bobpalt Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 WILKINS Jazz This bass is new in every respect, down to the polythene on the scratchplate, and was hand built by Pat Wilkins in the States, using a neck and body made for him to the highest possible standards in Japan. Pat is well known for his work in finishing custom basses and guitars for the top echelons of rock, and is also responsible for finishing Lakland USA basses, which are reknowned for their flawless paint jobs. He also builds a very small number of basses each year himself, and in this case, his goal was to make a Jazz bass to the highest standard possible, without the final cost entering the usual stratospheric level that his instruments attain. To do this, he commissioned a Japanese luthier to build a neck and body out of the best materials (and the quality really has to be seen to be believed), ship it to him in the States, and there Pat himself installed the Demeter pre amp, Dimarzio pickups, straplocks, quality fittings, etc, and then finished it off with one of his legendary paint jobs. What a finish! The colour is ever so slightly off white with a pearlescent glaze, the neck is like silk, the frets are wonderful,, there is even a bottle of Pats own concoction of guitar polish in the case. All topped off with a tortie pickguard. This is a light guitar, easy to play, and if it wasnt for the fact that I have too many basses, and a new ACG on the way, no way would I sell her. Fact is, the music I play doesnt need a top quality jazz bass, so it has sat on my rack for a year now since I bought it. Everyone who has played her has remarked on what an unbelievable instrument she is, one local musician even going so far as to say better than any Fender Jazz he had ever played, irrespective of price or vintage.I would guess that to ask Pat to build another one now would cost you well over £2,000. I am looking for £950 please, and she really is worth every penny of that. [attachment=12952:Crucian_...3708_009.jpg][attachment=12949:Crucian_...3708_008.jpg] [attachment=12950:Crucian_...3708_010.jpg][attachment=12951:Crucian_...3708_007.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galilee Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Shwiiing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit&Run Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 [quote name='Galilee' post='277760' date='Sep 5 2008, 12:53 PM']Shwiiing![/quote] +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishICouldWalk Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Porn and a half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Delish! Enjoy this bump, created especially by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 [quote name='Mike' post='278514' date='Sep 6 2008, 12:00 PM']Delish! Enjoy this bump, created especially by me.[/quote] Thanks Mike! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Hello Bob! I thought you must be on here somewhere. I only just joined in, and can NOW see how your GAS could have come about! So, what are you current workhorse basses? This isn't for me, but I'm still thinking about that Masters Tele most weeks. All the best. Jules (the U.S. masters basses) P.S. BUMP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 Last price reduction before it goes back in its case till the day I need it (new ACG arrived yesterday. Absolutely brilliant!) £895, and its a bargain at that. WAY less than I paid for it last year. Cheers, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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