lowregisterhead Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 (edited) For sale, a bit of an oddity... a custom made 5-string in the style of a '51 Precision. 35" scale, twin Bartolini soapbars, and a Aguilar 18v 2-band preamp. Being a fan of the early P/Tele bass look, a thing of rare beauty, IMHO. When I play it, it makes me feel like I'm Tony Reeves. All I know about its origins is it was made by a chap called Gus who lives somewhere down in Kent, has made many basses over the years in his workshop as something of a hobby I understand, and did a damn fine job with this. I bought it several years ago, and it originally sported one single coil pickup, but when that expired unexpectedly, I got Martin Petersen of Sei fame to fit the two Barts and preamp. It weighs in at a shade over 10lbs, but balances well and consequently feels light on the shoulder. Excellent condition throughout, except for a chip in the finish on the back of the headstock, shown in the photos. Final price drop to an insane £500 (was £650) (was £750), and I'll throw in a heavy duty Ritter gig bag with it. Only on here 'til the weekend, then it's off to eBay... Dave Video now uploaded of me noodling aimlessly, but you can hear what it sounds like! Recorded straight into an Apogee Duet, flat eq. - [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvRLYih5G7Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvRLYih5G7Y[/url] NOW WITHDRAWN FROM SALE - SOLD ELSEWHERE Edited May 31, 2011 by lowregisterhead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Hi Dave Hope all is well. That's a very nice piece of wood! Cheers Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aido43 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Cant say Ive ever seen anything like that before--love Tele style and five strings--lovely finish.Sorely tempted--any interest in a Status Energy 5 string as a swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 [quote name='aido43' post='1235487' date='May 18 2011, 11:53 AM']Cant say Ive ever seen anything like that before--love Tele style and five strings--lovely finish.Sorely tempted--any interest in a Status Energy 5 string as a swap?[/quote] Thanks for the offer, and it is tempting, but my Empathy might get jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 busy list bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lowregisterhead Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 [quote name='lowregisterhead' post='1235654' date='May 18 2011, 01:24 PM']Thanks for the offer, and it is tempting, but my Empathy might get jealous![/quote] I've just knocked £100 off the price - can't I tempt you?? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aido43 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Any idea of the make or builders details-apart from Bartolinis what are the neck/body details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 [quote name='aido43' post='1236731' date='May 19 2011, 10:38 AM']Any idea of the make or builders details-apart from Bartolinis what are the neck/body details?[/quote] 'Fraid not, what little I know that I put in the preamble at the top. All I was told when I bought it was that it was fashioned and/or assembled by the aforementioned Gus... I've never had occasion to try and trace him, but I can certainly make some inquiries... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 [quote name='lowregisterhead' post='1236930' date='May 19 2011, 02:06 PM']'Fraid not, what little I know that I put in the preamble at the top. All I was told when I bought it was that it was fashioned and/or assembled by the aforementioned Gus... I've never had occasion to try and trace him, but I can certainly make some inquiries...[/quote] I know someone who knows someone who knew him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 Video now uploaded of me noodling aimlessly, but you can hear what it sounds like! Recorded straight into an Apogee Duet, flat eq. - [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvRLYih5G7Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvRLYih5G7Y[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Lovely looking bass and great 'noodling' there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 [quote name='merello' post='1240372' date='May 22 2011, 02:48 PM']Lovely looking bass and great 'noodling' there![/quote] You are most kind, good sir... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 YouTube video reaches 25 views celebration bump... any takers though?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Early morning bump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Early evening just got home why hasn't anyone made me an offer yet bump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Last price drop to £500, then it's off to eBay at the weekend if there are no takers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 [quote name='lowregisterhead' post='1241229' date='May 23 2011, 09:28 AM']YouTube video reaches 25 views celebration bump... any takers though??[/quote] At least 5 of those are mine. Nice playing btw. Sorely tempted (now I've gotten over the bridge pup) but I just don't have the floating capital at the moment. Speaking of which, imho you should wait until everyone's wages are in before heading over to evilbay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1244497' date='May 25 2011, 05:04 PM']At least 5 of those are mine. Nice playing btw. Sorely tempted (now I've gotten over the bridge pup) but I just don't have the floating capital at the moment. Speaking of which, imho you should wait until everyone's wages are in before heading over to evilbay. [/quote] Hmmm.... very good point! Thanks for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1244497' date='May 25 2011, 05:04 PM']At least 5 of those are mine. Nice playing btw. Sorely tempted (now I've gotten over the bridge pup) but I just don't have the floating capital at the moment. Speaking of which, imho you should wait until everyone's wages are in before heading over to evilbay. [/quote] On an entirely different matter, I'm an exiled Aberdonian - born in Irvine Place, and brought up in Bon Accord Street... f'like? Edited May 25, 2011 by lowregisterhead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='lowregisterhead' post='1244517' date='May 25 2011, 05:19 PM']On an entirely different matter, I'm an exiled Aberdonian - born in Irvine Place, and brought up in Bon Accord Street... f'like? [/quote] Nae bad min. Ma doo's are aye chappin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Fairly that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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