simon1964 Posted October 8, 2011 Posted October 8, 2011 (edited) I've decided to sell my Les Paul to fund another purchase. [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sim0n1964/6224205762/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sim0n1964/6224190364/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sim0n1964/6223959735/"][/url] I bought this at the Yorkshire Bass Bash earlier this year from Bass Gear. Its a 1996 model (according to the Gibson serial number decoder). The preamp is a factory fitted Bartolini preamp - volume, blend, treble boost/cut, and bass boost cut. This really does sound fantastic. You get the expected thick Gibson tone, but the active electronics bring some real versatility. Boost the treble, cut the bass, and you get a fizzing MM tone. Boost the bass, and you get a P type tone. But none of the muddiness you can get with Gibsons. In traditional Les Paul style the body is mahogany with a maple top. The photos don't do the top justice - it actually has some really nice birdseye type grain. The fretboard is ebony with pearloid inlays. Full scale (34"). It's not light - weighing in at about 10lbs on my bathroom scales. In mint condition, except for a few minor scratches on the back. And it comes with a fitted Gibson USA hard case with pink (yes pink!) fur lining. I paid £800 when I bought it from Bass Gear. I'm looking for £675 posted for a quick sale. Edited October 10, 2011 by simon1964
gareth1982 Posted October 8, 2011 Posted October 8, 2011 Any interest in a swap for my immaculate 5 string les Paul bass? It's in the for sale section a few Places below this! Cheers
simon1964 Posted October 8, 2011 Author Posted October 8, 2011 [quote name='gareth1982' timestamp='1318109028' post='1398265'] Any interest in a swap for my immaculate 5 string les Paul bass? It's in the for sale section a few Places below this! Cheers [/quote] Nice bass, but I'm not really after a 5 string I'm afraid.
gareth1982 Posted October 8, 2011 Posted October 8, 2011 No worries mate. Good luck with your sale! It's nice too
Billy Apple Posted October 8, 2011 Posted October 8, 2011 Lovely Bass. You say she is quite weighty, do you know if the body is chambered or not? Is she full scale, or 3/4, I can't tell from the snaps?
simon1964 Posted October 8, 2011 Author Posted October 8, 2011 No, the body's not chambered (hence the weight!). Its full scale - 34". I've edited the first post to show that.
retroman Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 OOH, Hubba, She's pretty Good luck with the sale Simon
munkonthehill Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 lovely. Wish I had the cash for it. All the best with the sale buddy. This is the way the Les Paul basses should look.
simon1964 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Posted October 9, 2011 Thanks for the positive comments! It does look the part
Gust0o Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 I've had a go on this, at said Yorkshire Bass Bash! A very nice bass, very smooth player. I'll second the weight, that this is a substantial bass.
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