(SOLD) Stunning Overwater J-Series Fretless 4 Str + Overwater Gig Bag ***PRICE DROP to £900*** £1500

[hestan]

******£900 plus postage********

 

I’m selling my stunning Overwater J-Series 4 str fretless.

 

SPECS:

 

34" scale

4.4 kg

Controls:

Volume, Pickup blend, and 3 way Overwater Tone control (bass thick outer ring, mids top ring, then pull out top ring for top end)

 

It’s an incredible bass, I had custom built for me by Overwater in 2005, with translucent blue quilted maple finish and ebony fretboard.  It sounds amazing: i've rarely played any fretless that sings like  this one, without the harsh zingy sound of some cheaper brands.

 

I used the bass on the West End show Stephen Ward cast recording in 2013, as well on the show itself (for 5 months), but otherwise it stayed in the studio.

 

It does have a few dings from the 5 months I mentioned in the tiny Orchestra pit at the Aldwych (quick bass changeovers) but luckily they’re mainly on the back and sides.  (I've highlighted them in the photos.)  If you're a collector looking for a perfect instrument to hang as a decoration, the dings on the back might put you off but if you're a player looking for an exceptional, singing fretless with incredible tone/playability and a stunning finish, this will blow your mind!

 

Brand new to build they're about £2750-2800, i’m asking £950 plus postage.

 

I've included a recording of the bass, a cover of a Nick Drake tune called 'From the morning' Jaco/Joni style, a good example of the DI tone.

 

I'm also throwing in a soft case from Overwater (missing a small buckle on the top pocket)

 

J

nick drake fretless demo 2.mp3

Edited October 19, 2020 by hestan
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[alyctes]

Pretty

 

[roman_sub]

Few more specs may be good - scale, controls, weight etc

[silverfoxnik]

4 hours ago, alyctes said:

Pretty

 

Very!

GLWTS..

[hestan]

34" scale,

weight and specs to follow :-)

[burno70]

Very nice!

[hestan]

Bump!

(apologies i've been on tour in Europe and far east for 4 months but back in the UK at home for 3 weeks and looking to sell several items)

[hestan]

Back home with this bass for 2 months now if anyone looking to buy!

[skb558]

Lovely interpretation of 'From The Morning'. Good luck with the sale.

[hestan]

Thanks dude, it's a great bass! Will be gutted to say goodbye

[hestan]

Weighed it today : 4.4 kg , 9.7 lbs 😀

[Brook_fan]

I loved that nick drake cover. It reminded me of the tone of one of my favourite fretless players, Alain Gentry. Wish I had the money, but good luck.

[hestan]

7 hours ago, Brook_fan said:

I loved that nick drake cover. It reminded me of the tone of one of my favourite fretless players, Alain Gentry. Wish I had the money, but good luck.

Thanks mate, had a couple of interested parties, will keep everyone posted.

[hestan]

Still up for grabs!

[hubrad]

By 'ecky thump, that's a mad bargain. If you know Overwater basses you already know this! If not, think USA Deluxe then some.

I was using my 5er fretless from that very stable in a Leeds studio this week, much to the approval of both the client and the ex-UB40 soundman studio owner.

[hestan]

Back off tour so around and looking to sell this again!

[hubrad]

Now an even madder bargain by the looks of it.. the kind of bass that makes me wish I was in the market for a 4 string fretless!

[hestan]

Still available! 😀

[AndyTravis]

How?!

thats a real beauty!!

[hestan]

I promise as soon as anyone tries it, it's gone! 

[fleabag]

Some info on the pickups  ?

[hestan]

7 hours ago, fleabag said:

Some info on the pickups  ?

I believe they were custom made for Overwater in 2005 when I commissioned the build (possibly by John East).  If you're interested I could contact Chris May and find out from their order records. 🙂

[4000]

Gorgeous bass. Just a bit too heavy for me, sadly.

[hestan]

Sold pending the usuals.

[hubrad]

Phew, at last! Someone has a corking bass coming up.