andybassdoyle Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 So having really needed a fretless bass, and then having navigated some problems with the shipping (previous seller Janek was an absolute star), I'm having to concede that 6 strings is just too much for me on a fretless bass. I never saw that coming - extra strings for me are usually like roast potatoes on sunday lunch, you can't have enough. In this case it seems five roast potatoes is my maximum. I'm happy to sell it and it's priced at what I paid for it (includes an MBT hardcase), ideally though I would prefer to trade for a fretted 6 string. 34 or 33 scale, 18mm spacing max. A bit of cash could move either way. It's in Norwich if you want to try it out. Details are: [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ash body, maple neck, ebony fingerboard, bartolini pickups, Gregory preamp, schaller tuners and bridge. Currently set with a low action - it was super low when I received so anyone wanting a fretless with a very light touch would be ok with this bass. Spacing is 17.5mm, I believe the bridge will adjust but I've not investigated this myself as the spacing was fine as is.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]O[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]verall I've found this to be a great fretless, I would keep it if I could feel at home with the extra string, no question.[/font][/color] Janek - I hope you don't mind but I've used you pics - they are better than the ones I shot today plus there are some nice shots of girls in football gear in some which I think add to the appeal of the bass. [attachment=176655:PICT0505_zpsf0f3ea73.jpg] [attachment=176656:PICT0514_zps61fdec95.jpg] [attachment=176657:PICT0517_zps50dacd51.jpg] [attachment=176658:PICT0521_zpsd3e13de9.jpg] [attachment=176659:PICT0531_zpsf5a78fb1.jpg] [attachment=176660:PICT0535_zps00dedf7a.jpg] [attachment=176661:PICT0537_zps7338547d.jpg] [attachment=176662:PICT0542_zps61e16661.jpg] Of course, any questions just let me know. Cheers, Abd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doman Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) bump for a really really nice fretless. Anyone who buys it (and is willing to deal with additional strings ) will be happy. If anyone's interested here is the gallery with higher resolution pictures: [url="http://s57.photobucket.com/user/dumek/library/mayones%20comodous%206%20cs?sort=3&page=1"]link![/url] Edited November 18, 2014 by Doman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retro Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Lovely bass. Looking for a fretless 5 or 6. What's the weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 You could have it immediately! Sorry - I would say around 10lbs, it's very close to my Dolphin which I know to be a shade over 9lbs. If you need me to be more precise let me know and I will do a proper weigh in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retro Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 What do you think the P&P would be with insurance? Very tempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Tidy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Hi, what's the scale length? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) Scale length is a smidge over 34" - call it 34 1/4. I took a few other measurements for another enquiry: [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Width is 55mm at the nut and 88mm at the 24th fretline. Neck is 20mm deep at the 12th fretline. Spacing is 17.5mm at the bridge, 9mm at the nut.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hope that's of help.[/font][/color] Edited November 20, 2014 by andybassdoyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Are the controls Vol/pan/ bass/ mid/ treble? ..and is the mini switch a coil tap? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Yes, the controls are vol, pan, bass, mids, treble in that order. The vol is a push/pul to engage or disengage the EQ. The switch is a mystery. When I first saw the bass I guessed coil tap as well but it doesn't appear to do anything and the previous owner was equally at a loss. I've not taken the back off the bass to investigate further as, tbh, it sounds just fine all set flat! Perhaps it is a subtle Mwahhh booster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doman Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 The pre-previous owner (i'm the previous) told me it was mid frequency change, but if it is, it's very subtle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I think that it selects the mid freq...something like 300/800 ha..if it's an Op3 Aguilar preamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Just to be clear it's not fitted with an OBP3 - it has a Gregory preamp apparently. I've no previous experience of these but it sounds just fine to my ears - link is here http://gregorypreamps.com/ and it looks like they are a Polish firm which I guess makes sense with the Mayones.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doman Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 The gregory preamps owner is a former worker of Mayones manufacture. Makes even more sense now. The artist for whom this bass was made is endorser of the gregory preamps electronics (and former endorser of mayones). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Slide to the top... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andybassdoyle Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) now traded Edited December 13, 2014 by andybassdoyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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