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Having owned a DB680, I can say that in all seriousness, it is among the very best pres ever designed/built for bass. Staggering. Though I tried, I never managed to pair mine with a 728. I can only imagine that the tone is outrageous. I'm tempted, but wow, the weight. If you can afford it and carry it, I would say that you can't go wrong. We see some fantastic rigs go through these pages but the 680/728 has to be getting towards the peerless end of the spectrum. Also, MrBassman is an outstanding pillar of our community - deal in confidence

A couple of PMs sent (31/08 and 03/09) with serious interest

very lovely - I had a FSR in sonic blue (fantastic basses) but this dakota really is very unusual and something special

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1378199573' post='2196815'] Maybe give it a few days? he only put the ad up on Thursday [/quote] Will do, certainly, and notice that the original advertiser is now logged-in...

Not sure if this is a dead thread - I emailed the seller just after the ad appeared (serious interest and a buy-on-behalf deal) but no response - just hoping that the 'family issues' in the original post haven't deteriorated

Nick - impeccable taste as ever - just staggering, the top alone is worth the entry fee!

Love this and was extremely tempted first time round - 'came to my senses and realised I can't play long-scale but still an outstanding bass

Here you go, link to previous ad: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/211872-1975-fender-precision-all-orginal/page__fromsearch__1

I sold a butterscotch USA JO earlier this week - absolutely outstanding instruments that stand-up with the best of the US boutique builders (mine went only as a result of my move to short-scale). Fantastic bass, fantastic price

Bump

Bump for another and final price drop - £785 shipped in the UK, £770 collected in Manchester

Thanks gents for the lovely comments - I'm blushing! Thanks too 4000 for the information re: the body - the flame is lovely and I suspect that the maple adds to the general tone and light weight of the body. I'm sorry that the bass didn't work out for me too - great balance but the scale is just too long (I've just been playing a shortie to confirm it's all I can manage...)

Bump - I now have the tiny torch for the luminlay markers. £860 collected in Manchester in an as new Hiscox case?

Hi all, thanks very much for the very kind comments - hahaha, terrier on a postman! To answer a few questions, shipping to the Netherlands is no problem (and the white case is included). The bass is really quite light and very comfortable (the carving is a delight) - I don't have a super-accurate scale but the bathroom scales suggest about 9.2lbs. Any further questions, please just ask.

Thanks Martin and bump for price drop (and shipping to UK included)

Bump - response to PMs - thanks. Shipping to UK around £20, and to Europe around £50 (excluding insurance)

Very unusual and beautiful bass at a fantastic price!

great price for a very high-end, hifi amp - the front-end on these is fantastically clean and accurate

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Now reduced to £770 (or £785 shipped in the UK) MANY IMAGES IN POST 2 BELOW RIM Marseer in honey buckeye burl - approximately 20 months old but hardly played. I recovered this from the Gallery for a mate to try but he's mainly a five player. Thought it might go in the office, then decided to stick to the shorties only rule and put it up for sale. The bass was spec'd by a very well known and respected BC member and delivered in Noveber 2011 (the build thread is here in Affiliates from around p18): [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/9653-rim-basses-in-progress/page__hl__rim%20honey__st__480"]http://basschat.co.u...0honey__st__480[/url]) Basic details: Scale: 34" Nut: 1.6" (approx) String spacing: 16.5mm but adjustable to around 15.5 to 19mm Weight: approximately 8.5lbs (extremely light and-well balanced) Body: ash (I think) with a lot of flame (the body is chambered to reduce weight) - thick purpleheart laminate and honey buckeye facing. Electronics cavity cover in contrasting flamed timber (maple?) Neck: three piece neck through with flamed maple outer laminates Board: maccassar ebony with impressive striations (12" radius I think) Luminlay side dots Pickups: Armstrong custom in RIM laser etched cases Electronics: passive with Dingwall switch (very impressive range of tones from fat and funky to very passable J type - also very hot) Bridge and retainer: ETS Tuners: Sperzel locking Staplocks: Schaller black The bass is in excellent almost unplayed condition though there is minor evidence of player wear. No dents, dings or scratches - just a minor/faint scuff at the edge of the headstock (re-touched with a thin coat of lacquer - almost invisible - this really is a tiny mark). A very good range of tones with the pickups and Dingwall switch and a fantastic Gallery set-up. Martin dressed the frets, removed a bit of fret-sprout (very common on ebony boards), re-filed the nut and saddle slots, and attended to a scratchy tone pot. The pot is still very slightly scratchy but this really is being picky (it could be replaced for a few quid but didn't bother me at all). The bass cost £1800 new just over 18 months ago and is an excellent example of Robbie's work. It's also in almost as new condition - just very minor wear. The bass is set-up beautifully and plays extremely well with a very low, buzz-free action. I don't have a case, the straplock strap ends, allen keys, or tiny torch for the Luminlay side dots, however, this is an extreme bargain at £770 (or £785 including basic shipping to the UK). I'd much prefer collection in central Manchester but can ship (to the UK, Europe and US) if necessary. I have a strong carton and a lot of bubble-wrap but shipping is at the purchaser's risk. If desired (and required for international shipping), I can put the bass into an almost new Hiscox EBS case - I think it fits - for an additional £50. I can also supply it in a Mono Vertigo (again, almost new) for an additional £100. A gorgeous, custom, hand-built bass at a bargain price. No trades thanks and my opportunities to host trials is very limited at the moment (apologies - massive work commitments!) Any questions, please just ask