Macko1968 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) [b]Now Sold, thanks for all the interest and info.[/b] OK guys, not much movement on my Cort & I need to raise some cash so I'm offering up my Kubicki factor. This is a 1990 model from the Fender Custom Shop era. I know a few people get tooty about the Pre-Custom Shop instruments being better but I can;t see or hear it & Phil himself says he was still making the basses during the Custom Shop period. I think it's all bullhonky, I've played a few & could never tell what was & wasn't CS made. That said, it's a queer do when people are downplaying something because it was made at the CS. Anyway, the bass is in unbelievable condition, no scratches, cracks, chips or dings - it could pass for NOS. The only thing you will find on the bass is a square on the top horn where you can see the original price sticker was on it in the shop! You won't find a cleaner 21 year old instrument anywhere. It plays & sounds superb & the drop D lever is surely the best system for sub E tuning invented. Bass comes with a well worn tweed case. Happy to ship if you can arrange a courier. Price is £825 firm & [b]I'm not after any trades[/b]. If you've fancied a Kubicki you won't find better. Any Qs - best PM me as I'm busy at the moment. Edited September 27, 2011 by Macko1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Pity my Ray 30th didn't sell....I would've loved this, Have a bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 [quote name='Macko1968' timestamp='1317041541' post='1385799']I know a few people get tooty about the Pre-Custom Shop instruments being better but I can;t see or hear it & Phil himself says he was still making the basses during the Custom Shop period. I think it's all bullhonky, I've played a few & could never tell what was & wasn't CS made. That said, it's a queer do when people are downplaying something because it was made at the CS[/quote] The easy way to tell when a Kubicki bass was made is to check the preamp. If it's 18V and has 6 positions (presets) then it's either pre Fender, a crossover model (which bear the CS logo on the back of the headstock but were made by Phil with original parts and processes like the original preamp) or a post Fender. The only corner Fender cut was the preamp, though some people have complained of Fender era necks de-laminating, these reports are apocryphal at best. The preamp change isn't a deal breaker really, unless you're into passive modes. The two important modes, (active and active with boost) are still present. Much has been made of the Fender connection. It is not as major as some make out. It was more of a commercial deal than anything, as prior to Fender you could only buy Kubicki basses direct from Phil. When he joined Fender, it was mainly to use their distribution network, and they got their logos onto the basses and made some coin. Afterall, Phil had worked at Fender R&D prior to making his Kubicki basses. After Phil got the whole of Kubicki back he just changed the preamp back and that was it! Ah, I do love Kubicki basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macko1968 Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks for the extra info Chris. The Kubicki is now on hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I should add that Phil is a fantastic bloke to do business with, and very courteous. When I bought my first Kubicki (I've had two now) he gave me his phone number and asked me to call if I had questions about the bass, namely to do with string changing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanbean502 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) bought it Very excited can't stop looking at it Edited September 26, 2011 by deanbean502 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 God damn i wish they made lefty version of these. The only "headless" bass i truly love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 You'll love this bass, Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanbean502 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1317144918' post='1387346'] You'll love this bass, Dean. [/quote] Chris it looks like me and you have a very similar taste in basses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I think you might be right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky72 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Can't believe I missed this... Always loved the Kubickis... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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