Fianso Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) [size=7][b][color="#FF0000"][font="Arial Black"]SOLD[/font][/color][/b][/size] [b]Hi y'all, I sell or trade my Louis Johnson Bass. 2300£ shipping out ! For trade also: i'm searching Fbass VF5 or BN5, or Dingwall Super J 5. [/b] Description: This is a the bass guitar of one of the most famous and talented bass player of all time, know for his extraordinary slap skills. With his brother George Johnson, they was one of the best funk band in 70's "The Brothers Johnson", with many funk classics. Louis Johnson worked with many famous artist like George Duke, George Benson or Quincy Jones for whom he was his studio musician. That's why Louis Johnson worked on 3 of Michael Jackson's greatest albums (Dangerous, Off The Wall, Thriller). It's to Louis Johnson that we owe the famous bass line of one of the greatest hit of Michael Jackson "Billie Jean". Biography on Wikipedia of Louis Johnson: [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Johnson_(bassist)"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Johnson_(bassist)[/url] This Bass guitar was made by prestigious stringed-instrument makers (Performance Guitar), which made instruments for the biggest artists ( Steve Vai, Frank Zappa, Warren De Martini, Tom Morello, Ritchie Kotzen, Johney Graham, Albert Lee...). This is a signature model, made in agreement with Louis "Thunder Thump" Johnson, and according to his technical characteristics. It's the unique model in world, and certain elements were added with regard to the basic model (Neck reverse; Tobacco Burst finish; Bartolini Jazz pickup on neck; John East Preamp). Louis Johnson Signature Black Dragon Custom Bass: Build: at Performance Guitar, Hollywood CA, USA By: Yasuhiro Yokote Body: US alder (2 pieces center jointed) Neck: US maple/Indian Rosewood Frets Frets: 21 medium frets with White Dots, 1 3/4' nut, Bridge: Bad Ass II Gold Tuning: Hip Shot HB-1 Gold Pickups: Bartolini US Humbucker Bridge/ Bartolini US single Jazz Neck Preamp: John East UK 5 knobs Deluxe Gold Jack: Top gold jack Finish: Tobacco burst Tint: Satin (Body & Neck) Options: Elbow contour Special Louis Johnson slap contour Neck reverse Strings: D`addario EXL 170 ( 45-100) Weight: 8.82 Ib (4kg) The basic Louis Johnson bass model cost new [b]4000$[/b] (without shipping and VAT !), this model is a custom model (Tobacco Burst finish instead of Natural Finish; Neck reverse; Humbucker pickup on bridge + Single Jazz on neck instead a single humbucker on bridge; John East Uk 5 Knobs deluxe gold preamp instead of Sadowsky 2 band preamp) it cost new [b]4500$[/b] (without shipping and VAT). (I'm from France, and the shipping from USA to France is approximately 100€, it needs to add French VAT 19.6%and French Custom taxes 5% = like that you've got an idea of the price new of this instrument). Performance Guitar: [url="http://performanceguitar.com/"]http://performanceguitar.com/[/url] [b]Pictures here:[/b] [url="http://forum.onlybass.com/index.php?showtopic=47917"]http://forum.onlybass.com/index.php?showtopic=47917[/url] [b]For more pictures or info contact me Thanks [/b] So.[size="6"][/size][color="#FF0000"][/color] Edited March 21, 2010 by Fianso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Pics from the French forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshorepunk Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Nice, rare bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fianso Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Thanks I don't speak very well english, but if you have any question i'll try to answer it (Oh! The Funk... thanks for the picture ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Welcome aboard! That is one beautiful bass, I love it when I come across new basses I've never heard of before. I used to have the 'Starlicks' Louis Johnson tuition video which I played til it fell apart. Love that Man! Also Joined that Onlybass forum (wish I could speak Frence though) but I can always just look at the photos. Best of luck with the sale BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fianso Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 [quote name='BarnacleBob' post='765057' date='Mar 5 2010, 01:50 PM']Welcome aboard! That is one beautiful bass, I love it when I come across new basses I've never heard of before. I used to have the 'Starlicks' Louis Johnson tuition video which I played til it fell apart. Love that Man! Also Joined that Onlybass forum (wish I could speak Frence though) but I can always just look at the photos.[/quote] Thanks BB Then it seems that we have the same problem... i speak a bad english... but i try... maybe i'll be better with this forum by talking with everybody RIP for your Louis VHS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubber_ritchie Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 OOOOOOOOhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gorgeous bass!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Cool Bass !! Take a Lakland 4-94, mix it with an Alleva Coppolo and look what you get !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fianso Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) Thanks guys ! It's really a great bass... sounds very good ! I played many basses, and for the moment it's the better neck i played with ! Edited March 6, 2010 by Fianso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Looks really cool - Do you know how much it weighs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fianso Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 [quote name='molan' post='765836' date='Mar 6 2010, 09:42 AM']Looks really cool - Do you know how much it weighs?[/quote] Thanks ! No i don't Know, but i already haved a Fender JB and the Louis Johnson is not heavier. But If you want, maybe i can weight it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 [quote name='Fianso' post='765925' date='Mar 6 2010, 11:26 AM']Thanks ! No i don't Know, but i already haved a Fender JB and the Louis Johnson is not heavier. But If you want, maybe i can weight it [/quote] That would be really useful if it's not a hassle. The older I get the more I seem to need lighter weight basses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fianso Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 (edited) [b]8.82 Ib[/b] (4kg) of pure sensation and funk !!! Edited March 8, 2010 by Fianso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fianso Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 (edited) Hi, Some people interested in my announcement have to asked me what was the price new of this instrument. To answer in your question i re-edited the description of my instrument, and talked about the price new. There's also the address of the site of Performance Guitars, so you can ask directly to them your question about the price of a Louis Johnson Bass, or something else. Also, feel free to ask me your questions if you need some info. Thanks Edited March 10, 2010 by Fianso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fianso Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) Bump [size=5][b]Price Drop ! 2300£[/b][/size] (instead of 2700£) [b]Do me an offer, I'm ready to do a good discount on the price ![/b] A little bit of courage, this bass will not bite you... Edited March 11, 2010 by Fianso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fianso Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 UP Add some pictures [b]2300£ NE-GO-TIABLE !!![/b] [url="http://img198.imageshack.us/i/94714239.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img706.imageshack.us/i/36207945.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img175.imageshack.us/i/s7300763.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img202.imageshack.us/i/s7300745.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img51.imageshack.us/i/s7300746p.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img12.imageshack.us/i/s7300756i.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img641.imageshack.us/i/s7300779b.jpg/"][/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fianso Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 [b][size=7][color="#FF0000"][font="Arial Black"]SOLD[/font][/color][/size][/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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