eubassix

That's an unusual one - do you have any history/provenance on this? Most of the Marleaux JB4's/5's I recall were like this (JB5 - sorry for the poor photos, they're quite old) :-

.. is that a 'flick'-de/tuner on the 'E'/Bridge?... and, if so, might that be anything to do with the E/piezo issue? I was interested in one of these in 'Swee Lee' music (Singapore) but missed-out (it wasn't there long!).

... thanks for the continued, positive comments ! I'm contemplating (over this w/end) an offer from the USA (so it might be going there after all!) which is pending but will probably rest upon PP's $/£ rate ... [update] = now SOLD (pending payment clearance) !!!

I've decided to keep just one fretted 4 for now and, whilst I'd like to keep this bass, it seems logical to hold-onto something more traditional (and less expensive). The bass is really as-new and the latest version of the Vigier Argege 4. Specification:- Solid body - Flamed Maple – Alder (core) – Flamed Maple top (naturally dried); varnish dried for a min. 5-weeks. Finished in a traslucent burgundy, so the figuring shows through nicely. Neck – naturally dried (3-years) maple. D-shape. Gloss finish. Nut (Teflon/Graphite + hardened zero-fret) : 40mm / 1.57”; Phenowood f/board, radius: 300mm / 11.81”, 24-fret, 33.8” scale, inlay dots. Schaller machine-tuners, mono-rail Bridge, Brass cased strap-pins (deep, threaded inserts) + Security locks. The hardware is Gold: not sure if this is an upgrade (as on the Vigier site it's all chrome) - but it does look much better against the burgundy finish!) Vigier pickups – single, twin-coil inline. Pan, Volume, 3EQ (independent) for Bass (neck) AND Treble (Bridge) pickups (stacked Bass+Bass/Mid+Mid/Treble+Treble)! GlockenKlang pre-amp. 8.3 lbs. (3.8kg.). Vigier (embossed)- Hiscox fitted hardcase. [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Vigier_Stock_Arpege_4_natural.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp..._4_natural.html[/url] [url="http://vigier.co.uk/page/fiche_produit.php?id_prod=243&onglet=description"]http://vigier.co.uk/page/fiche_produit.php...let=description[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca5sTDlpFTI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca5sTDlpFTI[/url] Comes with a Vigier (Hiscox) hardcase (incl.) .. not a cheap bass, but possibly something of a bargain if you're considering a new one (£2400/2760) .. reduced !! .... and Sold / Pending

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1084611' date='Jan 10 2011, 06:39 PM']This is one of the nicest Wal basses to have surfaced on the boards in some time as well![/quote] .. thanks Chris: the tone/playability match the looks; the front and back Walnut(s) are quite different, but both exceptional.

[quote name='littleal' post='1083336' date='Jan 9 2011, 05:31 PM']I don't think anyone has cash at the moment, that's is a good price [/quote] .. yes, me neither ! .. thanks for the +comment 'Al

[quote name='Jimmyp28' post='1082619' date='Jan 8 2011, 09:38 PM']I have no idea how this has not gone yet bump[/quote] ... if you do think of one, drop me a PM Jimmy - Thanks .

Bump/Update: I now have a decent/interesting trade/££ offer pending on this bass. Would prefer to sell for cash, but will be making a final decision on this by 10/11th. ... so this w/end is effectively a deadline 10th: On-Hold/Pending !.... and (finally) SOLD

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1083025' date='Jan 9 2011, 11:55 AM']Welnek's has a flat end on the fretboard, this one doesn't, also the grain's very different (most noticably a knot going over the neck pup on this that isn't present on Welnek's). They're pretty obviously NOT the same bass. [/quote] Hi Thom: sorry, this is becoming a bit confusing (understandably). The bass featured in the OW Gallery and this bass are different. But ... welnek made the same error when listing the bass last year. He modelled his bass on the one featured in the OW-Gallery, but forgot that he had opted for the curved/extended f/board-end. He then used the OW/Gallery photos on his BC listing. I'm sure this can be confirmed by welnek, Overwater and kevTB.

