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Bump! Any 4 string trade offers for this beauty?

[quote name='molan' post='1190907' date='Apr 6 2011, 07:45 PM']Actually Marc (Voxpop) lives near me - could be a 3-way deal involved somewhere. . .[/quote] Haha, well I'm open to suggestions... just about anything for this bass!

Long shot, but how about my Clover XP15.5? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=130657"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=130657[/url]

[quote name='molan' post='1190866' date='Apr 6 2011, 07:21 PM']If only someone would buy the Clover & Kopo Lina, lol. . .[/quote] Haha yep! You know it. I'd be all over this bass!

[quote name='shemeckfrac' post='1190607' date='Apr 6 2011, 03:44 PM']Dude! Give the 5-string some time. It takes quite a lot of time and practice to master the technique, but once you have it you can play both 4 and 5 string basses.[/quote] I get what you're saying, but I just can't get into a groove with the 5-string. I keep tripping myself up over the strings when I'm finger playing (which is my predominant style); I've tried the same string spacing as on my 4-string and narrower, but to no avail... Any tips on how to master the technique would be warmly received as I do love having the extra string for octaves

[quote name='voxpop' post='1190600' date='Apr 6 2011, 03:33 PM']how much ....... ?[/quote] Ideally I'm looking to trade, not sell

[quote name='lucatus' post='1190575' date='Apr 6 2011, 03:04 PM']Beautiful, indeed! Good luck![/quote] Thanks lacatus! It really is an absolute stunner, I just wish it was a 4 string Sure I can't tempt you to trade your Fender P deluxe?

It pains me that after GAS'ing for bass for weeks and even selling my beloved Sandberg to afford it, I've discovered that I'm just not a 5 string player I've been jamming on this bass since I got it and I just can't get used to the extra string. Additionally, the band I got the bass for has since split up, so I'm looking to trade it for another equal calibre bass, but with just 4 strings. So, reluctantly I put this stunning example of a bass up for trade. The bass is in almost perfect condition with just a couple of light scuffs on the body (I'll try to photo these tonight), other than that everything is pristine; no buckle rash, no knocks or dings. The bass comes with a Clover branded padded gig bag (as seen in the pics) and a suede strap. Here's the lowdown: [url="http://www.cloverbasses.com/index.php?id=9&bass=3"]Clover Xpression XP15.5[/url] BODY Wood: two piece mahogany body with stunning bubinga top (figuring changes with the angle of light) Bridge: chrome plated 3D brass bridge (allows for adjustment of string height, intonation and width). Finish: silk matte polyurethane finish NECK Scale: 34" - the B string is nice and tight and punchy despite being 34" scale. Wood: bolt on canadian hard rock maple neck Fingerboard: rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl dots Fingerboard radius: 508 mm (20") Frets: 24 medium sized frets Trussrod: double dual action trussrod Machine heads: chrome, capsuled machine heads Finish: handpolished silk matte polyurethane finish PICKUPS Neck: DELANO JMVC-FE custom pickup (twin coil in-line humcanceller pickup) Bridge: DELANO MC-FE custom pickup (quadcoil humcanceller pickup) switchable to single, parallel & serial modes. ELECTRONICS DELANO custom three-band active electronics with silent (no noise) circuit bypassable to full passive operation (for use without a 9v battery). CONTROLS 1x volume (push-pull / active-passive) / 1x balance / 1x bass / 1x mid / 1x treble / 1x coilsplitting mini-switch (toggles the Delano MM pickup between Series/Single Coil/Parallel modes). Truly amazing bass with a gorgeous woody tone from the mahogany and bubinga body with a lovely noiseless pre-amp, even at full boost. Definitely a good studio bass, but equally suitable for gigging too. The bass is located near Leeds, but I can meet in the city centre for viewings if desired. I'm happy to travel to meet around Yorkshire to facilitate a trade. In terms of trades, I'm looking for 4 string fretted basses only and preferably basses of equal or similar value (not really wanting to trade down and I've not got much cash to trade up). I'm particularly interested in basses that are a little unusual and good for rock/funk/slap. Nice natural woods are a bonus. Ideally something with a H/S or H/H pickup configuration. Examples would be: Sandberg Ken Taylor / Panther Supreme Clover Aperion H.4 / HP.4 Clover Avenger.4 MusicMan (with extra pickups) Warwick (maybe depending on model) Lakland Spector Kubicki Ex Factor Human Base BaseX.oc4 Human Base Roxy etc.. What have you got?! Any questions, feel free to get in touch [url="http://s642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/olijenkins/Clover%20Xpression%2015%205%20Bass/"]More Pics[/url]

