Grantd Posted January 2, 2019 Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) Mouse 30 Walnut Fretted Short Scale Bass. This Mouse features an alder body/eastern walnut top with faux tortoiseshell binding, an eastern walnut neck/Indian rosewood fingerboard with integrated thumbrest, and matching Indian rosewood bridge. The Mouse 30 Fretted produces the same full rich tone as the Mouse 30 fretless but for players that prefer a fretted instrument. 30" scale Neck woods- black walnut, mahogany Mandolin sized frets 1 5/8" nut 23/32" string spacing at bridge Semi-hollow body design with solid centre block Fully shielded body cavity Body finish: polyurethane modified oil Neck finish: nitrocellulose lacquer Single volume control integrated in bridge Fishman preamp & piezo pickup La Bella 760n black nylon wrap strings Hipshot Ultralight tuners Weight 5.5 lbs. Celluloid nitrate binding on body Overall instrument length 38" (same length as a Telecaster) Integrated thumbrest The bass is in Edinburgh, collection is preferable, but it could be couriered at additional cost Edited January 25, 2019 by Grantd 4
silverfoxnik Posted January 2, 2019 Posted January 2, 2019 Lovely! I had the pleasure of playing one of these at the South East Bass Bash last year and it was an absolute joy to play; very comfortable in the hands due to it being so lightweight and short scale, but it still produces a beautiful, rich and organic sounding bass tone.. GLWTS 😊 1
Grantd Posted January 3, 2019 Author Posted January 3, 2019 Thanks for the comments, it is a pleasure to play and has such a rich tone.
TheGreek Posted January 3, 2019 Posted January 3, 2019 Just to reiterate what Nik said...I also played Frank's at the SE Bash - felt fantastic - sooo playable. I expect this to fly away. 1
Frank Blank Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) Oh Lord, I’d have the set if I had a fretted version... Edited January 8, 2019 by Frank Blank
jaccjazz Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 Can I take it, looking at the Rob Allen website, that the bass has position markers on the side of the neck. Also can you say something about age and condition?
Grantd Posted January 17, 2019 Author Posted January 17, 2019 Yes it has fret markers on the side of the neck (I'd be lost without them). The condition is mint, absolute showroom condition. It's never left my home. And I spec'd and bought it from Rob Allen in late 2016.
Tubster Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 For those put off by fretless......fear not - Meeses (most Rob Allen basses IMO) are really in their element as fretless. Tried a fretted and it seemed kinda clunky and uncomfortable. I am a fretted player but adapted super quick to fretless Mouse....and bought one. Have played it out numerous times. Great instrument! 1
Frank Blank Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) On 18/01/2019 at 23:29, Tubster said: For those put off by fretless......fear not - Meeses (most Rob Allen basses IMO) are really in their element as fretless. Tried a fretted and it seemed kinda clunky and uncomfortable. I am a fretted player but adapted super quick to fretless Mouse....and bought one. Have played it out numerous times. Great instrument! A Rob Allen Mouse was my Damascene moment, I had three fretless basses previous to the Mouse, all of which I really struggled with, the Mouse, however, just felt like being freed up. Fretted basses feel restrictive and unexpressive now. Edited January 20, 2019 by Frank Blank
Grantd Posted January 18, 2019 Author Posted January 18, 2019 Just remember this is a fretted bass. From Rob Allen's site: When comparing the fretted and fretless versions, the main difference is the shape of the note. Both will have the same full tone; the fretted bass will have a slightly quicker attack and the fretless will have a slower attack with a little bit of swell after the initial sound. The difference will be most apparent when playing slower tempos. The fretted basses are also very good for players that make use of playing chords and double stops, or sing complex vocal parts while playing bass. If you want a warm, yet clear sound with the precision of frets, I suggest a fretted model.
Frank Blank Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 I play chords and double stops, thing is I’m £1100 short! Mind you I’m selling things with wild abandon in order to buy this...
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