Klusee Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) [b][/b]This is one of first models and a bit rare - made in 94, alder body with nice looking flame maple top. Really nice burst. Celinder pickups with passive configuration - the bass is light as a feather and plays nice with vintage but no-hum tone. Super low action which is issue a bit to achieve on vintage Fenders. Used to be a fretless but some of previous owners refretted the bass profesionally. Still there are some sign of "fretless" wear on the fretboard but nothing major. There are some dings here and there on the body, but I would rate the condition of the bass very high when considering the age. It was well played and well cared. Up fore sale since I'm in love with Sadowsky basses.. If you have something interesting in high end JB region, let me know. £1270 ONO shipped all over the Europe. Comes with older but still functional hardcase. [b] Now £1150 shipped !![/b] All pics I currently have can be found here: [url="http://klusee.rajce.idnes.cz/Celinder/"]http://klusee.rajce.idnes.cz/Celinder/[/url] [attachment=75416:DSC03951.JPG][attachment=75421:DSC03959.JPG][attachment=75418:DSC03953.JPG] [attachment=75419:DSC03957.JPG][attachment=75420:DSC03962.JPG][attachment=75417:DSC03952.JPG] Edited April 7, 2011 by Klusee
Platypus Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 I used to own a similar bass to this in its original fretless state, bough it from Danish based Basschatter Batukarma. The pickup toggle switch has a bridge - both - neck, config. Great basses these...
molan Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 I'm still loving my Celinder J Update - pretty rare for me given how many basses have come and gone over the last few years! Is the body shape on the earlier basses different to the Update?
phsycoandy Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Oh why do folk do this to me, that's another one I GAS for. Must clear the credit card. Superb, the fret job looks ace.
Platypus Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Think the body shape is a little different and these older ones are quite a bit lighter the the newer Updates - or at least mine was
Klusee Posted March 21, 2011 Author Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Platypus' post='1171458' date='Mar 21 2011, 11:37 PM']I used to own a similar bass to this in its original fretless state, bough it from Danish based Basschatter Batukarma. The pickup toggle switch has a bridge - both - neck, config. Great basses these...[/quote] Exactly, the toggle switch is bridge-both-neck and I actually never needed anything else... Man, sometimes I was thinking how it sounded fretless - because of the punchy mids. Molan, I can't say if the body is somehow different, because I've never had Update. It seems it is pretty much similar but at least the plastic cover on the backside has different shape (if it means something, can't say.. ) Thanks for kind words guys, this bass is really nice, especially the action is great which is really important for me:) Edited March 21, 2011 by Klusee
Kiwi Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Wow a sister bass to mine (also from '94)! Whats the serial?
molan Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [quote name='Platypus' post='1171486' date='Mar 21 2011, 10:57 PM']Think the body shape is a little different and these older ones are quite a bit lighter the the newer Updates - or at least mine was[/quote] I must admit that my Update is quite heavy, maybe to heavy for a 3 hour gig (well, for a wimp like me anyway, lol).
Platypus Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 I could handle the weight of the Update - its the 3 hour gig that would finish me off.... [quote name='molan' post='1171561' date='Mar 21 2011, 11:44 PM']I must admit that my Update is quite heavy, maybe to heavy for a 3 hour gig (well, for a wimp like me anyway, lol).[/quote]
Simon Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 What a beauty! I must hold out for an Update though!! Good luck!
Klusee Posted March 23, 2011 Author Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) Up I'm not in the rush but nice bass wants a new owner... ..and price lowered Edited March 23, 2011 by Klusee
bubinga5 Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) if ever ive wanted a passive jazz bass..thats it right there...Celinder's like these are the Jazz basses your mum told you not to look at... damn the sexy Celinder's Edited March 23, 2011 by bubinga5
lozbass Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 This is an absolutely fantastic price for a Celinder J. OK it's not an update but it's got to be an incredible bargain at 1270. If anybody is wavering, just stop and go for this beauty. I've had the pleasure of playing and owning some outstanding instruments in the past few years (Fodera, Wal, Alembic, Alleva Coppolo etc - the list goes on). Among the best of the best was a Celinder - Christian Celinder's artistry, attention to detail and skill are something to behold. Beyond that there's a bit of magic - I can't really say what it is, but Celinders just feel so good in the hand. I only play short-scale now, but this bass at this price is getting me excited
warwickhunt Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 Is the E string significantly inboard compared to the G or does one/both run out a bit?
Klusee Posted April 2, 2011 Author Posted April 2, 2011 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='1184989' date='Apr 1 2011, 05:55 PM']Is the E string significantly inboard compared to the G or does one/both run out a bit?[/quote] Both/all strings are run out a bit, don't know the reason, but I never considered it as a big deal... at least no effect for playability for me... [quote name='lozbass']This is an absolutely fantastic price for a Celinder J. OK it's not an update but it's got to be an incredible bargain at 1270.[/quote] Thanks for kind words! Please note that the shipping is included meaning you guys in UK are not supposed to bother with shipping much.
Klusee Posted April 5, 2011 Author Posted April 5, 2011 I've just found something I'm really GASing for, so reduction of price is here guys: [b]1200 shipped[/b]. I guess this should be price to move...
Klusee Posted April 7, 2011 Author Posted April 7, 2011 I'm going to try next price reduction - now 1150 shipped... This try is to move it on quickly, before the reason for my GAS is gone... After that there will be no reason to hurry..
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