richthebeard Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) [center][b]FOR SALE[/b][/center] [center][b][size=7]ARIA SWB-04[/size][/b][/center] [b]Electric Upright Bass[/b] [center][attachment=87218:IMG_2287.JPG][/center] I have played many an enjoyable gig with this fantastic bass and it'll be a shame to see it go - but I haven't played it enough recently to justify keeping it (it spurred me on to buying a full size double bass). It's made by the ARIA custom shop and is a really beautiful instrument. The combination of Piezo (Fishman) and Magnetic pickups allows an amazing range of sounds to be produced. I have mainly plucked my way though jazz gigs, but it can also be bowed just like the real thing. It's full scale and uses proper double bass strings. In terms of the condition, it's in perfect working order with a few signs of light wear that you can see from the photos. There are a few nicks at the side of the headstock that you can clearly see in the pics - I think these were caused by taking it out of the case. If you'd like any more detailed / high-res photos then PM me and I'll e-mail you some. Equally if you want to discuss the bass, PM me your phone number and I'll give you a call. It's got a good set of strings (which can cost £200 on their own) and comes with the original case. I'll also include a stand that I made (ARIA don't sell one so I butchered another stand quite effectively!). This bass [size=6]retails for between £1900-2100[/size] online, but I'll take [color=#ff0000][size=6][s]£1550ono[/s] £1250[/size][/color]. I have never seen a second-hand one up for sale so don't miss out! The [url="http://www.ariaguitars.com/english/products/swb-04"]ARIA site[/url] has a few more details. PM me to discuss. [b]Body:[/b] Maple carved top, Mahogany back [b]Neck:[/b] Maple, Bolt on scroll head [b]Fingerboard: [/b]Rosewood, 100R [b]Scale:[/b] 1,050mm [b]Pickups:[/b] BIS Individual x4, Fishman BP-100 x1 [b]Controls:[/b] Volume, Attack, Active Treble, Active Bass, BIS on/off switch, Piezo on/off switch, BIS individual sense x4, BP-100 sense x2 [b]Bridge:[/b] Maple [b]Hardware: [/b]Chrome [b]Finish:[/b] Brown Sunburst [attachment=87215:IMG_2295.JPG] [attachment=87214:IMG_2288.JPG] [attachment=87217:IMG_2304.JPG] [attachment=87218:IMG_2287.JPG] [attachment=87219:IMG_2289.JPG] [attachment=87220:IMG_2302.JPG] [attachment=87221:IMG_2294.JPG] [attachment=87222:IMG_2286.JPG] [attachment=87223:IMG_2312.JPG] [attachment=87224:IMG_2306.JPG] [attachment=87225:IMG_2305.JPG] [attachment=87226:IMG_2290.JPG] [attachment=87216:IMG_2299.JPG] [attachment=87227:IMG_2309.JPG] [attachment=87228:IMG_2310.JPG] Edited September 27, 2011 by richthebeard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richthebeard Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Update: [u]massive[/u] price reduction to £1250. Worth every penny in my opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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