***SOLD*** Aries Senes VS 6 String Bass. A true masterpiece of a bass... £1700. £1700

[binky_bass]

Hi All, 

I'm selling this particularly outstanding bass to fund a second bass rig (already provisionally got one lined up from another BCer!)

This is a stunningly well built Aries Senes VS 6 string bass, it was built in 2006 in Croatia by Alan of Aries Basses for a session bass player and displayed at the 2006 Frankfurt NAMM show as an example of the master build quality the Aries offer. The action is superbly low, circa 2mm at the 12th fret, I do a lot of tapping and this bass responds beautifully to that.

The bass has Quad-coil Neodymium pickups as well as very usable Piezo pickups, there is a dedicated knob to blend the magnetic pickups with the Piezo ones as well as a separate neck/bridge blend, the master volume switch has now been fitted with a push/pull switch that activates the side LEDs (only when a jack is plugged in). It has a series and split coil toggle switch with a standard 3 band active EQ. The palette of tones available with this bass is second to none. 

The tuners are Hipshot Ultralite with ABM piezo enabled individual bridge saddles, it has locking strap mounts and because of the single cut design the balance is excellent, the 'handle' shape of the single cut design reduces weight in comparison to other single cut bass shapes. 

The body is highly carved, and the bass is made from a whopping 17 laminates! I believe these are Maple, Wenge, Padauk, Mahogany, Gabbon Ebony (maybe one other too!)

This is truly a one off bass, nothing like it out there. The build quality is simply amazing, the tones available are as varied as can be, it is nothing short of a masterpiece of a bass. To have built again today would be well in excess of £4000. the bass is in overall excellent condition, it has a few minor marks on the base by the bottom strap pin as well as one of the knobs having a chip at the bottom which isn't very noticeable, the bass did also once have neck LEDs but currently only the side LEDs are active via a push/pull on the volume knob. 

I can ship the bass anywhere in the UK or Europe (maybe further afield if needed) but would rather it be collected from me in Basildon, Essex! UK/EU shipping will be circa £50 insured. I may be able to deliver/meet somewhere reasonable in/around the M25. I will provide a hard case for the bass. 

Scale is 35", but is very comfortable and the string spacing is 18mm at the bridge an 8.5mm at the nut and the weight it 5kg. 

If you have any questions, please ask! 

Russ. 

Edited January 28, 2019 by binky_bass

[Hellzero]

All pictures are very nice. 😁

GLWYS.

Edited January 18, 2019 by Hellzero
All pictures...

[TheGreek]

I like it...too many strings though.

As @Hellzero says, GLWYS - probably won't need it tho..

[binky_bass]

It is an exceptional bass, I'll take some better photos in a few days, at the moment the bass is in my guitar room which is currently totally blocked by furniture while we're renovating the upstairs bedrooms!

[Stealth]

Amazing looking bass GLWTS

[Hellzero]

1 hour ago, binky_bass said:

It is an exceptional bass, I'll take some better photos in a few days, at the moment the bass is in my guitar room which is currently totally blocked by furniture while we're renovating the upstairs bedrooms!

I still have mine, just let me know and I'll send them to you for ... free. 😂

[binky_bass]

Cheers Tony!

Feel free to load up a few snaps on this thread if you wouldn't mind! 🍻

[alembic1989]

That's a babe Russ..pity about the 35" scale.

 

[binky_bass]

The balance is extremely comfortable for a 35" scale, difficult to tell the difference to be honest given the positioning of the upper horn and strap lock! 

[binky_bass]

Updated with a batch of much better pictures (Thanks Tony!)

The price is negotiable to a degree...

[binky_bass]

Close offers considered! 

[binky_bass]

Now on eBay bump!

[Hellzero]

Just like Ten Years After used to sing... 🤣

[binky_bass]

Sold to the man who's photos they are!