Rumble Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) I've just come to the conclusion that I'm not a Bartolini man so I'm putting this up for grabs .This is without doubt the best 'feeling' bass I've ever owned and Mike Kinal is a master craftsman. The ONLY reason I'm considering letting this go is that I just can't get on with the Bartolini setup. I've even considered the idea of replacing the pickups and pre, but that would involve a pretty significant cash outlay so I'm trying this first. [b]Body [/b]- pretty sure it's Alder [b]Top [/b]- Goncolo-Alves [b]Neck [/b]- 5 piece Maple (two flamed strips) with Purpleheart [b]Fretboard [/b]- beautiful piece of Rosewood with MOP dot markers [b]Pickups [/b]- Bartolini BC in neck position and BD in bridge (has Goncolo-Alves ramp fitted) [b]Preamp [/b]- Bartolini [b]Controls [/b]- Vol (push-pull active-passive), blend, treble, mid, bass. Three switches (EQ bypass, mid freq selection, coil tap between series, parallel and single coil) [b]Tuners and bridge [/b]- not sure, maybe Hipshot or Gotoh - good quality either way. Through-body stringing available [b]Weight [/b]- just under 9Ibs on the bathroom scales Newly strung with a set of Elites. [b]Price [/b]- [s]£900 [/s] £850+ P&P (you would genuinely be hard pushed to find such a well constructed instrument for this price) [b]Trades [/b]- I'd really like to get back to a more traditional jazz tone. Ideally in 5 string format. Thanks for looking and please get in touch if you have any questions. I would ask that anyone considering making a 'would you accept a Squire bass + £140' type offer, resist from pressing the 'Send' button. Pictures [attachment=118942:IMG_4543 (Medium).JPG] [attachment=118943:IMG_4546 (Medium).JPG] [attachment=118944:IMG_4547 (Medium).JPG] [attachment=118945:IMG_4550 (Medium).JPG] [attachment=118946:IMG_4545 (Medium).JPG] Edited October 11, 2012 by Rumble
rumour6 Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 Beautiful looking bass, the facing is stunning. You're safe... don't have any Squire's....Good luck
Schnozzalee Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) Can't help but smile at timber basses like that, the back is as beautiful as the front. Love Bartolini soapbars, nice rounded thud Edited September 21, 2012 by Schnozzalee
leroydiamond Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 OOh! this looks beautiful. If only I was a 5 string player. Stunning piece
jahfish Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 A true beaut - a look that would make me want to play it more!
Rumble Posted September 21, 2012 Author Posted September 21, 2012 What sort of Roscoe would that be?!
Rayman Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 A recently acquired Roscoe Century 5. I LOVE my Kinal MK-5, dearly, and to have a pair of them would be a dream come true, I'm a big Mike Kinal fan. The Roscoe is totally beautiful, a keeper, no question,[i] but[/i]....for another Kinal...[i]well[/i]..... One small, issue....it's loaded with Barts
Rumble Posted September 21, 2012 Author Posted September 21, 2012 I feared you might say that! Did you get the orange CS?
Rayman Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 I did sir yes. Love it to bits, but I love the Kinal more.
giovabass Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 mmm, very nice... scale lenght and string spacing?
Rumble Posted September 22, 2012 Author Posted September 22, 2012 I reckon it's 34.5" scale. String spacing is 10mm at the nut and 17.5mm at the bridge.
ikay Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 [quote name='Rumble' timestamp='1348214773' post='1810814'] The ONLY reason I'm considering letting this go is that I just can't get on with the Bartolini setup. [/quote] Lovely looking bass. What don't you like about the Bart pickups and preamp?
Rayman Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 I LOVE the Barts in my Roscoe, bright and punchy, lovely growl to my ears. MY Kinal has Aeros in it, which are IMO the best jazz pups. Either way, this Kinal is as good a bass as you'll ever own. Bargain for someone, I just wish it was me.
Rumble Posted September 22, 2012 Author Posted September 22, 2012 You're starting to make me doubt myself now!! Do you reckon a different ore would make a difference?
Rayman Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 No idea mate really. The only way to know is to try them I guess.
Rayman Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 For crying out loud.....someone buy this bass, and put me out of my misery.
Dandelion Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 FFFFfffuu..Kinal... I want this bass... Alas, I have no cash... Nor a decent bass to exchange. It will remain in my dreams.
Rumble Posted September 29, 2012 Author Posted September 29, 2012 Alas, I think you're not the only one struggling to shepherd the readies! She is a beauty though!!
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