Rayman Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) Possible new band, possible new direction, so I'd like a different bass. Bought from Eubassix only a handful of weeks ago, I fell in love with it. It's easliy the best quality bass I've ever owned, and here's what David had to say about it in his blurb: "Kinal MK-5: Mike Kinal (Canada) five string with a beautiful quilt maple top in an amber stain. Matching head stock (quilt/amber) with a very nice birds-eye maple cap to the rear. Alder body core. Ebony fingerboard on maple + five-piece neck with graphite reinforcement. 2 Aero jazz pickups with Bartolini preamp, 3EQ and 3-way midrange selector switch. Scale length is 35", 1&11/16" nut. String spacing is 9mm at the nut and 17mm at the bridge. Weight is 8 & 3/4 lbs. Great condition - the only significant 'ding' (no effect on playing) is a small (.5cm) to the side (only) of the ebony board, between frets 1 and 2 (below the G-string). This is one of the best constructed, 'all-purpose' basses I've ever played. Slaps well, is punchy for rock and can also produce more mellow tones" The Aeros are mounted in Ebony, and even the jack cover is wooden, it looks like rosewood to me. Super stunning, super high quality from an outstanding Canadian Luthier who is gaining a big reputation. I'm looking for around £1000 or tradewise a Stingray or a Modulus Flea? Link to Mike's site: [url="http://64.180.97.138/kinal/bass.htm"]http://64.180.97.138/kinal/bass.htm[/url] Edited December 18, 2009 by Rayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Oh no Russ!!!!! Hopefully your sanity will be regained before someone buys this absolute beauty of a bass. I managed nearly 12 years without a gig and still got up to 20+ basses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Nah, I'm done Peter. I have another non bass project that I need the money for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 A sad day for the Three Amigos...just promise me you're new project has something to do with gynaecology mate Someone is going to get a truly outstanding bass - wish it was me Russ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdgrsr400 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I am definitely interested in this bass, but I would need someone to buy my Lakland 55-02 Deluxe which I got not so long ago from Champion Badger. Full set of photos of this at [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=47865"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=47865[/url] , excellent condition and range of tones, £675. This is just like a house buying chain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='578370' date='Aug 23 2009, 06:09 PM']A sad day for the Three Amigos...just promise me you're new project has something to do with gynaecology mate Someone is going to get a truly outstanding bass - wish it was me Russ.[/quote] I'm certainly not giving up bass Al, I'll be keeping the OLP, and might well treat myself to another Marcus Miller Jazz or similar at some point, so our regular get togethers won't be affected, I'm still on for another in a handful of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Good luck with the bass - it looks like a stunner (have you got an image of the ding?) Good luck too with post gigging life - I gave up gigging more than 15 years ago and enjoy playing now more than ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Thanks for that, to be honest, the ding is so insignificant that I'm not sure my camera will pick it up, I'll have a look. I've enjoyed playing for fun at home much more than gigs in recent years. Empty pubs, weddings ([i]groan[/i]), and now in my mid 40s I've had enough of it. I'm just going to do it for myself from now on . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 [quote name='Rayman' post='578274' date='Aug 23 2009, 03:51 PM']Well.....I'm jacking in playing live all together. Endless band troubles and loads of crap pub gigs, and I'm done.[/quote] The UK music scene takes another victim. I feel your pain. + 1 on this fantastic bass. If it was a 34in I'd be in a lot of trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Fu-Kinal thats a fancy looking bass! Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Trade options: Stingray 4 or 5, Marcus Miller Jazz, Black/maple US Precision, plus cash depending on the bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I keep coming back to this - the construction looks superb and the back of the neck is really lovely. It's lucky for me that this is a 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) [quote name='lozbass' post='581033' date='Aug 26 2009, 09:52 AM']I keep coming back to this - the construction looks superb and the back of the neck is really lovely. It's lucky for me that this is a 35"[/quote] Cheers for that. Graphite re-enforced with Purple Heart stripes, very tasty, and a dream to play. I bought the bass to use live, but as I'm not going to play live much longer, I've decided to recoup some of the cash invested in it, otherwise I'd be keeping it, and I still might to be honest. Edited August 26, 2009 by Rayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 PMs replied to thanks, but still available. Trades plus cash still an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I've heard a rumour this may be sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 I've had a couple of PMs on this bass, the story is, it's still available for the right deal. I could really do with raising some cash, so if the asking price is out of reach then a trade plus cash is possible. I'd like a Stingray 5, so I'd ask for the 'ray plus a couple of hundred quid. That's the kind of deal I'm after. Cash is still prefered though. The bass is simply wonderful, and my only reason for moving it on is purely to raise some cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 (edited) New pictures.......... Edited October 18, 2009 by Rayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_the_bassist Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I owned this bass for a couple of weeks and it is indeed awesome. It converted me from 4 to 5 string as no other bass has managed to do, although I was at last ready for it. I've only one further thing to say, buy it! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 +1 I'd give my middle testicle for this bass - it oozes quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) Thanks fellas. Trade wise my prefered choices would be something along the lines of: Stingray 5 or a US Precision Deluxe, I'm open to ideas.........I just need some cash on top to get me out of a hole. OOH.... and if anyone has a nice old Yamaha BB3000S, or better still a [i]couple[/i] of old BBs, I'd be very interested in that. SR5 is favourite at this time. Edited September 13, 2009 by Rayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) Price dropped. No-one got an SR5 they want to trade? Perhaps a nice P bass? Edited September 15, 2009 by Rayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 PM replied to..yes, the strings are brand new DR Lo Riders, and I'm very impressed with them, really nice to play and great tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Well, what an interesting evening. The band has sorted out it's problems, we had a blinding rehearsal tonight and really tore the place up. The Kinal was jaw dropping. For some reason it sounded, and played better than any bass I've ever heard tonight, it was absolutely blistering. We all had smiles on our faces for the first time in months. So, for that reason, I'm withdrawing it from sale. Thanks for all the interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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