Cairobill

Yes - I have a different plan... And it's the best thing...irreplaceable really!

AND GONE Up for sale or trade is my excellent condition Yamaha TRB6P. This is the legendary six string bass adopted by John Patitucci when he made the move from Ken Smith basses to Yamaha. This is an unusual one in that it is unmodded, in virtually new condition (except for the covering on one of the tuners, see pics. Totally cosmetic and the tuner works fine) and it comes in a very unusual factory sunburst that was only featured on the later models. The maple wings are irridescent and very tiger striped (see pics). It's a beautiful bass. Specs are Maple neck with mahogany stringers/ neck through construction Flame maple wings Ebony fretboard 33 7/8" scale length 24frets (in very good condition) "Tequila sunrise" finish Yamaha 2 band active EQ Piezo sensors in bridge and piezo balance in the preamp (heaps of dub bass or top end sheen etc) Removable ramp Wide fingerboard and 19mm spacing at bridge Rosewood facing on headstock It's an utterly fantastic bass that I would love to keep (I'm always bringing a great six string into the fold and then moving it on as I don't play in bands that need them...a familiar tale). Right now though, I need a different flavour in the band to the Stingrays I tend to use....all my other basses are 4 string Stingrays ;)...something 'Fendery' or a variation on that theme with 4 or 5 strings...possibly passive? Hence the quite broad trade list above... Balance is excellent and the construction is rigid and resonant. It sustains forever. It weighs in the region of 10 1/2 pounds and is not a bass for those who like a light bass. It's the most responsive, stable bass I've ever owned due to the maple/ebony etc but that feel comes with a bit of heft. Comes with original case. Not so keen on shipping so would prefer a meet up...

Just have to say, these basses are so, so, so good! I've been around the block with a few different (some MUCH more expensive) Sixers and the TRB6P blows them all away.

Very nice indeed. I tend to think Spectors should be all white or all black.

This is quite a niche sale! I have a pretty much unused new strap extension for a Gruvgear Gear Solo (or Duo ) strap that I don't need. It came with a Patitucci strap but is a bit short so I'm replacing it with the longer extension. It's the one with 12 holes. I've put a strap lock on to test the length but that will come off. So if you need something this obscure I can pack it up and send it your way

And the original gigbag has just the right amount of olfactory 80s studio funk. Legendary.

While I can't jump into buying this back right now (it's my old bass) I have to say it is a VERY nice one and in fantastic condition. Sounds absolutely stellar and has an incredible straight neck, low action etc Not only a modernist melding of art & design (ooh get you), it's a FANTASTIC bass GLWTS!

Going by the amazing birdseye on the neck that's a 'Classic' right? Fabulous bass!