* SOLD * Cliff Bordwell Ball bass (Carl Thompson style) *further cut to £1200* £1500 London

[Clarky]

I have too many basses (bet you haven't read that before) and need to thin the herd. While this is the fastest and easiest playing of all of my basses, its the least suited to my various bands (blues, Americana, country). Weighs next to nothing (OK I exaggerate, about 7 pounds), has an ultra-slim 1.35" nut width, unfinished maple board, maple/wenge neck and holly top, plus John East electronics. 

This Carl Thompson-esque beauty was originally custom made around 6 years ago for BC'er Kev Hopper and - much as I adore it - it occupies the same role as an ACG 32"  Recurve I had custom made for me last year ... and the ACG ain't going anywhere. Very good condition (a few tiny nicks but nothing alarming). No hard case but comes with Fusion padded gig bag and will be well packed if delivery required. Would prefer to hand over (I am near Hammersmith, London).

£1500 plus post is an absolute bargain for this hand-made quality. I reserve the right to change my mind and kick myself in the proverbials. Note: Pablo the sausage dog is not for sale.

Kev's original FS thread  with tons of pics:

 

Edited November 27, 2019 by Clarky

[Clarky]

Me playing this bass in my old funk band (for those with FaceBook). Sorry about the undertaker outfit and hat, not my choice

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2075903759123268&id=100001109917240&sfnsn=mo

Edited August 7, 2019 by Clarky

[Clarky]

The buyer had some misfortunes so had to withdraw. Back up for sale

[Clarky]

Bump

[Clarky]

Superb luthiery type bump 

[Clarky]

Update: £100 price cut to £1400. Delivery extra

[Clarky]

Bump. Price now includes shipping within UK

[TheGreek]

On 07/08/2019 at 22:29, Clarky said:

£1500 plus post is an absolute bargain for this hand-made quality

...absolutely believe you...would love to buy this.

GLWTS

[Clarky]

If you fancy this beauty, you could always try me with a very near offer

[Clarky]

On 14/09/2019 at 12:19, Clarky said:

If you fancy this beauty, you could always try me with a very near offer

This ^^^^^^

[Clarky]

Friday bump

[Clarky]

FYI, shipping to Europe with UPS (the best in my view) would be £70 next day or £35 economy (3-5 day)

[Clarky]

[Clarky]

On 14/09/2019 at 12:19, Clarky said:

If you fancy this beauty, you could always try me with a very near offer

^^^^

[Clarky]

would this be of interest to anyone at £1350?

[Clarky]

Bargain now at new price £1300. 

[three]

40 minutes ago, Clarky said:

Bargain now at new price £1300. 

Outrageous - some of the finest luthiery and carving I've ever seen for the price of production line instrument.  I play one 34" bass and the others are all 30" - weirdly, 32" doesn't suit me at all.  If it did, this would be on its way up north.  One of BC's finest sellers too... I'm starting to crack

[Clarky]

Yep, as the man says ^^^ (thanks!), for the price of a factory line US Precision you can buy this astounding piece of luthiery and stand out from the crowd

[Clarky]

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Edited November 3, 2019 by Clarky

[Clarky]

On Hold, while I consider a trade offer

[Clarky]

Back off hold, trade turned out to be overly complicated.

For sale at £1300 plus post

[Clarky]

Crazy price cut to £1200 plus post as I need to move this on

[three]

Astounding! Exquisite luthiery, top end electronics and fittings, unique spec and one of BC’s most respected sellers. Following a recent purchase, I’m not in any position, however...

[Clarky]

Near offer anyone?

[Clarky]

^^^^^