ModLad69

You have a Barcus 6 -string? You can vouch for Greg Barcus and the build quality , sound, and playability of his work of art basses. 👍

Thx Binky. I actually designed my bass ,sent Greg Barcus a drawing and he did a killer job with my build. I combined wal, Ric, and Fodera inspired , hybrid styling which became popular with some of Greg’s bass customers who used my styling ideas to have Greg B incorporate them in their basses.

You’re welcome, binky-bass. I had updated the post description , thus why you didn’t see that at first glance. 👍

The sticker dot inlays can be removed simply and safely with Goo Gone. I detailed that in my for sale posting. 👍 if you wanted to install a very reasonably priced onboard (or use their pedal preamp) , https://lusithanddevices.com/ in the UK makes incredible preamps starting 75 pounds sterling which can take you into Wal bass sonic flexibility. 👍

Just updated my post , plus I forgot to add the cool feature (lighted upper fret dot markers ). Have a read. 👌

Major Brain fart! I looked closely at that one performance (see my last pic with me onstage) back in and around 2015 and took notice that my Barcus did NOT have the dark fret markers on the neck. I ordered the bass sans fret markers and later had my friend (who works on guitars) add those fret dots for me since he if good at lining them up appropriately. I have had so many basses over the years, but this Barcus was kept in my closet and only rarely played it at home. I had 12 string, 8 string, 5 string basses, and sold them all eventually and just stayed with a few 4 string basses. Sorry for the confusion on those fret dots. I completely forgot my bass originally came without fretboard markers. I will update my for sale post wording. Thx much for taking note off that and bringing it up, brother. 👍

I ran my fingernail gently on my fretboard and the fretboard dots feel ever so slightly raised and not actual inlays routed into the fretboard. I rarely played this 5 string. I am assuming he added the dots after finishing my bass with a slight finish coat over them to keep them from coming off or wearing down. I am still awaiting Barcus’ reply on Facebook. I think the bass actually looked better without those dots as seen in his pics. If they are surface mounted fret dots, then they can be carefully removed if the new owner chooses to do so. Stay tuned for Barcus’ reply……..

I will ask Greg Barcus about the fretboard dot markers to double check how he did them.

Not stickers. They are real inlays

Ah damn. I didn’t realize I accidentally posted in the Left handed basses for sale area. Argh! Thx so much Piers for the heads up on that error. 👍

Thanks for the weight.

Please tell me the weight of your Mk I? Thanks!