eubassix Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 (edited) Devon Diamond-D FL5 High-end (handmade) bass which is extremely light and comfortable, with a slim, easy neck. The body (top) is quilted maple with slight burl to it and the core (rear) is lightly figured koa. The neck is three piece maple and the fingerboard Brazilian rosewood. The electronics are Bartolini (NS2TMB-18 preamp). The truss rod is a single-action truss. The bass has seen little use and remains in excellent condition. Currently fitted with excellent TI strings "...Tailored to accommodate almost any playing style, the Devon Diamond D has been the most popular model since it's inception. With a Bartolini MM and a slanted J pickup, the Diamond D is versatile. Coupled with the Bartolini NSTMB 18 volt, 3-band EQ, this bass has the ability to lay a solid groove. The very sleek body design, carved to perfect balance, features rounded body contours, exotic hardwood laminates and hardwood control cover: but what really sets this bass apart from it's competition is the sound!..." Devon Diamond D Features: · Bartolini MM (bridge position with coil-tapping switch) and J (neck position) pickups standard. · Bartolini NSTMB 18v.-3 electronics with volume, pickup balance, concentric bass/treble, mid and 3-way mid-EQ swift switch. · 24 fret(less), 5 bolt-on 3-piece maple neck, fretless (lined - maple) · Graphite-reinforced neck with 2-way truss rod. · Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard. · 35" scale on 5-string (34" scale on 4 string models). · String spacing: 9mm(nut)-16mm(F24)-19mm(Bridge). 1-3/4" Nut · Hipshot Ultralite tuning machines. · Black hardware. · Dual battery box for quick battery change. · Upgrade body wood: figured Koa · Optional upgrade top - curly maple (thick section) + matching headstock cap. · Hipshot "A" bridge made of premium quality aluminum · Wooden rear cavity cover with trim-pot access · All bolts are threaded-insert (no screws - neck & rear cover) · Thomastik-Infeld Strings · Weight: only 8.2 lbs. - shown (in photos) with a case, but comes with high-quality gig-bag. Link: [url="http://www.devonguitars.com"]http://www.devonguitars.com[/url] Having decided to keep the Kinal FL5 and currently unable to source (or fund) a Devon 5 fretted, thought it best to let this bass go. I'll try for a few days on here and then ebay it. Current price (base) for a DD-5 is $2600. Options take it close to $3k. £SOLD / Traded Edited June 15, 2011 by eubassix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Oh my, this looks like it will give my Pedulla Pentabuzz a run for its money! I dont know if i like this or the kinal more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Fit bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I nearly bought a Devon Jazz from the LowEnd shop...alot of gospel players play these basses.. have a bumpy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Thanks - SW, Veils & Bb5 -for the postitive comments and info.! I think the Kinal is much more akin to the Buzz5 than the Devon, with its ebony-coated f/board. The Devon is a more 'organic' FL, but still offers a great range of tones with the MM-J + extensive EQ. It's probably the lightest (.. weight, Not sound!..) high-end FL5 I've ever played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) Bump BTP1 .. with reduced price/offer. £1280 ono. (Courier'd) !! Edited August 16, 2009 by eubassix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted August 7, 2009 Author Share Posted August 7, 2009 Some interest / no offers - BUMP. Will probably ebay if no real interest by this w/end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Good decision to keep the Kinal David . Meanwhile you present us with yet another beautiful bass, simply superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Thanks Russ - hope the Kinal MK5 is still performing well?! I had a plan to create a lightweight pair of 5's (Devon's seem to be very light generally) but (a) can't now afford a matching fretted for this FL5, and ( just prefer the feel/sound of the Kinal MK5FL. So, whilst this is a lovely bass, it's going to playing '2nd-fiddle' (which isn't easy for a bass)....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) [quote name='eubassix' post='563447' date='Aug 8 2009, 01:25 PM']Thanks Russ - hope the Kinal MK5 is still performing well?![/quote] Oh heck yes, it's perfect David. Edited August 8, 2009 by Rayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 ... to ebay :- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160355498347&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...=STRK:MESELX:IT[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 Bump with dropped price (!) .. and will probably reduce on ebay prior to last 12h. It's o.n.o. so offers accepted (w/out trades) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 .. last 24h. on ebay ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 .. usual story = plenty of 'Watchers' .. 0-bids. Possible trade+£ pending. Otherwise accepting offers (sensible) on an exceptional lined FL5. If nothing forthcoming, may relist (ebay) with lowered start(BIN). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 (edited) It's all gone quiet .... Edited October 22, 2009 by eubassix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haimesy Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Hi David...Fantastic looking FL fancy a trade with the Zon you sold me as i bought a six Zon i was so impressed but find myself needing a fretless.I was thinking you might be missing the sonus[A LONG SHOT I KNOW] All the best John Remember this one............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Sorry for the late PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) Reduced ! Edited October 22, 2009 by eubassix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 B U M P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 a g a i n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 weakend bump ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 (edited) Decided to try on ebay .. will probably remove if not significant Watchers/Bids/Offers - but will accept same (incl.) for the week. Edited November 1, 2009 by eubassix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarbass Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 [quote name='eubassix' post='599299' date='Sep 15 2009, 03:16 PM']Reduced to £980 incl. (Courier)....[/quote] Seen the ad on ebay. Please give me a call on 00759547289 as I may be interested Regards,Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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