5 string KK Baby Bass - SOLD £650 Newcastle upon Tyne

[JPJ]

Continuing my “I’ve got way too much gear for the space I’ve got” here’s the next item I’d like to move on - my five-string (low B) KK Baby Bass Traditional.

I bought this bass about six years ago secondhand from a guy in Wales who unfortunately shipped it to me via ParcelForce. When the Bass arrived, the fingerboard was detached, and the body had suffered a few small dings (all shown in the photos). We both learned that the ParcelFarce additional insurance is worthless for musical instruments and after a while the seller simply ceased responding to communications. Being a reasonably competent engineer, I reattached the fingerboard myself and this has remained stable ever since. I mention this as I like to be open and transparent in my dealings. About a year after I bought her the standard tailpiece failed (probably as a result of the transit damage) and I replaced this with a modified Thomastik tailpiece with the added benefit of fine tuners which are really useful for quick fine adjustments mid-gig.

Bottom line is as much as I love this bass, an old motorcycling injury to my left thumb makes playing this (or any double bass for that matter) for any length of time an uncomfortable proposition.

I originally paid £850 for the bass but I’m now selling for £650 in respect of the history of damage. Obviously given previous experience I am extremely reluctant to ship the Bass but would be happy to meet halfway within reason. Alternatively if you wish to try before you buy, tea/coffee will be available 😎I will also include a Stagg double bass stand in the deal. The Bass comes in it’s original KK ‘gig bag’ case which is in pristine condition with all zips, straps, etc intact and working as they should. 
Any questions, fire away!

Edited September 28, 2021 by JPJ

[6feet7]

Whats the scale length of this please? More electric bass or actual double bass?

Edited September 10, 2021 by 6feet7

[JPJ]

26 minutes ago, 6feet7 said:

Whats the scale length of this please? More electric bass or actual double bass?

She’s 3/4 scale, definitely more double bass than electric. There’s a great video of Ed Friedland playing one here 

 

[JPJ]

On hold until the 29th for a clandestine car park meet some where close to the border 😉

[JPJ]

Now sold, thanks to all for the interest.