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Hard to believe but still here, sincerely I don't think there's any other like this available for sale worldwide in this condition and so lightweight.

Yes, you're right: There is a strange trend with this brand in the second market just now although many of their basses (and this is one of the best of their catalogue) are absolutely incredible, anyway this is not a common Corvette or a Streamer so no hurry at all, just waiting for the right person. Sadly I can't lower this price furthermore, IMHO is a bargain so it's as new and the hardcase and the ramp are expensive as well.

Thank you Philly, this bass is a gem, no doubt about it.

Thank you my friend, I will do that. ^_^

Exactly Doddy, Paul Jackson plays a Cloudburst and two Courage. These basses are absolutely perfect, hope any 5 strings player take advantage of this piece. Is for sale/trade in talkbass too but my aim is complete the transaction in Europe: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=642000&highlight=neuser"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.p...ighlight=neuser[/url]

No love for this stunning bass? Price is excellent, it's in new condition and includes the deluxe hardcase, tools, wax and the Ovangkol ramp.

Nice picture, thank you very much.

New price drop, this is the last one before withdraw this beauty. This is the moment for any of you that you know THIS IS THE BASS!

Thank you Richard, it's a superbly manufactured and sounding bass but I will not longer play fivers so open to trades or a straight sale.

[quote name='walbassist' post='782546' date='Mar 22 2010, 04:21 PM']Nice bass. I love the hard case. Who made it?[/quote] Thanks, was handmade by Carlos Sabrafen, a well-know spanish luthier based in Madrid: [url="http://www.sabrafen.com/"]http://www.sabrafen.com/[/url]

Thom, you almost have the ramp on hold!

This coveted Neuser Courage 5 is a handmade 34" boutique beauty handmade by the renowned Czech luthier Robert Neuser. Considered as one of the best sounding and manufactured 5 strings basses ever done in Europe in every NAMM show always have been amongst the most valued basses by the professionals. Neck-thru with a 7-piece for maximum stability/ 2 octave maple neck, a jet-black ebony fingerboard with Neuser Deluxe v-inlays and body wings of alder with a truly beautiful flame maple. This is one of the first ever made with american Bartolini electronics and a 3 positions MID selector. 18 volts preamp for a great headroom. The hardware is gold-plated high-end Gotoh. The nut is brass, indestructible. The frets are normal Jumbo frets. [url="http://www.neuserbasses.com/courage.html"]http://www.neuserbasses.com/courage.html[/url] Incredible playing comfort, terrific sound and dynamics and superbly manufactured, a bass I heartily recommend if you are looking for a high end 5 strings (not my business anymore so I'm back to the classic 4 strings). European craftmanship at its best. Truly well balanced and extremely comfortable to carry, it is very light as well. It has a beautiful punchy, fat, round and sustaining sound that can be tweaked quite a lot. Specially the bridge pickup is to die for. I really can't think of anything this bass couldn't do. It's beautiful, extremely comfortable, and has a range of great sounds. Hear it in action: [url="http://www.myspace.com/neuserbasscompany"]http://www.myspace.com/neuserbasscompany[/url] Neuser Artists: [url="http://www.neuserbasses.com/players.html"]http://www.neuserbasses.com/players.html[/url] The bass is used but in good condition, has a few common hairlines in the nitro finish and some marks hard to photograph but is in overall good shape. Frets are inmaculate and the setup is perfect with a nice comfortable low action, absolutely no issues of any kind. Comes with fresh Ken Smith Compressor strings, adjusting tools and a brand new deluxe harcase made specifically for this bass.

Thanks folks! Still available.

New pictures with the proper hardcase:

This bass is a tone moster, purchased only a few months ago brand new as New Old Stock is in fact a expensive whim for me so even its sound and look is unreal, I really don't know what to do with 6 strings. This is known as the perfect GAS attack, you know how it works. Perfect setup with a very low action, the neck is very easy to play and truly slim. I will send it with a brand new deluxe hardcase made specifically for this bass (pictures coming) that fits the instrument like a glove, instead of the factory gig bag or the generic hardcase pictured. Included for free a very nice Ovangkol removable ramp made by my luthier, Warwick wax and all his adjusting tools. Those basses cost today about 2400 EUR in Europe if you find one. 4599 USD, 3679 street price in the States, take a look at the end of this site: [url="http://www.basscentral.com/warwick/thumb_bolt_on.shtml"]http://www.basscentral.com/warwick/thumb_bolt_on.shtml[/url] ... so having in mind that is in as new condition I think [s]1680 [/s]1380 EUR or Sterling Pounds equivalent+ shipping to your home for a straight sale is a bargain for this stunning piece. Talking about trades adjusting cash: Any good fretted 4 strings could suit me well but my all times favourites are: Fender Jazz Bass Custom Shop or Vintage Reissues or a Ultra Vintage Sadowsky. Also Laklands or Stingrays could work. Also a good Telecaster CS, '52 RI or '62 RI or a Gibson ES-335 cherry could be of my interest. Anyway feel free to send me any proposal through PM please and we talk about it. Thanks! [b]# Ovangkol body # MEC J/J active pickups # MEC active 2-way electronics # 3-piece ovangkol nec # Ebony fingerboard # Black hardware # Angled-back keys for easier tuning Warwick Thumb BO Fretless Bass Though the distinctive body design is a favorite of players worldwide, the Thumb Bolt-on has many features that separate it from its peers. The ovangkol body wood is both beautiful and harmonically resonant. Its MEC active pickups and electronics give you the broadest range of tones and textures. 3-piece ovangkol neck with ebony fingerboard. Black hardware. Gigbag included.[/b]

Hi mates, thank you for your words. No idea at all about Paolo Nutini's bass player. I know and I really like his work but I don't have any info about the gear of his band. Did you see at Glastonbury in 2007? Will be fine get some info about it.

Would love to see how it looks after the refinish but interested.

Thank you Wil, it's a GREAT bass in every aspect, very hard to find in this excellent condition. One more picture with the La Bella 760N Black Nylon strings:

Try to find a piece like this worldwide: My main fretless for recording, never gigged: 1976 fretless P-Bass in an incredible near mint condition, only a tiny mark without any impact and hard to photograph in the back of the neck. All original till the last screw. Serial: 76 47406. Pots: 1377613. Very lightweight, less than 8lbs. Premium ash body, rosewood board without any marks (always set-up with flatwounds). Truss rod works flawless, stay tuned for months, not any issue at all with this beauty. Original Hardshell case and sealed Fender duster and mutes included. Currently set-up with brand new La Bella 760N Black Nylon strings with a very low action, I will include two expensive brand new extra sets with the sale/trade. This is the best CBS Fender bass I've found in my life and I owned dozens, my promise. Sounds incredible with a warm strong signal without any noises at all, EXACTLY as the one in the first The Police albums. Please contact me through PM. Thanks.

Jim, I want so badly your Wal Mk I.

Jim, sell the '72 to Si and I'll send you this one tomorrow.

The end of an era. Congratulations mate.

Thanks folks, glad you like this beauty. Not on hold but currently working on it with a forum mate.

It's simply amazing how it looks but believe me when I tell you that the best in this bass is the sound, go imagine.