Clarky Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) I have owned this beautiful bass for a year or so, bought from Beedster. Its an ultra-high quality Takamine bass that delivers a very upright like tone and can even be played on a brass endpin (comes with the bass). The neck is heavily radius'd, like a double bass, and very chunky and it is wearing LaBella black nylon strings. Its in immaculate condition. I am after £1300 collected in London - it has a very heavy hard case and I have since acquired (for over £120) a padded, semi-rigid cello case which means it can be easily slung on back and taken to gigs/rehearsals. The bass will come with both cases hence I am after it collected (live nr Hammersmith, work nr Liverpool Street, rehearse in New Cross). Cash only, no trades please as I have enough bass and DB gear! The near-identical (bar slightly different preamp) TB10 is £2054 new at GAK (when in stock) which obviously doesn't include the gig-friendly cello case, so this is a net saving of more than £850 on new for the package Stock photo here: [attachment=129380:TAKAMINE_B10.jpg] Close up showing how big the body is (not my bass but identical): [attachment=129381:PB042204.jpg] Video of me playing the bass here: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuaFpXdnJyU[/media] Edited April 2, 2013 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) Here's a guy showing how it can be played upright in a 'heavy Western' style take (from the very excellent Phillious Williams): [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bjPMgoUX94"]https://www.youtube....h?v=1bjPMgoUX94[/url] Edited March 8, 2013 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 And a very extensive review of the TB10 fretless (which is identical bar having a tube in the preamp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKEtECsF8To Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 That is a real beauty..wish I could afford it...absolutely gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Thanks! Here it is being played upright in a jazz stylee (not me!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjQHbU-n1wU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Wow I completely love it, wish I had the cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentCooper Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Remember the review of these when first appeared. I ended up with an EG512C...not quite the same... Stil it's [s]Euro Lottery[/s] Idiot Tax night These are stunning ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) Cheers guys! I suppose I could potentially post but it would be quite pricey as the bass in hard case is pretty heavy and the gig-friendly padded cello case would need a separate box. I am guessing the lot would be £30-40 to post. I much prefer cash but would entertain partial trade offers (need to clear £700 cash at a minimum as that is what an incoming Fender A/E bass is costing me). Rather specific though - I would be interested in an Acoustic Image Clarus+ head (newer series, two channel as my combo only has the one channel head) or an Epifani UL112 Series 2 cab (to match my existing one). PS, this is the padded cello bag (£126 online best price) [url="http://www.fusion-bags.com/products-in-cello-gig-bags/f2-cello-full-size-black-16258"]http://www.fusion-ba...ize-black-16258[/url] It absolutely makes gigging with the bass so much more back- and arm-friendly Edited March 9, 2013 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I have a luthier built Thornbury acoustic bass..it is mighty..with a calton case (equally mighty)..built by Nigel Thornbury (from Oxford)..would you consider a partial trade with cash your way (obviously)..It is a bowl back...Nigel doesn't build anymore..but this would cost you around £2000 to have one built..its a big instrument with a big sound. I thought I had found a lifetime keeper..until I heard yours. I live in Windsor./..not too far away from Oxford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Thanks for the offer but I am well sorted for basses. One of the reasons I am moving this on is I have a glass back and the Takamine is (as you can see from the vids) quite a big instrument. Appreciate it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I'm still playing the last one of these that Clarky sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1362822776' post='2005159'] I'm still playing the last one of these that Clarky sold. [/quote] Did you buy the Fusion gigbag Dave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1362822825' post='2005160'] Did you buy the Fusion gigbag Dave? [/quote] Yes, I recommend it just as you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 ... I highly recommend the bass too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I just keep looking at this, im actually quite smitten love the videos it sounds fantastic and I bet the labellas work great I have them on my acoustic. Even if I never end up with this, you've definately put one on my wish list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 [quote name='lee650' timestamp='1362875957' post='2005826'] I just keep looking at this, im actually quite smitten love the videos it sounds fantastic and I bet the labellas work great I have them on my acoustic. Even if I never end up with this, you've definately put one on my wish list [/quote] Sorry to have cost you a sizeable chunk of money at some point in the future Bump with reminder of the rather specific p/x options in post number 8 above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Bump and another dude playing it upright in a jazz (nice) groove [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j_h4HlyShY&feature=player_embedded"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j_h4HlyShY&feature=player_embedded[/url]#! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) OK, not a huge amount of interest after the initial flurry. I would potentially do a p/x or straight trade (depending on value) against a bass that I could sell on, so would have to be a mainstream and/or quality brand (nothing boutique) that has a high chance of finding a new owner PDQ. Four-string only (as I would end up playing it, if it took time to shift), something like a Fender custom shop or vintage Jazz, Musicman Stingray in a regular colour (sunburst, natural), Sadowsky Jazz, that sort of thing. No fretlesses as I have a bunch of those already. Try me, I can only say no at worst! Edited March 19, 2013 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 On the bay as well (for more money) but would obviously rather do a deal with a trusted BCer http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130872426029?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 bump, pointing out p/x and trade options mentioned a couple of posts back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 This is a great bass Clarky! I really hope you find a buyer soon. I am sure all BCers already know you are a super trustworthy gentleman to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 [quote name='Rabbie' timestamp='1363945704' post='2019825'] This is a great bass Clarky! I really hope you find a buyer soon. I am sure all BCers already know you are a super trustworthy gentleman to deal with. [/quote] Most kind Roberto - if London and Perth weren't so far apart I would be tempted to try out your beautiful Duke bass thats for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Some more playing-on-the-stick style - oh and a bump! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn5cGelK0GU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz7jwHeCfs0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I was sitting down playing my one and only bass the other day (and it's been about 20 years since I can talk in terms of only one bass) and found myself really missing the B-10. It's a really very interesting and unique bass; not a hybrid EB/DB that does neither well (as for example is the case with so many EUBs), but a truly unique instrument that can nail both EB and DB tone when required. Alongside my old Wal, it's probably the only electric bass I've owned that I could say hand on heart was a genuinely quality instrument. Goes without saying that I can recommend the seller also! Tenner a month for the next 12 years 10 months Clarky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Thanks Chris! Hope life in Wales is treating you and the family well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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