Apothem Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) Following a niggling problem with my left arm that will take a long time to heal, I am thinning the herd, no point in keeping them laying there untouched. For those of you who are not familiar with Fclef, they are an American boutique whose ties with Fodera go back a number of years (for instance, Fodera NYC line has been produced for some time by the same people as Fclef's, and also as dealers). They make tremendous, high-end basses, and are well established in the USA, although still less this side of the Pond. Expect to pay Sadowsky NYC prices, starting around 4,000 USD for a 4-string like this one, 20% VAT, 4% import duty, plus shipping to the UK.... for a total equivalent to more than £3,750!! To get an idea of their quality, the guy in the following link paid 5,200 USD for a new 5-stringer with a couple of options in 2013, and he had a discount too!! https://www.talkbass...guitar.1255640/ On Youtube you can see several videos of Tamas Barabas (Tomika here on BassChat), Marcus Miller, Federico Malaman and others playing Fclef basses. Or listen to the extensive audio library at the website: http://www.fclefbasses.com/mod-FileShare-category_display-cat_id-1.html What we have for sale here is a Jazz FCLEF 4 CUSTOM SERIES in Black nitro, vintage neck with white binding and pearloid blocks, designed to look and sound as a '70s Fender Jazz clone when in passive mode, and as a slightly more modern take when active. Full size ash body, slim maple neck, Seymour Duncan Custom Vintage single coils in '70s position, 18V Fodera / Mike Pope 2-EQ preamp (Michael Pope is the guy behind all Fodera preamps: this is a very transparent piece of kit, it adds a touch of hi-fi without changing much the tone of the bass: volume / tone control working both in active and passive, pan, treble cut/boost, bass cut/boost; gain trimmer in the electronics cavity). Pickup bell cover included (only placed on top in the pictures as I have misplaced the screws... sorry). Set with a very straight neck and low action. Standard 19mm strings spacing adjustable by 0.5mm. 4.4kg / 10lbs. Comes in a black tolex case (Warwick, I believe) with black velour interior, with keys, in good shape and in full working order (handle, latches, hinges....). The bass is 100% original and with very light signs commensurate with normal use: a little tarnish on the bridge pickup polepieces and some patina on the tuning keys, the customary scuffs on the headstock, a very little knock through the finish the size of a nail's head on the bottom edge of the body, and in general some grazing/swirls/light scratches really only visible at an angle (on the pickguard and here and there on or behind the body, as a light buckle rash), although all superficial and nothing affecting in any way the sound or the playability. Overall purely minor cosmetic factors to be expected on an instrument that is not new anymore and has seen light use, not abuse. Excellent neck, fingerboard and frets. Price is £1,700 1,375 SHIPPED to mainland UK (excl. some remote postcodes), paid with a bank transfer like I usually do here on BC, please. I will only post through the UPS website, as most couriers and all the agents like Interparcel do not insure musical instruments above £1,000 (and in order to fulfil UPS requirements, it will be shipped without batteries, please have your 2 x 9V ready). That makes is £50 for a mainland UK tracked and insured shipment (excl. some remote postcodes and some islands): because of the hefty insurance, the real shipping cost is actually higher but I will absorb the difference in order to remain somewhat competitive. Sorry, no trades considered. BassChatters with an established history and reputation / feedback on the forum but living outside the UK (although in EU) may contact me, otherwise this is strictly a UK sale. The bass will also be very soon on eBay in order to appeal to the largest possible audience. You can find my feedback at the bottom of the page. Thanks for looking. Claz Edited September 30, 2018 by Apothem Pics and tags re-added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) More pics added. Edited November 8, 2017 by Apothem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Apothem Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 (edited) REDUCED to £1,399 plus shipping Edited January 29, 2018 by Apothem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foya Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 awesome bass a really steal price!!!! i owned one equal of this... a little regret to have sold it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 On 29/01/2018 at 23:10, foya said: awesome bass a really steal price!!!! i owned one equal of this... a little regret to have sold it Indeed, I'll probably regret it too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondpot Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 whereabouts are you based? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 3 hours ago, desmondpot said: whereabouts are you based? On the South coast in Eastbourne, East Sussex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatcoupe432 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 this is such a bargain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaulbass Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 New pics uploaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) Two audio samples (copy and paste in your browser): slap: www.fclefbasses.com/mod-FileShare-download-file_id-25.html fingerstyle: www.fclefbasses.com/mod-FileShare-download-file_id-47.html Edited February 21, 2018 by Apothem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaulbass Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Can't believe this thing is still here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatcoupe432 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 How the hell this hasn't sold yet? such a cracking bass... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zemak Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Still no trades ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 10 hours ago, Zemak said: Still no trades ? No trades, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Damn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) LAST CHANCE before I change my mind and withdraw it... £1,375 SHIPPED within mainland UK (excl some remote postcodes) Payment by bank transfer, please. Edited July 5, 2018 by Apothem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 ON HOLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 SOLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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