Ashbory bass - Fender licensed version - Red £250

[NoirBass]

Ok, so here is a weird one, Silicone strings, fretless, 18" scale length, dogbone body. Designed to be a convenient alternative to the upright bass that apparently some session players used in the 80's? This is one of the later 'Fender' licensed versions that I bought from the forum several years ago. Haven't used it much so off it goes.

 

Overall in very good shape although I have unfortunately added a chip in the front edge - See pics.

 

Comes with the original soft case and a few spare strings

 

Identical to the one demoed here:

https://www.google.com/search?q=fender+ashbory+bass&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB896GB896&sxsrf=APwXEdcA0rQXn8TRf5pvewsHBtd-AP9K1w:1680440284537&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjJh-fxn4v-AhU-_7sIHVedBTYQ_AUoAXoECAIQAw&biw=1225&bih=1359&dpr=1.8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:8f315b21,vid:-yfKsRzLHqY

 

Nice little article here:

 

https://www.basscentre.com/bass-centre-ashbory-bass.html

 

Difficult to price as I can't seem to find any others for sale at the moment so I've listed it as £250, but will listen to near offers.

 

Very happy to demo it here in North London N21 or can post at cost.

 

 

[Richard R]

Always fancied trying one of these.

[prowla]

I have one - they're quite a fun little curio to have in the collection...

[WHUFC BASS]

Are these fretless?

[NoirBass]

7 minutes ago, WHUFC BASS said:

Are these fretless?

Yup 👍🏻 

[JWes]

What do the 3 control knobs do?

[mep]

Volume, bass & treble controls. They are active too.

[JWes]

3 minutes ago, mep said:

Volume, bass & treble controls. They are active too.

Thanks. Very interesting & tempting 🤔 

[itu]

Use talcum powder and the strings become nearly frictionless. 2 octave slides are a breeze (if not usable).

[basexperience]

I’ve got a black one of these, and I love it! 

[NikNik]

On 12/07/2023 at 09:10, itu said:

Use talcum powder and the strings become nearly frictionless. 2 octave slides are a breeze (if not usable).

I used to do that. I also put a tight, rubber band over the nut to dampen vibration. Gave it a kind of analogue synth sound.