eubassix Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) BOSSA OB5 (MiJ) Custom Bass. 5-string. Original 90's instrument which has been modified by a professional luthier. The finish (see photos, incl. Original spec) is now natural: organic vintage/oil. Original pickups and electronics (active w. switch-s) were removed and replaced with custom ‘THUNDERBUCKER 66s’ ( 5 string version* ) costing c. £345 (parts only)*:- http://thunderbuckerranch.com The output was moved from the side to the front as illustrated in the photos. The Bass is now passive with V + V + T: output of the p/ups is high but very warm sounding; precise and deep. Maple neck (3-pc) and F/board; swamp ash body featuring a thick, figured top. Weight is an easy 8.5lbs and balances beautifully. Easy (flattened-C) neck profile. 34” scale, 44mm nut and 9/18mm strings spacing(s). I do not have the original components (plus p/up position/routs have been changed). I can provide photos of the work, if required. Comes with a generic case & includes Courier.... * Just checked this and it's currently more like £470 based on current exchange for the 2x pickups, 2x covers, 2x surrounds, 2x spacers + postage; if hit with VAT it would raise to £564 plus possibly some 'duty' .. but no idea what that might be. If the bass remains unsold for 2017 I'll probably just remove/replace the 'Thunderbuckers' and sell them separately. ** Withdrawing whilst I remove the TB's (for sale in the future) and replace with SD's / SD circuit + new hardware (ordered; currently pending) Edited February 9, 2018 by eubassix pending withdrawal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) ... had a few Q's re. the modification(s), so easiest/best just attach some photos:- Edited November 15, 2017 by eubassix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanry Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Hullo, Do you have some recordings of the different sounds? It's hard to imagine what the modifications have resulted in (but they do sound promising!) Thanks! Hanry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 [quote name='Hanry' timestamp='1502896388' post='3354250'] Hullo, Do you have some recordings of the different sounds? It's hard to imagine what the modifications have resulted in (but they do sound promising!) Thanks! Hanry [/quote] Sorry, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Wow! This is an unbelievably good deal for a quality five string instrument with the addition of the Thunderbucker 66s 5 string p/ups.. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexiaSpring Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 What a difference in colour between the pictures, first is more “natural” and second is more of a “yellowed tint”. Is that just the difference between picture quality or is it actually more of a yellow in daylight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 1 hour ago, AlexiaSpring said: What a difference in colour between the pictures, first is more “natural” and second is more of a “yellowed tint”. Is that just the difference between picture quality or is it actually more of a yellow in daylight? Not sure what you mean by 1st/2nd photos, but the bass was originally yellow tint (with different p/ups, EQ etc - original Bossa.). The re-luthier'd instrument has a new figured ash top along with the TB66's and VVT. The current finish/colour is most accurately reflected in the OP. Hope that clarifies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I've just bought a bass from Billy Apple with the 4 string version of these Thunderbucker 66s' pick-ups in it, and the sound of them is absolutely amazing! As I've said before, I'm surprised this bass is still here at this price but now I've actually heard how good these pick-ups actually are, I'm even more surprised! Anyway, Happy New Year all, and GLWTS ☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Bosa bass in action: Hope this helps someone.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) 21 hours ago, Grangur said: Bosa bass in action: Hope this helps someone.. Thanks for the post/assistance. The bass in clip one looks more like a Mayones (Caledonius) bass (?) :- http://mayones.com/basses/caledonius Clip 2 (nice playing!) - could well be a Bossa (hard to see) - but most likely original in terms of p/ups-EQ. There's continued interest in the bass, but if unsold by the time I might find some replacements (dimension/s issue) then I'll probably just choose to sell the TB66's. Thanks for the +comment(s) above (silverfoxnik) - they are great p/ups; but so expensive (@ c. £500) ... don't think there's a UK/EU dealer currently? Edited January 2, 2018 by eubassix typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 You're welcome. I searched for "Bossa bass" and found Koyu on another forum, who says you can see his Bossa in use in the clips here: www.youtube.com/koyubass I can't promise he's right that they're all exclusively Bossa basses being used, but if this helps.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChunkyMunky Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 How is this still even here?! Found a lovely demo of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Withdrawn for changes - see OP ** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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