bass with no faults at all, but I actually bonded more with the original 57 P Bass, it is special and full of vintage history mojo. Bargain for the right BC'er hope it sells soon so I can stop pondering how to get it back [/quote] Thanks Dan, you've had you ear bent a little on this! Much appreciated mate.

[quote name='dudi8' timestamp='1462809235' post='3045820'] this is perfect! a dream bass! wish i had the cash! want my Fbass for it? [/quote] Hey mate, many thanks, but too many electric basses at present I'm afraid, sorry. Dream bass? Yes' I think it's just that for pro/semi-pro players who travel a lot, or for players like me who find - or in my case found - themselves playing anything from dodgy pubs to festivals, and who just prefer to get their only DB the gig and home without too much space being required in the van, and in and out of the gig itself with little risk of damage. I never have to worry about mechanical issues either, let's face it, I can stick my hand right in there and sort any soundpost problems So why am I selling? I've sacked both bands I was in, and these days I just need a double bass to sit in the studio. In short, the only things that really matter are tone and playability. The occasional gigs pop up for sure, but I'll just have to be a real man and take a DB in one piece to those! In short the Chadwick is in part overkill and perhaps a little too clinical an instrument for my needs now. Probably fair to say that I prefer my basses a little older and dirtier; I imagine most would think the opposite! I'll happily keep this if no-one wants it or if I can afford to buy an old ply instrument without selling - I'd just stick the Velvets back on for the occasional jazzier moments. Happy days

I hope the original author doesn't mind me using his words, but they so eloquently described both myself and the dilemma in which I currently find myself that I couldn't resist..... [quote name='three' timestamp='1462523751' post='3043687'] My erratic, voracious and frequently emotional purchasing behaviour has placed me in a position where - to the detriment of other pursuits and demands - I have enjoyed the privilege of access to an extraordinary feast of the world's most beautiful basses..... [/quote] Ha ha, it was like he was me Now, here's the dilemma in question [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0965_zpsk7tjdu7b.jpg.html"][/url] On the left a recently acquired '57. Bought from Dan (chiliwailer) on BC, and in many respects a dream instrument for me since first seeing a certain blond Geordie sporting a similar beast in the '80's. On the right, a Fender Custom Shop version of a '55, also recently acquired, this time from Andy Travis, also on BC So where's the dilemma I hear you ask? To be honest, I had hoped the Custom Shop version was going to do the job live (which I don't do that often these days), whilst the original was going to be the mainstay, alongside DB, in my studio. Problem is that I simply haven't bonded with the original, at least not to the degree that justifies keeping an instrument valued at £8,000 around, and especially given what else I could do with that money at present. In short, the Custom Shop will do very nicely for both live and studio, and selling the '57 will allow me to buy some more gear! It was an emotional buy at a very very good price. Dan's original thread is here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/274954-sold-fender-1957-precision-bass-now-below-l6k-original-vintage/."]http://basschat.co.u...ginal-vintage/.[/url] I'm going to offer it for sale for what I paid Dan, a rather incredible £5,500. If it doesn't move it will go on a consignment sale at a far higher price with one of the usual suspects. In a way I'm a little angry with myself to be selling it, if for no other reason that prices for vintage Fenders are extremely low at present and in a few years this bass would likely have earned as much sitting in its case under the bed as I will have earned gigging. But c'est la vie. I'll of course listen to trade/PX offers, I could be persuaded to trade this for a vintage post-'57/split-coil pre-CBSPrecision, a vintage ply DB (with cash my way), or a boat More pics below. I will post more pics and add details as we go, I have been meaning to do this for a while and finally made the decision today, so didn't want to find myself procrastinating again. I have receipts for original sale from New Kings Road Vintage for £8,000 and some other bits and pieces that speak for its provenance. [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0967_zpscutsiytl.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0974_zpsoumuicsz.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0976_zpsa8hhuqvz.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0971_zpseed8ywth.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0980_zpsbac5euka.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0983_zpsos5mk8tv.jpg.html"][/url]

I should add that I would have taken some pics of the bass all folded and in the case but I really don't want the hassle of retuning the guts at present. I'll happily break it down and rebuild it face-to-face for any prospective buyer, and if I get bored one evening will do a youtube vid

Some photos as promised [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0953_zps6o7pwkwk.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0954_zpswqjg7obs.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0939_zpsuzsnvoxv.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0940_zpseheyqeqp.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0942_zpsel3uydmc.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0943_zpslrhd0von.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0947_zpsg3fqngte.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0957_zpsbydye1mi.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0946_zpswvpryfmi.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_0956_zpshky5a3id.jpg.html"][/url]

All PM's replied to. I have to admit I wasn't expecting so many people to be interested, so apologise for not having posted pics yet. Will do some this evening. In answer to a few questions, yes the flightcase is included, I can string it with anything from a cheap set of steels up to Velvet Animas, although the final price will reflect the strings installed (it's currently wearing a full set of guts and sounds incredible), there are no issues, and no repairs have been made. It is a beautifully designed, engineered and maintained instrument and a joy to play. It's important to note that despite the fact that the bass folds and packs into a flight case about 1/3 the size of that required for a normal DB (and which is accepted as normal luggage on most airlines), there are no significant tone or mechanical compromises associated with the engineering, that is that unlike every other 'travel friendly' EUB or hybrid I've played, this is 100% double bass. I think it's fair to say that it requires a little more maintenance simply because there are more moving parts, but we're not talking lots. Finally, and no joke, it takes around 5 minutes to break down if done carefully and a little less to re-build. Unless of course it's strung with guts in which case it takes about 40 minutes to get it up to pitch! I really would prefer trade to cash, ideally for a vintage/well played-in ply instrument of equal or greater value. If the latter I can put money in. I'm not all that keen on recently built carved basses to be honest but try me. especially if it's 4/4 or 7/8. Whilst I can of course post this (that's what the flight case is for after all), I'd prefer collection as I increasingly find every courier-based transaction a source of stress that I don't need Cheers Chris

[quote name='Jrdpearson' timestamp='1462650687' post='3044723'] This is lovely Chris! Is it the one you got to replace the one you sold me? [/quote] Hi Jack, yes it is, fancy another trip to Canterbury

I've played this bass when it had the old/original body, and for £700 it's a SERIOUS bargain. I'd take it with the original body quite happily.

Bought on BC from Rabbie a while back (original listing here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/272530-sold/page__p__2901922__hl__chadwick__fromsearch__1#entry2901922"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2901922[/url]) it's a beautiful and well designed instrument that is absolutely perfect for the travelling bass player who cares about how her or his bass sounds, plays, feels and looks. It's in very good condition and sounds glorious. Lots of info here [url="http://foldingbass.com"]http://foldingbass.com[/url] and here [url="https://www.talkbass.com/threads/the-chadwick-folding-bass.534179/."]https://www.talkbass...g-bass.534179/.[/url] I'm not likely too be travelling with DB anymore so think I may revert to an old-school/low-tech instrument that doesn't fold so will happily discuss trades, especially for a 4/4. Unusually for a DB, this can of course be couriered Chris