andybassdoyle Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 (edited) Crazy stuff, it's up it's down. Well it's up now and needs to go. Attached is a link to an earlier thread which comprehensively covers the details of the bass, I'll away at the moment and will post up to date pics soon. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/134075-traded-rim-marseer-custom-6/page__hl__rim"]http://basschat.co.u...6/page__hl__rim[/url] The combination of delanos and aguilar pre really seem to work on this bass. The B is huge, and the playbility is tremendous. Very smooth for a bolt on neck I think and the bass manages to cover lots of tones without ever really losing it's own character. I've used it mainly with a DB751 amp and have been very very happy with how it sounds. The bass does have a very wide neck. The edges are rolled though so it's actually very comfortable. I have big hands and it's never been an issue for me, for a 35 it actually feels like sightly less I would say. All in all a terrific bass. Very cool, excellent build quality and component parts (really love the locking tuners, comfortable to play and wear, and most important sounds like a really class modern 6. Smooth, warm, clear and not to hi-fi or fussy like some. I'm a particular fan of the smooth treble that the bass produces - even boosted with the pre it never get's harsh or brittle. Bass comes with a hardcase and I will ship it internationally at your risk and cost. It's in Norwich and you are welcome to come and try it out together with light refreshments and bass banter. There has been a lot of feedback on this bass as it's made it's way around the forum in the last few years and as far as I can see all of it has been good. I would agree in that this is a terrific and quite unusual instrument, I think its travel is only really down to GAS and the fact that many of us tend to move the gear we are not using in favour of new stuff that we (think) need. Cheers folks, ABD Edited October 13, 2013 by andybassdoyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysprefect Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 This is a truly brilliant six. One of the best I've had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 Cheers ville, the w&t is just working so well for me that this beauty is just not getting a look in.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassgurumonster Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Pmd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 All pm's replied to and pics now added styleee bumpage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassandtuba Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Beautiful 6-string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassandtuba Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Have a Bump for a unique and beautiful combination of body shape, slotted head stock and fish tail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 This has had a few BC owners in it's short life, hope it finds a long term relationship soon as it is a thing of beauty. Bump on me in support on finding this artwork a new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Wow, what a beautiful bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 I would love this beast, it's exactlyy type of bass and would sit proudly in my collection, alas I think it will probably not be mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 It "only" has 6 strings though ;p [quote name='binky_bass' timestamp='1371410613' post='2113572'] I would love this beast, it's exactlyy type of bass and would sit proudly in my collection, alas I think it will probably not be mine [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Thanks guys. You are right Haz, this bass does need a home. The main motivation behind moving this is that I really don't want it hanging on my wall not getting played - cliche - it really does deserve better! Anyway, hopefully all pms are replied to. Thanks to all for your trade offers, keep em coming - really looking for some kind of superjazz.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 No love for the rim? J's or P's definitely of trade interest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassandtuba Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Have a bump for a unique and beautiful 6 string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 Friday night bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Saturday nights all right for fighting apparently. Bumping as well I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 Hi something's just come up that would fit the bill perfectly so for now I'm dropping the asking price to £1,100. If it doesn't work out I'll probably withdraw the bass for now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Bump for "was withdrawn now back up development" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 This was mine... I had it commissioned, picked the wood, profile for the next etc. AMAZING bass. If it wasn't for my move to shorter scales and less strings I'd still own this. Stunning workmanship, up there with the best in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Luckily for me I don't think i have it in me to use a 6 string. Still, extreme temptation !! And a massive bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysprefect Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) edited to add actual contribution: just so I'm clear, this is a really good bass. It's got a Roscoe-like neck, B-string, and 'massive attack' That's because it was made for a guy who is really into Roscoes. For those who don't know, Roscoes have the some of the best necks you can have on a six, and a really girthy (is that even a word?), BIG tone. I really hate basses with tiny tone, or 'tiny HUGE tone' - you know how a single piano can be really loud, and the entire string section ... isn't? P-basses have that big BIG tone, none of that tiny HUGE tone nonsense that you can have in a modern bass. So, I've been buying and playing basses with lots of attack and naturally big voice last what, five years? This is one of the best I've had. Are my current sixes better for me? Sure, but they cost me a LOT more than Andy's asking for this. I don't think this bass had the sweetest voice though? So it's more Fodera or Roscoe than Ken Lawrence or Ken Smith, if that makes any sense. And it sure as ship isn't as sizzly and grindy as my MTDs are. (the MTD highs are defo an acquired taste. Youtube has plenty of that stuff for those interested) That reminds me, even tho talking about music is like dancing about architecture, do we have a 'generalities about boutique basses' thread here? We should have one. I have the perfect pre for this bass that's still unused. Wink Wink! In fact, I think this bass would be perfect with the Pope Flexcore as well, but those are really dear. (Can't stand that Aguilar tone) In a prefect world, I'd still own this bass. Edited August 9, 2013 by nobody's prefect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Thanks for the comments guys, you are all right, it is a great bass. What can I say needs must.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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