Clarky Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) I bought this a month ago from German BCer Markus (BC name Bender ). Its a quite wonderful sounding bass in excellent condition but I have come to the conclusion that I simply don't enjoy playing its lined, narrow Jazz-type neck as much as the big old, chunky unlined neck on my Takamine B10 fretless. Tone wise, it has a piezo and volume control only and sounds warm and organic, close (but not identical) to a DB. BC'er chris_b has played it and thoroughly enjoyed it - and would probably be the proud owner if he wasn't so set on 5 strings. Looking to get back what I paid, which is £1500. These are rare beasts and this is a good price for one in such good condition. I am in London if you wanted to meet up /collect. There's a ton of pics on Markus' FS thread here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/177556-sold-rob-allen-mb2/page__hl__rob%20allen%20mb2"]http://basschat.co.u...b%20allen%20mb2[/url] Edited July 14, 2012 by Clarky
Clarky Posted July 5, 2012 Author Posted July 5, 2012 [sup]Bump. Not looking for trades at this point, I'm afraid.[/sup] [sup]Here's the Rob Allen specs page: [url="http://www.roballenguitars.com/info_mb2.html"]http://www.roballenguitars.com/info_mb2.html[/url][/sup] [sup]and a vid of a jazz group playing one: [/sup] [sup][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glURZKk5A44"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glURZKk5A44[/url][/sup]
geoffbassist Posted July 5, 2012 Posted July 5, 2012 Outragously good/rare/beautiful bass! Good luck with your sale.
Born 2B Mild Posted July 5, 2012 Posted July 5, 2012 I had the privilege of fondling an MB-2 fretless yesterday and I fell in love with it. So light, yet beautiful sounding and easy to play. Now on my personal wish list come the glorious day when I can buy things for just ME!
Clarky Posted July 6, 2012 Author Posted July 6, 2012 Cheers Phil. Hope all good in Bassgear land! Friday bump Here'a bloke playing a very similar bass to mine: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS-tQ7aVswA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS-tQ7aVswA[/url]
Born 2B Mild Posted July 7, 2012 Posted July 7, 2012 Here's a "Please don't bring this to Twyford or I'll end up doing a ridiculously generous trade" kind of bump.
Clarky Posted July 7, 2012 Author Posted July 7, 2012 [quote name='Born 2B Mild' timestamp='1341670664' post='1722560'] Here's a "Please don't bring this to Twyford or I'll end up doing a ridiculously generous trade" kind of bump. [/quote] Shall I jump in the car now, Phil? mwahahaha
Clarky Posted July 12, 2012 Author Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) Prefer cash but possible p/x against a 4-string super-Jazz (Sadowsky/Celinder) or a 62RI Jazz in 3TS or a pre-3-bolt 70s Jazz (3TS again) or (are you listening, Keith? ) a 1971 P/J fretless! Rosewood necks only Edited July 13, 2012 by Clarky
Clarky Posted July 13, 2012 Author Posted July 13, 2012 Bump, pointing out added trade/px options ^^^^
Born 2B Mild Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Oh no! I'm even tempted to reconsider my personal "never-ever-sell" ex-Richard Sinclair 1985 CIJ fretless Jazz Bass!
Clarky Posted July 13, 2012 Author Posted July 13, 2012 I think I should get over to Twyford to see if there's anything we can do here Phil (I could also potentially do a p/x for a 500W amp)!
Born 2B Mild Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 I think you should, Clarky. Preferably before you get caught up in the football season. We've got stuff that's just come in or just coming in that hasn't even made the website yet, so you might find something you like.
molan Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 There's an immaculate Oly White '62 RI (brand new body and pickups eyc) with your old neck (from the Herbie Rep) heading to BassGear very soon if that would help with trade options at all?
Clarky Posted July 14, 2012 Author Posted July 14, 2012 (edited) Thanks Barrie but I already have an Oly White 63 P bass. By way of update, the Rob Allen is being trialled by a. BCer this afternoon so it may or may not still be available by this evening Edited July 14, 2012 by Clarky
molan Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1342253743' post='1732281'] Thanks Barrie but I already have an Oly White 63 P bass. [/quote] Just FYI - mine is a J not a P
Born 2B Mild Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 Gutted. My only constellation is there's a gorgeous Veilette 5-string fretless coming in on Tuesday as a commission sale. I've played it before, although it gave me the distinct impression that it was playing itself.
Clarky Posted July 15, 2012 Author Posted July 15, 2012 Sorry Phil but Chris nearly bought it once before, then relented and came back to me
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