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[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='776524' date='Mar 16 2010, 06:21 PM']Chris told me he designed these basses because he liked Ken Smith's instruments.[/quote] Ahhh .. so, it's like one of the Ken Smith models (?) .. I thought these were more symmetrical in terms of the body shape, although the smooth lines and laminate construction is like the Smith(s). Re. the Rogue (Alembic) - I had to check the site as I couldn't recall the model/name: so, out of interest, checked the price of a Rogue 6 with Koa top etc. and case (although, of course, the Alembc is a NT not b/o bass) .... comes to $US$10950 (about £7000) !!! ... do they sell their basses at these prices, or is there a massive discount within the USA ?!!

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='776488' date='Mar 16 2010, 05:57 PM']Looks quite Overwater-like. Which is no bad thing. It is quite beautiful. Me likes [/quote] Thanks! ... I think some of the newer OW's do have a similar body-shape (?) as do a few other makes, including the old PV Rudy Sarzo / BB / TL models, with the slim, extended upper-horn: reminds me of the Alembic ROGUE (.. don't see many of those about!...) body; but the headstock is quite unique (?).....

From a(nother) recent trade deal:- Rare Celinder Custom 6 (Denmark). Mahogany Body Koa Top w/matching Headstock veneer, rear and trussrod covers. Maple + Purpleheart Neck with Ebony Board 36" scale (but very comfortable - also contributes to the crisp, clean tone and well-defined 'B'. I haven't noticed the stretch much, and the fundamentals of the E and B string are great. Tone is described as a previous owner as 'somewhere between and Smith and an Alembic' .. which can't be bad) Nut: 2.125"; f24: 3.25" String-spacings: 9mm (nut); 16.5mm (f24); 19mm (bridge). Weighs 11lbs. Glockenklang 3 band preamp (The original Greengrove preamp was, apparently, damaged and replaced with Aguilar, then later by the current GlockenKlang). The G-Klang Circuit diagram is included: it's one aspect of the bass which, IMHO, could be improved. There is Vol., Pan, Mid(s) and stacked Bass/Treble .. But the circuit doesn't work as clearly as I would have expected [been playing it with Bass on max, a little treble and about 55% Mids - the mid section is very powerful. Finding that with the SC's switched-in the volume is quieter in the centre position, like the old SC circuits; with HB's switched-in, the volume is quietest in the centre and gradually boosts when a single pickup is selected] Celinder (Kent Armstrong) radiused dual coil pickups (coil tap with small Fodera coil tap switch) Black hardware. Near mint (a small nick at the headstock and upper horn) / all original other than the EQ and Bridge (original included) Excellent build quality (as always), exceptional playability and a pretty rare find - there don't seem to be many Celinder 6's about ... (although I did find one here on BC:-) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=19741&hl=celinder"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=celinder[/url] This is not the Aura model; it is a Custom 6. TKL hardcase. I'm not a 6-string player and don't have the time to dedicate in progressing with this bass, so keep a look-out for this in the Classifieds section (!!). I have managed to take a lot of photos, including the GKlang Circuit (diagram + actual internal workings)

[quote name='eubassix' post='766110' date='Mar 6 2010, 03:07 PM']Some additional photos here, with a BassLine PJ bass which also came to me via a trade. Might add some details/photos of this bass to the section as, whilst it's not so porn-worthy as the JDvP, it IS a very nice bass and one that's not so common in the UK. It was also, I'm assured, another Frankfurt Messe bass.[/quote] here's more on the BassLine Incognito (P/J) 4:- [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=79868"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=79868[/url]

Don't see many of the Bassline range in the UK - here's a nice example I managed to get recently via a trade:- Bassline Incognito 4 Classic P/J bass with One Piece Maple Neck, beautiful grain / transparent honey/amber High-gloss finish. Outstanding. · One-piece quilted maple body with honey/amber finish · Maple fretboard 20 frets · One-piece maple neck with dark skunk stripe · 2 active Seymour Duncan P- and J-PUs · Noll TCM 3-Band EQ · Black anodised Schaller Hardware and tuners · Black anodised Schaller bridge · Neutrik Security-lock 1/4" jack This 'Incognito' is a highly customized model - originally built for the Frankfurt Music Show. It has a AAA selected one-piece body, AAA selected one-piece neck, non-standard black hardware, top notch Noll 3-band EQ + other options.

