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Martin, me too - I'm really tempted - if only it was short-scale (...hang on, where's the hacksaw...?) 3Below, I had a chance to test this before I sold it and it was absolutely staggering through my modern tuner

I can confirm provenance on this - truly an extraordinary instrument

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Now with images - apologies, I couldn't edit to get these into the first post

Thanks Chris, I found it helpful - lovely amps (just sold my Epi UL502)

Amazed this took a day at that price - absolutely beautiful!

Margusalviste - thanks very much -it is a bit lovely. I should have mentioned in my original post that I'm not looking for trades at all (I'm really moving away from long-scale). The only trades that would interest me would be for very high-end Alembic short or medium scales (Signature Deluxe or Series basses)

I've had this just eight weeks - it's gorgeous but I just can't play long-scale any more - this was my last effort (inspired by the fact that the JO has one of the loveliest, most slender and rapid necks around). Images below in post 3 but please take a look at Davidak's sale thread (his images are much better than anything I can do - Davidak, I hope this is OK with you!)

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/206827-fs-us-lakland-joe-osborn-44-60-sold/page__p__2077608__hl__lakland%20osborn__fromsearch__1#entry2077608

The bass is in excellent condition with just the odd swirl or very minor evidence of play-wear - it's a 2009 model. There was one minor ding on the underside (see David's images) - I had this filled with clear lacquer and flattened (by Ged Green) when the bass was being set-up with a super-low action and DR High Beam 45-105s about 3 weeks ago. There was no chance of matching the butterscotch hence the clear finish. The scratch can be seen but is now sealed and perfectly flat. The only other blemish is an extremely minor impression on the top side of the neck just before the 11th fret (this is hard to find, I'm just trying to be entirely honest). The bass comes with the original and gorgeous cream Lakland case (one of the things that convinced me to try the bass - the cases are stunning!) plus the Lakland tools and pickup cover. The case is in very good to excellent condition with just the odd very minor mark on the black ends - apparently, the case wasn't used by the previous owner (and I haven't used it). The board is beautiful East Indian rosewood with birdseye maple front and side markers (a lovely touch). Playability is stunning: Andy Trav gave the bass a quick tweak yesterday to bring the A up a little - it had settled in the extreme heat in Manchester (!) I listened to Andy play it (wow he has some talent) and it sounds wonderful - great early J tones with a more modern pokey twist if desired.

The price at £1500 is firm and a bit of a bargain I think (I have over £1700 in the bass) - the cheapest that I can find in Europe is around £3300 from Station Music in Germany. Importing from the US would come to around £2800 to £2900 from Bass Central. These are a beautifully hand built pro instrument - on a par of better than the majority of the super Js that I've played (and that's a lot!)

No trades thanks - I'm looking for a sale only.

Collection in Manchester preferred but I can ship to the US and Europe at cost (and with insurance if required).

Some of you may have seen my sell-off of high-end preamps and amps. Here we go with the basses...

I indicated with the pres/amps that it would be a no-hype campaign. 'Hard to avoid it with the basses.

Up for sale here is my Alleva Coppolo LG4 in Sonic Blue Nitro. The bass has the Dalbergia Negra board (old cut, old growth Brazilian Rosewood) - CITES embargoed and no longer available.

Some details:

This is one of the last pair of basses to leave JC's shop in New York (prior to his re-location to California) - I had both instruments, serial numbers B0047 and B0048 (this is B0047)
Date of completion, 19th June, 2008
The bass predates current nomenclature but would be a classic supreme or custom if ordered today
Neck - maple one piece with vintage tint finish (golden amber)
Board - Dalbergia Negra ($1500 upcharge - super-rare and all stock from JC's first batch now exhausted)
Body - alder (I think) - 2 piece
Pickups and electronics - JC's own (two-band) - 60s spacing
Finish - sonic blue nitro with matching headstock
Bridge - JC's own BBOT (I think)
Tuners - Hipshot lollipops
Set-up - Martin at the Gallery - currently very low but will go lower (D'addario 40-95 nickel roundwounds) - board is almost flat
Scratchplate - mint with very minor slap rash (also supplied with AC tort - again with extremely minor slap rash)
Case - original AC bag (super-rare, probably worth a bit on its own). The case will be supplied with the bag and shipped in an almost as new/perfect Hiscox EBS (if shipping is required): knock £50 off if you don't need the Hiscox
Condition - almost as new - the bass has never been gigged and has sat in its case for the three years that I've owned it (following importation from the US)
Blemishes:
very minor swirling and play wear on the guards (and possibly micro swirls on the body - I can't see any)
a pin head mark in the finish on the reverse of the body (see images) - this was on the bass from new - JC was informed by the original owner and told it was a minor problem in the hand-spraying process
a small and minor shadow on the back of the neck (from a Mono Vertigo case - Mono are to be informed) - this is a faint change in colour on one part of the centre of the neck (hard to see but I'm trying to be entirely up-front, this isn't a cheap bass)
maturation of the lacquer - the sonic blue exhibits some fading and very minor sinking (a property of thin nitro finishes) - there are no marks, dings, dents or scratches, however, the bass has some grey-blue-green fading and some patches where there is a little brown in the mix. The fading is all natural and not an effort to relic or prematurely age the bass. The finish should be expected to continue to age - I would expect more of the grey-green effect

