Owen Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) £650 Pete made me this 5 string Bass Uke some time ago. It is a thing of joy but I am just not using it qand could usefully put the money into a bass guitar I am having extensive work done on at the moment. Pete has said that he will never make another. It is tuned BEADG. I would like £900 for it. I am happy to courier at cost. Yes, the shiny things on the neck are LEDs. Everyone needs a bit of glamour now and again. It has the one vol knob and a tone control on the control plate that needs a screwdriver. It seemed a shame to put more knobs on the front than needed. It has all the hallmarks of a Howlett but with lower notes. It has a Fishman piezo and an East Piezo buffer pre. It sounds like this https://soundcloud.c...ns/howlett-demo Here are some other examples of his work https://www.google.c...YnZAywQ_AUICSgE Edited May 6, 2019 by owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatcoupe432 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 That's something there .. If this was a full scale bass would be amazing I'm sure is amazing however Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 It's certainly the nicest Uke I've seen! Sesame St. Excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Seriously thinking about this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Woof... If I had the money I'd be giving this serious thought. GLWTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 [quote name='therealting' timestamp='1487800694' post='3243130'] Seriously thinking about this... [/quote] Want it you know you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Don't suppose you'd be contemplating any trades at all? I tried this bass, all too briefly, at the DB BassBash last year, and it is truly a thing of beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Is that Camphor burl I see there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Trades? What, like a Lull PT4? Not really thinking of trades, but thanks for asking. I have come to the unexpected position of having all I want. I never thought I would see the day. It is Walnut burl. IIRC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 [quote name='owen' timestamp='1487931956' post='3244218'] Want it you know you do. [/quote] I'm very aware! 😁 What's the scale length? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 That is truly lovely. GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 [quote name='therealting' timestamp='1487987254' post='3244906'] I'm very aware! What's the scale length? [/quote] Imagine reading a post about an item you want to sell and then forgetting to answer. The scale length is 22 3/4 inches. Thanks. [quote name='W1_Pro' timestamp='1487988794' post='3244908'] That is truly lovely. GLWTS. [/quote] A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 Casual bump. I am in no specific hurry to sell, but when the time is right, the time is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) That is outstanding! If only I could justify buying that Edited March 1, 2017 by Bass_Guardian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 For that amount of money, you could buy six old bangers and drive them all to the Nurburgring ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1488378286' post='3248407'] For that amount of money, you could buy six old bangers and drive them all to the Nurburgring ... [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1488378286' post='3248407'] For that amount of money, you could buy six old bangers and drive them all to the Nurburgring ... [/quote] Does that include fuel and breakdown cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Something for the weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Much as we all like to think that our special instruments are more special than anything else out there, my guess is that I have overpriced this so it is going down to £800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Does it have a fitted hardcase / rigid soft case or similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 It has a gig bag but nothing firmer. I did look at gun cases which would work but never got around to actually getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Gun cases? What the hell type of gun do they use in Wales these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 My chosen weapon is Bass (Weapon of GAS distraction) so I have no gun stuff going on, but a rifle case would make a great hard case. Something like this https://www.skbcases.com/sports/sku.php?cat=9&pid=175 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Works for me. $240 plus courier plus import duty & VAT, but you end up with a case that would survive a nuclear attack, has room for at least three uke basses, and is likely to get you taken down by a Tactical SWAT team as you enter the pub where you're playing. We need more of this thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 Bump. I sold this. And then bought it back. But I am just not using it and have other projects which need my attention. By now strung with Kala metal strings and the flobabdob strings are in the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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