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[quote name='BassBod' post='635187' date='Oct 24 2009, 11:36 AM'][attachment=35047:DSCN0617.JPG] OOeerr....Mo Clifton fretless shorty?? Not quite an Alembic, but lovely short and very light.[/quote] Oh my word, that is gorgeous! It's probably a good thing I can't play fretless (several expensive attempts in the past 25 years and now I'm sure). Thanks for the offer though (and it's lovely to see a Clifton)

How sold - thanks for the interest and enquiries I don't have photographs but can get some if required (I suspect that anybody with an interest will know what these look like). The unit has been racked and is in 'as new' condition - it's the current version. I have all the accessories and manual, and I think I still have the box. The pro xt is an immensely versatile unit - it's simply getting no use with me - I'm sticking with the bass into amp route (out of laziness basically). Price is £170 - postage should be around £10 to the UK. Collection in central Manchester is good and I can deliver to Euston (I'll be there on Tuesday if somebody in the South wants one of these quickly)

Thanks guys - in terms of trades, I'd only really be interested in shorter scale Alembics (signature and up) - with cash from me of course. Other very interesting and very high end or vintage shorter-scales (32" and below) would be considered

For sale - a stupendously beautiful Wechter ABG. Wechter hand-builds in his Indiana shop for some of the world's most accomplished acoustic (and electric) players - McLoughlin, Helborg etc. I got this bass in a cash plus cab deal (with 6stringbassist). It's too big for me and too beautiful to just have hanging around as an ornament (I only really play short-scale). I know the original commissioning purchaser of the bass and know its full history. The bass is less than three years old and in absolutely perfect condition - it comes with its TKL custom case (again, in excellent condition). The bass started life as a fretless but was fretted by Martin at the Gallery (at the request of 6stringbassist) late last year. It's an unbelievable job, as you'd expect from Martin - the rosewood binding is absolutely untouched! The bass is currently strung with TI flats and the action is lower than most electric basses - in fact, it could use a quick tweak as there's a tiny bit of buzz at the first fret. The board is rosewood bound ebony on a (very slender and comfortable) walnut neck. The top is subtly figured solid spruce and features an abalone rosette. The back and sides are very highly figured curly maple with a brown cremona finish. The split saddle bridge is beautifully carved and appears to be end-capped with ebony. The custom electronics are by Fishman - the jack socket is integrated with the strap pin. Tone is just gorgeous - full, sophisticated and warm. Amplified, the bass offers a very passable upright sound with flats. With rounds, it's possible to achieve a much brighter, though still warm and full tone (I've used the bass through an Epi ul502 with a ul112 - absolutely lush!) I have around £1000 in this bass and don't want to take a big hit - I will sell at £950 but this is a firm price (and frankly, an absolute bargain for a hand-built instrument of such quality). The 9400 model is priced at $4800 in the US, including the Fishman custom pickup (fitted by Wechter from new). It would cost at least £3400 to get a bass like this into the UK. Check Talkbass etc. for thoughts on these - amongst the most (if not the most) revered and spectacular ABGs around. You can also check-out the Wechter site at: [url="http://www.wechterguitars.com/customs/9400_bass"]http://www.wechterguitars.com/customs/9400_bass[/url] Collection in Manchester is highly preferable given the size of the bass and case, but I can ship if necessary. Professional packing will be necessary as I don't have a carton of sufficient size. I can ship to most parts of Europe and the US (with insurance and at the buyers cost of course). I can also deliver to London (Euston) but dates are limited. I'm more than happy to discuss details with any prospective buyers - just PM me and we can arrange a conversation (Edit for further details)

Yep...pictures crucial here... What's the scale length etc?

[quote name='al embic' post='634468' date='Oct 23 2009, 02:23 PM']where abouts rya loz...maybe if you saw her in the flesh it might help to make up your mind?[/quote] I'm sure it would, that's why I'm staying away! In central Manchester - dangerously close...

Just a bump - I was playing my (old) Status Series II last night - these are stunning instruments! I'm very tempted!

The Precision really is lovely - not many of these around and the active circuit, although an early one, is excellent (I had one cloned around '83 and put into my Ripper). I had a Precision Special a couple of years ago - excellent condition LPB - but knackered the circuit as I clumsily tried to replace a non-original knob. There's something about the Specials - a serious upgrade with respect to the standard Ps of the time - indeed, I've never played a bad one (not to say they don't exist). I'm tempted... Is this Special entirely stock, and what's the condition like?

The big brother of mine (ah250smx) - extremely versatile, solid and loud! A great man to do business with too

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