Oldman Posted March 9, 2018 Posted March 9, 2018 (edited) Price reduction: This my Overwater Contemporary J Series Custom Build. I ordered the bass 16th December 2014 and took delivery of Serial Number 14-3823 30th April 2015. This was going to be a keeper, a bass to be cherished, but I’m not playing as much as I thought I would be. So I got to thinking, streamline the collection. This is far too good a bass not to be played and although it looks lovely on its Hercules wall hanger in my ‘Shed’, it’s time to offer it up as a feeler to gauge interest. The custom specification price, at the time, including options, was £3,055.00 with a lead in time of nearly 5 months. Ordering this specification now, would be the thick end of £3,500.00. If you are looking for a Blacker than Black Bass, with more black, without the wait, It could be yours for the princely sum of £2,350.00. It is in immaculate condition with no blemishes, dings, dongs, scrapes or scratches having been gigged maybe 10 times in its short life but rehearsed with at home on a regular basis. I re-strung with DR Black Beauties about a year ago and still have the old set as spares. Hiscox Hard case is standard issue with Overwater and the all-important Certificate of Authenticity. I would consider a Part Chop to ease the pain, maybe an acoustic Bass or a fretless P (no lines). I’m not tempted by heads and cabs as I have enough, but a Mesa Walkabout might hit the spot. Its cash I would prefer. Specification as follows: Instrument Type: Contemporary J Series Custom 5 Strings 35” Scale Neck: Wood/laminations: One piece Maple Nut spacing: 10mm Bridge Spacing: 19mm Fingerboard: Ebony Fretted: 24 Frets Binding: Ebony Position Markers: Block Inlay – Black Pearl Profile: Standard J5 Body: Core/Main Wood: Swamp Ash Top Wood: Flame Maple Electronics: John East Flat response U Retro – 3 Pot Pick up Type: Overwater 5 soapbars Pickup Placement: Standard Contemporary position Jack Socket/XLR: Edge mounted locking jack Additional Switching: None Bridge Type: Overwater 19mm Black Machine heads: Hipshot Ultra-Lite Black Scratchplate: None Finish: Trans Black Satin matching headstock String type: DR Black Beauties Playing Style: Finger style high action about 4mm at the 12th fret I will take some up to date snaps and post over the weekend. Edited July 3, 2018 by gary mac Status Change
LukeFRC Posted March 10, 2018 Posted March 10, 2018 5 hours ago, fleabag said: What's a feeler ? Is it for sale ? Feeler typically is where someone puts something up for sale and isn't 100% they want to or need to sell. They've gone to the effort of making a sale post so yes it will be for sale, but it's a feeler so he's not really going to entertain an offer of 3 bananas and a squier strat. A feeler isn't aimed at those folk- what s feeler does is let any folk who want that specific bass know it's available and for sale. Oldman wants a buyer - he doesn't want bananas, and he doesn't want to eat a few bananas to find a buyer
Oldman Posted March 10, 2018 Author Posted March 10, 2018 1 hour ago, LukeFRC said: Feeler typically is where someone puts something up for sale and isn't 100% they want to or need to sell. They've gone to the effort of making a sale post so yes it will be for sale, but it's a feeler so he's not really going to entertain an offer of 3 bananas and a squier strat. A feeler isn't aimed at those folk- what s feeler does is let any folk who want that specific bass know it's available and for sale. Oldman wants a buyer - he doesn't want bananas, and he doesn't want to eat a few bananas to find a buyer You hit the spot Luke. It is for sale. More snaps later today.
Oldman Posted March 12, 2018 Author Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) More snaps: Front Body Headstock Front Full Length In a case you can see the wood beneath the 'Trans' coat. It is Black not green Rear body Rear headstock with serial number 14-3823 Nice neck shot Edited March 14, 2018 by Oldman Updated snaps 1
TheGreek Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Can I suggest that "you'll be sorry"...I sold my 4 string and ended up buying it back. By far the best jazz I've ever played...
Oldman Posted March 31, 2018 Author Posted March 31, 2018 Still for sale, snap it up whilst its still warm....
Oldman Posted April 29, 2018 Author Posted April 29, 2018 A “Just gave it a Shiny o” bump. Sensible offers and a partial trade might ease the pain. Save a shedload of money against buying new and waiting on the 5/6 month build time...... Thanks for looking
Oldman Posted May 4, 2018 Author Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) I would like to move this Bass to a nice home so I can consolidate my (small, but perfectly formed) collection, I will look at serious offers and a part chop. No Basses though unless it’s a Acoustic 5. There that should do it 🤔 Edited May 4, 2018 by Oldman
LukeFRC Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 would answering that be a comment on the price and get removed by the mods? In which case I'll just say.... <sp> way
Oldman Posted June 26, 2018 Author Posted June 26, 2018 NOW £2,250..... There I’ve been and gone and done it. 1
Oldman Posted July 3, 2018 Author Posted July 3, 2018 On 27/03/2018 at 17:27, TheGreek said: Can I suggest that "you'll be sorry"...I sold my 4 string and ended up buying it back. By far the best jazz I've ever played... Yep, now withdrawn. I played it yesterday, it sits well, sounds immense in Passive mode and by golly it looks amazing. No more hot flushes for me...
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