Bass Culture Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) [u][b]For sale: lovely Zoot Fretless Custom - NOW SOLD[/b][/u] I bought this a few months ago from here on Basschat. It's a really beautiful bass which I just can't justify keeping hold of as I'm currently band-less and already own a Les Evans custom fretless. This is Chris's description from when he had it for sale, which I hope he doesn't mind me purloining - but there's nothing I can really add or say any better!: [b]Neck Iceni carbon Graphite bolt on neck + ebony fingerboard. Nut Bell Brass Nut Width 38mm(Frender Jazz spacing) Fingerboard Flat finished, best quality african ebony, 1/4 lines to edge + side dots, unvarnished on playing surface, varnished to back and sides. Machine heads Black Schaller chrome m4's Body 1 piece sapele mahogony with bookmatch best grade flame maple top finished in high gloss aqua burst fading to black with solid black hi gloss to back Bridge ABM in black chrome with Shadow piezo's fitted to saddles Control Knobs Schaller black chrome knurled with centre dents Pick up Bartolini MM4C Switch 3 way-piezo only/piezo and bartolini/bartolini only Controls Bartolii TCT module bass/mid/treble (all centre dent for flat) and volume Strap buttons Schaller locking in black chrome Battery 6v from compartment in back Hard Case You'll notice that it has a carbon fibre neck with an ebony fretboard, which gives the stability and even tone of carbon fibre but with the woodiness of the ebony fretboard coming though. The Bartolini electronics are superb, and the Piezo mixed with the magnetic pickup is a very cool sound. The bass in is very good condition, [i]the only thing of note is the varish has lifted slightly on the edge of the neck where it meets the ebony fretboard. I suppose the wood has expanded mildly over the last few years. It's a purely cosmetic issue, and if you're inclined quite easy to refinish yourself.[/i][/b] With reference to this last point, [u]I have now had the work done[/u] (by Mike Walsh, Mr Zoot himself), and am offering the bass at the price I bought it, but with this issue of the cracked lacquer now repaired. The eagle-eyed amongst you will notice I have also fit a Hipshot 4 string retainer. Just personal preference - the Gotoh 'bar type' always looked a bit cheap to me and the Hipshot one is less faffy as you can just feed your string into the slots from the top. In terms of playability and sound I really can't add anything to what Chris said originally. The quarter lines make it easy it get around and intonate accurately, even for someone like myself, who usually prefers full fretlines (I know, I know - sacrilege!) One thing I would mention is that I've added a shim under the neck to bring the action down a bit. This thing now plays like butter but there is a very minor 'blister' in the finish where the lacquer has lifted slightly at the edge of the neck pocket. It's not that noticeable but it is there and I wouldn't want to not mention it. Can't be seen from head on. You'll also see a slight knock on the rear of the top horn. Again, pretty minor. It does come with some paperwork between Mike and the original owner, which dates it from July 1998, and includes a hand-written note from Mike explaining the controls. I'm happy to post anywhere in the U.K. for £10 only. Trade-wise: hmm, don't know really, maybe something Warwicky/Laklandy/Sterlingy - 4 strings and fretted please Thanks for looking, enjoy the snaps: Any trial welcome, and I can probably even work out a short term (couple of months maybe?) payment plan, as Chris was kind enough to do for me too, for anyone with a current cash flow issue! Thanks all, Mark N.B. edited for typos. Edited June 23, 2012 by Bass Culture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shemeckfrac Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 I should also point out that it is currently strung with D'Addario extra light half rounds at present-type BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 Bump for you Sunday Surfers out there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Used to own this bass, a very cool instrument. The Bartolini pickup gives it a bit of a fretless Stingray vibe. Fantastically well made too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1333913941' post='1608225'] Used to own this bass, a very cool instrument. The Bartolini pickup gives it a bit of a fretless Stingray vibe. Fantastically well made too. [/quote] What Chris said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 Come on all you post-Easter, mid-week bass bargain hunters - you know you want it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Oh I know I want it but I've just spent a huge amount of money on my house kind of bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Same here, I would be quite tempted to have it back had I not just bought a new house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 You guys - everyone knows a house is just a roof and four walls; whereas bass is the stuff of life itself! Get your ducks in order, people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zekragash Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) "If you ever come to my house, I tell you what you'll see A house full of nothing just my four strings and me" Victa ... nuff said BTW, this bass is sexy Any piece of sound ? Edited April 12, 2012 by Zekragash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 [quote name='Zekragash' timestamp='1334218017' post='1612566'] Any piece of sound ? [/quote] Sorry, no. I could try and get some up but it will be a couple of weeks, if I'm honest, as my current theatre-related extra curricular activities mean I won't have any free time before the end of the month...Sounds truly lovely though - plenty of 'mwaahh' with punch and warmth too. Mmmm, hubba hubba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 BUMP for the one and only price drop on this little beauty. Speak now or forever hold your peace, people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanbean502 Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 um i quite fancy this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 [quote name='deanbean502' timestamp='1334396841' post='1615555'] um i quite fancy this [/quote] Go for it, deanbean! Are you a man or a mouse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 [quote name='Bass Culture' timestamp='1334403820' post='1615708'] Go for it, deanbean! Are you a man or a mouse? [/quote] On a slightly less frivilous note, we're heading down to the Cotswolds in a couple of weeks time so I could probably even arrange to meet up to drop it off for you too, if you did decide to go for it. How's that for service?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Bumpy poo poos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Bump for you mid-week bargain hunters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Pre-weekend bump. Ahead of tomorrow's weekend bump proper, no doubt! Might be open to trades on this now. Something with four strings and frets probably. Maybe Laklandy/Warwicky/Sterlingy. Hit me with what yer got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 BUMP for trades now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 BUMP for final price drop. I'll give it a few days at this all-time low and withdraw it if no takers by then, so anyone wistfully pondering, speak up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 right... what would you compare this sound to?? kinda stingray?? PM me details dude cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 [quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1335520318' post='1632442'] right... what would you compare this sound to?? kinda stingray?? PM me details dude cheers [/quote] Very tight and punchy, I'd say, with a - to my ear - nice mid-range emphasis which gives it some nice 'mwhaah'. Certainly Stingray fans wouldn't be disappointed and the graphite neck lends it a very defined sound too. Defined without being clinical sounding, I guess due to the ebony fingerboard, which I think would mean it would sit nicely in the mix - though I've not gigged with it myself, I should point out. Hope that helps! If you have anything you'd like me to drop you a PM about, please just say. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I had forgotten about the piezo function on this bass too, it sounds great when you mix it with the magnetic pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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