zatoichi Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) Hi all I nearly sold this gorgeous instrument 3 years ago but couldn't part with it. Now I've bought a Fender Ultra so it finally has to go! I've tried loads of acoustic basses (and owned a Warwick Alien for years) - the Takamine is the best. It really is as close as you can get to a double bass sound with an acoustic bass. Sounds good acoustically and records well with close miking. For live or recording the built-in cool tube preamp sounds really rich and thick straight into the desk or amp. It's generally in superb condition, with a few light dings here and there as you'd expect. There was slight damage to the 1/4" jack socket from the previous owner, so I had it professionally repaired and made good with a new jack plate by Noden Guitars on Denmark Street. Solid as a rock now. I also had fret dots inlaid into the top of the neck to make it easier to play for electric bassies like me. The stock strings have been replaced with Thomastik Infelds, which are insanely responsive in comparison, sound and feel great. It has a brass spike that can be used to play the bass standing in upright position. Lastly it comes with an amazing crocodile-effect hard case. Heavy, very rock and roll, fantastic for photo shoots and generally making an entrance! Very sad to let this beautiful instrument go but it feels like the right time - it's too nice to be resting in its case and the sale will fund my new Ultra. The cheapest UK retailer I can find is £2100 at the moment so save yourself £600! No offers thanks, the price is pre-haggled for your convenience I'm based in Walthamstow E17, very near the tube, or can meet up anywhere around central London. Thanks for looking! Tony Edited October 21, 2021 by zatoichi SOLD 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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