martthebass Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) I do love the sound and playability of this bass, but try as I might it just seems too 'posh' for me (and especially the sort of dives I end up playing these days). I'm afraid I'm just a dyed in the wood MM/Fender guy Its a 2008 (September) Perception Deluxe. Body is Spanish Cedar back, Claro Walnut facing with a black maple separating strip (match headstock facings). The FB is a nice thick slab of very black ebony (unlined). I can't find any significant marks on this bass so I'll class it as excellent condition. Maybe a bit of a long shot but I'm looking for a similar condition MM Ray or Sterling or Fender MIA (preferably a new 2008 type model) Jazz fretless. I'd also consider a Sandberg/Lakky equivalent Jazz-a-like. Not concerned whether lined or unlined. Alternatively £650 obo. I'd prefer a pickup on this one as I let the original Gator type HSC go as it was too bulky - It will get a brand new Deluxe Rockbag to live in however Thanks for looking Edited March 31, 2010 by martthebass
martthebass Posted January 6, 2010 Author Posted January 6, 2010 And without a picture this bass doesn't really exist so...........
martthebass Posted January 7, 2010 Author Posted January 7, 2010 PM replied to and still available for trade...
martthebass Posted January 7, 2010 Author Posted January 7, 2010 Oh, a bit more info. I'd estimate the bass to be on the light side of 8lbs (suprised me a bit that). If weight is an issue to anyone, I'll weigh accurately if requested. It's currently strung with (fairly new) Thomastik flats. There's no major wear on the board - some v.fine lines only.
sub-a-dub Posted January 8, 2010 Posted January 8, 2010 (edited) And without a picture this bass doesn't really exist so........... Attached thumbnail(s) Reduced 94% 1200 x 1600 (392.84K) Reduced 94% 1600 x 1200 (350.76K) Now that is lovely - there is something about an unlined ebony board that just "does it" for me... Good luck with the sale! All the best, Sub-a-dub Edited January 8, 2010 by sub-a-dub
martthebass Posted January 8, 2010 Author Posted January 8, 2010 Nice of you to say my friend, there is something about ebony, yes, definately.
martthebass Posted January 9, 2010 Author Posted January 9, 2010 Pms replied to but still looking for that elusive Jazz/Ray.
martthebass Posted January 16, 2010 Author Posted January 16, 2010 Really would prefer a trade on this, partly becasue I haven't got a good idea of its value. I guess a good Jazz Fretless is about £700 so I'll entertain offers around that.
martthebass Posted March 28, 2010 Author Posted March 28, 2010 (edited) Nice abalone dots positioned on the fret - as it should be Edited March 28, 2010 by martthebass
Marcus Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 This is really nice...... I'm sure I played this when it was in the OW factory.....
theosd Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 Ack. If only I could justify spending that much on a fretless!!
Marcus Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 [quote name='theosd' post='788877' date='Mar 28 2010, 09:07 PM']Ack. If only I could justify spending that much on a fretless!![/quote] I know what you mean..... I bought a Jaco C/S off beedster a few years ago when I had a weekly "acoustic" night residency - soon as that gig fell over I had to sell the fretless..... I wish I could justify a good fretless again, so much fun to just mess around with Big thumbs up for Martin too...... top geezer to deal with, but you all know that anyway !! ATB Mark
martthebass Posted March 28, 2010 Author Posted March 28, 2010 Cheers M, nice of you to say so. Not the cheapest fretless out there but it is a goodun .......
overwater#1 Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 (edited) Hey Mart, Do you guys still have that Progress 6 fretless in stock at the shop? Hope you're keeping well man! Best wishes, Matt p.s....sorry to nip this in on the thread.. bass looks phenomenal.... not enough strings!!! Edited March 28, 2010 by overwater#1
martthebass Posted March 29, 2010 Author Posted March 29, 2010 Think you've got me confused with someone else OW1, but thanks for the bump. Not enough strings?.........I struggle with 4! Cheers, Mart
overwater#1 Posted March 29, 2010 Posted March 29, 2010 Oops... Sorry mate! I thought you were Martin at Overwater for some reason then! I should just email them! Hope the sale goes well! Wedge 2 more strings and you got me!
evoman Posted March 29, 2010 Posted March 29, 2010 [quote name='martthebass' post='788874' date='Mar 28 2010, 09:03 PM']Nice abalone dots positioned on the fret - as it should be [/quote] Are these just in the usual dot positions (e.g., 3rd, fifth etc) or do they mark all fret positions?
martthebass Posted March 29, 2010 Author Posted March 29, 2010 [quote name='evoman' post='789394' date='Mar 29 2010, 02:09 PM']Are these just in the usual dot positions (e.g., 3rd, fifth etc) or do they mark all fret positions?[/quote] Yup, normal positions plus first fret.
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