Lfalex v1.1 Posted September 27, 2010 Posted September 27, 2010 (edited) [attachment=59984:P1030861.JPG] For Sale: The First Zoot Chaser. Hand-made by Mike Walsh (Iceni Music) Specs as follows; 2 piece Maple cap over 3 piece Ash back with Purpleheart accent stripe Bolt-on 1 Piece Hard Maple Neck with 24fret Rosewood fretboard. Truss-rod adjustment at headstock end. 1 Seymour Duncan Basslines Musicman-style Humbucker in a mid position. 3 band East E-pro EQ using 18v power Controls; Master volume (pull up for series, down for parallel switching), Passive tone, Bass, Treble, Bright. Switch determines active/passive operation. String through body. Proprietary Iceni music designed bridge (chrome-plated brass saddles) Gotoh machine heads. Schaller strap buttons. The (satin) varnish has a small impact mark on the upper edge of the top horn, which was there when I bought it from Mike. Camera wont really pick it up, I'm afraid. I Guess the pictures say the rest; [attachment=59985:P1030851.JPG][attachment=59986:P1030852.JPG][attachment=59988:P1030853.JPG] [attachment=59990:P1030854.JPG][attachment=59991:P1030855.JPG][attachment=59992:P1030856.JPG][attach ment=59993:P1030857.JPG][attachment=59994:P1030858.JPG][attachment=59995:P1030859.JPG][attachment=59 9 96:P1030860.JPG] Tone-wise, it very much apes the Stingray sound, but is both punchier and more refined. I don't have a hard case for it, but will include the Protection Racket bag it came in. Edit: [b]SOLD[/b] Edited October 27, 2010 by Lfalex v1.1
cocco Posted September 27, 2010 Posted September 27, 2010 f*** me that's gorgeous! What's the neck shape like?
Lfalex v1.1 Posted September 27, 2010 Author Posted September 27, 2010 Slim (and fast!) vaguely Fender Jazz sized, but broader at the nut (less of a taper). The fretboard is flat.
cocco Posted September 27, 2010 Posted September 27, 2010 sh*te! I have slim p shaped hands. Doesn't stop me being very tempted though. Something slightly different for ray money and tone is what I'm after.
Lfalex v1.1 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Posted September 28, 2010 A few measurements and an omission; It's 34" scale Brass nut. Width at nut: 40mm Depth at nut: approx 25mm Width at base of neck: 70mm String Spacing: 19mm
Lfalex v1.1 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Posted September 28, 2010 Can deliver personally to Cardiff too! Family is based in Roath.
Lfalex v1.1 Posted September 29, 2010 Author Posted September 29, 2010 Bump for a Price Drop. [s]£800[/s] Now[b] £750[/b] Alex.
Lfalex v1.1 Posted September 29, 2010 Author Posted September 29, 2010 And now "[b]On Hold[/b]" for a fellow BC'er.
Lfalex v1.1 Posted September 30, 2010 Author Posted September 30, 2010 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='971620' date='Sep 29 2010, 12:34 PM']And now "[b]On Hold[/b]" for a fellow BC'er.[/quote] Now no longer on hold. Buyer didn't want through body strung. Still availiable.
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 1, 2010 Author Posted October 1, 2010 Bump! Can't believe this still here! The first ever Chaser
Netballman Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 Oooo...... But no I must be strong. I need to stay alive for the sake of my children (i.e. my wife would kill me) Nice though
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 1, 2010 Author Posted October 1, 2010 [quote name='Netballman' post='973633' date='Oct 1 2010, 09:56 AM']Oooo...... But no I must be strong. I need to stay alive for the sake of my children (i.e. my wife would kill me) Nice though [/quote] Thanks! Bump again.
wesfinn Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 lovely chaser. having made plenty of these while working for Mike and having owned a couple myself I can vouch that they are superb all round basses and they definitly deserved the bass of the year award which they won from guitar buyer. They do the stingray sound fantastically well but are also very versatile. though slightly chunkier than a Jazz bass at the nut they are very fast and slim feeling so I wouldn't be put off if you have smaller hands! good luck with the sale
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 2, 2010 Author Posted October 2, 2010 [quote name='wesfinn' post='974613' date='Oct 1 2010, 09:08 PM']lovely chaser. having made plenty of these while working for Mike and having owned a couple myself I can vouch that they are superb all round basses and they definitly deserved the bass of the year award which they won from guitar buyer. They do the stingray sound fantastically well but are also very versatile. though slightly chunkier than a Jazz bass at the nut they are very fast and slim feeling so I wouldn't be put off if you have smaller hands! good luck with the sale[/quote] Said like a true professional
wesfinn Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='974895' date='Oct 2 2010, 12:26 PM']Said like a true professional [/quote] You can't tell I work in guitar sales too can you
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 4, 2010 Author Posted October 4, 2010 [s]£800[/s] [s]£750[/s] [s]£700[/s] [b]Now £650[/b] Please don't [i]make[/i] me Ebay it!
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 14, 2010 Author Posted October 14, 2010 [quote name='s1ater' post='981066' date='Oct 7 2010, 11:17 PM']Thats a rather nice bass...shame I'm skint[/quote] Thanks! It IS a rather nice bass, but I just don't use it enough...
Changles Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 As a chaser owner I can vouch for this bass. I can't imagine anyone not loving it. Mine is great. A ridiculously good price for a bass of this quality too. Good luck with the sale man!
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Posted October 20, 2010 Thanks for the recommendation! Back to the top at 600 notes, or make me a sensible offer...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 21, 2010 Author Posted October 21, 2010 Testing the water below £600. Now £575 or make me an offer? I need at least a percentage of the capital tied up in this instrument...
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