Mr Bassman

Sorry to be vague on the price guys,

I'd like to get a fair price for it, but can't find any reference to it's value.

It's all wood, don't know what, rosewood boards.

It's not had that much use in the 23 years I've owned it.

I fixed an extra strap button to improve the balance.

I've just had a look and noticed that unlike my Stienberger L2 it doesn't take double ball ended strings, just standard strings cut down.

Here's a [url="http://myweb.cebridge.net/gareth/gbay/index.htm"]link[/url] to another owner / seller from 2006

So any suggestions as to value most welcome.

A something for the weekend bump

[quote name='voxpop' post='605270' date='Sep 22 2009, 08:37 AM']Bump for a trade.....Quality fretless need for a new band project.[/quote]

How about a [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=61427&hl=double"]double neck[/url]?

Glad it worked out.

Your luthier has done an excellent job, can't wait to have a proper play on it!

[quote name='walbassist' post='614642' date='Oct 2 2009, 11:30 AM']Ah, hadn't noticed the link was already there, apologies to all...[/quote]

Thanks for the plug Gareth

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=61427&st=0&p=607241&#entry607241"]'80's doubleneck[/url]

Bump

It was me - there is a Delbert on the forum but it was myself who was looking for one.

Oops! I p.m.'d the wrong Delbert

[quote name='Mr Bassman' post='57669' date='Sep 9 2007, 11:17 AM']I bought this in the mid eighties.

According to Washburn there were only six brought into U.K.

Anyone else got one?

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Now up for adoption, [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=61427"]sale or trade[/url]

And another midi
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[quote name='Mr Bassman' post='607241' date='Sep 23 2009, 11:22 PM']Mid 1980's Washburn Bantam needs new home.

Single coil pick ups (Riverhead, I think) to look like emg's.

Quite a modern, bright sound.

Weightwise not too bad with the right strap.

I was told by Washburn that only 6 of these were imported to U.K.

R.R.P. was just over £1100

Open to offers or trades for old Jazz or P bass, Gibsons (incl guitars) uprights, eub's etc or Bose L1 pa, or w.h.y.?
Or maybe a headless Status, never tried one!


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Forgot to say it's passive with jazz bass type controls and takes either double ball ended or regular strings

[quote name='lemmywinks' post='607248' date='Sep 23 2009, 11:27 PM']Give Delbert a shout, he was looking for something similar not so long ago[/quote]

Will do

cheers

Mid 1980's Washburn Bantam needs new home.

Single coil pick ups (Riverhead, I think) to look like emg's.

Quite a modern, bright sound.

Weightwise not too bad with the right strap.

I was told by Washburn that only 6 of these were imported to U.K.

R.R.P. was just over £1100

Open to offers or trades for old Jazz or P bass, Gibsons (incl guitars) uprights, eub's etc or Bose L1 pa, or w.h.y.?
Or maybe a headless Status, never tried one!


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[quote name='gnasher1993' post='607151' date='Sep 23 2009, 09:59 PM']I've not tried one but I've heard one played, they sound pretty good. There's a fair few bassists who use them: Esparanza Spalding and Michael Formanek use them live quite often.[/quote]

Cheers Gnasher, I'll Czech them out

I'm tempted to order one of [url="http://www.czech-ease.com/"]these[/url] from [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/david_gage_czech_ease_acoustic_road_bass.htm"]Thomann[/url]

Would love to try one first, or to hear from someone who has.......

Here are some more pics and dimensions

the red bass
[url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/3973201...7620249351817/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/3973201...7620249351817/[/url]
L.o.b. 45"
Upper 21 1/2"
Centre 14 3/4"
Lower 27 3/8"
Upper rib 8 1/4"
Lower rib 8 5/8"
Stop 42 5/8"

the German bass
[url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/3973201...7620249385619/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/3973201...7620249385619/[/url]
L.o.b. 43"
Upper 20 3/8"
Centre 14 1/8"
Lower 25 7/8"
Upper rib 8 1/2"
Lower rib 8 5/8"
Stop 41 1/4"

Maybe one of these would do the job, it's not neck heavy due to being headless.

Weighs about 11.5lbs
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[quote name='AlexLong' post='521882' date='Jun 23 2009, 05:21 PM']Looks identical to my little german flatback - think the major is a bit over with his estimate - mine is valued at aroun 7 or 8k with lots of decent work having been done on it by my man in Greenwich.
Mine is from around 1890 and plays like a dream - very gutsy little thing...
Alex[/quote]

Have you got any pics to compare?

cheers
Keith

[quote name='geoffbassist' post='521862' date='Jun 23 2009, 04:59 PM']hey keith, i think you should try to take them to a dealer, perhaps have a bit of work done and sell them on....in which case you can sell me the red one ;-)[/quote]

I'm enjoying playing the red bass now I've found a pick up that suits it.

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='521841' date='Jun 23 2009, 04:38 PM']i don't usually come on this forum (ahem) but that is a very nice bass. Does the flat back affect the way you hold it whilst you're playing much?[/quote]

No, the back shape doesn't make any difference to holding the instrument, the body shape and depth can.

More pics here [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/39732012@N03/sets/72157620249385619/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/39732012@N03/...57620249385619/[/url]

I have another bass [attachment=27613:DSC03334.JPG]
which I'd like to identify if anyone can help with either

pics here [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/39732012@N03/sets/72157620249351817/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/39732012@N03/...57620249351817/[/url]

[quote name='geoffbassist' post='513086' date='Jun 14 2009, 01:13 AM']hey keith, great looking bass, its not one of the ones i played is it? i dont remember the flat back looking like that?...cheers Geoff[/quote]

Hi Geoff,
yes, you played this one when you and Paul came over to my place

I've an old flat back believed to be about 130 -150 years old there's no makers label or date visible.

I'm thinking of selling or trading but not sure of it's real value.

It's well worn but very playable.

There is a repairers label (George Stoppani) dated 1989.

According to the previous owner the work cost several hundred pounds [url="http://www.stoppani.co.uk/"]http://www.stoppani.co.uk/[/url]

Last year I saw a similar bass (restored) in a posh shop in Edinburgh for £10,000

The closest I can find on the net is [url="http://www.contrabass.co.uk/2759.htm"]http://www.contrabass.co.uk/2759.htm[/url] (which has had the neck replaced)

Any help appreciated.




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[quote name='slobluesine' post='510351' date='Jun 10 2009, 04:36 PM']okay! £4500 plus a donation to BC if it goes gotta be worth it. possible trade for good Double Bass too[/quote]

I've a late 19th century German flatback that I'd consider a swap/trade for

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[quote name='Mr Bassman' post='488151' date='May 14 2009, 06:38 PM']P.m'd[/quote]

Sold to me!