Legion Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) I've literally just driven back from trying out a Double Bass that's up for sale local to me and I have to confess to having an epiphany about it - I really miss the physicality of playing a DB and the tone. I now know I'm ready to go in that direction again after a few years. I also just got a call from a friend (its taking me ages to write this ad due to all the interruptions!) and he has lined up a great bunch of people locally and wants me on bass, DB if possible as there's an accordion in the line up. Likely to be very Madeline Peyroux inspired. So unfortunately this recent, very rare purchase has to go in order to generate some funds. When I say rare I mean it...I've never seen another one come up for sale apart from this which is why I felt compelled to snag it. It's a Lakland US Decade with the normal (neo) Chisonic pickups and a short scale neck. Great bass, well balanced, beautifully built, lovely smooth neck and a good weight at a shade over 8lbs. It's in Ocean Turquoise metallic so pictures tend not to capture that very well. Clean original cream hard case obviously included. I've fully shielded the cavity and grounded the pickups so its hum-free and ready to go. I realise these are somewhat niche so I'm expecting to have to wait for the right buyer to come along, but there's no hurry at my end. Looking for [s]£1750[/s] [s]£1700[/s] [s]£1650[/s] [s]£1600[/s] £1550 If you want to know what it sounds like, head over to here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/230182-lakland-decade-vs-fender-pino/page__p__2373179__hl__decade__fromsearch__1#entry2373179"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2373179[/url] EDIT: forgot to add, has a finish crack at the neck pocket, very common issue on the top poly coat. Very hard to see this, only visible in the right light (tough to photograph thats for sure) More pics to follow Edited May 23, 2014 by Legion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Uh oh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums1977 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 US Decades are just MENTAL. Get this before it flyes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Weekend bump for this little shorty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Bumpety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristo Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 That looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 [quote name='kristo' timestamp='1394025782' post='2387034'] That looks awesome! [/quote] As good as it looks Weekend bump and price drop to £1700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Another bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Bump, still enjoying this bass, but still in need of something more upright-ish as a priority Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Been a week already type bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Something more upright-ish has come my way... Bump and possibly the last price drop to £1650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 A stuck-in-the-airport-cos-my-plane-was-cancelled type bump. Only another 5 hours of waiting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Sunday bump - still here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil421 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Nice & rare One, ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Bump, and another price drop to £1600 - I'm rather annoyed that the person I bought it from has lowballed me on ebay with a 3rd ebay username which he seems to think I'm not savy enough to realise is him. I would much rather see this go to a good home with a Basschatter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Bump - I'm opening this to interesting trade offers as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazy Bass Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 What kind of trade offers would interest you? I have a 2009 L&G JB (Jazz Bass - USA built) ... stunning instrument & absolutely mint. I've been thinking of selling it as I simply don't use it enough & it really should go to someone who will ... I'm not entirely decided yet, but let me know if that might appeal. I'd probably be looking at a trade value of around £1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 [quote name='makssbass' timestamp='1398294592' post='2432719'] What kind of trade offers would interest you? I have a 2009 L&G JB (Jazz Bass - USA built) ... stunning instrument & absolutely mint. I've been thinking of selling it as I simply don't use it enough & it really should go to someone who will ... I'm not entirely decided yet, but let me know if that might appeal. I'd probably be looking at a trade value of around £1000. [/quote] Fair question - not one I'd put much thought into yet... Double basses...(adjustment either way) EUBs (maybe, very picky about these) Maybe a road worn jazz + cash Something off-the-wall-different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 Bu M ppp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazy Bass Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Seriously tempted, but will have to sell some stuff first ... will keep an eye on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Utterly stunning. Love that blue headstock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 [quote name='makssbass' timestamp='1398725272' post='2437082'] Seriously tempted, but will have to sell some stuff first ... will keep an eye on it! [/quote] [quote name='mcgraham' timestamp='1398752703' post='2437140'] Utterly stunning. Love that blue headstock. [/quote] Thanks guys - another bump for the weekend. For anyone on the fence, time may be running out as I have a trade lined up if we can work out the logistics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Trade option has fallen through due to logistics so bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Weekend bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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