Ander87 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) Right.... I got this in a trade just now - fantastic bass and really tempted to keep it as it plays amazingly with a dead straight neck and low action and it's in an unbelievably good shape. It plays amazingly and I will secretly hate whoever takes it as I want it for myself but really need the money. Really really versatile, you can pull a lot of growl as the pickups are really high gain without any hum etc - you can get very clean tones too and a very nice tight sounding B. The bass is so polished that you can see me in the reflections and you can barely notice the ramp (can come off) between the pickups ( same height and finish as the body, really good ramp). The only marks are in the headstock and don't reveal the wood - no bumps and I have tried as good as possible to reflect in the pictures - I'm really picky for this and I honestly can't fault it. These basses are made in The Bass Gallery by Martin who has some fantastic other models. No CNC and etc, proper handmade. These basses retail at about £3k and have seen the same one with some dings posted by £1450.. Considering there are no marks anywhere in the body and a tiny couple I consider this to be a very fair price! Specs: Bolt on Swamp Ash body Rock Maple neck with Ebony fretboard, 24 frets, rolled off edges EMG 40P (neck) EMG 40CS (bridge) Pickups Electronics: John East Uni Pre 4 Tuners: Hipshot USA Clover Bridge: ABM Rolling Bridge, adjustable 17-19 but currently 18mm spacing Scale: 35" Weight is 4.1kg Comes with an F Bass gig bag and can collect if socially distancing / responsibly only (will wipe bass and no contact etc) - I can ship it too but will need patience as I don't have a box right now. I'm considering putting my Merlos for feelers and if that'd sell I would keep this bass so rush to take it if you fancy it or pray nobody buys my Merlos! Edited May 21, 2020 by Ander87 Not available anymore 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 you can try me for trades + 500£ cash maybe....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wright/watt Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Absolutely stunning bass this!!!😀GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 21 hours ago, wright/watt said: Absolutely stunning bass this!!!😀GLWTS thank you buddy! It's a gorgeous piece - definitely making me want to keep it, the gloss is something else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 (edited) Uh oh.... Done 'the thing', restringing and tuning to tidy up the strings and calm my OCD... This thing is lush! Edited May 16, 2020 by Ander87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 That is one amazing gloss finish - one of the best, if not the best, black finish I’ve seen on a bass or guitar. I’m not in the market at the moment, but can’t see this being around long, even in the current market. GLWTS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Wilco said: That is one amazing gloss finish - one of the best, if not the best, black finish I’ve seen on a bass or guitar. I’m not in the market at the moment, but can’t see this being around long, even in the current market. GLWTS. Thank you buddy! It honestly feels super lush - I'm not one for solid colours and tend to prefer wood revealed finishes but gosh... It has a very nice sheen to it! ... I'm still puzzled it's in this good shape 2nd hand...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 A set of DR Black Beauty’s would just set this off nicely. GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 16 hours ago, Oldman said: A set of DR Black Beauty’s would just set this off nicely. GLWTS I totally will go for them if I keep it...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 Happy to sell for £1350 this month as last offer, otherwise I may withdraw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerfish Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Damn. That is beautiful. Sure it will move soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 2 hours ago, gingerfish said: Damn. That is beautiful. Sure it will move soon. It really is....! I gotta admit the part of me that wants to keep it is growing - can't let it go for less than this, and I may, within the next couple weeks, have confirmation to join a new band where it'd be perfect.... .... somebody take it of my cold dead hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 TRADE PENDING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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