Conan Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) Only six months old. Absolutely unmarked. Due to my rather frustrating current band situation it hasn't been gigged, and only used at rehearsal about 8 times... Plays like a dream! Does all the usual Jazz bass stuff, which is no surprise as this is basically their take on the Fender Jazz bass - but generally using higher quality components and finished to a higher standard. But most of you who know about this brand already know this of course. Neck is 38mm at the nut, and feels just like a nice J should - not too chunky and not too slim. Made from maple, with black blocks. "Satin" finish, which is very reminiscent of the Fender Geddy Lee J basses I have owned. Make the neck very "fast" and comfortable to play. Body is alder. Pickups are Delano, as is the 3-band active preamp. Bridge is an in-house model, rather like a Hipshot A-style in design. Matching headstock (as you can obviously see in the photos). Speaking of the photos, these are not very good but I've put this ad up in a hurry and will take some better ones when I get time... Weight (mass!) is 9.5lb (about 4.3kg), which surprised me as this bass does not feel heavy! Comfortably solid and beautifully balanced, yes. Comes in a gorgeous Maruszczyk padded gig bag. I am happy to package it up securely for shipping (at buyer's cost and risk) but would be happier with collection. I will also deliver it locally (if mutually convenient, within a 30 mile or so radius of Newcastle upon Tyne, or anywhere along the A69/A75 corridor) for fuel costs. I have lots of positive feedback, so buy with confidence! Ideally after cash, but I could be interested in trades as long as it doesn't involve me having to add any cash. Just four-string bass guitars though - and most interested in Fender Jazzes, G&L M2000s or EBMM Sterlings. Try me! Edited July 19, 2018 by Conan
Macbass68 Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 Are you sure it's not a 2 band active pre-amp? Is this an L4a? Thanks,Mac
Conan Posted May 18, 2018 Author Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, Macbass68 said: Are you sure it's not a 2 band active pre-amp? Is this an L4a? Thanks,Mac Yes, quite sure! It is a 4a. It originally had a two band Glockenklang pre, but I wanted more control over the midrange so I specced the three band version. Glock wasn't available so Adrian put the Delano in. Edited May 18, 2018 by Conan
Conan Posted May 18, 2018 Author Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) Had a buyer lined up for the bass, but it didn't work out. The bass I was after has sold, so thinking of withdrawing - but still here for now Edited May 21, 2018 by Conan
Conan Posted May 25, 2018 Author Posted May 25, 2018 (edited) Happy to accept advice on pricing. An equivalent bass would cost around 1200 Euros, which is well over a grand. https://public-peace.de/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/elwood/4-string This example is virtually brand new - truly mint condition. Plays great and sounds great. Looks pretty good too! I'm happy to keep it of course, as I just don't need three J basses... Edited May 25, 2018 by Conan
silverfoxnik Posted July 6, 2018 Posted July 6, 2018 Completely off topic, but I love your avatar pic, which is from the original Star Trek series if I'm not mistaken... Always reminded me of my old physics teacher, Mr Smillie; a differently handsome chap who never got any stick from a classroom full of sniggering 14 year old students! We were a thoroughly horrible lot back in the day... Anyway, back on topic, nice bass and GLWTS. ☺
Conan Posted July 9, 2018 Author Posted July 9, 2018 (edited) On 06/07/2018 at 07:32, silverfoxnik said: from the original Star Trek series if I'm not mistaken... Anyway, back on topic, nice bass and GLWTS. ☺ But first the Tranya.... It is Balok (or his puppet alter-ego) from the episode "The Corbomite Maneuver" (sic). And thanks Edited July 9, 2018 by Conan 1
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