Urban Bassman Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I bought this bass from MervG last year for a project that never happened. So it is with deep regret that I need to move it on. I paid £700 for this fabulous instrument and IMHO it's worth every penny. However in these still difficult times I recognise that I may need to accept less, so please don't be shy about making me an offer. I will also consider another (4 string) bass of similar value in trade. US Masters are a high quality boutique guitar builder based in Wisconsin USA. Their instruments only rarely make it across the pond to the UK – I’ve only seen two others. Go here for more information on the bass: [url="http://www.usmasters.com/ep4353.htm"]http://www.usmasters.com/ep4353.htm[/url] This particular instrument is, I believe, an 2006 or 7 model which features a purpleheart finger board. This is no longer offered on new builds, which start at $1500. The finger board and the birdseye maple neck are nice and slim and look fantastic. I used to have a Stingray5 Fretless and I would say that the neck feels very similar to that bass, I think the EP53 neck is slightly thinner front to back. It makes playing the bass a pleasure. It features Kent Armstrong pick-ups and the Muti-Voice passive EQ system, which are explained here: [url="http://www.usmasters.com/basselectronicswht.htm"]http://www.usmasters.com/basselectronicswht.htm[/url] The eq is quite subtle but you can dial in a really lovely fretless bass tone very easily. The bass itself is in great, almost un-played condition, with no major dings or scratches. The body has a lovely blue to black burst over a flame maple top and offsets the purpleheart finger board beautifully. It has only ever been strung with flats so the fingerboard is unmarked. For a five string it is very light at 8 ½ Lbs and it hangs really nicely on a strap. The bass comes with a hard case, straplocks a spare set of used flats and user guide. Here's some pics to feast your eye on. [attachment=152335:IMG_2746.JPG] [attachment=152336:IMG_2747.JPG] [attachment=152337:IMG_2748.JPG] [attachment=152338:IMG_2750.JPG] [attachment=152339:IMG_2751.JPG] [attachment=152340:IMG_2752.JPG] I'll happily answer any questions so please ask away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torben Hedstrøm Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Lusting for this thing second time around... Maybe third time will indeed be the charm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Friday bump! I have had a couple of inquiries but nothing firm so far. Keep them coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Bumpity Bump Really want to move this beauty on...all offers seriously considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 B'Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 hup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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