Born 2B Mild Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Washburn XB600 Six String Bass with Seymour Duncan STC-3 Preamp. I understand this is the older model made in Korea before the move to the current made in China production models. It features an Alder body with an Ash top, Maple Neck/Rosewood Fingerboard. The playability is really good as it has been set up by ace six-string bass player/luther, Jim Fleeting, setting it up with a nice buzz free low action with accurate intonation. By coincidence, it was this model that was Jim's first sixer he ever bought, and he suggested I look out for one. So I did, and here it is! The previous owner upgraded the pots and preamp with a Seymour Duncan STC-3 Preamp (£130 for the parts alone), and according to the Duncan web site this On board Tone Circuits add tremendous tonal versatility. Enables the player to add to subtract EQ at center frequencies voiced specifically for electric bass. They feature low noise, low distortion and high headroom. Useful for all musical styles and genres. Three bands of active EQ, master volume, blend, plus the proprietary Slap Switch. The lows are deep, clear, and tight. The mids range from ultra-smooth to punchy and all points in between. The treble control can produce a very wide, very usable response that is brilliant, yet smooth without any brittleness. Pulling up on the volume knob engages the proprietary Slap Switch, a special EQ contour made just for slap-style playing. And it has to be said it totally transformed this bass into a very versatile instrument, it can do it all from straight ahead jazz, to slap funk and aggressive rock. The bass may look scruffy but it’s a very playable gigging and recording instrument, and the strings are in great condition so won't need changing unless you don't like them. Great first-time sixer and worth every penny of £250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Guys and gals...i also played this beast whilst up at Phil's the other week. This bass has a seriously beautiful tone. Don't let any preconceptions but you off...tonally, this bass is worth every penny and more. Phil also makes a decent cup of tea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 [quote name='bassjamm' post='236999' date='Jul 11 2008, 12:44 AM']Guys and gals...i also played this beast whilst up at Phil's the other week. This bass has a seriously beautiful tone. Don't let any preconceptions but you off...tonally, this bass is worth every penny and more. Phil also makes a decent cup of tea [/quote] Yep, it's worth picking up just to taste my tea! Thanks Jamie! Meanwhile, here's [url="http://picasaweb.google.com/ShuteCentral/WashburnXB600SixStringBassForSale"]the sexy sixer in cinematic technovision[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 No takers, so I'm considering keeping this, but defretting it. If I've still got it before going on holiday at the end of next week, it will go in to Jim Fleeting's workshop. I'll leave it to fate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Price drop to £225 - it's tone-tastic, pop pickers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 Looks like I'll be putting this on "A well known auction website" then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Not on Flea Bay yet. Just haven't got round to it yet. Thought it was time for a bump though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaker Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 You have a PM Shaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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