1970’s/80’s Eko Made Encore ABG fretless £175 plus postage - *SOLD* £250 Manchester

[AndyTravis]

 

So, in a fit of “not using, sell it…”

 

I bought this bass as a bit of a wreck on eBay courtesy of over indulgence with wine.

 

it’s an ovation style bowl back, Italian (Eko) made - these are sometimes seen as Rondo etc.

 

Anyhow, I took the frets out. Added flamenco style tap plates etc. I was also OCD’ed out by the encore logo being 10mm off centre, so killed that too.

 

Again, this was done with wine in hand.

 

Neck had a small, old and stable split near the machine heads so I clamped and glued it.

 

Solid now - probably outlast me…

 

Defret is a decent enough job, probably not 100%, but board was radius sanded etc so better than some jobs I’ve had to fix for others in the past. Just not perfect as I’ve been out of the repair game for a while.

 

Sounds ace unplugged. Sounds decent plugged in - a passive volume/tone.

 

Plays well - I think it could have a lower action, but I was going for DB vibes so it’s about right for that…I had debated some lower tension strings. But that’s your shout.

 

Saddle would probably need lowering as it’s low at position 1-5.

 

edit - I can do PayPal invoices so you can do on PP credit. Forgot about this…will have to add Fees, but it won’t be much.

 

 

So I purchased an Ashdown pre/DI to balance the sound out and reduce potential feedback.

 

So, £190

 

Bass

 

soundhole bung

Ibanez Gigbag which is basically brand new.

 

Just realised I can’t let the Yamaha BEX go - and practically speaking, it gets very close to that double bass sound I was aiming for.

 

Shipping, while not advisable, is possible.

 

Manchester M27 for collection.

 

A proper marmite bass, if you hate it…fair enough.

 

But I know why people will love it.

 

 

 

 

Edited September 8 by AndyTravis
Sold

[Beedster]

12 hours ago, AndyTravis said:

A proper marmite bass, if you hate it…fair enough.

 

But I know why people will love it.

 

 

I wish I needed an acoustic fretless 'cos I love it Andy 👍

[Cosmo Valdemar]

This looks like a right giggle - wish I was closer.

[CalDeep]

It's my birthday next week.... if its still here I might have to have a play 

[AndyTravis]

5 minutes ago, CalDeep said:

It's my birthday next week.... if its still here I might have to have a play 

Well…let me tantalise you some more…

 

I have a second option 

[CalDeep]

Consider me tantalised 😅

[AndyTravis]

 

The fretless acoustic situation has become stupid.

The non mariachi looking one needs some attention, I bought while leathered because I’m a tit.

It needs a bit of attention, looks like it’s had some bits done and not finished.

Sounds amazing, but needs a bit of TLC.

I’m at a point where I’d love to tackle it. But I haven’t got time or money to throw at another project.

It’s wooden backed (mariachi is plastic/bowl)
 

It owes me £150, because I’m a tit.

Happy to entertain offers/swaps for a pedal or something.

 

I also still have the Ashdown Pre. So maybe something can be figured out.
 

I think £100 is realistic for what the bass is.

It’s old and bonkers, sounds very well - slightly bigger body than the other one. Sounds deeper/louder as a result…

 

Whichever one sells first will close this thread…

 

edit - I’ve made its own thread…for the big dreadnought bass…

Edited June 16 by AndyTravis

[AndyTravis]

On 04/06/2024 at 23:08, Cosmo Valdemar said:

This looks like a right giggle - wish I was closer.

I have a couple other f boxes and can ship…either bass.

 

might be risky 🤷🏻‍♂️

[AndyTravis]

Open to offers and trades and ideas…

[AndyTravis]

£190 posted in UK - otherwise I’ll just keep it.

 

👍🏼

[Cosmo Valdemar]

I am absurdly attracted to this.

[AndyTravis]

Well…g’wan then x

[AndyTravis]

Might actually need this to stay until 21/07 - typically, been asked to do an acoustic set on a BBC Manchester show 🤦🏻‍♂️

[AndyTravis]

 

Performed admirably at the beeb…

 

But - it’s now done its job.

 

I’m selling everything except the ripper and the orange BB, so it needs a new home.

[Beedster]

Still got a box Andy?

[AndyTravis]

3 minutes ago, Beedster said:

Still got a box Andy?

Not today…

 

the BEX is on its way to Cornwall - and I sold the other ABG.

 

im sure I could get something together fairly quickly (Mrs T has just had some new suitcases delivered)

[Beedster]

23 hours ago, AndyTravis said:

Not today…

 

the BEX is on its way to Cornwall - and I sold the other ABG.

 

im sure I could get something together fairly quickly (Mrs T has just had some new suitcases delivered)

 

Not quite sure what any of that means Andy! Is it sold? 

[AndyTravis]

3 minutes ago, Beedster said:

 

Not quite sure what any of that means Andy! Is it sold? 

I had boxes.

 

I’ve sold 2 basses - now I have no more boxes.

 

But, Mrs Travis has just ordered some stuff that’s arrived in big boxes, so I could work something out.

 

The bass you’re dying to own…is still available 😉😉😉

 

 

[AndyTravis]

Bump for this - I’m now off work for the summer, so postage can be done on the day…but I’m also home for collection more regularly.

 

 

[AndyTravis]

Bump…

[AndyTravis]

Last bump before i withdraw 

[AndyTravis]

Something has come up I shouldn’t have sold.

 

anyone fancy this at 175 plus postage?

 

obviously, collection is free

[AndyTravis]

Bump.

 

I now have a wonderful box courtesy of a recent purchase.

 

Gigbag, soundhole bung and a decent clip on tuner will be included.