nobodysprefect Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 (edited) [size=3][b][i]Roscoe is sold, this is now primarily for trade for 'what have you.'[/i][/b][/size] [size=3]But as always, something I want comes up for sale and so I need to sell something to make space.[/size] [size=3][b]GBP1350 until Friday, September the 3rd, 10 pm CET - must also be paid during that time - maybe early Saturday morning, case by case basis.[/b][/size] Alternatively, I'd take a stingray & cash in trade - I can flip a Stingray quickly and the cash will do for getting the six-string I'm after. anyone? Should be quite fair I think. For someone who likes the idea of a 6, but hates cramped spaces of 18mm bridge spacing basses, this would be an excellent 6 with plenty of useful tones, and for once an EQ the extreme positions of which I use [i]every time I play[/i]. it's a 35" scale bass, with a long upper horn and bridge very near the edge of the body --> not much of a reach at all! Neck dimensions: width @ nut: 59 mm width @ 12th fret: 85 mm depth @ 1st fret 23 mm depth @ 12th fret 23,5 Lovely bass, would have held on to this except for a certain one-off bass that's now available. Here's what lozbass said about it: [size=1]The bass is an Overwater Progress Three Custom Deluxe. It was delivered in April last year (2009) and is almost unplayed - it is entirely as new - indeed, apart from a professional set up 3 weeks ago with Overwater rounds (Ged Green), it is as it left the workshop - [b]it even smells new[/b]. I can't emphasise just how gorgeous this bass is. Just a few features: Lightweight central American mahogany body Burl poplar facings (with black accent) Maple and purpleheart neck Birds-eye maple fingerboard Pickup covers in burl poplar Kent Armstrong (designed for Overwater) pickups Overwater 3 band EQ Abalone dots Abalone logo inlay Burl poplar facing on head The bass plays beautifully and sounds superb - Overwaters are the choice of a lot of UK session players (they're so playable and versatile). This one really looks a bit special and comes in a Hiscox liteflite case. Original price was just over £2650 (now it would be £2790 I'm told). [snip] There are a couple of pictures of the Overwater in the Basschat gear porn section 'The Overwater Porn Thread' (post number 41).[/size] Emphasis mine There's not much to add to loz's detailed and concise exposition. This is a fantastic bass, but I reckon I can get one later on - maybe not as nice one as this is, but I hear Overwaters are quite consistent. There's a one of a kind bass available right now. When it sells, this is pulled off the market. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA3eSm5uTUY"]Scott Devine[/url] plays Overwaters. His tone is somewhat more polite than what I get from this bass, but I'm sure that is due to technique and attack. This bass does get the same tone when played softly. The bass is in perfect condition, without any blemishes, faults or so forth. Comes with a good Hiscox case. I've used a photo from Loz and one of mine as it's too dark to shoot a photo of the bass now. Edited September 11, 2010 by nobody's prefect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 This is genuinely a stunning bass and can easily pass for new! The board was just too wide for me. I can also state with confidence that Nobody's Prefect is an extremely honest member of the BC community - you can have full confidence in any transactions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 [quote name='nobody's prefect' post='936269' date='Aug 25 2010, 07:13 PM']I'm lowering the price until the end of this week. The one-off bass beckons, and I'm getting second thoughts about selling the Roscoe.[/quote] How much of a lowered price ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Scale length please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysprefect Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 gosh. 35"! You'll note that the bridge is at the end of the body, the same way as with Skjold and Roscoes that are often said to require the least amount of reaching to get to lowest position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysprefect Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Neck dimensions: width @ saddle: 59 mm width @ 12th fret: 85 mm depth @ 1st fret 23 mm depth @ 12th fret 23,5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysprefect Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 (edited) This thread needs prettier photos! See how changing camera settings changes the way the grain looks subtle or jumps right out at you! Similar effect with fluorescent lights at home and good stage lights, I'd wager! Edited August 27, 2010 by nobody's prefect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 nicest overwater I've seen, have a bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Damn you! This is giving me MASSIVE Overwater G.A.S... Bump for a gorgeous bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysprefect Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 (edited) Thanks for all the appreciation! This is a wonderful bass, but the one-off I've now secured will cover much of the sonic ground this bass covers. I'm open to trades for mixing desks, guitars, guitar fx, amps and cabs, basses, a Pope pre-amp, strings, photography equipment, recording equipment, taste, style & musicality, single malts or a license to practice in England & Wales / Scotland. Edited August 29, 2010 by nobody's prefect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysprefect Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 What I want is about to sell, will sell for 1350 quid if sold [i]and paid [/i] by 10 pm CET Friday night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Beautiful bass. Do you know the weight ? I tried out a Yamaha TRB II yesterday. Didn't find the 35in to be a problem but it was to heavy for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysprefect Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) [quote name='flippyfloop' post='943232' date='Sep 2 2010, 01:59 PM']Beautiful bass. Do you know the weight ? I tried out a Yamaha TRB II yesterday. Didn't find the 35in to be a problem but it was to heavy for me.[/quote] Hmmmm. I'd say it's medium to medium light. The Roscoe was lighter, but it was a tad over 8 pounds. Maybe 9 pounds? I'll get the exact weight when I get home at about 7 pm British time. I've had a TRB JP2 and this bass is both easier to play and lighter. (And has a better c string, but I blame ebony board + bolt-on contruction + JB type pickups for the tinny c string of my JP2) Edited September 2, 2010 by nobody's prefect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysprefect Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 [quote name='flippyfloop' post='943232' date='Sep 2 2010, 01:59 PM']Beautiful bass. Do you know the weight ? I tried out a Yamaha TRB II yesterday. Didn't find the 35in to be a problem but it was to heavy for me.[/quote] 4,9 kgs. That's about 10 pounds? This bass certainly sits better on strap than that! I've had a few 8-9 pound basses that didn't sit nearly as well on the strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Jump on this, it's beautiful and at a giveaway price. Balance and ergonomics are brilliant and the bass feels fairly light. It's also genuinely as new and looks beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysprefect Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 string spacing at bridge: 19mm. Makes for a six that's easy to slap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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