franzbassist Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) Hello all Up for sale is my incredible “Otter” five string acoustic bass, made by the wonderful team at [url="http://www.brookguitars.com/"]Brook Guitars[/url] down in Devon and finished in September 2008. It is the first fiver they ever made, so they really took their time to make sure they got it right. The build quality is fantastic, from the detailed purfling to the slight bow in the back of the body to give extra strength and projection to the sound, it really does exude quality all over. It’s quite loud acoustically, especially played with a pick, easily coping with one strummed guitar and not doing too badly against two, and plugged in it becomes a total tone monster. It's set up with a low action, much like a typical electric bass, so if you want to dig in acoustically I'd suggest a tweak of the trussrod to raise the action a touch. Specification:[list] [*]European spruce top with flame myrtle back/sides and walnut/rosewood/maple/ebony purfling [*]34” scale mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard and headstock veneer [*]Ebony bridge with bone saddle [*]Hipshot Ultralite tuners [*][url="http://www.lrbaggs.com/EAS.htm"]LR Baggs Element Active[/url] piezo pickup [*]Elixir strings [/list] The neck is incredible, 1 ¾” wide at the nut with 18mm spacing at the bridge (same as a Ken Smith 5 string), it feels really skinny and is very fast. The LR Baggs pickup replaced the original Headway Snake that I felt was a bit too harsh, and also a bit uneven in string balance, to my ear. The Baggs has the added advantge of volume and tone controls inside the soundhole, which are very useful for adjustments away from the amp. The original ABS case is also included. And now for some more pictures… The following were taken with flash so they aren't the best, but they do show the fantastic attention to detail and finish on the bass. Obviously, a high end, hand made acoustic bass is going to have a limited appeal in the market place, so I am not expecting people to rush at me to buy this. To buy the same bass new would cost you around £2195 today (and to show what a good deal even that is, a 4 string made by Fylde would cost you a shade under £2900!). This one is in superb condition, with just a few nicks in the edges and a shallow dent on the top, and is available for [b]£1750[/b]. No trades thanks. Collection from NE Hampshire or Central London preferred, but will post at cost if required (and I can find a suitable box!). Cheers Gareth Edited November 13, 2010 by walbassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) MB1. ..."Psst!..Here mate!..Wanna buy an Otter?" BUMP! Edited July 7, 2010 by MB1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I can vouch for Brook guitars - they make incredible instrument with wonderful necks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I've just had a beaver curry... It's just like a normal curry, but a little Otter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thack Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Wow thats one the most beautiful basses ive seen on here. I wish i had 1800 quid spare. Good luck with the sale man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Just looked at the pictures again, absolutely lovely craftmanship!! Have a bump on me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Utterly beautiful. I'm actually going to buy a lottery ticket because of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElCapitan Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 [b]SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE WEEKEND ONLY £1400 PLUS POSTAGE!!! [/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 [quote name='walbassist' post='990107' date='Oct 16 2010, 12:26 PM']Need this gone people.[/quote] Why are you selling this? Probably one of the nicest basses on the site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='990127' date='Oct 16 2010, 12:41 PM']Why are you selling this? Probably one of the nicest basses on the site[/quote] I know. It's stunning to look at and just as much fun to play, but my requirements have changed as I am upgrading my EUB and don't have the spare readies to keep this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I still think it's a good idea to get the Brook guys to put it on the 'Shop' part of their website; they'll be very happy to help. I'm sure it's more likely to sell there than here, in all honesty... and it would be a shame to undervalue it here. You've got it for a very low price considering it's a world class instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 [quote name='Spoombung' post='990978' date='Oct 17 2010, 11:24 AM']I still think it's a good idea to get the Brook guys to put it on the 'Shop' part of their website; they'll be very happy to help. I'm sure it's more likely to sell there than here, in all honesty... and it would be a shame to undervalue it here. You've got it for a very low price considering it's a world class instrument.[/quote] Thanks for the comments guys. I agree that the price is ridiculous, but I guess that's the market right now. I've spoken to Simon and we'll be putting it up on the site in due course. He also said he felt [b]£1600[/b] was about right for it, so I'll leave it at that on here for now. Not that it looks like anyone will be buying it soon anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 [quote name='walbassist' post='992487' date='Oct 18 2010, 05:29 PM']I've spoken to Simon and we'll be putting it up on the site in due course. He also said he felt [b]£1600[/b] was about right for it, so I'll leave it at that on here for now. Not that it looks like anyone will be buying it soon anyway.[/quote] Trust me... you'll sell it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Autumn sunshine pictures bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Now listed on the Brook Guitars website as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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