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[quote name='Happy Jack' post='785481' date='Mar 25 2010, 08:38 AM']Bet it can't do a P-bass "thump" though ... [/quote] You'd be surprised at the way the ultra low pickup, and corresponding pre-amp, is 'voiced', lol. I'll have to get it out and try

[quote name='cocco' post='785609' date='Mar 25 2010, 10:53 AM']is the one for sale a 4 or a 5? it doesnt say anywhere and the pics show both[/quote] It's a 4 - sorry, just randomly grabbed some stock shots and hadn't spotted that one of them was a 5'er!

Ok - so I'm only putting this up for sale as I have my eyes on something and am determined that every time I buy something new that something else goes out the door! If the other bass sells then I'll withdraw this as It's such a fun piece of kit to have around the house Bought last year on a complete whim as I'm a huge Bootzilla fan. As Traben themslelves put it: Traben Bootsy Star - Aerofunkaronics to the 5th level! Five pointed star, five Rockfield™ pickups, the largest Bigger Bridge we've ever designed, three Aguilar® Amplification pre-amps and endless tone settings can only be found on the Bootsy Star Bass. From the funky mind of Bootsy, comes this over-the-top tone monster. If you demand the most tonal control, head turning looks and the BIGGEST tone of all, the show-stopping Bootsy Star is for you! SPECS BRIDGE traben bootzilla star SCALE 34” CONSTRUCTION set neck PICKUPS five rockfield™ pickups fat bass-tard j-style ELECTRONICS 3 individual aguilar® amplification obp-3 pre-amps custom wired for various settings BODY basswood FRETBOARD rosewood NUT chrome plated brass INLAY bootzilla shooting star Yep, that's right, it has 5 pickups and no less than 3 individual Aguilar pre-amps. The pre-amps are 'voiced' for some fairly specific sounds - very loosely there's one relatively conventional setting, one that only works with real high frequency stuff & another that controls some serious lows. By playing with all of them you can dial in all sorts of sounds. To be honest I tend to leave everything turned full on and then whack it through a distortion / compressor / autowah combination for some Bootsy madness Of course this is totally one of those love or loathe basses but it really is fun to play and would be just great as a 'show bass' for anyone in a funky soul band. Much easier to play than it looks and balances fine on a strap. I've attached a couple of stock shots below of the bass and the control layout and can take some pics of mine if required. It is totally 'as new' without a mark on it in all it's pearlescent white glory. Comes with an equally crazy custom fit case that's designed to cosset the bass perfectly - lining is, of course, in purple fur Happy to ship anywhere but costs could be higher than a conventional bass because the case is a fair bit larger (I still have all the packing materials that it came in from the US). Happy to try and answer any questions!

I bet this is great fun to play with that short scale and woofly vintage sound

Just a quick vote of confidence on Celinder build quality - absolutely top notch!

So this was effectively 'sold' on Sunday but buyer has had to pull out so back on the market again

Have just committed to buy something else so price now reduced to £1,300 for a straight sale only [b]EDIT - LOOKS LIKE THIS IS NOW SOLD PENDING PAYMENT & COLLECTION[/b]

Price reduced to £2,000 for a straight sale only I have had one offer at this price but prospective buyer seems to have gone a bit 'quiet'

Something else has come up that I have my beady little eyes on so willing to listen to lower offers on this for a straight sale now If it helps here are some additional pics - they really don't work anywhere near as well as Mr Sadowsky's official pics in terms of showing just how nice this bass is though!

[quote name='hen barn' post='780130' date='Mar 19 2010, 07:16 PM']yes interested???[/quote] Possibly I have one other, very tempting, offer and he was first to contact me so I'd give him first shout. Will be in touch soon. . .

Getting some interest but nothing firm yet. Gotta be worth a try out at this price surely? £560 without a case. . .

[quote name='hen barn' post='778811' date='Mar 18 2010, 04:40 PM']hi would you be interested in a px for my status s2000 in blue graphite? it has red leds and come with full flight case? (see pic in gear porn thread. steve[/quote] That'll be this one then?

[quote name='bubinga5' post='779276' date='Mar 18 2010, 11:15 PM']Barrie where do you get them from...you must seek help for this terrible addiction..nice to see your sticking with the Sei.ive come to my senses with the J ..is it a ggod un[/quote] I think I may be out of control! 2 new basses incoming (hopefully) very soon. . .

[quote name='alanbass1' post='778618' date='Mar 18 2010, 02:20 PM']Barry, you ought keep at least one five string[/quote] I have - it's an early Sei Original 5

[quote name='Schnozzalee' post='779026' date='Mar 18 2010, 07:26 PM']Its because of the Funky Weird Green finish, more basses should be green I feel. I've got a Zebra Skin Strap Locked on it at the moment [/quote] Repeat after me GREEN IS GOOD GREEN IS GOOD GREEN IS GOOD. . .

Played this for a while yesterday, great fun but didn't make me sound like Mark King. . .

[quote name='jakesbass' post='777708' date='Mar 17 2010, 05:30 PM']I'll swap it for a lifetime supply of lessons Barrie It looks gorgeous!![/quote] Now there's an interesting trade offer 1 lesson a week for about 18 months or more and I'd be in profit - and maybe just a little bit better at playing