Schack Unique 4 Custom Bass. Handmade (De.) 80/90's. Blue, maple, ebony. 3EQ. £888 (reduced) £999 TS (UK)

[eubassix]

Schack Unique 4 Custom - high-quality 4 string bass from (Andy) Schack. Handmade in Germany. Classic example of German bass building tradition from the 80/90's. Excellent quality incl. selected woods, hardware, craftsmanship, playability and sound. The 'unique'neck = bolt on using unique patented Schack Covered Neck Fixing-System (CNF) Fingerboard: thick ebony, Frets : 24 Headstock : 2 + 2 with ebony top Pickups :  2 Basstec Jazz Bass like humbucking.  Electronics:  (original Schack BC 3P, active c/w master volume, pickup pan control, 3-way plus highly switchable frequencies and Q-factor for each band is included ) - but currently a more basic Vol - Pan + 3EQ  Preamp is fitted : Tuners : Gotoh. Bridge : ETS/Schack  Original Schack 3D-adjustable. Strings spacing at bridge : 20 mm (adjustable) Nut : synthetic with zero fret Strings spacing at nut : 11 mm. Scale: 34" - long scale.

The bass body was recently stripped, refurbished / refinished by Agrajag Guitars - I do have photo(s) of the original dark blue strange poly-plastic finish that was removed. I'd initially planned to refit the Schack BC-3P ciscuit but it's a bit complex and I failed to get help from Nico Schack. The rear cover isn't as neat as it was (due to the refurb/refinish) so I've added a couple more screws. The BassTec pickups are great but have become quite worn over the years (particularly the neck p/up which has virtually lost its 'basstec' logo). Looks like the Schack Unique range is now back (Nico) with prices from c. €3k. (website) ... now reduced to £888  !

Edited August 5 by eubassix

[Thomas P]

Shame it`s not a 5 string, otherwise I`d be interested.

GLWTS

Thomas

[deepbass5]

Great basses I bought one new many years ago but It needs that great preAmp back in there. IMHO 

[eubassix]

On 12/12/2023 at 13:53, deepbass5 said:

Great basses I bought one new many years ago but It needs that great preAmp back in there. IMHO 

agree totally - that's why it's there (with the bass). It was working fine when the bass was dismantled & refurbished. Possibly an easy re-install for somebody confident / knowledgeable with electronics; I just didn't want to risk when unfortunately the photos I'd taken didn't adequately show all the correct connections.

[noise_art]

Have these 3BC-VN (earlier one) in my 2 basses from Supra from a long time and I love it! 

[dyerseve]

Is this any help for the Schack pre?

[shemeckfrac]

You could replace the rusty pickup screws, it would make the bass a lot more attractive

[eubassix]

2 hours ago, shemeckfrac said:

You could replace the rusty pickup screws, it would make the bass a lot more attractive

fair enough - I'll replace or at least 'tidy' them over this coming w/end and will add photo/s.

[eubassix]

On 24/10/2024 at 15:37, eubassix said:

fair enough - I'll replace or at least 'tidy' them over this coming w/end and will add photo/s.

 

On 24/10/2024 at 13:06, shemeckfrac said:

You could replace the rusty pickup screws, it would make the bass a lot more attractive

 

update (photo) - original screws removed & refinished :-