NBD - Trace Elliot T-Bass 5

[chaypup]

So, I've had the 4 string version of this for a while now and it's been brilliant. After not really getting enough out of the Stingray % I had I decided to try the 5 string version of the T-bass.

And the verdict? Great to play, not really sold on the looks.

Really lovely neck - the slimmest I've played, the pickups and the controls have a great sound, although I don't think it needs the active circuitry personally.
It's just a bit big in the body and a little bit too slabby for me - which I didn't think about the 4 string at all.

Anyway, a couple of pics until the weekend when we get some decent light.

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Ps. It arrived an absolutely MINT condition though! And with the weirdest gig bag I've ever seen - pic to follow!

[LukeFRC]

I quite like the looks - the T bass was first bass I had GAS for - never actually played one mind!

[cocco]

I loved my 4 string T-bass, that's not the most attractive thing I've ever seen but I bet it plays like a dream.

[gareth]

They are great basses and that one looks in nice condition

I especially like the lack of markers on the board

Well done

[Bass_Guardian]

I've got a fiver T-bass too and I just love it to bits absolutely amazing! I think they're quite nice looking too! Personal taste!

Edited November 19, 2015 by Bass_Guardian

[Bass_Guardian]

[url=https://flic.kr/p/pCA98A][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/pCA98A]IMAG0316[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/128378472@N06/]Alex Shields[/url], on Flickr
[url=https://flic.kr/p/pCzZTj][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/pCzZTj]Trace Elliot T-Bass with Trace Elliot Commando 15[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/128378472@N06/]Alex Shields[/url], on Flickr
[url=https://flic.kr/p/pUUTGx][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/pUUTGx]Trace Elliot T-Bass Rear[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/128378472@N06/]Alex Shields[/url], on Flickr

[chaypup]

That looks AMAZING!

[Bass_Guardian]

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That looks AMAZING!
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So does yours! I like the fact its a bit different from your regular run of the mill jazz shape plus it sounds cracking. Best 5 string neck I've played

[chaypup]

A couple of better pics, along with the massive, unpadded and ridiculous original gig bag

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...I really need to get a better scratchplate!

[Subbeh]

I think that's one of the nicest Jazz variants I've seen, really great looking basses those

[Bass_Guardian]

Looks outstanding!

[jassbass]

Looks amazing