Damo200 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) [attachment=69556:Bacchus_001.jpg] [attachment=69557:Bacchus_002.jpg] [attachment=69558:Bacchus_003.jpg] It is with great reluctance that I am choosing to part with this fantastic instrument but the simple truth is that I just can't get on with the 35" scale. I am therefore looking to trade it for a comparable pro quality 34" 5 stringer. This bass is in mint condition and has recently had a fretstone, recrown and setup by Mark Willmott. It is therefore in TOP playing order. It has simple yet versatile controls - active/passive switch, 2EQ with panning between pickups or a switch to have them both on 'hot' which gives it a great Marcus Miller slap sound. I am a pro classical double bassist (so shouldn't really have a problem with the 35"!) and was recommended this bass by an eminent west-end player. I have played it in a couple of doubling gigs but otherwise its mainly just been bedroom practice. I've included a link stating the original value of the instrument, which was made in 2007. [url="http://www.guitarjapan.com/bacchus/spec/05-IMPRESSION_5.html"]http://www.guitarjapan.com/bacchus/spec/05-IMPRESSION_5.html[/url] I list the specs below, and look forward to your thoughts/offers. I'm based in London, but would be willing to travel for the right instrument. Just to reiterate : MUST be five string, 34", active and fretted and must be top notch! Alternately, I would be willing to let this go for £1000. Construction Alder body. Flame Maple top. Neck Maple 3 piece neck. Scale 35 inch. Fingerboard Pao Ferro fingerboard. Pick ups HMC JB-ALV CUSTOM Pre amps HMC EB-3 Tuner Hip Shot. Bridge Hip Shot. Serial Inked Finish Thin lacquer non buffed finish. Many thanks for reading! Damon Edited February 1, 2011 by Damo200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Looks amazing Damo! I, like you, can't be quite comfortable on a 35". Good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I've never used that smiley before. Truckstop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Looks like my old bass ............................£1000 is a F**king bargain. Someome grab this bass now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 What's the weight of this beaut? Would you consider a Status headless 5 string S2 Classic neck through plus some cash to me? BigJim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 What a glorious instrument. Such a shame you can't get on with it. Does the 35 really feel massively different? The only 35" 5er I've owned was a Sei Flamboyant and it didn't feel at all big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo200 Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 Jim - Its 3.9kg in weight. I played a Status S2 yesterday (I presume yours has the through graphite neck?) I really liked it, but had troubles with the lack of headstock and dots at the front (pathetic I know!) You got anything else? (I'm amazed your German double is still for sale, have you tried www.musicalchairs.com? Rich -You wouldn't think an inch is important but I just find it hard work in the lower positions and I'm not alone in this, though I do have smallish hands. I've got a 34" fretless and it just feels more comfortable though I'm sure its very subjective! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 [quote name='Damo200' post='1097428' date='Jan 21 2011, 01:07 PM']Jim - Its 3.9kg in weight. I played a Status S2 yesterday (I presume yours has the through graphite neck?) I really liked it, but had troubles with the lack of headstock and dots at the front (pathetic I know!) You got anything else? (I'm amazed your German double is still for sale, have you tried www.musicalchairs.com? Rich -You wouldn't think an inch is important but I just find it hard work in the lower positions and I'm not alone in this, though I do have smallish hands. I've got a 34" fretless and it just feels more comfortable though I'm sure its very subjective![/quote] My kidney? I'll pm you when I get in. BigJim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 This looks like a pretty cool super jazz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo200 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Pms replied to. Some nice stuff out there and I'll give it until the end of the weekend to see if anything else comes up from you good people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo200 Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 [attachment=69730:post_498...09_thumb.jpg] [attachment=69732:post_498...20_thumb.jpg] As advised, here are some more photos of the bass which show off the beautiful grain on the front better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 [quote name='Damo200' post='1099458' date='Jan 23 2011, 11:26 AM'][attachment=69730:post_498...09_thumb.jpg] [attachment=69732:post_498...20_thumb.jpg] As advised, here are some more photos of the bass which show off the beautiful grain on the front better.[/quote] Uh, think those pics could be a bit bigger Damo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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