Atelier Z 5 string bass FT

[Flanker]

This really is a quality bass and I've owned many high end basses from Celinders to Sadowsky, the Atelier is right up there IMO.

I won't deny it is heavy (around 12 lbs) - The good news is it sounds heavy! Amazing tones from Marcus to Reggae. It is fitted with an Aguilar OBP3 pre. Fantastic playability as you might expect. Slap heaven!

It's in good condition with one or two small points worth noting,1 ) there is a small strip of delamination along the neck between the fingerboard and the neck at the bottom about two inches long. It doesn't affect anything but good to know about it in advance 2) The inlay in the fret next to the nut appears to be a bit loose and needs to be glued down, the bass plays fine as it is but it would be nice to sort it even if it's a small detail really.

These issues are about to be taken care of by BassDirect.

Here's a couple of pics , I'll get more up soon.







Trade for 1970' Fender P bass

The bass is for sale at Bass Direct.

Edited September 6, 2010 by Flanker

[BigJim]

You can rely on Flanker! He's a top bloke and knows his stuff!!! This is an amazing instrument. God luck bro

[Shockwave]

Whats the scale length on this puppy?

[Rayman]

Man that's nice.

There's some lovely gear for sale at the moment.

[silverfoxnik]

[quote name='Rayman' post='910390' date='Jul 30 2010, 04:05 PM']Man that's nice.

There's some lovely gear for sale at the moment.[/quote]
+1 on both counts...

Good luck with the sale!

[CS2]

Flanker is a gentleman and good to deal with. He also knows his boutique jazz basses...

[Flanker]

Thanks guys.

The scale length is 34 inches, quite narrow string spacing,17mm at the bridge.

[Rumble]

Good to meet you today Steve.

If your bass sounds anywhere near as good as this, it'll be a steal for someone:

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXFhQwC3v9M"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXFhQwC3v9M[/url]

ATB

[Flanker]

Thanks Andy, nice to meet you too, hope you enjoy the cab!

Nah the Atelier sounds more like this!

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Sadly not when I play it......

Edited August 10, 2010 by Flanker

[birdy]

I too have played this bass and its very nice! This is a really good price as well!!

[fingerz]

I hope this sells before I see you next Steve, so as you aren't able to show me how it sounds as good as my Celinder!

[Flanker]

Cheers Jo . We could always do a swap?

[Flanker]

I will trade this bass for a 70's Fender P bass to forum members.

It is available For Sale through Mark at BassDirect