Ian Davies

Hi Jake I'm heading back to Wales this morning but we can still arrange a time for you to try the bass whenever you like (please note my internet in Wales isn't great so it may take a while for me to reply now). Cheers Ian

Hi Jake Good to hear from you, thanks for your message. The bass is currently at my parents house in Chessington Surrey (40 mins train from London Waterloo). These days I'm based in Wales but I'm actually visiting my parents at the moment and I'll be here today and tomorrow, if you wanted to have a go on the bass now would be a great time, of course we can arrange a time when I'm not here but if you had any questions it'll be easier when I'm there. PM me for my phone number. I've used the bass on many recordings and it's really great, either with the Realist pick up or with a large diaphram condenser mic. Cheers Ian

[quote name='slapmonsta' timestamp='1400059942' post='2450242'] Great bass.Got one myself in this finish,great player.Have a bump! [/quote] Cheers

[b]Bryant Double Bass Soloist Model[/b] Up for sale is my Paul Bryant Double Bass, soloist model. Paul is well known for making fantastic double basses in the English/Italian style and has recently retired. I’ve been fortunate to commission and own 3 of his basses and each one has been amazing and a delight to play! Recently I had a opportunity to purchase a Pollmann bass and unfortunately I don’t really have room for 2 basses, so regrettably the Bryant has to find a new home. Paul describes his soloist model as, “A great little bass, with classic Italian styling, good for Arco work, jazz, or general gigging. Compact and easy to transport, but with a big sound, a very versatile bass.” I’ve used this bass in all kinds of settings, big classical symphonies, chamber music, solo recitals, recordings, jazz groups of all sorts and music theatre/pit work and I’ve always been very happy with how great it sounds and plays. Also I’m amazed at how the bass holds up against others that are bigger and much more expensive. The particulars for this one are as follows: length of back: 43” string length: 41” rib depth: 8 1/2” (8 3/4’s at the widest point on the lower bout) upper bout: 20” lower bout: 25 1/2” varnish is red, golden, brown swell back of lightly flamed maple (most of Paul’s basses are flat back and plainer wood) sides of medium flame maple neck and scroll of highly flamed maple front of medium grained Sitka spruce comes with a certificate of authenticity Paul recently valued the bass at £7000. Sale price is [s][b]£6750[/b][/s] [b]New Price £6250[/b] (sorry no trades) Other soloist models do come up for sale from time to time at slightly lower prices but this particular one has several more things going for it; swell back rather than flat (costs a lot more to make in the first place), much more flamed wood than is usual for a Bryant bass, it’s been played in a lot and the sound has really matured, improvement works by Malcolm Healey, and in his recent valuation Paul said that this bass was ‘one of the better ones’. The bass comes with a David Gage Realist pick up installed and a light soft case. You’re very welcome to come over and try the bass and any questions please do ask. [attachment=162615:front 1.jpg] [attachment=162616:front 2.jpg] [attachment=162617:back.jpg] [attachment=162618:side 2.jpg] [attachment=162619:side 1.jpg] [attachment=162620:scroll 2.jpg] [attachment=162621:neck 1.jpg] Thanks for looking

New Lower price £450 [b]Fender Jazz Highway 1 for Sale[/b] Up for sale is my Daphne Blue Fender Jazz Highway 1 bass, from 2003 - which is the original Highway series. The bass has a nitro finish which has nicely worn to an authentic, real use, road worn vibe. It’s a great sounding and playing jazz bass that has perfect balance and weights about 4 kg (according to my bathroom scales) For Sale price is £[s]475[/s] New Lower price £450 I’m happy to post if you pay the P&P or you can collect, The bass is in the Surrey/South London area. Definitely looking for a straight sale, so no trades thanks. You’re very welcome to come over and try the bass and any questions please do ask. Here are the pics (they don’t do the gorgeous Daphne Blue justice!)... [attachment=162611:DSCF0576.JPG] [attachment=162612:DSCF0576a.jpg] [attachment=162613:DSCF0736.JPG] [attachment=162614:DSCF0737.JPG] Thanks for looking

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[quote name='jenzuwin' timestamp='1395780417' post='2406303'] Is that a set neck or neckthru? Beautiful bass.. seriously interested. [/quote] Set neck

[quote name='Russ' timestamp='1395775869' post='2406200'] That's a dead ringer for my singlecut Sei - similar shape, buckeye top... nice. So have a free bump. [/quote] Cheers!

