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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: I sold this cab a while ago, but the buyer founded that there was a rattle at high volumes that they weren’t happy with. The truck bed liner paint that the previous owner used to finish it also ended up sealing the cabinet shut, making it tricky to open up to diagnose any issues, so I collected it and issued a full refund. With that in mind, I am dropping the price dramatically to £200 collected, no offers, as I just want it gone. This is a serious bargain on very expensive cab for someone who has the time to open it up and fix the issue. Potential trades: Cali76, Helix Stomp, or try me ————— These are pretty legendary for their projection and for packing a lot of power into a small size. This is partly due to one front-facing and one side-firing 12” speaker, allowing for a more compact 2x12” than you would normally expect. Also equipped with a titanium dome tweeter (which you can dial in on the back). Has a sturdy “truck bed liner” paint finish which is easily and cheaply refreshed if you so wish. At present I’d say the cab is in a good gigged condition. It could be restored to immaculate fairly easily with a lick of paint and new corner protectors. Speakon and dual jack inputs on the back alongside the tweeter attenuator. Collection preferred from London SE3. If you want it shipped, you need to arrange collection. Here are the unpackaged specs: Weight 22 kg Dimensions 62 × 46 × 46 cm I have some other stuff for sale here, would certainly be tempted by upward trades for more than one item.

This fantastic little P/J is probably the best value fretless you can get! Plays and sounds like something several times the price, and while it is certainly a worthy first or backup fretless, it’s actually good enough to be your main gigging one. Unlined rosewood board, maple neck with skunk stripe. Alder body I believe with sunburst finish, passive VVT electronics. Very decent hardware, and the neck is as comfortable as you’d expect. Low action with plenty of mwah! I think these are Dunlop flatwounds on them. I am not sure of the exact weight, but this is a lightweight bass and balances very well on a strap. Collection preferred from London SE3. I have some other stuff for sale here, would certainly be tempted by upward trades for more than one item.

Beautiful Michael Tobias-designed 5-string fretless, crafted in the Czech Republic. Sold as the “Stadium” model for the Bass Centre. These are very nicely made, and both play and sound great. I would say condition is pretty good, there are playing marks (and gloss black is pretty unforgiving of fingerprints etc). - I think it’s a poplar body. Lovely sculpted shape including a beautiful heel contour - maple neck with unlined 2-octave wenge fingerboard and matching headstock facing - black hardware - Schaller tuners, Hipshot bridge - 34” scale, 18.5mm spacing - Bartolini J pickups - Bartolini 2-band electronics, plus three-way mid switch (boost / flat / cut). One of the knobs appears to be missing a cap. - currently strung with Dunlop flatwounds - setup and custom ebony ramp by Martin Petersen at The Bass Gallery, plenty of mwah! This is a lightweight bass (3.9kg) and balances very well on a strap. Little demo here, please forgive the playing! Pickup blend centered, EQ flat, mid boost off. https://www.dropbox.com/s/f7aar3tct5gfqu3/MTD Grendel Demo.mp3?dl=0 Collection preferred from London SE3. I have some other stuff for sale here, would certainly be tempted by upward trades for more than one item.

Not tried attaching an MP3 file here before so this is a bit of an experiment, but here is a rough little demo of me playing Billie Jean on this monster. All parts played on this bass, including the beat, bass parts, chords and melody! Best heard with headphones - forgive the very quick mix. Billie Jean - Conklin Custom 8 String Bass.mp3

This is stunning. Would love to compare this with my Bravewood 56!

Damn it, had me really excited there for a minute!

Just to be clear for anyone else interested in this bass - it’s no longer for sale, it is in my possession now and passed through at least one other set of hands before me.

I’d be tempted to have this off you if it were fretted!

Taken a while, but some better photos.

Bravewoods are the best out there. I have tried Nash, Fender Custom Shop, Limelight etc and these may as well be genuine, they’re so good. I have two Bravewoods, and he also did restorations in my 61 and 64Ps. They’re incredible.

I think I might own this one now.

£50 for dream kit from 40 years ago? Cheaper than a vintage Fender 😉

Black paint over contours can often indicate a plywood body. Not that that necessarily means lower quality at all. (you can probably check this by looking at the sides of a cavity)

How good is the isolation from the floor? Will me neighbours really not hear me?