Richard R Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/In-Store-Used/Used-Brawley-ARTEMIS-Natural-Electric-Bass-Guitar.gc While on a rather long call at work, for which I was required only for some parts, I did my occasional hunt for Brawley Artemis 5 string guitars, and came across this. It's in Manchester, NH rather than Manchester UK otherwise I would have bought it immediately. My bass is the 4 string brother of this, bought a couple of years ago -I'm half-looking for a 5 string and would love a matching pair. But shipping and possible returns to the US make it rather too risky as an impulse buy. I can't do my guitar justice, but everyone who can play has really liked it and agrees that they are really nice basses. Well built, sound fantastic, 3 band Active eq, dual humbuckers, 35" scale. The opinion across the 'net is much the same, that they are hugely underrated - Hardly anyone knows about Brawley as they went out of business after only a couple of years. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brawley_Guitars, see also the references to the original Brawley web site, various reviews on Talkbass etc) So while I won't be buying this, if there is anyone on that side of the pond who wants to take a punt (only $350!) and buy this then I am pretty sure you won't be disappointed. And if it plays as well as mine I shall be a teeny bit jealous. @Mods - Not sure if this sort of post is OK or where it should go. I have no association with Guitar Center, but move/delete as appropriate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Take a punt and get it. If it doesn’t work for you just sell it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 The website says they won't ship to the UK. I emailed them out if curiosity to see why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirMoxie Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 I live down the road! If I had any interest in 5 strings I’d be tempted to take a look! I’ve never heard of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 The global community that is BassChat! You don't happen to run an export business do you? (Hopefully not, otherwise life is going to get very complicated!) All I can say is that if my example is anything to go by, Brawley are really nice guitars to play. As I said, someone will get a really good deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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