alembic1989 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) Up for sale is my Les Evans 6..I've owned it for a while now..its a beauty. Les is based in Liverpool I believe, and one built to this spec would now cost you in excess of £3500. I am asking £1750 or best offer. Pick ups are EMG's, preamp is John East (18v). The build quality is in the same league as Fodera. looking for trades...if you have a Schack Carbonite...5 string...or another boutique 5 preferably fretless 5 Try me you never know. Check the pics,,its amazing in looks and sounds.[attachment=126809:DSCF9085_1.jpg][attachment=126810:DSCF9086_1.jpg][attachment=126811:DSCF9087_1.jpg][attachment=126812:DSCF9089_1.jpg][attachment=126813:DSCF9050.jpg] Edited February 27, 2013 by alembic1989 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Wow. It's like a curvy organic manta-ray type bass. A seriously good looking bass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 [quote name='andybassdoyle' timestamp='1360009168' post='1963559'] Wow. It's like a curvy organic manta-ray type bass. A seriously good looking bass... [/quote] Thanks...you've got some nice basses too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I have no affiliation with the seller but having played this when Les had it in for service a few years back I can say with confidence that this bass is simply stunning. I don't think Les is building anymore but, having owned three Les Evans basses I'd have to say that they are on a par with anything I've ever played. The build quality is superb and his eye for detail (look at the fingerboard, the partial recessing of the control knobs etc.) elevated some of his builds to works of art. I also had the same combination of EMGs and East preamp (looks like a u-retro?) on a couple of the basses Les made for me and they sounded lovely. On this occasion the claim of Fodera league build quality is [b]not[/b] seller's hyperbole - this bass is worth every penny of the seller's asking price and I would humbly suggest it might actually represent something of a bargain. I know I sound like I'm going over the top but when I saw this is Les's workshop I must have spent about ten minutes just looking at it before it even occurred to me to play it! This will make someone a very, very happy bunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 [quote name='Bass Culture' timestamp='1360054146' post='1963969'] I have no affiliation with the seller but having played this when Les had it in for service a few years back I can say with confidence that this bass is simply stunning. I don't think Les is building anymore but, having owned three Les Evans basses I'd have to say that they are on a par with anything I've ever played. The build quality is superb and his eye for detail (look at the fingerboard, the partial recessing of the control knobs etc.) elevated some of his builds to works of art. I also had the same combination of EMGs and East preamp (looks like a u-retro?) on a couple of the basses Les made for me and they sounded lovely. On this occasion the claim of Fodera league build quality is [b]not[/b] seller's hyperbole - this bass is worth every penny of the seller's asking price and I would humbly suggest it might actually represent something of a bargain. I know I sound like I'm going over the top but when I saw this is Les's workshop I must have spent about ten minutes just looking at it before it even occurred to me to play it! This will make someone a very, very happy bunny. [/quote] I don't know you..but a big thank you! Glad someone knows for sure that I'm not exaggerating...thanks again Mr Bass Culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 [quote name='alembic1989' timestamp='1360060670' post='1964086'] I don't know you..but a big thank you! Glad someone knows for sure that I'm not exaggerating...thanks again Mr Bass Culture. [/quote] You're welcome. Seriously, if I could get my fingers round any more than 4 strings you'd already have the money and we'd be discussing delivery details! I absolutely loved this bass. I've often thought about commissioning another LE bass but I've lost contact with Les in recent years and have not been able to get an answer on the old land line number I have for him. He's s top guy, though not the most business-minded, which ultimately probably did for him in terms of being able to make a go of it. I'd dearly love to contact him again, if you or anyone else had his details. Best of luck with your sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugget Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 [quote name='andybassdoyle' timestamp='1360009168' post='1963559'] Wow. It's like a curvy organic manta-ray type bass. A seriously good looking bass... [/quote] +1 to all that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 one last time bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 lets try again bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 "SURELY SOMEONE HAS SOMETHING INTERESTING TO TRADE ?????" BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulflan0151 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 This used to be mine! It is a awesome bass. Les built me a few bases back in the day before he retired. I bought his equipment and have started [url="http://www.13guitarco.com"]http://www.13guitarco.com[/url] under his tutelage. I have a build thread on this forum. A fine example of a fretless bass with all the growl and mwah you could want. It also has some major carving on the bottom bout of the bass. I should try and pry les out of retirement to build a few basses in my workshop. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 [quote name='paulflan0151' timestamp='1361666014' post='1989166'] This used to be mine! It is a awesome bass. Les built me a few bases back in the day before he retired. I bought his equipment and have started [url="http://www.13guitarco.com"]http://www.13guitarco.com[/url] under his tutelage. I have a build thread on this forum. A fine example of a fretless bass with all the growl and mwah you could want. It also has some major carving on the bottom bout of the bass. I should try and pry les out of retirement to build a few basses in my workshop. Good luck with the sale. [/quote] nice one Paul..I had if fretted...it is a great bass..I have another 6 er..got into 6 ers because I thought I'd like soloing in the upper ranges...the truth is I prefer 4/5 ers. Great to meet the original owner..I got in touch with Les a few years back looking for an insurance quote..he told me that it would cost £3-4000 to build another...and of course £20 for a quote :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulflan0151 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Ah, didn't see it had been fretted. I'm sure it still rocks. [quote name='alembic1989' timestamp='1361706060' post='1989417'] the truth is I prefer 4/5 ers.[/quote] The same with me. I play 4 stringers now, shame I couldn't have worked that out before buying a few custom 5/6/7 string basses A 6 string fan would love this bass, it is a true master piece. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Widening my scope...looking for a high quality 5 string to trade with...preferably (but not necessarily) fretless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 "rainy wednseday ...c'mon someone with a nice 5 er lets make a deal/trade" BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted59 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hi. Interested in trade with this bass? http://www.basses-lkah.fr/basses.php?no=26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 [quote name='Ted59' timestamp='1361957220' post='1993487'] Hi. Interested in trade with this bass? [url="http://www.basses-lkah.fr/basses.php?no=26"]http://www.basses-lk...asses.php?no=26[/url] [/quote] Hi Ted, what are those pick ups?..who made them? are they single coils or humbuckers? cheers Raj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted59 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hi Raj. The pick up are humbucker, the producer of this pick up is Rough Crysta. This marvellous pick up are installed on Lefay Basses, Ritter bass and Basslab Basses (so, wa are talking about high end basses). Electronics is Aguilar obp 3 with mid push-pull swicth frenquency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hi Ted..I'll get back to you...just want to find out a bit more about these basses. cheers Raj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted59 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 thanks a lot, Raj ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBass Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Pmd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 [quote name='Voodoosnake' timestamp='1361993755' post='1994239'] Pmd [/quote] replied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I believe this is on it's way to me soon! Gotta love them three way trades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 [quote name='binky_bass' timestamp='1362066614' post='1995260'] I believe this is on it's way to me soon! Gotta love them three way trades. [/quote] you'll love the les..its awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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