Jim Fleeting Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Hey all. I used to be a rich IT guy in the city, and I ordered a Carl Thompson Six string fretless bass. Four years later, it arrived. Unfortunately, in this time, I quit my job, and set myself up as a luthier. Startup costs and training (and buying a house, plus a huge three month honeymoon) have meant that I think I am going to have to sell it on. It plays better than any other bass I have played, and sounds great. It has a single EMG humbucker, positioned much like on Les' Rainbow Bass. It is mainly mahogany, with an ebony top, and a cocobolo and padauk back. Sperzel locking tuners and Carl's knife edge floating bridge. Since it cost me a pretty penny, I am just looking to get my money back for it, so it's just like buying a new Carl Thompson, but without waiting four years. I have never gigged it (I play my own guitars live) and in fact it hasn't left my house. It'll come with the gig bag and extra set of strings as provided by Carl. I will miss it dearly, but I promise that I will use the money to buy wood to make mad looking, exotic wood basses. I am looking for £5000 for it. Please note, this is a private sale. I am on here in my capacity as bass player, not luthier. Also, this bass means a lot to me. Carl is my hero and I spent a lot of time waiting for this bass. As a result, don't expect much of a shift in price. I don't mind if it takes a long time to sell. Then I get to play it more. Cheers, and contact me if you're interested. I am based in North Yorkshire. My email is [email protected]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 !!!!!! WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 That is really interesting, being the 2nd Carl Thompson bass I've come across, and both in the same day. It is unusual isn't it. Every time I re-visit your photos it's kinda growing on me. All the best with the sale, someone's going to be very fortunate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 The Strad' of electric bass guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 That is gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 blimey - thats a find and a half! Outside even my budget for impulse buying however. Hope it finds a good home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 5 GRAND ?!?! I nearly choked on my vino then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Something tells me it's probably worth it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_K Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Could you do a few sound clips - for drooling purposes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Fleeting Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 [quote name='Steve_K' post='104066' date='Dec 13 2007, 08:45 PM']Could you do a few sound clips - for drooling purposes?[/quote] Listen to the intro to fish on. That's what it sounds like. I'll see if I can sort out some audio. It is worth Five grand. I sold a Ken Smith 6 string fretless to buy it. No regrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 [quote name='Jim Fleeting' post='104089' date='Dec 13 2007, 09:20 PM']Listen to the intro to fish on. That's what it sounds like. I'll see if I can sort out some audio. It is worth Five grand. I sold a Ken Smith 6 string fretless to buy it. No regrets.[/quote] Ah, Mr Fleeting. We know of you by reputation I believe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbass Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 This is the first CT bass Ive seen for sale on this forum, and that goes for the previous two aswell, very tasty indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 [quote name='Machines' post='104033' date='Dec 13 2007, 07:47 PM']5 GRAND ?!?! I nearly choked on my vino then.[/quote] +1.. beautiful as it is, I don't think any bass is worth £5000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 (edited) Have you EVER played a Carl Thompson? This IS a dream Bass,It feels,sounds,and plays,as good as it looks. Edited December 14, 2007 by ARGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosfandango Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 blimey! what is it for? how does it sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 [quote name='Jim Fleeting' post='103999' date='Dec 13 2007, 06:39 PM']plus a huge three month honeymoon)[/quote] RESPECT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Not my tastes really... 5 grand for a bass that took 4 years in the making and will appeal to less than 0.1% of the bassists on the planet I reckon. It's going to be sold to a collector surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grosa Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 gods teeth... and trousers thats incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 "I used to be a rich IT guy in the city" - you have no idea how many times I have heard that. God bless India and all those who choose to offshore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 if i had £5k to spend on a bass, this would most probably be the one. good luck with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I'd sell my car for that, if it was worth £5000 :-( One day!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarf Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Yowch... I dusted off my left mouse button just to say................. UUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. That bass actually made me squizz the jimmy in my pants. Watch out for a desperate man walking the lonely streets of Oxford urgently trying to drum up some 'business'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 No way I could ever spend that sort of money, but could I request some sort of "review"? This looks like a great opportunity to hear from another luthier just what these basses are all about. There's a lot of "Claypool....blah..must be the best...blah" from the States, but I've never seen much considered appraisal. The pics say a lot, but there are a few things I'd like to know (how much is the neck angled, why does CT often only use a single passive KA, how thick is the body,weight....etc etc) Have a bump anyway! BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockbongo Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I'd sell my mother for this bass (well, if she was worth £5,000). Beautiful (if a bit dark for my liking) piece of kit - never expected to see one on here.....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 [quote name='BassBod' post='104280' date='Dec 14 2007, 01:06 PM']could I request some sort of "review"? This looks like a great opportunity to hear from another luthier just what these basses are all about. There's a lot of "Claypool....blah..must be the best...blah" from the States, but I've never seen much considered appraisal.[/quote] That gets a +1 from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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