xilddx Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) For sale is my Kopo Lina Fretless IV NT Electric Bass. More pics on the bay [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KOPO-Lina-Fretless-4st-Bass-Gorgeous-French-Luthiery_W0QQitemZ330345459550QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item4cea1faf5e&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1688|293%3A2|294%3A50"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KOPO-Lina-Fretless-4...93%3A2|294%3A50[/url] The craftsmanship is superb, the beautiful ebony fingerboard is wonderful. Low action and plays really smoothly. This is a very versatile bass, with a wide variety of tones and sweet spots. The tone is warm, rich with harmonic overtones and has a lovely transparency to it. The 34in through-neck is shallow, fast and made of maple, subtly figured ebony board with offset face dots, and side dots. Body is flame maple, I would guess it's AAA, it shimmers and catches the light very nicely. The bass balances beautifully on the strap. Delano pickups from Germany are some of the best in the world. This has two: Delano MM style HB at the bridge, Delano SB4 twin coil soapbar in the neck position. They promise world class fretless tone, and they deliver. Passive electronics with volume pull pots with series/parallel for each pickup and a single tone control. I'm selling because I've realised it's just not quite really me. I am a Warwick man at heart. Fred Pons is the luthier behind Kopo [url="http://kopo.fr/"]http://kopo.fr/[/url] There are a couple of very small dings to the body edge and a very minor bit of worming on part of the neck heel. She's a real looker and certainly turns heads. Currently strung with DR Black Beauties 45 - 105 Original well padded Kopo Luthierie soft case included. Please ask any questions you like. You will preferably pick this up from Ealing in West London. I will post, UK only, if you need me to within a couple of working days of receiving your payment. Best wishes. Edited July 22, 2009 by silddx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 That's really pretty, I don't usually like custom basses (they tend to go a bit overboard with the design IMO) but that's quite understated. And strangely enough I've got £600 earmarked for a new fretless. Ooh, decisions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Very pretty - shame I can't play fretless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 oooooooffff thats a sexy beast mate! why you getting rid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Obviously it depends on the tone you are after, but I can pretty much guarantee you will love the feel and playability. The neck is wonderful, shallow and fast. The bass is very responsive. Really lovely player. I just realised I wanted an old Fender and couldn't afford one, but when this franken P came up with a 70's neck, and a Jap body at a realistic price, I couldn't resist. You know how it is, otherwise I would have kept this and put the neck pup in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 [quote name='51m0n' post='509131' date='Jun 9 2009, 03:24 PM']oooooooffff thats a sexy beast mate! why you getting rid?[/quote] Why thank you! See my post above about getting rid. If I had the cash spare I would be keeping it, believe me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bythesea Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) I liked that so much when it came up the first time... Edited June 9, 2009 by bythesea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 [quote name='silddx' post='509133' date='Jun 9 2009, 03:26 PM']... I just realised I wanted an old Fender and couldn't afford one, but when this franken P came up with a 70's neck, and a Jap body at a realistic price, I couldn't resist. You know how it is, otherwise I would have kept this and put the neck pup in.[/quote] I was tempted by that too, but from Beedster's description it doesn't sound like it does that familiar bloomy fretless sound. It is pretty though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='509258' date='Jun 9 2009, 05:04 PM']I was tempted by that too, but from Beedster's description it doesn't sound like it does that familiar bloomy fretless sound. It is pretty though. [/quote] I'll find out on Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 [quote name='molan' post='509130' date='Jun 9 2009, 03:23 PM']Very pretty - shame I can't play fretless![/quote] Yes you can! It's actually easier than you might think. Jake will show you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bythesea Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 If I had the cash I would have this off you - such a lovely looking bass. And with that extra pup I imagine it has an even greater range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thanks mate, I appreciate it Sounds woody, and the new pup gives it that much more depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMITNT Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 if i havent bought my MM fretless couple months ago i would get this in a heartbeat what a lovely instrument.. I love the dot on the neck sideways and on fretboard looks amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 [quote name='KERMITNT' post='541883' date='Jul 16 2009, 06:50 AM']if i havent bought my MM fretless couple months ago i would get this in a heartbeat what a lovely instrument.. I love the dot on the neck sideways and on fretboard looks amazing[/quote] Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Love the look of this, unfortunately I think it would tkae a couple of months for my Sandberg to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 No worries mate, the way things are going it might still be for sale by then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 A depressed bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) Ok, I think this is off to the 'bay tonight with a higher price to see if I can try not to be out of pocket. Thanks for the interest and kind comments, friends. [b]If any of you have a Warwick fretless 4 under £700ish, I will be interested as soon as I've sold this. Active Corvettes preferred. Must be unlined and not a defret. [/b] Cheers, Nigel Edited July 17, 2009 by silddx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) Now on de bay [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330345459550"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=330345459550[/url] Edited July 17, 2009 by silddx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 Crikey, already it looks like she might be going home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Will someone offer me £720 including UK delivery for this? Honestly, she sounds as beautiful as she looks, mwah, transparency, rich and warm, growl and quack, gorgeous harmonics. She's just not what I need for my pop music outfits I hope Martin Petersen won't mind me quoting him, but he said this bass had character, and she's got even more now. I want to go mostly, if not completely fretless for this new band and I need a bass I'm completely comfortable with, ie. an active Warwick Corvette. EDIT: I sound a bit desperate don't I Edited July 21, 2009 by silddx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Wonderful bass - really different and yet somehow familiar at the same time (if you know what I mean!). My fretless needs have recently been satisfied but it might well have become bass 66 - sadly my tax is due this month so have a bump on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='547113' date='Jul 21 2009, 10:49 PM']Wonderful bass - really different and yet somehow familiar at the same time (if you know what I mean!). My fretless needs have recently been satisfied but it might well have become bass 66 - sadly my tax is due this month so have a bump on me.[/quote] Thank you, Doc. Appreciated I've been playing her a lot recently, to see if I can get used to it. It's certainly possible. I find the Precision string spacing a bit too wide, but hey, it's not a huge deal. Just wondering if I can turn that initial lust into real love Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher1993 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 One day this bass will be mine. Whether you're still the owner or it's 6 owners down the line I will have it! Good luck with the sale. Have a bump on me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 [quote name='gnasher1993' post='547916' date='Jul 22 2009, 06:04 PM']One day this bass will be mine. Whether you're still the owner or it's 6 owners down the line I will have it! Good luck with the sale. Have a bump on me...[/quote] Like it, thank you! I've been having a think about withdrawing it actually, but now I've dropped the price on the bay, I'll see wot's wot in a day or two. I am starting to believe I could live with her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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