simon1964 Posted October 8, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth1982 Posted October 8, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth1982 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 No worries mate. Good luck with your sale! It's nice too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 8, 2011 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 OOH, Hubba, She's pretty Good luck with the sale Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted October 9, 2011 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Thanks for the positive comments! It does look the part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweringthetone Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 PMd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted October 10, 2011 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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