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GB Rumour 5 String *** ON HOLD SUBJECT TO SALE***
£1800
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Rowley Birkin QC

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Giving up playing (at least live) so am offloading the vast majority of my gear.

 

This a a very nice GB Rumour which I’m reluctantly selling, but I’m just not using it enough.

 

Bought from BassBros a few years ago so have used their images as they show it better than mine could! Fitted with blue side & front led’s


Would prefer collection for this, but I do have a hard case and box to shop it in, but I would want to make sure that the shipping costs included insurance up to its full value, so it wouldn’t be cheap.

 

Any questions just ask.

 

Colour – Natural

Body Finish – Gloss

Body Wood  – Ash w/ Quilted Maple Top

Neck Finish – Gloss

Neck Wood – Flame Maple / Mahogany

Fretboard – Birdseye Maple

Frets – 26

Scale Length – 34’

Weight – 9lbs4oz/4.2kgs

Electronics – Active 3 Band

Pickups – GB

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TheGreek Grand Master

TheGreek

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Beautiful...you'll be sorry...

 

I sold my 4 string during one of my downsizing episodes...didn't work...just spent the money on more gear and lost one of the best basses I'd ever owned...

 

If you're interested in a trade..

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Rowley Birkin QC

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Cheers TheGreek, this is one of the best basses I’ve owned, but I’ve stopped getting emotionally attached to them anymore. It’s a lovely thing, but not what I need anymore.


Not really looking for trades as I’m “downsizing”

 

 

roger Experienced

roger

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I’ve lusted after a Rumour 4 for a while but they just don’t seem to come up🫤 that’s a lovely looking bass GLWTS (I’ll stop short of saying “this won’t hang around for long” as nothing seems to be moving)🤷‍♂️

roger Experienced

roger

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Goodfellow looks right up there with the best, in what world is a Wal worth £7k plus with basses like this? (Of course……IMHO🤣🤷‍♂️) 

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TheGreek Grand Master

TheGreek

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38 minutes ago, roger said:

Goodfellow looks right up there with the best, in what world is a Wal worth £7k plus with basses like this? (Of course……IMHO🤣🤷‍♂️) 

 

34 minutes ago, Rowley Birkin QC said:

Indeed…….is it £5k better???

 

I've owned two Wal basses but they did not compare to the GB Rumour 4 I had for playability, aesthetics or tone...

 

Yes, Wal basses have that distinctive "Wal tone" but if you don't want that specifically I'd recommend a Rumour all day long.

 

Anybody have a spare kidney I can offer Rowley in exchange??

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roger Experienced

roger

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1 minute ago, TheGreek said:

 

 

I've owned two Wal basses but they did not compare to the GB Rumour 4 I had for playability, aesthetics or tone...

 

Yes, Wal basses have that distinctive "Wal tone" but if you don't want that specifically I'd recommend a Rumour all day long.

 

Anybody have a spare kidney I can offer Rowley in exchange??

Now you mention it…anybody have a spare Rumour 4?!?!?!

gadget Rising Star

gadget

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I've owned a Rumour 5 and serial 001 original Nightingale 5 (the first Rumour body shaped bass built by Bernie), and I regretted parting with both all those years back, but such is life! Just wish I had some pics of them still! If I had the cash now, I'd have already bought this, sadly I am just not in a position to get this! Guess I'll have to try sell some hifi gear of something? Will be watching this one! I'd say good luck with the sale, but I want it too much! ;)

 

Cheers
G!

FunkyDude Proficient

FunkyDude

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14 hours ago, TheGreek said:

 

 

I've owned two Wal basses but they did not compare to the GB Rumour 4 I had for playability, aesthetics or tone...

 

Yes, Wal basses have that distinctive "Wal tone" but if you don't want that specifically I'd recommend a Rumour all day long.

 

Anybody have a spare kidney I can offer Rowley in exchange??

 

I don't understand why Wal basses are sooooooooooo heavy! 🤫

Gunsfreddy2003 Experienced

Gunsfreddy2003

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On 05/01/2025 at 18:40, TheGreek said:

Beautiful...you'll be sorry...

 

I sold my 4 string during one of my downsizing episodes...didn't work...just spent the money on more gear and lost one of the best basses I'd ever owned...

 

If you're interested in a trade..

 

Is that the one that I sold you?

Russ Mentor

Russ

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That was originally my bass - it was built in 2001 by Bernie, based on a body shape of a custom bass I'd had previously. I was playing in quite a heavy band at the time, and was using drop-D and drop-A regularly, hence the two Hipshots. 

 

Under construction, on Bernie's bench: 

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The day I got it: 

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If any potential buyers want to hear it, I recorded this album using it: 

It's a great instrument - it's been through a few owners now. I've thought about getting it back when it's shown up for sale before, but it's better off in someone else's hands. Best of luck with the sale. :D 

 

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meesterbassman Collaborator

meesterbassman

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Pretty much my dream bass right there. 
how on earth can I fund it….?!

I do have a lovely early (pre Lowden) Goodfellow from Bernie’s ‘shed days’. 
would happily part with it to fund this one though (especially as I mainly play 5s!). 
 

lovely 

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