[quote name='The Burpster' post='1082719' date='Jan 8 2011, 11:08 PM']if you look at the pics of welneks listing and this bass from the OP there are clearly not the same - so I cant see how your post is helping or otherwise to the trade the OP is looking to make. Please keep it on track and accurate as per the posting rules for this forum .[/quote] The seller initally stated that it was the bass from the OW Custom Gallery - it isn't. welnek made the same error when he listed the bass last year - I know, because I talked with him (and Chris May & Laurence B.) about the bass. the specs and build date (April '09) of the two basses are identical. .. not sure how this is off-track / inaccurate (?) ... just trying to clarify that this isn't the bass from the OW site and to provide some 'provenance' on the instrument. I'm certain is IS welnek's: if it isn't then the OP should know. If it is, then interested BC'ers could also PM welnek if they have Q's re. the bass. I'm sure it wasn't intended, but the wording of the OP reads, to me, as if the seller is the original owner.

Bump/Update: I now have a decent/interesting trade/££ offer pending on this bass. Would prefer to sell for cash, but will be making a final decision on this by 10/11th. ... so this w/end is effectively a deadline 10th: on-hold/pending ... and (now) SOLD !!

B u M p ... ... still looking for [b]£2499[/b] ovno ... (so you don't have to check back to p.1)

The bass in the Overwater Custom(s) is a different but very similar bass (have look at the fretboard-end). Pretty sure this must be 'welnek' s old bass which was listed (but didn't sell) here last year. The bass was modelled on the one featured in the Overwater Custom Gallery :- [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85138&hl="]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85138&hl=[/url] [url="http://www.overwaterbasses.com/gallery.htm"]http://www.overwaterbasses.com/gallery.htm[/url] IIRC it eventually sold on ebay for c.£1k, which must have been the bargain of the year for somebody looking-for a Custom-6 (Overwater or other) !!

[quote name='eubassix' post='1078710' date='Jan 5 2011, 03:59 PM']Bump/Update: I now have a decent/interesting trade+cash offer pending on this bass. Would prefer to sell for cash, but will be making a final decision on this by 11th. !![/quote] Update on update: potential trade/££ (above) has been unexpectedly rescinded, so the bass is back 'on' for sale only. As I'd considered a trade, I might consider again .. but it would have to be something special or easily sold-on, and with significant ££ in-addition.

Bump/Update: I now have a decent/interesting trade+cash offer pending on this bass. Would prefer to sell for cash, but will be making a final decision on this by 11th. !!

[quote name='dangee' post='1075560' date='Jan 2 2011, 06:25 PM']Hi David...very nice and a very fair price...if I had any money I'd have it an a shot! All the best...[/quote] Thanks Dan ! .. have you been away? All the Best for '011

[quote name='barend' post='1075422' date='Jan 2 2011, 04:10 PM']That one was on a Dutch market place site a week ago. The body and the neck are not matching. The Neck is a MK1 neck and the body is a Pro body. Also there are three dots missing above the 12th fret and I think the neck is ebony. I think it used to be a fretless neck which is swapped with a pro neck. Still nice though bit not totally original. I think it will never be sold for that price.[/quote] Thanks b' - that's very informative (and slightly disturbing .. considering the price he's asking ) !

[quote name='wombatboter' post='1073767' date='Dec 31 2010, 03:39 PM']These aren't cheap basses but this is actually quite a reasonable price... (some folks out there are trying to get outrageous prices from anything with "Wal" on it). I paid the same for my Wal bass some time ago and it was worth every penny.[/quote] .. Thanks G' (and previously, cocco) - I was trying to place a sensible/reasonable price on the bass to reflect the condition and current market: some - now and previously - have been a bit high & hopeful :- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190484680285&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170585018410&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url] ... although I have no idea of It./Nl. prices generally. The Custom does have Sims led's .. but some players prefer their Wal(s) traditional.

[quote name='Jimmyp28' post='1073188' date='Dec 30 2010, 09:42 PM']I was one of the watchers and god i would love this bass so very much, have loved wal for such a long time. Really want to try one just never had the chance but god they sound so so good. Good luck with the sale i will be keeping an eye on this one. [/quote] Thanks Jimmy' - ironically, when I contacted the one watcher who made an offer (of which I wasn't aware until the auction ended, as it was slightly below the min. consideration level) has emailed back to say that he decided to order a new one from Paul H., his offer having been rejected: sod's law (!).

[quote name='thestick' post='1072020' date='Dec 29 2010, 07:15 PM'] no luck on ebay then? great bass though,[/quote] No .. despite the 63 watchers, only managed one slightly low offer (have messaged the offerer to ask if he's actually interested/serious and might increase the offer post-ebay). I decided to try ebay first as there were a couple already listed here on BC ... but I think they've been well-considered by now. Thanks - I guess they're all pretty much 'great' basses; but this is a nice/original example with some beautiful grain and a popular wood combination.