trendgame Posted February 2, 2010 Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) This is a used custom-built Musicman-style fretless 5-string bass guitar with Status Graphite neck. This has been my bass for six years now but it is sadly the time to move on. The body of the guitar is made from a lovely piece of West African Zebrawood and it has a Mother of Pearl scratchplate. There is one Seymour Duncan Basslines active pickup and a fully adjustable bridge. The guitar has bass/mid/high EQ controls and also a bass boost on the volume knob. The main feature of this bass is the superb Status Graphite carbon fibre neck. This neck offers a really smooth playing experience augmented by excellent action and Sperzel tuners. It is currently strung with 4 Galli black nylon-core tapewound strings and an old roundwound low B string. The fretboard has some wear where I have been using roundwound strings but this does not affect the sound of the bass at all. There is a slight nick on the underside of the neck close to the fret 5 position but this does not affect playing or the tone. I have never played a bass which felt better than this does. My reason for selling is that the bands I am currently involved in are more suited to a fretted sound; otherwise I would happily continue playing this brilliant instrument. I bought this bass for £600 and I consider it a steal at that price, I'd be looking to make my money back but would also consider trading for any decent 5 string jazz, particularly any Warwick basses or custom builds. I would also consider trading just the neck for a fretted equivalent. If you want more pictures/information or have any questions don't hesitate to message me. I am based in Newcastle. Anyone interested can drop by to have a play anytime. Unfortunately I don't have a hardcase for the instrument but it comes with a padded gig bag that has seen better days. Edited April 20, 2010 by trendgame
sshorepunk Posted February 2, 2010 Posted February 2, 2010 Nice bass, I was the second owner of this, didn't realise it was that long ago! Tony
trendgame Posted February 7, 2010 Author Posted February 7, 2010 why-not-buy-an-awesome-bass-sunday bump
bubinga5 Posted February 13, 2010 Posted February 13, 2010 this bass def goes on my cool wall......erm....bump
BigBeatNut Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 What's the string spacing at the bridge on this ? Andy
trendgame Posted February 24, 2010 Author Posted February 24, 2010 The bridge is fully adjustable. I have a pic if you would like to see it but my computer is currently refusing to upload
trendgame Posted March 6, 2010 Author Posted March 6, 2010 [quote name='Chris2112' post='761940' date='Mar 2 2010, 04:11 PM']Which part of Newcastle are you in?[/quote] I'm in West Jesmond about a minute away from the West Jesmond Metro Station
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