eubassix Posted April 28, 2008 Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) Just placing some photos and 'thoughts' intially: will add some further details and specs asap. ... The BQ4 is a quite special and unique instrument - particularly in the hands of Brian Bromberg for/with whom it was developed. The neck is graphite and very similar to the Modulus .. but it also has the polymer (?) finish, similar to that on the Pedulla MVP 'Buzz' basses; so it really 'sings'. There's no truss rod but it does have the micro-tilt. It works great as a 'standard' fretless with plenty of the desired 'mwwahhh' but also has the Piezo pickup which can be used independently or mixed with the Mag-p/ups. Plus the panning effect (rear adjustable, as are the piezos) which you can hear on BB's early/solo albums: it has a stereo/mono output and a series of 8 holes in the rear cover.I don't think there are many of the white/fretless models about (!). The body is of selected flame maple (unfortunately, hidden by the solid finish): 2x VFL active Humbuckers plus 4x Piezo pickups; Controls are - Master Volume, Pickup Volumes (stacked), Active Bass/Treble (stacked), Piezo Vol., Piezo Tone, Stereo/Mono switch. The Piezo Pan (+ Volumes) in the rear cavity regulate the signals sent to the left & right (stereo) outputs. Reasonable weight at <9lb. £ SOLD Edited August 17, 2008 by eubassix
eubassix Posted May 8, 2008 Author Posted May 8, 2008 BUMP / update: the ebay listing ends Sunday evening; I'll probably drop the price for the final 48 hours .. so any sensible offers via PM / post
eubassix Posted May 12, 2008 Author Posted May 12, 2008 No luck on ebay ! Serious reduction : £999 (incl.) !!
Kiwi Posted May 13, 2008 Posted May 13, 2008 lovely bass unfortunately I'm just a speckled tater. have a bump anyway
eubassix Posted May 28, 2008 Author Posted May 28, 2008 Thanks C-K. Had this on ebay recently and, for the first time I'm sure, had not only 0-bids .. but also 0-watchers !! I dropped it for the final 24 hours to £888, so am now trying the same here. It is an exceptional bass, from the 'best' period of PV (when they tried to emulate high-end instruments, and to develop something new - like this one, in conjunction with the inimitable Brian Bromberg). The fundamental tone is very much like the very popular Pedulla 'buzz' models (with the phenolic/coated f/board) .. but there's so much more available, with the piezo and panning options (* pan feature requires a stereo/dual lead, which I don't have). £888 (plus postage)
Chris2112 Posted June 4, 2008 Posted June 4, 2008 It's taking all my strength right now not to buy this thing...these basses really are the mutts nuts! As has been said, they come from a time when Peavey made a serious effort to put out a range of great instruments (instead of just the Cirrus series and Van Halen guitars). As a result, these B Quads and the Palladium basses really impress everyone who gets their hands on them. I don't need to say it, but I'll reiterate some of the good things about it. Graphite neck, piezos, gloss-finished fretboard, impeccable build quality. These things sound bloody class (about as close to my ideal fretless tone as it gets, if I can't sound like Bakithi Kumalo, I'll happily take the sound these things make!). Someone, buy this and save me from myself and my late night GAS attacks!
bubinga5 Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 (edited) Wow! played one of these with a sexy top,in the early 90s. I havent seen many of these about... Awsome bass... Bumpity bump Edited June 5, 2008 by bubinga5
eubassix Posted June 6, 2008 Author Posted June 6, 2008 [quote name='Chris2112' post='212894' date='Jun 5 2008, 12:55 AM']... B Quads and the Palladium basses really impress everyone who gets their hands on them......I'll reiterate some of the good things about it. Graphite neck, piezos, gloss-finished fretboard, impeccable build quality. These things sound bloody class (about as close to my ideal fretless tone as it gets, if I can't sound like Bakithi Kumalo, I'll happily take the sound these things make!). Someone, buy this and save me from myself and my late night GAS attacks! [/quote] Thanks for the positive comments and bump: you now must give-in to temptation!...
eubassix Posted June 6, 2008 Author Posted June 6, 2008 [quote name='bubinga5' post='213072' date='Jun 5 2008, 11:45 AM']Wow! played one of these with a sexy top,in the early 90s. I havent seen many of these about... Awsome bass... Bumpity bump[/quote] Again, thanks .... there were some with a flamed/natural (or translucent) top (and I'll bet the wood beneath this one is possibly the same, which seems an odd thing to do). White + fretless is something of a rarity. The phenoilic/gloss finish on the f/board plus the extensive EQ/piezo really makes this fretless option 'sing'...
Chris2112 Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 [quote name='eubassix' post='218501' date='Jun 13 2008, 07:01 PM']weakened BUMP .. and reduced to £750 !!!!![/quote] This really is just getting silly now. Someone has to take it at this price. Just don't let it be me, I can't afford it!
eubassix Posted June 29, 2008 Author Posted June 29, 2008 Thanks for the + comment Chris!.. well, it's still available, for the moment (!)...
eubassix Posted July 7, 2008 Author Posted July 7, 2008 Currently ebayed:- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160257545946&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=006"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...E:IT&ih=006[/url]
eubassix Posted July 11, 2008 Author Posted July 11, 2008 bump .. bttt .. btpo .. 'bout 3 days 2run on ebay ...
v8bass Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Ive been watching this on the Bay of EEE Arghhhhh .....i must resist ...must resist ......... Want v need v have to have ....... Nope ......its rude not too .. [b]PM winging its way ........[/b] Graphite Piezos Fretless Stereo AND In a plush case ............Thinks Mrs V8 Will be Impressed ( not )
doctor_of_the_bass Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Used to use a fretted Bromberg in a band many moons ago - our `manager' at the time worked for Peavey so I used to blag the bass and two 8 x 10"s for big gigs - I should have bought one - incredible basses! Buy it!
foxthebiker Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Simply Astonishing fretless... If I could I would but I can't, yet! Give me till Xmas and maybe.... Bump on me for a amazing opportunity for somebody.....and one of the most amazing Basses I have seen for a while on here GAS, it's becoming a condition!
v8bass Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 Bumpinnn Im on it PM returned and ready to roll .... Or if anyone has a contact number for Eubassix ?
eubassix Posted August 17, 2008 Author Posted August 17, 2008 ... and is now SOLD. Thanks for the various positive comments, interests and bumps ...
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