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This is a gorgeous bass, and I'm not a massive fan of J basses. I'd be really interested to hear what this sounds like...any sound clips anywhere?

I wish the Euro's had the same headstock as the US models, always looked weird to me with the narrower ones, still....freaking nice bass at a nice price too. Best of luck with the sale.

Seriously, the construction on that thing looks meticulous, impeccable and mighty fine spec to go with it; absolute stunner. If there's anything in my sig (or a combination thereof) that tickles your fancy feel free to drop me a PM. Could probably offer [i]some[/i] cash your way if needs be

[quote name='edster' post='1183747' date='Mar 31 2011, 07:27 PM']I couldn't afford it first time round either.[/quote] Just offer me first refusal if you end up buying it and need to move it on again

Dammit....Loved the look of this the first time it came around, but couldn't afford it then. Typically, can't afford it now either.....freaking awesome basses!

Damn....the more I look at this the more I want it...that ideal pickup config, the lovely satin finish, East pre-amp and all the bling hardware..... I don't get why this hasn't been snapped up already?! Is it just because it doesn't have a <insert better known brand name here> label? If I could afford this in any way, I'd be all over it. I don't suppose you'd be interested in a deal of any sort? (not that I have a lot to offer..)

[quote name='Crikey!' post='1178340' date='Mar 27 2011, 02:58 PM']Nothing too interesting to the story... Went on stage with all my ribs in full working order, came off stage with one of them broken. Not too sure what happened. I'm pretty sure i just got a bit carried away. Anyway. BUMP.[/quote] BUMP for some quality over zealous bass playing! It takes raw talent to break a rib while your playing and not know how!

Mmmm, that is a lovely looking Sandberg...if I only had the wedge. Have a bump instead

Just like the SUB I used to have, the one that I've regretted selling ever since. I'm sorely tempted...

[quote name='yelees' post='1180326' date='Mar 29 2011, 12:50 AM']Nice job on the XP! I'd love a fretless. I'd also love to not have to sell my bass but I have to get my priorities straight... And yes, it's certainly a special bass - super-low action means it's easy to play, you can play smooth and easy all Sunday or you can shred like a metalhead, either way is effortless. I've never held a bass with such build quality, that plays so easily, that is so versatile... it'll be modern, punchy & hi-fi or it'll be thuddy and old-school... so so good. Somebody is going to get a bargain.[/quote] Well I have an uber nice fretless that I'd consider a trade for if we could arrange a deal? A rather drastic change in musical direction dictates the need for a nice fretted four string over the fretless, would be a shame to see her go, but the Clover would definitely make up for it

Sweet mother of God, that is one sublime looking bass. If I only had even half the money.... best of luck with the sale

Hey man, I've been watching this one with interest as I'd been arranging a deal with a fellow BC'er for a Clover XP 15.5 which I finally picked up today!! Holy crap! If this beauty plays and sounds anything like the XP does, then this is one hell of a nice bass and at a nice price too. If I hadn't just spent all my cash, I'd certainly be considering it. Any interest in a 4 string fretless?

Oh my... that might be the nicest Warwick I've ever seen. Bump for a beauty and 'why am I so broke?'

Oh man, I've been wanting to get my hands on a Dingwall for ages...typically I've no funds to spare right now though. Beautiful bass! I hear you on the Sandberg front, truly awesome basses, although I traded mine to afford a Clover which I believe will be of equal calibre. I miss the Sandberg though....definitely going to have to find another one soon

James is a great seller and a stand-up guy to deal with. Bump for a real beauty of a bass mate! Good luck with the sale