[quote name='Phil Mann' post='1180415' date='Mar 29 2011, 08:17 AM']Hi Bass Chatters,
As a result of purchasing this instrument, I've been in contact with Chris May, and intend to commission him to make me a 35 inch version!
Hence, this instrument is only up for a straight sale, no trades, as it's has to help pay for the new bass which will replace it.
Everything else I own is 35in scale, I don't really want to spent time getting used to different basses with different scale lengths, so in an attempt to keep things as consistent as possible, I'm going to move this instrument on, that's the only reason it's up for sale, plus something will have to help pay for the new one thats being made to take it's place.
The bass is so good, that I may find myself moving away from the USA Spector NS5-XLs completely, and using the Progress range full time, which is something I never thought I would say. I have a long standing relationship with Spector, they built my Custom NS5, which took a lot of time and effort both sides of the pond to design, construct and get sent over.
However, I utterly love the Overwater Progress range , so it may be time for a change. For anyone that's not familiar with Chris May's work, this bass is fantastically versatile, lovely clarity and depth to the sound, beautiful feel, build quality, body shape, the full package, the finish looks stunning, and it records really, really well.
The Bass and Specs:
Overwater Progress III Custom DLX 5 String
Birdseye Maple Facing on Mahogony Body.
33.5ins Scale 5 string bass.
Currently strung E-C (but you can easily put a B on it, a student of mine has a 6 string which is 33.5 scale and it's fine).
Ebony fret board, 5 piece thru neck construction.
19mm String spacing.
Overwater Bridge.
Matching headstock facing.
3 Band Overwater circuit, with slap push pull system (with independent pickups gain controls on the circuit).
Weight, err.....bass weight! (Will check this)
Currently strung with DR High Beams.
Wicked for solo bass performances such as chord melody stuff, soloing of course, and harmonics due to the extended upper range, however, regardless of extended range and top end, this bass kicks like a mule down the low end.
£1100 No offers (No trades as stated I'm afraid)
Pick up from West London (J16 M25), or Kilburn, I tutor at the Bass Institute most days.
Thanks for looking.
Phil[/quote]
Sexy bass, bargain, tried it at the Institute its amazing!!!!!!!!! BUy it! I would but i dont have the money right now...Come on people! Make a nice home for this beauty!
Marie