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Overwater Aspiration Elite 5 - *SOLD*
£400
Reading UK


OutSpoon
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I recently bought a 2011 Overwater Aspiration Elite from franzbassist on here.
 

I was in the market for a nice but inexpensive fretted 5 as a second bass, and this fitted the bill really well.  However, I now have more basses than fingers and it’s time to rationalise. 

 

So, first of all it's in great condition.  I don't think there's a mark on it anywhere. It's a five piece neck through, maple and something walnut-like would be my guess, with what appears to be an ash body capped with a burl maple top.  It's 35" scale, so a nice tight B string, and the 19mm spacing at the bridge is great. 

 

EQ is a three band Overwater system designed by John East. The control cavity is thoroughly shielded using paint and copper tape.  The bridge and pickups are Overwater branded too, but I assume made in Korea along with the bass itself.  The standard tuners were mini Gotoh-like ones, but were swapped  for Gotoh ResOLites which take the weight to bang on 9 lbs and have sorted the balance.  Other than that the bass is stock. 

 

Live, the bass is really articulate: every note comes through crisp and clear. Lots of complements for how great it sounds, and how versatile. 

 

Happy to ship in the UK for additional cost. 
 

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I played this bass when Bass Direct had it; everything on it is excellent; the electronics, pickups, finish, quality of finish, playability all fantastic. Not just for the price, it’s just really good.  
 

Why didn’t I buy it then?
35” just isn’t my thing, I wish it was. 

(I don’t know the seller.) 

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