Clarky

Have a bump on me for a lovely bass. I accidentally posted an unrelated link on here, due to fat thumbs, and then had it removed. So here's putting you back to the top!

None more pistachio

The Affirma range came in 4, 5 strings, fretted and (rarely) fretless. Beautiful things

You are right. Kev Hopper took inspiration from the Affirma when he custom spec'd it (he also owned an Affirma at one point, I know as I bought it!) I believe it took so much work (detailed carving etc) to make this bass that Alan said he wouldn't undertake this again, hence this bass truly is a complete one-off!!!!

Continuing with my long-scale bass clear out ... this beautiful piece of luthiery was originally made - around 9 or 10 years ago I think - by the super talented Alan Cringean (of ACG Guitars) for Kev Hopper (aka Spoombung, bassist with the wonderful Prescott and formerly with Stump). It has carved walnut facings (the only one of its kind), an ACG filter preamp, piezo bridge pickup option, and detuners on the E and G strings. Currently wearing LaBella black nylon strings so it can do an upright/Rob Allen fretless sound as well as more modern fretless sounds, courtesy of the very sophisticated Wal-like preamp. It weighs 9.5 pounds and played by someone with talent (not me) it sounds fabulous - Johannes Leitner of BC owned this once and here is what he could do with this fabulous bass: I am after £1400 (to include new semi-rigid Gator case) collected from SW London (south of Hammersmith) or post at cost on top. I have a short scale ACG Recurve which is a wonderful instrument. Alan really is a genius when it comes to basses and this is a total one-off. Specs here: American Black Walnut body with a Native Walnut top. Deep set neck made from Wenge/Bubinga/Flame Maple. Acrylic Impregnated lined Ebony board. Hipshot Type A with piezo and FB neck pickup and SB bridge pickup, ACG EQ01 pre-amp. Hipshot extenders on the E and G string. *Sale only, no trades thanks*

Adam Ben Ezra is one of the most exciting double bass players on the planet, mixing flamenco, jazz and a variety of genres, often playing to loops. Here is a chance to see him live with a couple of other musicians, playing Sadler's Wells a week tomorrow as part of their flamenco season. I cannot go now so will accept near offers for two good stall seats (BB16, BB17) which together cost me £96 including fees. Edit: I can go but Mrs C can't so I have one spare

*New (lower) price £1250* Hi all, I have decided to go short scale (apart from my upright bass). As a result I am putting up for sale my stunning surf (or is it seafoam) green '62 reissue Jazz from the Corona factory in 1986. I have only ever seen one more like it for sale in Europe (at an eye-watering €3750 in GuitarPoint in Germany https://shop.guitarpoint.de/en/search?page=search&keywords=1986+jazz ). Mine weighs about 9.25 pounds, has a fair few dings and scrapes (see pics) but plays very well and is currently wearing D'Adddario black nylon flats (for a Herbie Flowers type vibe). Comes with what I assume to be the original case but there is no case candy and I should highlight that the chrome covers are missing. £1250 collected from London (SW, near Hammersmith). *No trades thanks, sale only*

Thanks. For now, its on hold for one potential buyer. If that changes I will let everyone know

Going to put this 'on hold' tentatively for one interested party.

Yes it is although - in the interest of fairness - I would have to check with a couple of peeps who have already expressed an interest as to their intentions. It's a 41.5" scale with a D neck which are standard 3/4 size DB measurements. In its padded bag the whole shooting match is 67" (170cm) long.

Bump. £90 posted now

Thanks but I am already looking at a loss at my offered price and I have a potentially interested party

I know this whiffs of dodginess but I have priced the strings as if there were no celebrity association, so you get the possibility of Ray Brown having twanged them for free!

Sold

I bought these from a well-known US guy on TalkBass who is always sourcing old and NOS strings. They came with a signed note from 1980 which to all intents and purposes appears to be hand written by Ray Brown (initialled RB and writing and signature appears similar to another signature of his I found on a Google search). The strings are in good condition except the peg-end D string silk (commonly for a Spiro) is a bit tatty. Although the paper sleeves say Weich the tension feels very Mittel to me and the peg-end silks are red like Mittels. So these *may* have been on Ray Brown's bass over 1979/80 but I cannot be certain. Anyhow, how does £100 posted sound? Thats a lot cheaper than a new set of Mittels and you can persuade yourself you are being sprinkled by the great Ray's fairy dust as you play them!

I have spare Spiro Weich EAD which have had very little use. No G as I combined these with a Spiro 4/4 Mittel G which I want to keep. £75 posted please

You have a PM incoming

I am borrowing one at the moment and yes its 34" and yes it sounds awesome - can do a great upright bass impersonation as well as a more 'regular' fretless electric bass sound. Dunno about downtuning though, not sure I have ever come across anyone trying this (there are a few Youtube vids)