lowregisterhead

[quote name='sheepman' post='730972' date='Jan 31 2010, 07:11 PM']a very rare bird indeed, a brilliant instrument. the price is no peanuts though.[/quote] I might consider a p/x for a Wal 5-string if that helps... :-)

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='730631' date='Jan 31 2010, 02:39 PM']Jumping Jehosaphat![/quote] Div ye like 'at, noo? :-) (Lowregisterhead, originally fae Ferryhill)

Hi all Offered for sale is my carbon graphite composite Steinberger XL-5W ('wide 5') bass. As many of you will know, these are incredibly rare, as they only made about 50 of them. There are some 5-string versions of the X-2 and XL-2 out there, which were basically standard width 4-string necks with head and bridge conversions to somehow cram the 5th string on, resulting in a very narrow string spacing, but the XL-5W was built as a 5-string, and therefore has a very comfortable 17mm spacing. The previous owner rescued it from a shop in the States, and had work done at Peekamoose in New York to make it beautifully playable. Cosmetically, it's in good condition, but not immaculate, and as such could be said to be primarily a player's instrument, although still extremely collectable. Included in the sale is a second unused bridge, the original pickups and circuitry (a more recent EMG preamp and pickups are currently fitted), brass and aluminium string adapters for non-double ball end strings, a fitted flight case, a Ritter gig bag, and the original pivoting strap plate. It currently has an adapted NS Steinberger Boomerang strap system fitted, but this can be removed with an allen key, and the original plate refitted in seconds. Additional info and more detailed pictures available on request to genuinely interested parties. Offers invited in excess of £6,000.

Up on eBay now - Item No. 330319230534. LRH

[quote name='anthomp' post='453592' date='Apr 3 2009, 06:44 PM']Just a note to all i bought a Sadowsky bass from lowregisterhead and he really is a great guy to deal with and made sure the bass would survive a plane wreck and the bass ....... ooh baby,baby.....ooh baby,baby anthomp[/quote] Thanks for your kind words Antony. Enjoy! LRH

[quote name='molan' post='452693' date='Apr 2 2009, 07:51 PM']I think I was the one that bid it up to about £1,200 or so as well I rather looked the look of that Telebass as well - did it sell on EBay?[/quote] The Tele/Precision beastie didn't sell, but I was secretly rather relieved... sorry, I'm keeping it now!

[quote name='phsycoandy' post='451198' date='Apr 1 2009, 09:22 AM']I think we all saw this on Ebay, lusted then took a reality check and realised we couldnt afford it. Things are tight round here on Basschat also....[/quote] How about everyone clubs together and does a sort of timeshare bass purchase? Could work!

[quote name='Golchen' post='451174' date='Apr 1 2009, 08:48 AM']Great looking bass! I just bid on that on eBay - I knew that I couldn't make the reserve but it felt good just to think I'd tried! Best of luck with selling.[/quote] Thanks!

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='451115' date='Apr 1 2009, 06:34 AM']nice to see you on basschat mate! Good luck with the sale! [/quote] Cheers Chris - thanks for enlightening me! LRH

[quote name='owen' post='450997' date='Apr 1 2009, 12:08 AM']What's the weight? I am presuming that the controls are Vol/Pan/Treble/Bass?[/quote] Good point - more details added! LRH

Beautiful, rare, big-bottomed bass, made mid-90's, in storage for last 8 years, bought from original owner last year (serial 24xx), no fret wear, excellent condition apart from 2 small chips and a scratch - see pics. Complete with lightweight case, original warranty docs and 2 scratchplates (mint green and tortoiseshell) in case you fancy a change of look... Incredibly light at a mere 8.5 lbs. Controls are volume, pan, treble boost, bass boost, with preamp in/out on a push/pull on the bass pot. Impending house move forces sale. Bummer. £1850, no offers please, buyer collects from Woking, Surrey or pays fully insured carriage.