highs&lows Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 (edited) Hey Everybody, now this is quite a rare bass, so I thought I would also post it here on Basschat. It is a handmade bass built by Vadim Rubtsov. ( www.globalbass.com/archives/dec2000/vadim.htm ) Its a great playing and sounding bass and in great condition. No scratches and dings whatsoever. It has recently gotton a professional set up as well. It has a Padauk Body core with Figured Maple top and back. The Neck is made of Padauk and Wenge, Fingerboard is Macassar Ebony. It is a 35 inch scale neck. The electronics are Custom Illitch, and they are: Vol, Pan, Bass, Treble, Low Mids and High Mids. Case is included. A new bass like this from Vadim would cost 4400 Dollars and onwards. I am asking 2700 Euros. Please dont hesitate to pm or email me if you have any questions or want more pics: [email protected]. Edited June 12, 2010 by highs&lows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highs&lows Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Even if you arent interested in this bass, check out the interview with Vadim, he has quite a story to tell :-). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMITNT Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 i love this bass the quality is outstanding and i bet the sound too great bass why u selling ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highs&lows Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Hi Kermit, I want Vadim to build me a 6er so I am selling this 5er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyparrot Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 very very pretty bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMITNT Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 [quote name='highs&lows' post='866183' date='Jun 13 2010, 07:18 PM']Hi Kermit, I want Vadim to build me a 6er so I am selling this 5er.[/quote] i am sure this bass is in the league of smith fodera f bass etc by the way i think you should tell more for this bass because is not famus so whats the nut width the bridge spacing the neck is chunky or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highs&lows Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) Hey Guys, I didnt want to tell too much as I dont like when people write pages of how great an instrument is that they are trying to sell.. but since you asked :-) I really like the neck. It is fast, and not thick at all, but due to the high quality hardwoods used, it is the most stable neck I ever had. The String spacing is 18.5mm. Whats also really comfortable is the curved top/body of the bass. It hangs in perfect playing position, and also its really comfortable on the right hand. I think these basses have a lot of similarities with the pre-gibson Tobias basses. Sound and feel wise. Check out Orin Isaacs, he has a couple of Vadim's Basses: www.mocamusic.com/orinisaacs/bass/bass.html www.myspace.com/orinisaacs All in all I just love the Passion and Soul Vadim puts into his Basses. I think thats what is so unique about them. You dont find this a lot these days. Edited June 13, 2010 by highs&lows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highs&lows Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 new price: 2600 euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walplayer Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 [quote name='KERMITNT' post='866240' date='Jun 13 2010, 06:30 PM']i am sure this bass is in the league of smith fodera f bass etc by the way i think you should tell more for this bass because is not famus so whats the nut width the bridge spacing the neck is chunky or not [/quote] That's stunning,I played one with a snakewood(!) fingerboard once...one of the best instruments i've ever tried and amazing craftsmanship,good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Isn't Vadim also working for Fodera now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highs&lows Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 Actually thats another guy called Vadim who works at Fodera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highs&lows Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 always listening to offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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