Brams77 Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Up for sale, a beautiful Signature 5 7 piece neck with walnut purple heart wenge body is goncalo alves back and top with a walnut core The fretboard is a type of rosewood Madagascar or flatsawn wenge.. I really cant tell... Bartolini pickups and 3 band preamp with mid selector switch.. This bass is a bit controversial as it's has serial 2044 which should be the last serial made in Burbank CA by Mike Tobias and crew. I informed Mike about this bass he stated the last bass was a Basic 5 that came out of his shop and not a Signature 5. So apparently there are two Tobias basses with the serial 2044. I showed him pictures of the instrument over the mail a while ago he did notice the carving on the body was recognisable as Burbank era, as do the bridge and pickups. Conclusion it was misnumbered by one of his employees or was numbered by someone from Gibson as they shipped all unfinnished goods to Nashville after Gibson closed the shop in Burbank. Anyway the wood and workmanship were done in Burbank, he insured me that much... This bass belonged to the Canadian bassist late Andrew Lusher, he put on a hipshot a style bridge which I reverted back to the original Wilkinson type of bridge so it looks the way it was when it was originally shipped to it's first owner. Very very nice playing instrument great allround tone, comparable to an MTD which I also owned but a little more alround and less upfront. I'm only selling this baby co's I have an eye on a similar 6 string Tobias... So this will be a temporary sale if the option closes I'll pull this add. This is a very special bass. Edited February 8, 2014 by Brams77
andysg42 Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) wow.work of art,got a classic, would love this..rare as rocking horse sh$*.good luck with sale,bet this baby sings....looks like wenge on fb. Edited January 27, 2014 by andysg42
White Cloud Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 The tone may be comparable with a MTD...but it is MUCH more desirable. Wow.
E.Tbba Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 After the MTD , the Tobias...Brams , what are you doing crazy man !!!!!
Brams77 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1390840982' post='2350162'] The tone may be comparable with a MTD...but it is MUCH more desirable. Wow. [/quote] 34" it is;)
Brams77 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='E.Tbba' timestamp='1390845675' post='2350281'] After the MTD , the Tobias...Brams , what are you doing crazy man !!!!! [/quote] Hi Etienne well iTS to fund another Tobias... But crazy.. Yes;)
Chris Horton Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Ooooooooo that looks lovely ! I would love to try this bass
Brams77 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Posted January 27, 2014 Well Chris if you'll buy it you can play it all the time it's even better then trying;) Thanks buddy;)
littleal Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 What a beautiful Toby,, if it was a sixer it would be mine , I nearly traded my Ken Smith for one of these,,
Typhus Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 Absolutely beautiful bass! Bump for great seller! I bought my MTD from Brams77 and he's the easiest guy to deal with
Brams77 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Posted January 28, 2014 [quote name='Typhus' timestamp='1390909875' post='2351069'] Absolutely beautiful bass! Bump for great seller! I bought my MTD from Brams77 and he's the easiest guy to deal with [/quote] Thanks Jesse;)
wiesb001 Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 Very nice bass, i have sold mine about 4 years ago and i still regrad it, i've got a Fender jazz 1969 with a refin body. Are you in for a trade?
Brams77 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Posted January 29, 2014 Pm's replied forgot to mention the original case is included, the only thing you need to have is a 1/4 inch wrench if you want to adjust the double trussrod system...
Brams77 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 Offer has been made, waiting on a better offer guys, I think the price for this rare bird is very fair...
Brams77 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Oops double post... Edited January 30, 2014 by Brams77
Brams77 Posted January 31, 2014 Author Posted January 31, 2014 Thanks! I'm a few days away from pulling the add guys as I'm prolly not gonna have the chance to get the option on the tobias six string after that, for 2000 pounds she's yours;) Thats a great deal if I'm honest... Regards, Bram
Brams77 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Posted February 2, 2014 Ok things have changed GAS was acting up so I bought the Tobias Classic 6 so the add will be on for a little longer;) Also a nice chance to see how they hold up to one another, could even be the 6er goes on basschat and not this one... Oh well...
littleal Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I think we would all like to see a pic of your new 6 ,,,
Brams77 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Posted February 2, 2014 Well ill make a pic when I have it in... Not that it contributes much to this particular thread tho;)
Brams77 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Posted February 3, 2014 Ok this weekend someone is taking a trip all the way from Germany to see this bass... The bass still is for sale atleast till then... Make up your minds guys you need a bass like this trust me;)
.jpg.518c69c2d9e1581799f3c11301dc2da5.jpg)
Recommended Posts