FEND3R Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) [size=1][url="https://flic.kr/p/RRJrxs"][/url][/size] [size=1][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif] The bass is sold!!! ASHBORY Mark II bass, made in 1990 in England, #49 of 90 made, 22 inch scale, active piezo pickup in bridge, geared Grover tuners.[/font][/size][/size] [size=1][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Good condition for its age - only minor dings and scuffs.[/font][/size][/size] [size=1][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]This little fellow plays like butter and sounds very close to a double bass. As far as I know it is all original, I only had my bass tech put some foil around the bridge in order to reduce some of piezo associated noise.[/font][/size][/size] [size=1][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Cool and rare piece of Ashbory history, comes with the original gig bag and 3 of the original blue silicone rubber strings, currently it is strung with Aguila Thunder Reds.[/font][/size][/size] [size=1][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Please, feel free to ask any additional questions or demand additional photos/videos. The bass is sold!!![/font][/size][/size] [size=1][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Free shipping to EU is included in the price. The last one I saw exchanged hands for [color=#545454]£[/color]650, so I believe that 490 including shipping is a fair offer, if not - please, feel free to correct me.[/font][/size][/size] [url="https://flic.kr/p/SyphUJ"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/SyphNm"][/url][url="https://flic.kr/p/SUpVab"][/url][url="https://flic.kr/p/SypisC"][/url][url="https://flic.kr/p/RRJtxj"][/url][url="https://flic.kr/p/SyphCw"][/url][url="https://flic.kr/p/RRJr2N"][/url][url="https://flic.kr/p/RRJqHS"][/url][url="https://flic.kr/p/SWSYRH"][/url][url="https://flic.kr/p/RRJq45"][/url] Edited April 4, 2017 by FEND3R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoirBass Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Wow, you don't see many of those up for sale. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) Not seen one of these before Didn't even know they existed... Re the strings, I had the more common type of Ashbory. I wasn't a fan of the Aguilar Thunder Gut strings it came fitted with (each to their own, I know) But those Aguilar strings on your bass look quite different - they're far less chunky. Do you know how they compare with the Thunder Gut strings? I'm sure this won't be around long GLWTS anyway Edited March 21, 2017 by Marc S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoirBass Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I remember picking up the flyer (pictured at the bottom above) from the Bass Centre in the 90's. If memory serves it has Doug Wimbish wealding the Ashbory on the other side. I later met one of the builders of the Mk2 Ashborys, who gave me a few spare preamps and all of his spare silicon strings he had lying about in his workshop. I was into building pedals at the time and planned to put the pre amps into pedal boxes. The strings were unfortunately totally perished and so were consigned to the bin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Made by a chap called Clive Cherry...who made a short run for Ashbory/Bass Centre and then got an offer he couldn't refuse for his premises and closed up shop. I was after one of these for a long time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoirBass Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 [quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1490174886' post='3262772'] Made by a chap called Clive Cherry...who made a short run for Ashbory/Bass Centre and then got an offer he couldn't refuse for his premises and closed up shop. I was after one of these for a long time! [/quote] Clive is the guy that gave me the pre amps. Top chap; a wealth of knowledge and experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEND3R Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1490106899' post='3262202'] Not seen one of these before Didn't even know they existed... Re the strings, I had the more common type of Ashbory. I wasn't a fan of the Aguilar Thunder Gut strings it came fitted with (each to their own, I know) But those Aguilar strings on your bass look quite different - they're far less chunky. Do you know how they compare with the Thunder Gut strings? I'm sure this won't be around long GLWTS anyway [/quote] Indeed, the Thunder Reds fell more tense, thin and responsive than the Thunder guts and in my oppinion with a more defined tone, the T. Guts are somehow "wobbly". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 [quote name='FEND3R' timestamp='1490200336' post='3263190'] Indeed, the Thunder Reds fell more tense, thin and responsive than the Thunder guts and in my oppinion with a more defined tone, the T. Guts are somehow "wobbly". [/quote] Thanks for that FEND3R. I also found the Thunder Gut strings felt rather "sticky" with loads of drag. I couldn't get my left hand to move freely. Nice to know there are several alternatives out there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEND3R Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1490201075' post='3263200'] Thanks for that FEND3R. I also found the Thunder Gut strings felt rather "sticky" with loads of drag. I couldn't get my left hand to move freely. Nice to know there are several alternatives out there.... [/quote] Yes, Marc, thanks for mentioning, that is something I forgot - the Reds are not sticky (or at least very little), which in my book is a huge improvement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEND3R Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) Bass is sold elsewhere, thank you. Edited April 4, 2017 by FEND3R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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