[quote name='purpleblob' post='766196' date='Mar 6 2010, 04:41 PM']I actually went looking after my post and found this [url="http://www.woodnarts.de/"]http://www.woodnarts.de/[/url] EDIT: Original owner [url="http://www.wernerwitzel.de/verkauf/jdvp_piccolo.htm"]http://www.wernerwitzel.de/verkauf/jdvp_piccolo.htm[/url] ?[/quote] Yes - well researched P'B: 'wood'n'arts' is JD's site and Werner W. was the original owner of the bass (bought directly at Frankfurt Messe, I think). Unfortunately, there only appears to be an Acoustic bass currently available (from JDvP), so I guess - as with many of these individual luthiers - that most instruments will be made-to-order.

Thanks for the positive comments chaps ! ... it was a bit of a chancer, as there's little info. on JD(vP), but the photos, specs. and other details were good; and I've done this several times in the past... generally with good/pleasing results. Some additional photos here, with a BassLine PJ bass which also came to me via a trade. Might add some details/photos of this bass to the section as, whilst it's not so porn-worthy as the JDvP, it IS a very nice bass and one that's not so common in the UK. It was also, I'm assured, another Frankfurt Messe bass. I've had a look at the more recent work for JD v. P: he's building guitars, basses and acoustics - some of which still reflect this (early) Andy Schack/Alembic design......

J.D. V. PARIS BASS - Piccolo 4 Short Scale Got this very recently on a trade deal... and haven't been able to put it down since!! This stunning short scale bass is a masterpiece from German luthier Johannes-Dieter von Paris (based in Göttingen) - when with 'Schack' - for the Frankfurt MusikMesse (2002). It demonstrates JD's masterful combination of top quality tone woods and the sound/playability is exceptional. The electronics feature 2 toggle switches that allow to choose between single coil and humbucking mode (zero noise issues - both modes). The 3-band electronics can be modified by flicking the internal controls (see pic.) to pre select the frequency of each of the 3 tone controls. The bass knob may be preselected within 100-300Hz. The mid tone knob can be preset between 400 and 1500 Hz, and the high frequencies range from 2 to 8 KHz. This extends the tone controls to a semi-parametric 3-way on board preamplifier. Deep growling mids, extreme punch, crystal clear top and crisp slap sound are just a few of the capabilities. There is a veneer of rosewood between the beautiful flamed maple neck + GonzaloAlves fingerboard and it 's thru-body construction. The wooden trussrod cover plate is engraved with the JDvP logo. The ETS tuning fork Bridge is a 3-dimensional string-through(option) version. The playability of this bass is incredible. It is joy and effortless to play - fast neck, shorter scale and amazing fretboard Specs: · High gloss nitro' laquer finish · Thru-neck, flamed maple w/ inner rosewood veneer, 30.75" scale. · Goncalo Alvez fingerboard, 24 frets, with rosewood veneer · Body wings 2-piece sandwich maple with flamed ash · Center block 3 piece ash/rosewood · 2 x Bass Tech Soapbar Humbuckers · 18V Andy Schack Electronics with Bass, Mid, High Tone controls (pre-selectable centre frequencies) · 2 PU single coil/humbucking mode toggle switches · Black Gotoh tuners, ETS 3D Tuning Fork Bridge · Weight: 6.4 lbs / 2.78 kg (!) The condition is near mint. Only minor flaws are on the back on the electronics cover and near thru-body string holes. Just need to find a case/bag for it now (I've included one photo with a SR4 to indicate overall size)....