kets Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) Evening all, Up for sale here is my Yamaha TRB1005 fretless, which I bought it off here last year from PG tips. I've decided that fretless probably isn't my strongest suit, so it's up for sale to fund the purchase of a fretted 5 string. I'm not sure exactly how old it is, but it certainly hasn't seen a massive amount of use and is in excellent condition. There are a couple of tiny scratches behind the bridge and a small mark at the bottom of the body, but you'd really have to look for them. It's been fitted with flatwounds so the fretboard is also in excellent condition. It has volume, pickup blend and bass/mid/treble cut and boost and has a superb sound, aided by a 35" scale so the low B is tight and controlled. It's a lovely bass, and if it was fretted it would be staying. Pricewise I'm looking for about £330 including UK P & P. I'm also open to trades (Plus up to about £230 cash my way) on a suitable 5 string fretted bass such as Yamaha TRB5, TRB1005, G & L Tribute 2500 or similar quality. Surprise me... Thanks for looking and feel free to ask any questions. Kets [attachment=42904:061.JPG][attachment=42903:062.JPG][attachment=42902:060.JPG][attachment=42901:059. JPG] Edited February 19, 2010 by kets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I see that a fretted TRB is on your wishlist, so have you thought about getting this lovely bass fretted? A good luthier should be able to do it quite easily, especially as it's a lined board. I bet it wouldn't cost too much either. Just an idea. Oh, and a bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kets Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 To be honest, it did cross my mind. I had another fretless which I looked into getting fretted and the repair guy didn't seem interested. Maybe someone will recommend a good luthier in the Edinburgh/Glasgow area? Like I said, if it was fretted I would keep it, 'cos I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 That's a nice looking bass! Good luck with the sale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kets Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='749202' date='Feb 18 2010, 01:10 AM']That's a nice looking bass! Good luck with the sale...[/quote] Thanks! Fingers crossed on the sale, although the re-fretting idea is still in my mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 You've been PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 You have now 2 messages from me ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kets Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 And both now PM'd back. Thanks guy's, good to see some offers on the table! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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