Charlie BassMan Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) Enfield Lionheart Standard 5 (2015 Model) - £1,300 Fantastic 5 string bass with a huge variety of tones available, thanks to the powerful Sims Super Quad pickups. I have owned this bass from new (Brought directly from Sims Custom Shop) and it has served me very well over that time as a full time working instrument. Thanks to the pickups I have only ever needed to take one bass to a gig and it has had me covered for everything from Prog Rock to Jazz. Also with the pickup blend I have achieved many of the signature bass sounds I needed (P Bass, Music man, etc..) It is a really light weight instrument thanks to its cleverly hollowed out construction but still retains a thick full sound. The neck is a vintage slim B profile with a nice low action and has an even balanced volume across all strings. The Bass does show signs of wear and discoloration due to its matte finish but does not affect the tone or playability in any way. Pics show any damage to the finish including a crack by the neck joint which I have had checked and it is definitely the finish on the bass and not the wood so nothing to worry about. Any marks are on the back / sides of the instrument so not noticeable from the front. Bass is freshly set up with a new set of D’adario NYXL (45 – 130) bass strings and also comes with a custom fitted Hiscock hard case and case candy made for this bass. Only reason I am moving this instrument on is that it is no longer being used and it is a shame to see such a good instrument sit in its case. I am looking for £1,300 but am open to reasonable offers & UK Sales Only. Edited March 27, 2019 by Silvia Bluejay 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMT3781 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 This is a cracking bass, I’ve had the pleasure of playing it a couple of times and it’s an absolute beaut. Charlie is a real genuine guy and a gentleman to boot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Oh wow...I've GASsed for an Enfield a few times. That GAS has returned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BassMan Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Can always do abit of a deal if that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Wow!! Absolute bargain at this price - I'm glad I don't play 5ers as I'd be looking for a buyer for a kidney. You won't need it but GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Wow. Can you please provide a bit more info: - what are the neck and fingerboard woods? - what's the scale length? - is it silver or white? (sorry, it's my eyes) - what's the exact weight? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BassMan Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 Hi iKay of course:- The woods used are body (East Asian Mahogany), Neck (Premium Quaterswan American Maple) & Fingerboard (Maple). Scale length is 34 inches It is a white pastel colour but in the right lighting does look a little silver tbh. i have just weighed the bass and it is coming in at 3.65kg (8.47lbs) hope this helps charlie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Thanks, and that is very light for a five. The back of the neck looks much darker than maple in the pics, I wondered if it was rosewood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BassMan Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 No problem yeye it has proven very useful at countless gigs being so light. The neck wood description is from the sims (Enfield) website but it could possibly be rosewood if they have changed since then. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Bargain! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Lovely. I’ve wanted to try those quad pick ups for a while.... 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacopo San Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 This pick ups are amazing. GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Really nice bass at a good price 😎 any interest in trades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) ... the vid mentions that they did an English Rose neck variant with rosewood neck and fretboard. Could be a variant of that one then 👍🏼 Edited March 23, 2019 by jimbobothy Correct statment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BassMan Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Thanks Dazed im afraid not at the moment really after the cash to fund another bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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