rodney72a Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Final price drop - £1500. Ash body Quilted maple top Maple neck, one piece, satin finish 34” Nut width: 1.875” Frets: vintage size String spacing at bridge: 19mm Pickups: Di Marzio Ultra Jazz J-Humbucker Preamp: Aguilar OBP-1 with passive tone control Batteries: 2 x 9 Volt Tuners: Hipshot Bridge: dual access Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs) Serial number: 1259 Built in USA, 2002 Collection only. There's some wear on the body, particularly around the input jack. Only little fret wear. Passive tone control. Excellent playing neck, great B-string. This bass (the actual instrument) was reviewed by German magazine [i]Gitarre & Bass[/i], July 2003 edition (see photos). They liked it a lot. [url="http://www.gitarrebass.musikmachen.de/Magazine/GITARRE-BASS/2003/7/Testbericht-Don-Grosh-Bent-Top-J5-21-Fuenfsaiter-E-Bass"]http://www.gitarreba...nfsaiter-E-Bass[/url] Bass is in Central London – you're welcome to come along and check it out. [url="http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/72arodney/media/_bass01_zps5oactplb.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/72arodney/media/_bassback01_zpsmi88n0d4.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/72arodney/media/_bodyfront04_zps8vhnb1m6.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/72arodney/media/_bodyback01_zpsq1uet299.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/72arodney/media/_detail03_zps952r46wo.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/72arodney/media/_detail02_zpst9cy2q96.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/72arodney/media/_detail01_zpsoyitynzf.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/72arodney/media/_frets01_zpsfurkjlfq.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/72arodney/media/Don%20Grosh%20review%20page%201_zps0zolblxx.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/72arodney/media/Don%20Grosh%20review%20page%202_zpsdkyohdmd.jpg.html"][/url] Edited September 27, 2016 by rodney72a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney72a Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Some more pics from the [i]Gitarre & Bass[/i] magazine shoot (07/2003) - these were obviously taken when the instrument was in new condition. It has some wear now. [URL=http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/72arodney/media/8K3P5346_zpsvwwfla0o.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y451/72arodney/8K3P5346_zpsvwwfla0o.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/72arodney/media/8K3P5348_zpsph9wibea.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y451/72arodney/8K3P5348_zpsph9wibea.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/72arodney/media/8K3P5360_zpsdd7aeo38.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y451/72arodney/8K3P5360_zpsdd7aeo38.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/72arodney/media/8K3P5368_zps9u8aawrl.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y451/72arodney/8K3P5368_zps9u8aawrl.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/72arodney/media/8K3P5365_zpsaoyve2yj.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y451/72arodney/8K3P5365_zpsaoyve2yj.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbassman_de Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I used to own this particular Grosh a while ago. It's a great Fender-ish 5er with a huge low B and a rich and articulate midrange. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerz Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 These are quite uncommon in the uk. A friend of mine has one on a show in the west end - the neck and feel of the instrument is really one of the best I've played. Similar feel to my Celinder neck which is just incredible. I imagine those di marzio pups give it a nice growl. I just thought I'd chime in for any uk buyers interested, to recommend this bass as it's less heard of. Right up there with Alleva, Celinder, Sadowsky and the rest in my humble opinion. Good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney72a Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Thanks for your kind words, guys. It really is a superb instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikkoantt Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Very nice lookin' bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney72a Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 I should add that I'm not looking for trades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney72a Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Bank holiday bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I played a similar model that they had up for sale in The Gallery a couple of years ago, that had belonged to John Giblin. Beautifully made, and felt really solid and substantial. I wish I had bought it! GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney72a Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Now £1575. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney72a Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney72a Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Final price drop - £1500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney72a Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 That is an absolutely stunning looking bass . Whoever buys that will be getting a terrific instrument! GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney72a Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Love the quilted Maple top...surprising that this is still here TBH...GLWYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassplayerpt Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Still here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney72a Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Yes, I still have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney72a Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 Available again. Bass can be checked out in Central London. £1500. I leave this open on here for a couple of weeks before it'll go the Gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney72a Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney72a Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 Now at the Gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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