Matte_black Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 (edited) Hello! I guess it's not against rules if I post one of my basses for trade. These are the specs: Quarter-sawn Ovangkol neck with dual action truss rod, set-in 5 pieces American Cherry/Maple body with "CT Tribute" body shape Makassar fingerboard with 21 frets (can defret it if the new owner wants me to do it) Chrome hardware, bridge with adjustable spacing Bartolini Narrow Soapbar pickups Hand rubbed lacquer finish This bass is really nice for both slapping or soloing. Medium weight (about 4.5kg if I remember well) and the medium scale makes it very easy to play. It's perfectly balanced both standing and sitting and cuts the mix very very well. The Low B is perfectly balanced with other strings and is nice and growly. I've built this bass for my stock but since I have some problem with my left hand I keep playing 4 strings basses. I'd like to trade this puppy with a nice amp: Acoustic Image, Ashdown Little Giant etc. - effects or cash can be involved to make things fair for both buyer and seller. A good Digitech BNX, a Boss GT10B or things like that can always come in handy! Drop me a line and let me know what you have. If you want to take a look to my builds you can reach my myspace page, the address is in my signature ^_^ EDIT: due to the amount of message asking for a sale price... €650 shipped for BCers! Edited November 23, 2008 by Matte_black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Oh lord. Tom wants. You couldn't entertain me with a price could you? As its not a big brand i have no idea of its value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Hello! Glad you like it. I usually sell a sixer for €900 but I'm selling this one as an ex-demo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 lol looks like a nice bass but what's securing the neck? Brass nails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='333321' date='Nov 20 2008, 06:45 PM']lol looks like a nice bass but what's securing the neck? Brass nails?[/quote]... Nice looking Bass...... But that made me snigger...sorry. Have a bump. Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I'm sure it plays beautifully, but that has to be one of the ugliest basses I've ever seen! Apologies, No offence intended ......... I'm sure everyone else loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 (edited) They're actually wooden nails. They make the neck joint even stronger... but the neck is GLUED IN, so the nails are only a plus. This body shape isn't everybody's cup of tea, I understand it... but if you go over the look you find it's extremely comfortable and balanced. Edited November 20, 2008 by Matte_black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Where are you based? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm in Italy... shipping is €50 (insured, 3 days delivery) but I'll cover this if I find an interesting trade. When I sell my stock basses I always offer a 24 hours approval period but, after selling about 10 basses worldwide, no one ever wanted to return his If it was a 4 I'd be keeping it. But sixers aren't my thing. If it doesn't find a new home I'll probably sell it on eBay sooner or later... but thought it could be nice to give BCers a chance to take it without much hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 [quote name='Matte_black' post='333389' date='Nov 20 2008, 08:21 PM']They're actually wooden nails. They make the neck joint even stronger... but the neck is GLUED IN, so the nails are only a plus. This body shape isn't everybody's cup of tea, I understand it... but if you go over the look you find it's extremely comfortable and balanced.[/quote] Wood nails are a very sound construction technique of course so no dis intended. I like the body shape and I'm sure the bass is a little cracker. Good luck in selling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexlotta Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Well those are nice,being Your First Creations If I got correctly. not my cup of tea as You suggest ,but Promising work,i'm sure you will get even more elegant shapes with the time. I think i saw one Of your basses somewhere else too. ..Se tu non abitassi Lontanuccio ,sarei stato cmq curioso di provarlo ,un 32 -.- Magari ci faremo un fischio un giorno .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 I'm not a builder with 20 years of experience but have many body shapes available. Many peoples keep asking for this shape as it looks pretty, is balanced and pretty eye-catching. When I've built Patrick Djivas' bass (in the avatar) he didn't want the "hook" upper horn but he ended up being very happy with the hand carved scroll. As I said, it's a matter of taste. I've built only a bunch of basses but, for their owners, they're something that could never be replaced. So, even if my stuff isn't for everybody's taste, I'm happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I think it's a great looking bass but I'm not in the market for anything at the moment. I am sure someone will snap it up. Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BassKS Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Nice Bass. Very Carl Thompson -Rainbow bass which he made for Les Claypool. Good luck in selling this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Thanx for your comments... I've put it here for a trade or partial trade, if it doesn't find a home for the end of the week I'll probably put it for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 That is an awesome looking bass! I also really like the "scroll" on the bass in your avatar, very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Thanx a lot! Glad you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumb4bob Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 hey just want to say that's a beutiful, beutiful bass will definatly be following this one. Just out of intrest how much would it cost for a 6 string version of your second CT tribute, the scroll on that one is absolutely spot on, as good as Carl himself. Anyway good look with the basses and I like the wooden nail idea, seems to make sense to me at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thanx a lot for your kindest words! 6ers cost €900 but shape, scale, number of frets, woods etc. can be chosen by the customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 [quote name='Matte_black' post='334682' date='Nov 23 2008, 12:40 AM']Thanx a lot for your kindest words! 6ers cost €900 but shape, scale, number of frets, woods etc. can be chosen by the customer.[/quote] Headless? Graphite reinforced, through body neck of quartersawn maple and purpleheart with mahogany wings and a carved heel? Thick ebony fingerboard? 36" scale? 26 frets? 5 strings? Delano SBC pickups? Passive? Neck profile the same as a Smith 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 You picky sarcastic b*stard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small_lump_of_green_putty Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 [quote name='parker_muse' post='334808' date='Nov 23 2008, 12:13 PM']You picky sarcastic b*stard [/quote] lol, hey just imagine what he'd be like as a customer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 hey! I could be a potential customer if he's interested. I did have a NZ made bass sorted until the guy backed out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='334797' date='Nov 23 2008, 12:57 PM']Headless? Graphite reinforced, through body neck of quartersawn maple and purpleheart with mahogany wings and a carved heel? Thick ebony fingerboard? 36" scale? 26 frets? 5 strings? Delano SBC pickups? Passive? Neck profile the same as a Smith 5?[/quote] No problem with these specs but I only build set-in basses. Many neck-thru basses are in reality set-in 'cause they have the neck going thru the body but cut for the pickups. It's only a different look. Real neck-thru must have the neck as thick as the body wings, without top or back. In this case the pickups routing don't cut the entire grain of the neck blank. As written in my space, extended fingerboard, longer or shorter scale etc. aren't a problem. EDIT: forgot to say that, unfortunately, headless basses are a bit more expensive as I still haven't found a cheaper brand of headless tuners... About the neck heel: on my basses it simply DOESN'T EXIST or, put in a plain manner, you can't reach it with your fretting hand since all the frets accessible and out of the body shape. Take a look at the pics and you'll understand what I mean... I hope my English is decent enough to make things clear. Edited November 23, 2008 by Matte_black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 [quote name='Matte_black' post='335068' date='Nov 23 2008, 06:41 PM']EDIT: forgot to say that, unfortunately, headless basses are a bit more expensive as I still haven't found a cheaper brand of headless tuners...[/quote] Oh thats OK, I can supply an old ABM 1 piece unit I couldn't sell through these forums. It's a bit worn but might do the trick. It has a string retainer as well but that's in chrome unfortunately. I'm not sure whether I could get double ball end string in 36" scale though... ...set neck is fine too, it just means the body wood will make more of a contribution. If you're able to leave it with me until after Christmas and I'll make a committment then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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