The bass plays absolutely beautifully and has the feel of an early '60s J (this is what JC intended with the LG4). The tone is staggeringly good with fantastic sustain - notes just leap-off the DN board (the board is chocolatey black and smells lovely too). The 2 band circuit is reputed to be one of the best in the business - very musical and useable. The bass can be played in passive too.

I'm selling as I'm moving-on all my long-scale basses. I no longer play long-scale and have moved to short-scale exclusively (I have a wrist rotation issue that implies that shorties are much more comfortable).

Price - £3150 (firm). I know this isn't cheap. However, a bass of this spec would cost around £5500-£6000 in the UK with a massive wait time. Also, I don't think that the DN is available as an option any longer (as far as I know, JC's supply is exhausted). I have well-over £3500 invested in the instrument and don't really want to take a massive hit. Also, this particular bass has been cited as one of the most desirable to appear on Basschat. I'd have to concur. I don't need to sell it (fortunately), and won't be too unhappy if it just stays in its case - it's lovely to look at. This said, non-use is a bit of a waste and this should be the centre-piece of somebody's collection.

Collection and trial in Manchester is welcome - serious enquiries only please (I don't mind anybody having a go under normal circumstances, I'm just exceptionally busy at the moment). I can ship to Europe and the US at cost (and at the buyer's risk - I can include insurance if required).

I hope I've covered everything - a once in a lifetime bass (even JC said this one is special). Just let me know if you need anything further - apologies in advance - I have as much talent for photography as I do for playing bass

very surprised this is still around but suspect it won't be for long!

I can admire it - and if I wasn't giving up entirely on long-scale, I'd be seriously interested in this as a collector and player piece. The only issue (apart from the scale) for me is the sunburst - I'm sure that this is entirely period correct but the black (and red) bands are too wide for my personal taste...I'm shallow and so are my preferences in sunburst graduation. A very lovely thing that I suspect will be gone soon.

Bump for a lovely bass at a bargain price (from another short-scale only player)

Just sold an Epifani UL502 to Andy - perfect deal and Andy went out of his way with collection. About as good as it gets - Andy is a true pillar of our community!

weewahweewah...this would be gone now if it had anything less than a 34" scale - 'actually sounds quite a bit like an Alembic SC in some modes...

PMd

Thanks to all for the very kind comments - all PMs have received a response. Ooh...nearly gone then not...still available...

Wow Andy, lovely looker at a brilliant price! Buy with confidence from one of Basschat's finest (and a staggeringly talented player!)

Ziggy, given your rig, I'm not surprised (Sei plus 502 plus 2x4x10 equals bass heaven!)

I see the ul502 appears in the 'best amp ever' thread...I'm trying to avoid hype, but the amp's got to be well up there...

I've had some interest (thanks) and can ship in the UK or overseas at cost.

Mirroring the above, DR High Beams or TI Rounds. I've used both and for me, though both brands are very good, the TIs are more compliant and silky - beautiful strings and my favourite by some distance. Gauges are unusual (43-89) but don't feel weird when on the bass. TIs are expensive but I think that the Gallery are doing them for £36 (a good investment)

Fantastic colour - proper early shell pink with the light flesh tone - I'd have this just because it looks so cool. Some reverse Klusons or lollipops and binding and this could be a dream bass for me...I just don't play long-scale any longer

Bump for further price drop and options

Just sold an Aguilar DB680 to Pentode in an extremely straightforward and easy deal - great to chat with Grahame (extraordinarily knowledgeable!) and he was entirely true to his word throughout - the payment arrived immediately. Entirely recommended, Grahame is a pillar of our community.

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Very true! Too many strings for me (that's a good thing!)

Wow! You're selling some gorgeous basses here Steve (fortunately, I'm in sell mode too!)