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BTPO ... !

(bump).. thanks guys for the +++ comments & Doc'otb for the additional information. Not sure of the precise woods used in the neck section (it is neck-thru, but not easy to asses the wood/s through the black finish). There is a truss-rod .. and am in total agreement re. the FL sound; it's one of the best EQ's I've encountered for a FL bass !....

I was (am) planning to put this up on the Vigier Forum but unable to do so unless they reply re. my lost (forgotten) password - so, with some recent interest in Vigier(s), thought I'd mention it here: Black Vigier Arpege fretless bass with the unique Delta metal f/board (lined). Full parametric EQ with cut and boost, plus active (on or off). Coil tap switch. Two jack sockets, one for DI (bypassing circuitry) and one using the circuitry. Super action. With original case. Bought new in UK (1987-8) - must be one of the first to have been imported. Extremely versatile high-end instrument. Active electronics powered by two 9v batteries produce powerful output. A few minor marks (mainly headstock edges and a couple of small bruises/dings on the neck - f2 on the G side; f7 on the E side) plus a cover on the back of one of the machines missing (awaiting a response from Schaller re. this), but otherwise in very good and original condition (as shown in the photos) and with no modifications. It also comes with an early/original Vigier hardcase (rectangular/fitted) which I've not seen before. You have several EQ/sound options: straight out of DI (top jack socket) which bypasses active circuitry. Side jack socket and using the parametric - one knob selects frequency and the other cuts or boosts (active circuitry still not yet in use, but great sounds). All ON - using EQ with active electronics (you need to pull up the volume control for the additional boost). Not used the coil tap switch much … but it's there if you want it. Using the combinations of parametric EQ and active switch as well you can access some absolutely awesome sounds. Controls as originally supplied on this bass:- The potentiometer (knob) near the bridge pickup = volume + boost @+20dB (pull-up the knob) Pickups toggle (3 positions: Neck - Both - Bridge) The next Knob/control is the ± 15dB potentiometer that controls the parametric EQ (pull it up to put it on) Next to this is the parametric pot that allows you to choose frequency between 80Hz and 4,2 kHz (*does not work if the previous one - Parametric EQ is not pulled-up) Small toggle puts the pickups out of phase (only when both pickups are selected) Last is the tone control potentiometer (knob). There is the jack (side) and also a direct output (top). This is a series I Arpege, hand crafted and completed in Nov.86 £SOLD inclusive of Courier delivery (UK)

[quote name='redstriper' post='659493' date='Nov 19 2009, 06:20 PM']No worries.[/quote] Keep a check on ebay (and elsewhere) - there was one listed a while back for a £230'ish BIN - OR Best Offer; so you might be able to source one for about the same ££.

SOLD !!!

Further update (see post #4 above) - received a message from OP/seller to say that it was genuine mistake on his part adn that the string/refund would be posted 4th October during a Uni lunch break ........ guess what (... and I'm still waiting, ah-ah-ah-ah-ah....)...45 day since the last promise and about 5.5 months since I paid.

£15 seems fair (?) and is bottom-line. There are a few similar on ebay ranging £20-30:- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BILL-DICKENS-THE-COLLECTION-DVD-BASS-GUITAR-FUNK-NEW_W0QQitemZ330378271262QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item4cec145a1e"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BILL-DICKENS-THE-COL...=item4cec145a1e[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bill-The-Budha-Dickens-Funk-Bass-Beyond-Guitar-Video_W0QQitemZ190345845747QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_CD_DVDStorage_SM?hash=item2c517f1bf3"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bill-The-Budha-Dicke...=item2c517f1bf3[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bill-Dickens-The-Collection-Bass-Guitar-Tuition-DVD_W0QQitemZ200406591740QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_CD_DVDStorage_SM?hash=item2ea929e8fc"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bill-Dickens-The-Col...=item2ea929e8fc[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bill-Dickens-Collection-Bass-Guitar-Tuition-DVD-NEW_W0QQitemZ270324985634QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Music_SheetMusic_RL?hash=item3ef09fef22"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bill-Dickens-Collect...=item3ef09fef22[/url] ... I guess it's just a case of somebody looking for something like this (?)....... !! Might make a good Xmas present, though !!...

Yes, sorry: bass is now SOLD. I did read your post and replied pretty much straight away; but following that, I had a full offer and the bass is now on its way.

Thanks for the ++ comments / BUMP-btp#1. Certainly a decent P bass for the price: great Starter or Backup..........

