Gwilym Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) I've had this up for sale before and decided to keep it, but GAS is a terrible thing. Here's the [topic="11018"]original sale thread[/topic] Since I had it on sale I've had it fitted with a U retro deluxe by Martin Petersen at The Gallery, and that is about 1 month old, it sounds like it did before, a warm woody tone, and the URetro adds a bit more beef, and a lot of tonal options. Controls now are: Volume/Pick-pan Bass/treble Mid/Mid-frequency sweep Vintage tone active/passive switch another switch that either enables the pickup-pan, or sets a passive equal mix of the pickups. Looking for £1100 ono, cash for this, as I've a number of specific basses I'm GAS-ing for at the moment EDIT: 34" scale, 9lbs 5.5oz on my scales, 17mm string spacing at the bridge. Small hairline crack in the wood facing just above the controls, only visible close up, and is cosmetic rather than structural. ie, there it does not go through to the control cavity. Pictures of the bass with the U-Retro installed: [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN2251.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN2252.jpg"][/url] Here's some old pics of the bass (pre the new pre-amp) - I'll get some more up to date ones up here tomorrow evening. [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1656.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1651.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1646.jpg"][/url] The bass comes in a tatty old gig bag, so I'd rather not post. I'd rather sell to someone who can try before they buy anyway. If anyone wants to view/play the bass, you're very welcome. I'm based in west London near Hammersmith. cheers G Here are the sound samples that I recorded direct from the bass into an audio interface when it was still passive: [attachment=19692:BothPick...ll_no_eq.mp3] [attachment=19693:BothPick...l_no_eq2.mp3] [attachment=19694:BridgePi..._on_tone.mp3] [attachment=19695:NeckPick...ll_no_eq.mp3] Here are links to all the pictures: [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN2251.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN2251.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN2252.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN2252.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1664.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1664.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1663.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1663.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1662.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1662.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1661.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1661.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1660.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1660.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1659.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1659.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1658.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1658.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1657.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1657.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1656.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1656.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1655.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1655.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1654.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1654.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1653.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1653.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1652.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1652.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1651.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1651.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1650.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1650.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1649.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1649.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1648.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1648.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1647.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1647.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1646.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1646.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1645.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1645.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1644.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1644.jpg[/url] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Sei/DSCN1643.jpg"]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwi...ei/DSCN1643.jpg[/url] Edited April 9, 2009 by Gwilym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 jeez what is so attractive about West London with Basschatters? The fact I've left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwilym Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 (edited) pictures added showing the new U-Retro installed, also the following detail: "34" scale, 9lbs 5.5oz on my scales, 17mm string spacing at the bridge. Small hairline crack in the wood facing just above the controls, only visible close up, and is cosmetic rather than structural. ie, it does not go through to the control cavity." and loads of links to all the pictures I have of the bass. any questions etc, don't hesitate to ask. cheers G EDIT: sounds samples now also added - recorded when the bass still had passive electronics. Edited February 3, 2009 by Gwilym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Really nice to see such detail in the for sale thread.. That's a very classy looking bass Gwil, and the U-Retro makes it look even better IMO. Good luck with the sale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwilym Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='399422' date='Feb 3 2009, 09:20 PM']Really nice to see such detail in the for sale thread.. That's a very classy looking bass Gwil, and the U-Retro makes it look even better IMO. Good luck with the sale...[/quote] hi Nik, thanks It certainly is a lovely bass looks wise and sound wise (esp with the new addition of the U-Retro). I've already got 6 basses including this one, and plenty of GAS, so something has to give, if I'm to allow myself another bass. Luckily, 2 of the basses I was aiming at have sold, so theres not a great rush now. cheers Gwil p.s. bump! p.p.s I know I said no trades, but i would certainly consider trades (+cash either way where appropriate) on any of the following: MTD 535's fretted or fretless, F Bass BNF5, an NS CRM5, Celinder J5, Atelier Z, Ken Smith 5 Marin Mount Vision 2008, Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 2008 Nikon D200/D300 digital SLR Edited February 7, 2009 by Gwilym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alansanderson Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I wish i could afford this, it's just so nice! Best of luck with the sale, hope it goes to a good home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwilym Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 [quote name='alansanderson' post='406157' date='Feb 11 2009, 12:18 PM']I wish i could afford this, it's just so nice! Best of luck with the sale, hope it goes to a good home[/quote] thanks! I'm adding to the trade list too (+/- cash etc): A decent acoustic guitar. A Fender US Strat Ibanez Gary Willis fretless (any model) or feel free to make other suggestion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) I don't even get on with Jazzes and I love this.. Edited February 11, 2009 by 4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwilym Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 [quote name='4000' post='407160' date='Feb 11 2009, 11:44 PM']I don't even get on with Jazzes and I love this..[/quote] it's lovely, you should try it come on someone buy it! Just to recap, I'd be interested in trades on MTD 535's fretted or fretless, F Bass BNF5, an NS CRM5, Celinder J5, Atelier Z, Ken Smith 5 A decent acoustic guitar. A Fender US Strat Ibanez Gary Willis fretless (any model) Marin Mount Vision 2008, Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 2008 Nikon D200/D300 digital SLR or feel free to make other suggestion... or an offer. Worst thing I can do is laugh at you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwilym Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub-a-dub Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 ah nooooo!.... more head-wrecking - Why did I spot this!?!?!?!?.... And now it's active as well... :wub: :wub: ...Hi Gwil, by the way, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwilym Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 [quote name='sub-a-dub' post='423694' date='Mar 2 2009, 09:21 PM'] ah nooooo!.... more head-wrecking - Why did I spot this!?!?!?!?.... And now it's active as well... :wub: :wub: ...Hi Gwil, by the way, Sean[/quote] Well, i'm going to bump this again if anyone is interested in this then you better be quick. It looks like I'll be away with work from mid April for 3 months and won't be in a position to do any deals, so this will either go into "storage" or maybe on a commission sale at the Gallery. Willing to consider reasonable offers (£999 will do it!), as I can use the cash to buy a bass where I'm working so I can play while I'm away, but definitely no trades now, sorry. Still pickup only from West London too. cheers G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 why do i open these threads? I know I can't play it, why tempt myself? Sigh. Good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I played this bass a while ago and it really is a beaut. The pictures don't really do it justice BTW. It just looks and feels like a real high quality instrument. What with the new U Retro installled, it's a bargain at the price. Gwil his a good guy to deal with too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Pmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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