Kev Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) Excellent instrument with the following specs: Wood & Tronics Zoid 5 String 33 inch scale Tuned EADGC [100,80,60,40,25 Fodera Strings] 17.5 mm Spacing at Bridge American Black Walnut Body American Holly Top with matching headstock Alder tone block with figured poplar top 3 piece ash neck ebony fingerboard brass nut ebon Ramp ebony knobs & pick up covers Bassculture pick ups John East SP2 preamp Vol, Bal, Bass, Mids, Treble, Passive/Active, tone knob The bass is a fantastic instrument in almost brand new condition, practically unplayed as they guy i bought it from had to sell due to injury shortly after he took delivery. Lowest action i have ever seen on a bass possible; the strings lower until they rest on all frets pretty much all at once, can't imagine a bass with lower action. [size=4]The ramp is currently off and is designed to be held on with double sided tape, so can easily be taken off if you don't fancy a ramp and it will leave no mark whatsoever. [/size] [size=4]The bass has so much tonal character. I hate to use such cliches, however notes really do jump off the fretboard and are almost piano like at times. I [/size]haven't[size=4] heard or played with Bassculture pickups before but they are really nice and look great with the wood covers.The preamp is superb; 3 band eq on top and dip switches inside to control mid frequency/range and trim pots to set the bass and treble frequency. Passive mode is great and the passive tone knob is a great feature. The Holly top is a lovely cream colour in real life and is just lovely. Comes with the factory supplied Warwick Rockcase and truss rod keys, also the original order documentation.[/size] Contacted Enrico last week and the bass would cost 3400 new today. The bass is in mint condition and only a year old so it's a great chance to own as close to a custom order from Wood and Tronics as possible. [size=4]Trades? Interested in Amps/Cabs mainly but would consider basses, minimum trade value of [b]£1800. [/b]I will not be able to add cash but will happily take it.[/size] [size=4]Cash sale for [b][s]£1800[/s][/b] [/size][s][b]£1730[/b][/s][b] £1650. [/b]I will ship if required but would be much, much more comfortable in jumping on the train and delivering the bass as a train station to keep things safe. No longer in such a hurry to sell this so lets see whats on offer Cheers [attachment=137259:DSC07302.jpg] [attachment=137260:DSC07322.jpg] [attachment=137261:post-7615-0-17047900-1369053918.jpg] Edited July 22, 2013 by Kev
Kev Posted June 20, 2013 Author Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) All pm's replied to. I'm not really interested in another Warwick as I do still fancy a change. No real preference over 4 or 5 strings but 6 is a little too far. Also very keen on at least a passive option in the electronics. I am leaning towards moving this on now so offers now seriously considered... Edited June 20, 2013 by Kev
Kev Posted June 21, 2013 Author Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) Definitely for sale, it just isn't me. Picture of the bass without the ramp and the headstock: [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/Snapbucket/F2B22966_zps98920d9b.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/Snapbucket/C8E95B38_zps8e13273d.jpg.html"][/url] It really is a great bass and a real bargain considering this is as close to brand new and unplaced as you can get. EDIT: Potential new bass purchase means a cash sale for this would now be preferable, £1800 is a great price and a full blown custom order would costs close to double this. Edited June 22, 2013 by Kev
4000 Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 Stunning this Kev. Would probably have been a viable trade for my 4004, which is probably not what you wanted to hear.
Kev Posted June 25, 2013 Author Posted June 25, 2013 Several nibbles but no bites, shall I play with the price? Really need this sold asap before my target bass gets sold to someone else! Call is £1730 shipped to UK, however trade value remains at £1800.
pierreganseman Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 W&T are offering a used section now... you are guaranteed to sell for more than on here. I'd get in touch man!
Kev Posted June 25, 2013 Author Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks for the tip mate, il certainly drop Enrico a line!
pierreganseman Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 this forum is useless. You're way better off sending it to him asap man!
Kev Posted June 26, 2013 Author Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) Couldn't agree with you there my friend, this forum is one of the best places to buy and sell basses In Europe, when the market is right! Just a buyers market at the moment is all. Edited June 26, 2013 by Kev
Dazed Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 Please send it away Kev. It's already too much bass for what I would use it for but I can't help having a want/need for some w&t in my life!! I love my Warwick dolphin pro1 but its making me question keeping it..... and Ive had that over 15 years 😳😳 😄 😈Naughty zoid!!!!
andydye Posted June 30, 2013 Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) This might be coming to live with me Edited June 30, 2013 by andydye
Kev Posted July 2, 2013 Author Posted July 2, 2013 This bass is now available again. Price of 1730 remains, or trade value of 1800. Will consider trades for 4 or 5 string basses only. These prices are STRICT.
andydye Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 someone buy this piece of loveliness! I've never fancied a W&T bass before this one and I can't afford it
Beneath It All Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 Hi..Is this specifically for E to C stringing? Which far-away Galaxy are you from?
andydye Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 [quote name='Beneath It All' timestamp='1372777379' post='2129827'] Hi..Is this specifically for E to C stringing? Which far-away Galaxy are you from? [/quote] From the pics it has a brass nut cut specifically for those gauges so could be modified but with quite a bit of faff ...and I believe he's from the Leamington Spa galaxy
Beneath It All Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1372777805' post='2129841'] From the pics it has a brass nut cut specifically for those gauges so could be modified but with quite a bit of faff ...and I believe he's from the Leamington Spa galaxy [/quote].............Cheers! I should have asked 'Is this model recommended for E to C, B to G, or either'.
Kev Posted July 2, 2013 Author Posted July 2, 2013 I will check when i am next at home but i would think that the nut will accomodate BEADG without modification, i believe all Wood and Tronics 33 inchers are shipped EADGC unless you request otherwise as Enrico recommends it, however i have seen many a BEADG. Of course, intonation and possible truss rod adjustments would be necessary, but i doubt you would need to touch the nut But as i say, i have a .130 string at home so i shall try it on later this week! and indeed i am from sunny Leamington Spa.
andydye Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 [quote name='Beneath It All' timestamp='1372782686' post='2129935'] .............Cheers! I should have asked 'Is this model recommended for E to C, B to G, or either'. [/quote] I figured you knew about set ups n nut alterations n wotnot as you've been playing for longer than I've been alive [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1372788344' post='2130046'] I will check when i am next at home but i would think that the nut will accomodate BEADG without modification, i believe all Wood and Tronics 33 inchers are shipped EADGC unless you request otherwise as Enrico recommends it, however i have seen many a BEADG. Of course, intonation and possible truss rod adjustments would be necessary, but i doubt you would need to touch the nut But as i say, i have a .130 string at home so i shall try it on later this week! and indeed i am from sunny Leamington Spa. [/quote] I ws just looking at this photo of yours showing the headstock and nut and it doesn't look like there's much wriggle room in that slot for a wider string in there... [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/Snapbucket/C8E95B38_zps8e13273d.jpg.html"]http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/Snapbucket/C8E95B38_zps8e13273d.jpg.html[/url] could just be the angle though
Kev Posted July 3, 2013 Author Posted July 3, 2013 Maybe, however there is another W&T for sale on here at the moment that was strung E-C and is now being advertised as B-G so i still think there will be room for a 130 B in that nut, but as i say i will have a look at the end of the week and take another photo In any case, i am yet to here a good solid B on anything less than 34" scale so i would probably recommend this remains at E-C.
Dazed Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 I believe the other one has been withdrawn, but it is a 34" and was originally strung B-G bump for a beautiful thing
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