philw Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) All, It's time for me to invest in a new Veillette demo bass so the "old" one has to go. This is a decidedly unusual Veillette Paris Fretless 4. It's a piezo pick-up only instrument so is aimed fair and square at the "acoustic" vibe end of the market (think Rob Allen or Rick Turner instruments). And it does the job brilliantly - a lovely warm rounded singing tone but with some bite if you play up by the bridge. It has a poplar body with a maple neck, and a pau ferro (rosewood) fingerboard, tailpiece and bridge. The bridge has an ebony saddle insert. Unusually for an instrument of this type, the bridge is height adjustable. The neck is slim and very fast and the bass is uncannily resonant. It really does sing. Currently it's fitted with LaBella nylon wrap strings but it'll take conventional strings if a brighter tone was needed. Electronics are a Fishman piezo with a D-Tar Wavelength 18v preamp. Controls are simply volume and tone. Weight is 7.5lbs and it balances perfectly on a strap. The bass is around two years old and has been played only occasionally. It's never been gigged and it's in as-new condition. A new bass of this spec would now be around £2100 but, just as a Basschat deal, I'll let it go for [s]£1600[/s] £[s]1400[/s] £1200 including a nice Veillette branded gig bag. I'll get some more pics up in the next few days, but if any questions occur please PM me. Phil [attachment=97974:Paris Bluebass.jpg] Edited October 29, 2012 by philw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Bump for a seriously good bass. The Veillette's are superbly put together and sound wonderful. This is a special piece for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I played this briefly when I was down at Phil's..lovely neck..smooth and fast..I can confirm everything he says about the tone and playability..nice bass..worth every penny of the asking price.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 I've been thinking. I might go for a trade if it were something interesting. Probably fretted and probably with four strings, but who knows..... P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 I know I promised more pictures, but the weather hasn't cheered up enough to take some shots outside. However, here's a youtube clip that'll give you a good idea what a Veillette Paris sounds like (when played by somebody that knows what they're doing - not me then). http://youtu.be/OfIJrlTaMaM Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Been out in the winter sunshine with the camera, so here's a bump for the long promised pictures. [attachment=98893:Veillette Paris1.jpg] [attachment=98894:Veillette Paris2.jpg] [attachment=98895:Veillette Paris3.jpg] [attachment=98896:Veillette Paris4.jpg] [attachment=98897:Veillette Paris5.jpg] [attachment=98898:Veillette Paris6.jpg] [attachment=98899:Veillette Paris7.jpg] [attachment=98900:Veillette Paris8.jpg] [attachment=98901:Veillette Paris9.jpg] Next up, maybe some Veillette bass noodling. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 Bump for no other reason than it's Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Pre-Ebay Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Bump for a price reduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Bump 'cause I have another Veillette on the way and I've run out of guitar hanging space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Bank holiday bump and once in a lifetime price reduction - £1300 and it's yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Bump 'cause it's still for sale and really needs a new home (thought it was sold the other day, part traded for an MIA Jazz but the seller couldn't find the original neck in his loft). P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Bump and a price reduction to £1200. Somebody is going to get a ridiculous bargain. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 [quote name='philw' timestamp='1351507014' post='1851799'] Somebody is going to get a ridiculous bargain. [/quote] No kidding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Yes Gareth, it's a mad crazy price I know but the Flyer Bass is imminent (hurricane Sandy permitting) and I badly need the dosh. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) Has I not bought the Thumb fretless ..... No I can't she'd emasculate me. Good luck Phill, bump Edited October 29, 2012 by Oldman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatcoupe432 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Would love these ! Unfortunately I'm just £400 short:-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Any part or full trade offers considered too. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Bump for a trade failing at the last moment when tradee changed his mind. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxobass Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 If you are interested I have a Ned Steinberg NXT 4 string EUB in as new condition, a few gigs but unharmed and beautiful with a big woody sound. In my view the best of the its type. I need the shorter scale length because of Rheumatoid Arthritis, and I like Veillettes! Happy to talk if you think a deal's worth pursuing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 [quote name='saxobass' timestamp='1357240952' post='1919749'] If you are interested I have a Ned Steinberg NXT 4 string EUB in as new condition, a few gigs but unharmed and beautiful with a big woody sound. In my view the best of the its type. I need the shorter scale length because of Rheumatoid Arthritis, and I like Veillettes! Happy to talk if you think a deal's worth pursuing. [/quote] What a shame I already have an NS CR4. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Just a bump, mainly on the basis that I still have the "blue bass", it could still be yours for a decidedly crazy price, and on the basis that it suddenly occurred to me that a trade for a nice double bass would be interesting. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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