Overwater Progress Series IV 4 String - £2500 OVNO £2500 Leeds

[petergales]

I never thought I would have to do this but since I ruptured my shoulder falling off a ladder, which resulted in a replacement shoulder operation, I struggle to play 34" scale basses for any length of time. I have therefore had to move to short scale basses and so I am selling some of my long scale instruments.

So here is my 2018 Overwater Progress Series IV through neck 34” scale four string made for me by those brilliant guys in Carlisle. 

The body wood is ash with a walnut top and matching headstock and rosewood fingerboard. Hardware, pickups and preamp are Overwater’s own brand. Controls are volume and blend with a three band EQ. The volume knob has a push/pull application that brightens up the sound.

When I had the bass made for me in 2018 I asked for the body to be chambered with the result that it weighs a mere 7.5lbs.

It is a great instrument, in excellent condition, and comes with a Hiscox unbranded hard case.

Sorry to see this one go but needs must I'm afraid. I must be realistic about it and accept that my limitations are not going to improve and it should go to someone who can make full use of it.

The price new would be well in excess of £3,500 so I think I’m asking a fair price for it – but the market will decide I suppose.

Payment by bank transfer and collection from Leeds although I am prepared to meet up within a reasonable distance from Leeds if that helps.

 

Edited January 14 by petergales

[Sandypjb]

Lovely bass - GLWTS!

[snorkie635]

Looks really good to me. GLWTS

[Dood]

I’ve just recorded a review of a progress elite custom too which should be going live soon. These basses are stunning!

[Sparky Mark]

Beautiful bass bump.

[simonlittle]

That’s a stunning looking bass. Good luck with the sale 😉

[petergales]

15 hours ago, Sandypjb said:

Lovely bass - GLWTS!

Thank you. It really is a beautiful instrument and it's in mint condition too.

[petergales]

21 hours ago, snorkie635 said:

Looks really good to me. GLWTS

 

18 hours ago, Sparky Mark said:

Beautiful bass bump.

Thanks Mark. It's a superb instrument.

[petergales]

21 hours ago, snorkie635 said:

Looks really good to me. GLWTS

Thank you. It's a stunner I must admit.

[LukeFRC]

that is lovely

[petergales]

20 hours ago, LukeFRC said:

that is lovely

Hi Luke

It certainly is! Sad to have to sell it but I know my limitations now. If it sells I'll be tempted to order a short scale version.

If you're tempted and want to try it feel free to pop over. Kettle will be on.

Cheers

[dmccombe7]

Stunning basses and so versatile.

Finish and quality is 2nd to none.

Got the 6 er fretless version and its gorgeous.

GLWTS

Dave

[snorkie635]

2 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

Stunning basses and so versatile.

Finish and quality is 2nd to none.

Got the 6 er fretless version and its gorgeous.

GLWTS

Dave

Chuck us a photo Dave.

[dmccombe7]

29 minutes ago, snorkie635 said:

Chuck us a photo Dave.

PM'd

[petergales]

On 03/01/2025 at 09:31, dmccombe7 said:

Stunning basses and so versatile.

Finish and quality is 2nd to none.

Got the 6 er fretless version and its gorgeous.

GLWTS

Dave

Thanks Dave. it certainly is a beautiful instrument and so light too.

[wright/watt]

Having played bass  (debatable, lol) now for 43 of my 57 years!!

 

I have now owned an Overwater progress 111 (4 string 2006) for the last two years..It is quite simply my goto bass with the most versatile sound and playability!! The luthiership second to none, by Chris Mays team..

 

In the very fortunate position to having owned, and own some very high end basses, the Overwater is at the top. Only took me 41 years!!

 

GLWTS of this wonderful bass 👍🙂

 

 

[petergales]

On 12/01/2025 at 12:06, wright/watt said:

Having played bass  (debatable, lol) now for 43 of my 57 years!!

 

I have now owned an Overwater progress 111 (4 string 2006) for the last two years..It is quite simply my goto bass with the most versatile sound and playability!! The luthiership second to none, by Chris Mays team..

 

In the very fortunate position to having owned, and own some very high end basses, the Overwater is at the top. Only took me 41 years!!

 

GLWTS of this wonderful bass 👍🙂

 

 

Thank you, I couldn't have put it better myself. It's only an injury that won't heal that forces the sale I'm afraid.

Kind regards

[snorkie635]

43 minutes ago, petergales said:

Thank you, I couldn't have put it better myself. It's only an injury that won't heal that forces the sale I'm afraid.

Kind regards

Hello Peter. Just to let you know, it seems the link to Dan's review no longer works.

 

Best

 

Snorkie

[petergales]

18 hours ago, snorkie635 said:

Hello Peter. Just to let you know, it seems the link to Dan's review no longer works.

 

Best

 

Snorkie

Ah, thanks for letting me know. I'll edit it then.

Kind regards

[Jaybeevee]

20 hours ago, snorkie635 said:

Hello Peter. Just to let you know, it seems the link to Dan's review no longer works.

 

Best

 

Snorkie

I picked up a progress IV 5 here in Norway and watched Dans review several time just a few weeks ago.. I tried to watch again last week and it was removed for breaching community guidelines.. wtf?

[petergales]

22 hours ago, Jaybeevee said:

I picked up a progress IV 5 here in Norway and watched Dans review several time just a few weeks ago.. I tried to watch again last week and it was removed for breaching community guidelines.. wtf?

I have edited the post to reflect that. Thanks