TRADED Tanglewood Baron, Barts PJ, East U Retro £450

[juliusmonk]

Hi

For sale this rare instrument I got from BCer chuckstones a while ago. Just because I really need to reduce my collection now.

It is a 1996 limited edition instrument and allegedly one of the best basses Tanglewood has ever produced. This is easily on par with basses two or three times as expensive (and I've had a few).

Neck through, with a beautiful grain in the 5-piece neck (wenge), rosewood fingerboard, brass nut, Bartolini PUs in PJ configuration, and the slimmest (maple) body I have ever seen! Immaculate construction, reminds me of 80's neckthrough basses built in Japan, but much lighter. The neck is a breeze to play, again very flat and slim. The tone is very punchy, growly and modern, not too far away from Warwick or Spector. It basically plays itself. It has had an East U retro deluxe pre fitted, so concentric vol/bal, concentric hi/lo (push pull for bright), concentric mid/mid freq, push pull on tone knob for active/passive. Needless to say, the range of possible sounds is astonishing. Set up with very low action. Gold Gotoh hardware. Weighs a bit less than 4 kg.

I'd easily keep it, but I have too many basses, and a new arrival means this one has to go.

Original sales thread here:

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/144329-sold-to-juliusmonk-fs-tanglewood-baron-bass-limited-edition-with-east-pre-amp/"]http://basschat.co.u...h-east-pre-amp/[/url]

Will include the original EMG Select PUs the bass came with.

The bass is in very good condition, hardware slightly tarnished, some dings (see pics below for the most apparent on sides of the body, small anyway) and some scratches near the input jack (again see pic below).

So, lovers of modern tones, slim bodies and necks (and brand agnostics), here's a good chance to grab a phenomenal bass for little money.

Shipping from Barcelona included, in a standard hard case (or gig bag if preferred). Check my feedback here on BC if in doubt.

Any questions, just pm please.

Thanks!



















Updated pic with Bartolini PUs:

Edited February 2, 2014 by juliusmonk

[juliusmonk]

Up it goes. Pics and sound clips available on demand - just pm and tell me what you want to see/hear. Incoming Marleaux means unfortunately this one has to go.

[juliusmonk]

Bump and price reduction

[juliusmonk]

Bumping

[juliusmonk]

Last bump before the East pre is transplanted to my Yamaha (also currently FS), as that just sounds wonderful unplugged...

Last price on the Baron is 375£, which is a bargain imho

Edited December 7, 2013 by juliusmonk

[juliusmonk]

Bump - the Yamaha will probably get an OBP-3 so this is still available in its U-retro glory

[juliusmonk]

Bump - Pickups changed to Bartolini PJ now, which make it a great bass. But recent acquisition means this one has to go. Cash price back to 450£, but will consider trades.

[juliusmonk]

Up it goes

[chuck_stones]

Great bass....wish I had the spare cash to get this one back off you!

[chuck_stones]

On second thoughts....fancy a trade for a Lakland Skyline DJ4 with a bit of cash my way?

[juliusmonk]

Ah... Tempting... But it should be sherwood or teal green with a maple f'board... If such a thing exists...

I just recorded a video with it and I'm having second thoughts myself

[chuck_stones]

Haha, nothing too specific then I bet the Barts make the Tanglewood sound sublime. The build of that bass is absolutely first rate but I think the p'ups were the only downside...hmmm, might need to post a quick 'for sale' ad.

[chuck_stones]

[quote name='juliusmonk' timestamp='1386782255' post='2304487']
Ah... Tempting... But it should be sherwood or teal green with a maple f'board... If such a thing exists...

I just recorded a video with it and I'm having second thoughts myself
[/quote]

P.s. I've got the maple board, nothing a bucket of paint can't fix for the body

[juliusmonk]

Bumping...

Edited December 17, 2013 by juliusmonk

[chuck_stones]

It's amazing how little attention this bass gets, but until you've tried it, I think the name puts people off... I can testify that this is a killer bass for the money; you could easily spend 2 or 3 times the amount and get a bass that's not built as well, plays as fast or sounds as good. Carlos is also a delight to deal with. That said, I'm angling to buy this back if I can raise the cash...

Have a bump for a much better than you'd ever expect bass.

[juliusmonk]

Thanks Oli! A bit of a silly noodle, but just for anyone curious about how it sounds (recorded direct to Mac through flat Yamaha THR10)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk2T6mEIAmo&sns=em

[juliusmonk]

Bump... Last chance before Christmas at 380£, including hard case, and the original EMG pickups in the package. Bass strung with new Elixirs, .40-.95.

In the new year, back to its original price.

Edited December 19, 2013 by juliusmonk

[juliusmonk]

Bump - 350£ with a gig bag

Edited December 23, 2013 by juliusmonk

[juliusmonk]

Up it goes

[juliusmonk]

Last bump at reduced price

[juliusmonk]

Back to its original price - but favourable pound exchange rate allows me to reduce it to 430£ For cash sale. Trades also welcome

Edited January 7, 2014 by juliusmonk

[juliusmonk]

Bump

[juliusmonk]

Up it goes. Px possible with cash your way, for a bass that takes my fancy

[juliusmonk]

One final shot... 300£. A true bargain for a light, comfortable, well built bass with top notch electronics, hardware and pickups! What's not to like?

Edited January 28, 2014 by juliusmonk

[juliusmonk]

Bump