Beedster Posted January 26 Posted January 26 (edited) Bought it, love it, but not really a 'me' bass. I'd love a BC member who's passionate about either Entwistle, The Who, or Status to have this bass, but if not it'll go to a shop on consignment sale (at the £2,500 Basschat price I'm taking a bit of a hit on what it owes me). I'm happy to talk trades/PX but would certainly prefer cash. If the former, I'm looking for a biggie by Mesa; 400, Prodigy/Strategy, Titan etc, but could have arm twisted by other aesthetically pleasing music/audio gear, you know how I roll I won't waste your time with a lengthy description, anyone interested in buying this knows the score. I'd welcome tryouts chez Beedster, and am happy to post worldwide. I'll take some detailed photos over the next couple of days. There's still a minor issue with the switchable mid pot to be resolved but apparently it's an easy fix and I will get that done There's a thread about it that veers off into Cold War bombers Basschat style. As I mentioned, the circuit issues are largely resolved now Edited March 26 by Beedster 17
Mickeyboro Posted January 26 Posted January 26 Sad you can’t go forward with this fabulous instrument Chris - GLWTS! 1
W1_Pro Posted January 26 Posted January 26 It reminds me a bit of an Overwater Original. I guess there is a common thread of John Entwistle running through both designs. Lovely and unusual bass, good luck with the sale. 3
walshy Posted January 26 Posted January 26 What a bass! Sorry it’s not for you buddy, looks killer. GLWTS mate 1
Geddys nose Posted January 26 Posted January 26 Lovely basses these, surprisingly adaptable to any style with that pre amp. It has the advantage of having Buzzard on the headstock unlike the later ones too. 1
Beedster Posted January 26 Author Posted January 26 38 minutes ago, Geddys nose said: Lovely basses these, surprisingly adaptable to any style with that pre amp. It has the advantage of having Buzzard on the headstock unlike the later ones too. Re adaptable, absolutely, it’s like a Modulus Flea on steroids. And I bloody love that headstock, there’s something a bit Grim Reaper about it 👍 1
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 26 Posted January 26 Well, I'm an Entwistle/Who obsessive, so that's a start! I wish I was in a position to make you an offer 😔 1
Beedster Posted January 28 Author Posted January 28 On 26/01/2025 at 23:40, Cosmo Valdemar said: Well, I'm an Entwistle/Who obsessive, so that's a start! I wish I was in a position to make you an offer 😔 And I wish I could afford to sell it for less mate 👍 1
Beedster Posted February 13 Author Posted February 13 On 26/01/2025 at 17:29, Beedster said: I'm happy to talk trades/PX but would certainly prefer cash. If the former, I'm looking for a biggie by Mesa; 400, Prodigy/Strategy, Titan etc, but could have arm twisted by other aesthetically pleasing music/audio gear, you know how I roll Gentle nudge to the top, suspect this'll probably have to go to eBay quite soon
Beedster Posted February 16 Author Posted February 16 @walshy has dangled a rather elegant piece of Californian Engineering so I'm probably going to put this on eBay and Reverb this week. I'm happy to talk deals here first. I'll also take a load of detailed photos tomorrow (Monday) and post them here. It's an extraordinary instrument and if it's on your bucket list now's your chance 👍 1
Beedster Posted February 17 Author Posted February 17 (edited) NEVER play a bass once you've decided to sell it........... Numerous small dinks, none really noticable form more than a few feet away but nonetheless there This is the biggest, looks worse in the photo than in the flesh LEDs. And look how far back down that neck the 8ve is Sublime weave 👍 Note in pic below the visible pot (switchable mids) is slightly tempramental. It's improved massively with a bit of professional attention since I first owned the bass but I suspect will need replacing at some stage. Note in pic below one side of the lower batter clip is broken. It all works fine but will also I suspect need replacing at some stage D-Tuner fitted when I bought the bass. Not something I use but seems fully functional Edited February 17 by Beedster 2
Beedster Posted February 17 Author Posted February 17 And the lucky winer will also receive......... ....and if you make it past the first 10-mins you're a better man than me 1
walshy Posted February 17 Posted February 17 Thats a rule I learnt the hard way, so many times I have almost refunded people after having a last 'noodle' 2
Beedster Posted February 17 Author Posted February 17 2 minutes ago, walshy said: Thats a rule I learnt the hard way, so many times I have almost refunded people after having a last 'noodle' Ha ha, likewise mate, the problem with this monster is that it even sounds massive unplugged, it has a resonance and - dare I say it - heft, to every note, even unplugged. The neck is such an absolute technical marvel also, I've owned Modulus (Flea, Sonic Hammer), several Status-necked basses, Wals, and a few luthier instruments, and never come across a neck like this. Frankly it's a bummer it's not Fender-fit or it would be hanging off a Precision as we speak..... 1
BattlestarRedactica Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Hi, I'm interested in this bass and I'm a big Entwistle fan. PM sent. 2
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