[quote name='Miker400' timestamp='1395755600' post='2405825'] Looks beautiful and if it plays like mine then someone is getting a real instrument of absolute class.. Somebody please buy it before I raid the piggy bank. I own 2 Shuker bass's,, both are my main instruments of choice for different reasons; 1 is a SC for jazz style finger pluck funky,, and the DC Elite is a slap happy chappie. Both have the most stable necks I have ever owned (and I owned a status a few years ago). Bump for a great instrument, and despite the fact I don't really need to own a 3rd shuker I am seriously tempted..!! Good luck with the sale, the buyer won't be dissappointed. I've attached a link pic to my SC 34 scale. [/quote] Cheers mate, great looking basses

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Happy to ship anywhere, as long as you pay for the postage

Dear moderator, my post seems to have been duplicated twice and this one doesn't have the photos in it, so please delete this post. Cheers. Ian

[b][b]Shuker Single Cut 5 String For Sale[/b][/b] Up for sale is my hand made custom 5 string single cut Shuker bass The bass is a dream to play and a real looker that is in pristine condition. It’s light weight and has perfect balance, standing or sitting. The only reason I’m selling is because my professional music career is taking a back seat to other aspects of life and it’s just not been played. For Sale price is £1500 I’m happy to post if you pay the P&P or you can collect, the bass in the Surrey/South London area. Definitely looking for a straight sale, so no trades thanks. Here are the official pics (just to note that the bass has now got black control knobs on)…. [attachment=158398:stocbuc5ful.jpg] [attachment=158399:stocbuc5bod.jpg] [attachment=158400:stocbuc5head.jpg] [attachment=158401:stocbuc5bac.jpg] Here are the details… 33" scale 24 frets 5 piece laminated neck (maple / wenge) Rio Rosewood f/board brass nut 45mm nut and 18mm (current set up is more like 17.5) string spacing. Black Walnut body buckeye facing adjustable ramp pickups - handmade Armstrong soap bar pick ups Mike Pope Flexcore preamp: 3 band eq, treble, mid+mid frq stack, bass, pan, vol, passive tone control black metal knobs (not in photo) weight: 4 kg (according to my bathroom scales) The bass is currently tuned low B to high G but there is an extra nut which is set up for low E to high C. The bass also comes with a Shuker hard case. Thanks for looking, any questions please do ask.

[b][b]Shuker Single Cut 5 String For Sale[/b][/b] Up for sale is my hand made custom 5 string single cut Shuker bass The bass is a dream to play and a real looker that is in pristine condition. It’s light weight and has perfect balance, standing or sitting. The only reason I’m selling is because my professional music career is taking a back seat to other aspects of life and it’s just not been played. For Sale price is £1500 I’m happy to post if you pay the P&P or you can collect, the bass in the Surrey/South London area. Definitely looking for a straight sale, so no trades thanks. Here are the official pics (just to note that the bass has now got black control knobs on)…. [attachment=158398:stocbuc5ful.jpg] [attachment=158399:stocbuc5bod.jpg] [attachment=158400:stocbuc5head.jpg] [attachment=158401:stocbuc5bac.jpg] Here are the details… 33" scale 24 frets 5 piece laminated neck (maple / wenge) Rio Rosewood f/board brass nut 45mm nut and 18mm (current set up is more like 17.5) string spacing. Black Walnut body buckeye facing adjustable ramp pickups - handmade Armstrong soap bar pick ups Mike Pope Flexcore preamp: 3 band eq, treble, mid+mid frq stack, bass, pan, vol, passive tone control black metal knobs (not in photo) weight: 4 kg (according to my bathroom scales) The bass is currently tuned low B to high G but there is an extra nut which is set up for low E to high C. The bass also comes with a Shuker hard case. Thanks for looking, any questions please do ask.

B string sounds great, no problem at all with 33" scale, the single cut design helps but it's also down to excellent craftsmanship and quality materials that make a great bass. Not sure if I have a sound sample as I never recorded with the bass but I'll have a look. Cheers Ian

Bass still available...

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Final reduction in price to £1200! (some reason I can't modify the asking price in the heading) Really great price and if it doesn't sell here for that I'll put it on eBay. Thanks for looking

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New lower price... £1300 (+ delivery)

Lovely bass, I'm looking for a fretless at the moment...

Yes, really great basses