This is an Encore PK40 (I think) Precision bass in sunburst. It's not the short-scale version. Plays well, has a bit of flame in the headstock and the sunburst is nicely done. Serves well as a decent starter or backup P bass. There's one bruise on the top (doesn't show in the photos) but is otherwise excellent. I could find a gig-bag (or hardcase - but might cost almost as much as the instrument!) for it (@ cost) but otherwise just planning to sell/send as-is.

... and SOLD !!...

... currently ON-HOLD ...

[quote name='redstriper' post='657157' date='Nov 17 2009, 04:20 PM']I'm looking for a light weight bass to replace an old heavy jazz bass for reggae gigs since my back is bad and I'm still too young to sit down. It needs to sound very deep, smooth and punchy, I only use the neck pup with the tone rolled off and no mid or treble on the amp. I also use heavy flatwounds for an old skool dub sound. Do you consider this bass suitable ? PS You can get an idea of my sound by visiting my reggae band's myspace page [url="http://myspace.com/redstriper"]here[/url].[/quote] With the bass set-up as you describe it should be fine. You might need to adust the nut-slots and truss-rod for those heavy (50-110's?.. it's currently on 40-100's) FW's. I did use FW's on it for a while and the sound was much deeper/heavier - they were still lights though (40-100's) Hope this helps!

BTP1

aesthetics ... I think they wanted to make it look modern/different.... here's a black one, with white lines (!):-

I'll probably give this a spin on ebay, but thought I'd mention here first ... just in case anybody's looking for a decent/cheaper .. and more unusual bass (... and a lot lighter)..... Bought it out of curiosity (with the new AIR build concept) and project as it had a couple of minor issues and bits missing. Now fully sorted/complete and plays well. Tried it with Flats for a while and found that beneficial (in providing more bottom). The lights are working and do show the level of Volume per pickup. The black, plastic cover at the f/board end was missing - so I've made a simple wooden veneer cover. I'll add the Yamaha bumf/specs and some photos. Prices seem to vary a lot online - I'm asking lesss, so might appeal as it's better than many in that price-range, and is very light and just different. Plus a basic gig-bag. I'll probably split it to send (just strings & 4 neck-bolts removed) for safety. Yamaha state: [i] RBX4 A2. The Secret of A.I.R. TechnologyAlternative Internal Resonance (or A.I.R.) technology utilises a lightweight wood core sandwiched between a harder, heavier wood on both the front and back of the guitar's body. Special sound tubes pass through the body so that string vibrations normally resonating only the guitar's top are transmitted through the entire body. By exciting the entire body structure and shaping the tone with the hard top and back, A.I.R. construction creates a full, powerful, and resonant tone with distinctive presence and body that are truly unique. - Construction: Bolt on - Scale Length: 34’’ (864mm) - Fingerboard: Rosewood / 24 frets - Radius: 10’’ (250mm) - Body: A.I.R. Body - Neck: Maple - Tuners: Diecast - Bridge: A.I.R. Mounting, System Bridge - Pickups: Single Coil x 2 - Controls: Front Volume, Rear Volume, Master Tone - PU’s Colours : Front = Green, Rear = Blue; the brightness of the indicator gains in conjunction with volume. This regular scale model weighs just 3.2 kg and offers superior balance in addition to its ultra light weight. Fusing seamlessly with the player it offers unprecedented playing comfort that stuns bassists who regularly play a standard bass. Light weight, superior comfort, and easy playing action let you concentrate on your playing for extended periods of time. Physically it is light in weight, sonically it is anything but. A.I.R. technology and newly developed pickups deliver a thick, robust tone that is clear, powerful, and blends well with a wide range of musical styles....[/i] £ SOLD !!!!

Currently ON-HOLD / pending.....

[quote name='mark_ir' post='655770' date='Nov 16 2009, 10:46 AM']Surprising that - I had one of these once and they're great little things. No need for one right now, but I do have a friend who may well be interested He's not on here, but I've just sent him info and will get back to you hopefully later today No fat ladies on the stage yet my friend, but she's warming up in the dressing room[/quote] Thanks Mark - look forward to any progress/update .. and appreciate the help.

Still available / still £15 posted.

.. is now SOLD.

... still available: Watchers up to about 30 by the end .. and still nothing. Currently have one BC'er and one 'ebayer' interested, so awaiting offers. As it stands - willing to hear offers based on the OT.

Thanks for more positive replies! .. there seems to be quite a bit of of interest (currently on ebay with about 23 Watchers), so hoping it will be sold this w/end !!

Thanks wbb' - it is a pretty special bass, both aesthetically and tonally.