hestan Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) ******£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 Sold 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_sub Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Few more specs may be good - scale, controls, weight etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 4 hours ago, alyctes said: Pretty Very! GLWTS.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hestan Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 34" scale, weight and specs to follow :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hestan Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hestan Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 Back home with this bass for 2 months now if anyone looking to buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skb558 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Lovely interpretation of 'From The Morning'. Good luck with the sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hestan Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Thanks dude, it's a great bass! Will be gutted to say goodbye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hestan Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 Weighed it today : 4.4 kg , 9.7 lbs 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brook_fan Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hestan Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hestan Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 Still up for grabs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hestan Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 Back off tour so around and looking to sell this again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hestan Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 Still available! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 How?! thats a real beauty!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hestan Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 I promise as soon as anyone tries it, it's gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Some info on the pickups ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hestan Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 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. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Gorgeous bass. Just a bit too heavy for me, sadly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hestan Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 Sold pending the usuals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Phew, at last! Someone has a corking bass coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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