Kwesi Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 (edited) I just don't know anymore, lol! I want 2 solid basses that I can just hand onto forever; One fretted and one fretless, but I can't seem to hang onto anything! I really want to stop buying, selling and trading basses but I refuse to settle on something that I don't absolutely love so my last 2 basses are for sale. I'm sure I'll have at least an idea of what I want by the time one of them goes. Both of the basses are in great condition. The Fender has some typical player wear and a small (2 mm) mark on the back where solder went thru the finish (no burn mark just bare wood). The Sandberg has a blemish on the tip of the lower horn where it looks like someone tried to install another strap-lock but other than that it's fine. the Fender will ship with it's OHSC and the Sandberg with it's gigbag. Both will be packed well enough to stop bullets. [b]Fender American Deluxe Jazz FMT V[/b] - Of all the basses I've owned including my Spectors, this is my favorite. It looks amazing, sounds amazing, and can handle anything that you throw at it and then some. It pretty much confirmed for me that I really dig jazz basses. Don't be too surprised if I take this down soon! I've put over $500 into this bass (Bartolini pickups and preamp, sadowsky knobs, all professionally installed, intonated and setup) to make it sound awesome and it does but I'm after something else. Maybe a jazz with 70s spacing? You choose the pickups that you want or get both for an extra $100 . The clips of the bass are both with the Bartolini pickups and stock Fender preamp. CLICK THE PICTURES FOR MORE!! BODY:: Alder TOP:: Quilted Maple NECK:: Maple FINGERBOARD:: Pau Ferro, white binding w/ MOP Blocks PICKUPS:: Bartolini 57CBJD1 or Delano JC 5HE dual in-line humcancelling jazz pickups (your choice, Delano's currently installed; or both for an extra $100) PREAMP:: Bartolini HR-4.7A/P 3-band preamp with 3-way mid-selector (250/500/800Hz) SCALE:: 34 inch. 22 frets STRING SPACING:: 18mm WEIGHT:: less than 10lbs EXTRA: Full Schaller Strap-Lok system and 3" padded Planet Waves Deluxe Strap. SOUND/VIDEO CLIPS:: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsyIOOZhq0Y"]Clip 1[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a36jDGA1Psg"]Clip 2[/url] [url="http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/KwesiA/Fender%20American%20Deluxe%20Jazz%20FMT%20V/"][/url] These pics are of the bass before the Delano pups, Bart preamp, and sadowsky knobs were installed. UPDATED PICS COMING SOON!! [b]Sandberg Custom 5[/b] - Deep, thick tone with powerful lows and low mids and a crisp top end. It's somewhere between a Sadowsky M5-24 and a Ken Smith but with the added tonal versatility thanks to the coil tap switches. BODY:: Mahogany TOP & BACK:: Wenge NECK:: Maple FINGERBOARD:: Rosewood PICKUPS:: Sandberg MM style pickups series/parallel/single switches on both PREAMP:: Glockenklang 3 band w/ active/passive push/pull on volume SCALE:: 34 inch. 24 frets. STRING SPACING:: 17.5mm (adjustable to 19mm) WEIGHT:: less than 10lbs SOUND/VIDEO CLIPS:: [url="http://vimeo.com/7050892"]Clip 1[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKl5B9ZurGw"]Clip 2[/url] [url="http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/KwesiA/SandbergCustom5/"][/url] More clips can be made on request for those who are seriously interested . [color="Green"][b][size=5]Either can be yours for $1470 plus shipping (insurance included) to where ever you want.[/size][/b][/color] I am located in the US. Edited August 20, 2010 by Kwesi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Love the Sandberg. If it was a four, I'd be all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Bump for a lovely set of basses. I've just gone thru the bass buying and selling phase. I've had up to 7 at once, now down to just 1!! Maybe at some point I'll get a nice fretless to match but I must say it feels quite liberating knowing that I just have to invest in my skill level now rather than worry about my collection, or lack of now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balcro Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Great Looks and lovely sounds. Have a bump on me. Balcro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwesi Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 Thanks guys. And Jimbob, that's exactly what I'm after - to look more at my playing than what I'm playing with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwesi Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwesi Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 bump! I want these sold, make me an offer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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