Reverend Mercalli 5 (SOLD, SUBJECT TO THE USUAL) £500

[graham1945]

Sorry to see this go, but I am keeping my old Reverend Rumblefish to gig with and this one is not getting played nearly enough - hence its almost "as new" condition.
It's a nicely balanced 34" scale, passive, with simple controls, full demo is here: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPb4239BL2o[/media]
Fine details from the Reverend site are here: [url="https://www.reverendguitars.com/instrument/mercalli-5/"]https://www.reverend...ent/mercalli-5/[/url]
I believe these are made in Korea then shipped to the US for quality control, and the ZSG signature near the s/no is Zak Green's in the US.
The neck at the 12th fret is 2 5/8 inches, so not for small hands. String spacing at the bridge is about 19mm centre to centre string.
The price is fixed, and I'm not looking for any trades thanks, ten basses at 69 years is already too many!!! Price is plus carriage, which is around £20 in the UK, or you can collect from Bournemouth and try it out first, or I will meet up at a fifty mile radius.
Any other questions please ask.
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Edited May 18, 2014 by graham1945

[graham1945]

Just noted that I haven't mentioned the weight, which is around 9 lbs. The condition is 9.75/10, I can't find a mark on it anywhere.
If you click any of the pics it takes you to the Photobucket set which shows further pics, including an OK protek case, which is included in the price of course.
Anything else, please ask.
Cheers
Graham

[Pinball]

Nice bass Graham, GLWTS

Note: It has a nice retro look that reminds me of my first electric guitar. It was a Guild and all I could afford in 1979 but it played lovely. I sold it to upgrade to a USA Strat....which turned out to be much more forgettable and is now worth less than half of the guild. It was like this one.
Link here: http://www.vintageandrare.com/product/Guild-M-75-Bluesbird-1975-Natural-31824

[graham1945]

Yes, Pinball, it is a very nice bass thanks. Like the look of the Guild too - very retro! Have a look at the Reverend range of six strings, most of them have a retro look too, and great prices. Rick Vito uses them, and they're a real cult brand in the US. Somehow haven't caught on here, from looking at a lot of web sites the nearest Mercalli basses available new from stock are in Holland at 1,099 euros.
Graham

[Tripehound]

Bugger - fancied one of these for ages and one comes up when I'm skint. Having only seen pics/videos I'd be very interested in any feedback on the hands-on experience.

[graham1945]

Hi Andy,
(Got your name from your band website.)
Shame about the finances, I might listen to a near offer now, there don't seem to be many of these around over here at all. For your info it's a really nice simple bass to play, smooth matt finish to the neck, and a real thumper, if that makes sense? The neck is quite wide at the dusty end, see first post. The sort of retro look usually gets favourable comments at a gig, as does my old Reverend Rumblefish (US made predecessor, but oddly not as well constructed as the Mercalli), however, I'm keeping that one. Anything else, please ask.
Graham

[Craftyclara]

Lovely looking bass, good luck with it.

[graham1945]

OK, pre weekend, and final price drop. £475 including shipping. Going back in the "store" if this doesn't sell at this price.

[Veils]

Someone should take a punt on this, seriously seriously cool looking bass and sounds good on that clip too!!

[jimmybass04]

Pm d

[graham1945]

Sold, subject to the usual. Thanks for looking