Pat Wilkins Jazz bass. NOW SOLD (thanks Nigel!)

[bobpalt]

[size=4][b]Beautiful WILKINS Jazz bass and hard case.[/b][/size]

As new (still has the polythene on the scratchplate) hand made in the States 4 stringer

Pat does the spraywork for Lakland and others, so his work is immaculate. He builds a few custom basses each year, usually in the $4-5,000 dollar bracket, but this one is slightly different, as he bought in the (superb) neck from a Japanese builder, with the intention of seeing if he could build a cheaper model. I believe it was to retail at $2,500+ The plan didnt get off the ground though, and I purchased it, new, from Bunny Bass about 2 years ago.

This bass is finished in slightly sparkly white, and is fitted with Dimarzio pickups and a Demeter pre. All the fittings and workmanship are top quality, and a hard case is included. I would describe the tone as very smooth, wide ranging but not "in your face" like some modern jazzes. Quite refined and sophisticated I would say.

She is wonderful to play, and whilst I have no real desire to sell, I have just bought a Shuker Jazz so she only sits in her case doing nothing. I have gigged her once at an open air event, and it was a pleasure.

I guess that you might struggle to find a better looking Jazz, and to a good home, price now reuced to £745, final lowest price possible before it goes back under the bed until the economy improves.


NOW SOLD................................................



Thanks for looking,

Bob



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Edited December 9, 2009 by bobpalt

[GreeneKing]

Wow, saw this on Sunday - great bass.

[Toasted]

Likewise. I loved it. The pearl White finish is superb.

[bobpalt]

Thanks guys. Nice of you to say so.

Cheers,

Bob

[bobpalt]

Any offers?

Bob

[bobpalt]

Absolutely final price reduction to:

[b] £795[/b]

[dangee]

Gorgoeus- If I had any money I'd buy it in a flash!

[bobpalt]

Any interesting trades out there? Status headless, mint Stingray, etc? Must be 4 string, cash available.

Bob

[bobpalt]

Still looking for a sale or swap? It really is a beautiful bass, immaculate and super to play.

[bobpalt]

Absolute final price reduction before it goes into storage till things improve [b]£[size=5]745[/size][/b]

Edited November 14, 2009 by bobpalt

[bobpalt]

Bump

[xilddx]

I can confirm this is a gorgeous bass, and the Demeter pre is totally lush.

I am delighted to say it is now MINE! Also delighted to have had dealings with Bob who is an absolute gentleman. Thanks Bob.