FuNkShUi Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) It's with the weight of impending redundancy that i'm having to sell a few things. Unfortunately, this is the only thing i own of this value, so i'm going to have to take the hit to cover my mortgage etc when i'm in unemployment. Wouldn't even consider selling it otherwise. Here it is: [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/SingleCut1.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/Singlecut%203.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/Singlecut%204.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/Singlecut%205.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/SingleCut%202.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/Singlecut%207.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/Singlecut%206.jpg.html"][/url] It was built by the very talented AndyJR who is also on this forum, and you can see the full build process here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/271204-single-cut-camphor-and-alder-pj/page__hl__camphor%20singlecut"]http://basschat.co.u...hor%20singlecut[/url] You can see my review of it here (Including a video giving you a sample of the natural sound of the bass as it was recorded directly with no effects or processing. Please wear earphones): [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/284440-the-ajr-custom-bass-a-hobbyists-build/page__p__3043473__hl__camphor__fromsearch__1#entry3043473"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry3043473[/url] It has been featured alongside other top end boutique basses in the No Treble Bass of the Week article here: [url="http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2016/06/20/bass-of-the-week-ajr-guitars-singlecut-bass/"]http://www.notreble....singlecut-bass/[/url] It's an unbelievable bass. Superb range of tones. Craftmanship of the absolute highest quality, as anyone who has played any of Andys' basses will attest to. The hardware and woods alone cost over £1500. Here is the spec: [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]* Singlecut bass[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]* Chambered body made from Alder, with a [/font][/color]Camphor[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]top. I asked for it to be as light as possible. Ended up [/font][/color][color=#ff0000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b][u]7Lbs 8[/u][/b][/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]!!![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]* Thin black demarcation between the two woods.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]* AAA Grade Ebony fretboard with no fret markers[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]* Luminlay markers on the top edge.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]* Neck to be a through body design made of mahogany with a central Walnut splice. Profiled similar to my existing Warwick Streamer, and 34”[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]* P + J Pickup design, using Passive DiMarzio Pickups[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]* Seymour Duncan 2band EQ[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]* Hipshot Drop D Tuning.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]* “Warwick” Just-a-nut[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]* Headstock to be Andy’s own unique asymmetrical design.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]There's a lot of information on the links i have provided, but if there is any information i have left out, shoot me a question. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Would prefer you to come and try the bass so you can see how good it is for yourself before buying. But i will courier, at buyers cost and risk![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Like i said, i'm selling because i have to, so don't offer me trades. I'm pretty sour about having to sell it at all [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Thanks for looking[/font][/color] Edited June 15, 2017 by FuNkShUi
markstuk Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 One of the few singlecuts I like the look of... GLWTS..
FuNkShUi Posted March 27, 2017 Author Posted March 27, 2017 Forgot to say, it's in the same condition as the day i bought it. I've looked after it! Only thing ive changed is the strings, but i can include them if you prefer the sound of halfwounds as there was still plenty of life in them when i changed them
fiatcoupe432 Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Just wow.....beautiful instrument you have there
TheGreek Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Oh no...one of Andy's most beautiful Basses....loads of us followed the build - like watching a child develop. There's no doubting Andy's work - somebody's going to get an absolute blinder. Hoping that your financial situation sorts itself out and you don't need to sell.
FuNkShUi Posted March 28, 2017 Author Posted March 28, 2017 [quote name='fiatcoupe432' timestamp='1490642173' post='3266743'] Just wow.....beautiful instrument you have there [/quote] Thanks. I agree
FuNkShUi Posted March 28, 2017 Author Posted March 28, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1490650123' post='3266822'] Oh no...one of Andy's most beautiful Basses....loads of us followed the build - like watching a child develop. There's no doubting Andy's work - somebody's going to get an absolute blinder. Hoping that your financial situation sorts itself out and you don't need to sell. [/quote] It's a fantastic bass, no doubts. I'm devastated to have to sell, but family come first.
FuNkShUi Posted March 28, 2017 Author Posted March 28, 2017 [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1490656788' post='3266873'] Good luck! [/quote] Thanks
Marc S Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 Oh no mate. Sorry to hear of your redundancy woes! Great looking bass, and I can say with absolute confidence that FuNkShUi is an absolute gent An absolutely trustworthy bloke, great BC'er and you can deal in total confidence with him Good luck with the sale of this beauty mate But most of all, good luck on the job front....
LewisK1975 Posted March 29, 2017 Posted March 29, 2017 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1490689286' post='3266977'] Oh no mate. Sorry to hear of your redundancy woes! Great looking bass, and I can say with absolute confidence that FuNkShUi is an absolute gent An absolutely trustworthy bloke, great BC'er and you can deal in total confidence with him Good luck with the sale of this beauty mate But most of all, good luck on the job front.... [/quote] Couldn't have put it better myself.
FuNkShUi Posted April 4, 2017 Author Posted April 4, 2017 Bit of interest but nothing firm yet. I will look at P/X deals, but must involve a fair bit of cash coming my way as that is the whole point i'm selling this beauty
FuNkShUi Posted April 6, 2017 Author Posted April 6, 2017 Price dropped to [b][u][color=#ff0000]£1600[/color][/u][/b] for quick sale. Had a few P/X offers, but none with enough cash coming out for me
Andyjr1515 Posted April 9, 2017 Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) If I can just add my support for this sale, for one of my absolute favourite builds. First of all, to confirm that Kert's reason for sale is absolutely genuine. He is devastated that the impending redundancy means he has no option but to sell it. As for the bass, well this is what Kevin Johnson of the top-class international e-mag No Treble said of it in his opening statement to the Bass of the Week feature: "Our friend Christopher Kerton sent in pics of his bass for us to check out, and it almost knocked me out. The custom singlecut bass by AJR Guitars is a beauty to begin with, but digging into the details got me even more excited." The full article is here: http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2016/06/20/bass-of-the-week-ajr-guitars-singlecut-bass/ It's lightweight, it's simply lovely to play, it sounds great and it looks utterly stunning. It looks even better in real life than in the photos... The spec and many elements of the design is Kert's. There's a real difference that shines through with a bass that has been spec'd by an excellent bass player. I'm very proud to have this bass as the opening pic on my website. Trust me, you will be very proud to own this wonderful bass. Andy J R Edited April 9, 2017 by Andyjr1515
Thunderbird Posted April 9, 2017 Posted April 9, 2017 Great bass and I think Andy's work is top notch I think if this had one of the "names" on the headstock it would be long gone
FuNkShUi Posted April 10, 2017 Author Posted April 10, 2017 Thanks both. I think it is definitely one of those basses you need to see, and hold, and play to appreciate how good it is. Andy's work is incredible, which is why i asked him to build it in the first place.
Marc S Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 Hi FuNkShUi, Just noticed, this bass is still marked as "On Hold" in the title... Thought I'd better point that out, in case you had forgotten to take it back "off hold".... Might mislead a potential buyer Cheers
FuNkShUi Posted May 2, 2017 Author Posted May 2, 2017 Just waiting on someone to sort out a few things. Will know for definite if its gone or not tomorrow. Cheers Marc
FuNkShUi Posted May 3, 2017 Author Posted May 3, 2017 OK, sale fell through, so back up for sale. Thanks
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