andybassdoyle Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) I picked this bass up from the perfect gent that is Ville a short while ago. It is without a doubt the most comfortable neck I've ever played and, in my opinion, a fabulous looking bass. The playability is excellent, outstanding in fact. I do not think I've owned a better bass in this respect. Unfortunately despite desparately wanting to love this bass, I can't get on with the tone. There is no problem as such, it's just not for me and I have been forced to conclude, very reluctantly that this is not a problem I can fix. I can't stress how disappointed I am about this - everything about the bass aside from this one critical issue is perfect...... [attachment=128897:20130302_145432.jpg] beauty [attachment=128898:20130302_145440.jpg] gasp [attachment=128899:20130302_145446.jpg] mmmmmm! [attachment=128900:20130302_145502.jpg] insane BEM [attachment=128901:20130302_145518.jpg] back up [attachment=128902:20130302_145522.jpg] I've also added a link here to Ville's original thread. This contains details of the bass plus a video clip. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/191279-traded-pending-rbass-sc6-now-with-pics-video/page__p__1916926__hl__rbass__fromsearch__1#entry1916926"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry1916926[/url] My preference is for a sale here as I have half an eye on a replacement, the price is [s]GBP 1,500[/s] NOW GPB 1,300 plus shipping. I traded for the bass at slightly ahead of this figure but I think this is a reasonable and appropriate price. I am open to trades but it's very tricky to give a steer on what. Single cuts are preferred, 34 scale, depth and mass in the sound, fingerstyle and chording friendly.... Sorry I can't be more specific. A cash adjustment would be ok either way but I am looking for something in this ball park so a squire precision plus loads of cash wouldn't really hit the spot. The bass comes with a gig bag and is in Norwich for those who might like to try it out. This is a fab bass, I'm really hoping that I can find a decent home for it (as well as sort myself out of course!). ABD Edited April 2, 2013 by andybassdoyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysprefect Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I really liked this bass. As Andy said, the neck is magical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 (edited) Thanks Ville. You are quite right. It is, in the words of Freddie Mercury, a kind of magic. Bump for pics Edited March 2, 2013 by andybassdoyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I had a bass that I had EXACTLY the same issues with. LOVED everything about the bass, but could NOT get it to work in a mix to save my life. Sold it and went back to my jazz bass (at the time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Beautiful bass. IIRC, the R Bass bloke trained at Fodera and shared workshop space with them for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysprefect Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) I should probably mention that I had no trouble with the bass in a mix. (Edit: Bolt-on! =) This bass passes the Rosanna test admirably) I was selling stuff to buy a Fodera singlecut, then I got my 635-21 in trade and I'm done with buying, except for perhaps a few MTDs more... Edited March 5, 2013 by nobody's prefect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Rbump All pms replied to I think. Thanks for the offers, keep 'em coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Bumpstead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmi Clarke Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Wow!! Andy, that's a great looking bass!! Hope you're well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 All good jimmi, likewise hope you're okay! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudi8 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Stunning Bass!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busccini Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 one string too much for my i heard great things about r basses and looks fantastic aswell good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golltoppr Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Bump for a stunning bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Thanks folks - I really want to move this on so have cut the price by GBP 200. Any cheaper and I'd rather just keep it to look at it........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 [u]Bumpous[/u] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 I have something lined up to replace this and the seller is very generously prepared to take a hit on that. So, in order to move this on I've dropped the price to GBP 1,000 which is passing on my seller's cut and taking a hit of my own. This is now a ridiculous deal for this bass, in fact I think I can hear nursey coming up the stairs with my medicine. Come on folks, get this bought!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notejung Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Pm's sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amfi Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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