NoirBass Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 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. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Always fancied trying one of these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 I have one - they're quite a fun little curio to have in the collection... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Are these fretless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoirBass Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 7 minutes ago, WHUFC BASS said: Are these fretless? Yup 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWes Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 What do the 3 control knobs do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Volume, bass & treble controls. They are active too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWes Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, mep said: Volume, bass & treble controls. They are active too. Thanks. Very interesting & tempting 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Use talcum powder and the strings become nearly frictionless. 2 octave slides are a breeze (if not usable). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basexperience Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 I’ve got a black one of these, and I love it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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