Marcus

Were it not for Brexit..... 😢

I used to have one of these when they first came out ! It’s a pity about Brexit putting the dampeners on deals from Europe or I’d have been interested 

GLWTS 👍🏻👍🏻

If you’re driving to Leeds any time from Perth you’ll be passing my house on the way...... 🤔

Very nice... if only it had one string less !!

Man.... I’d have straight up took this !

let me know if the sale falls through 

28 minutes ago, molan said:

  But have you got a ‘tribute back’ that can handle the weight 🤔 😂

No worries there 🤣

59 minutes ago, Kiwi said:

Oh come on, this is far more giggable.  Pull  the trigger already.

Haha.... I’ve got the J bass covered and my tribute gig could justify an Alembic live 😂

This is an excellent exceptionally nice instrument ! We’re I not on the lookout for an Alembic.......

Price now reduced to a crazy £400 collected just to move Along as no longer needed

Trades considered for a bass.... 4 string only cash either way anything considered from an Aria to an Alembic ! 
 

Modulus Flea Bass, Fender Flea bass very welcome 

Nice bit of Rarity here....

Ashdown Mark King Level 42 30th Anniversary Gold Plated Front Ltd Ed No3 of 30 signed by Mark 

all working as you’d expect.... 

ideally collect from Sunderland or poss meet up somewhere A1/M1 if need be

SOLD

31 minutes ago, White Cloud said:

Beautiful example, could you share the scale length please? 

Thanks😃

Sorry to have missed that detail.... it’s a full and fine 34’ 

Mark 

Status Kingbass MK2 headed.... 19mm

Spacing and Blue LED’s  (Mint Condition) 

A Special one this not only because it’s a phenomenal example of this instrument in perfect condition but it’s a rare 19mm string spacing. 

Have you ever picked up a Kingbass and loved the looks, feel and tone but found it really cramped and tight string spacing ? I have... ! That’s because Mark King prefers 16.5mm spacing and probably at least 99% of his signature Status Basses made by status have this spacing which for anyone coming from Fender / Musicman or almost any other bass can be a difficult adjustment..... 

The Kingbass MK2 is unmistakably Status in tone but because of the bigger body (similar to Alembic) and Jazz pickups has a more versatile and rounded tone suitable for any band situation.... this particular example sets up

And plays clean at a lower action than any bass I’ve ever had my hands on....  it’s acoustic tone is massive with sustain for days.... you can hear the bigger fundamental in there from the bigger body and the flexibility of the circuit allows you to dial in anything you need.....  

My favourite tone is a slight bias to the bridge pickup with a touch of bass.... barks, bites and growls like nothing you’ve heard !!

LEDs are a gorgeous bright blue !

Only for sale as I want to condense my range of instruments to an active Jazz and an Alembic (when I find the right one) 

I know I’ll regret selling but hey ho.... I’ve enjoyed owning it immensely. 

Due to consolidating my instruments I’m not interested in PX (unless it’s an Alembic) 

On hold pending payment 

1 hour ago, Beneath It All said:

On 13/06/2020 at 15:37, Marcus said:

 

Passive tones from EMG's - how's that?   34" scale..Ta

Yes 34’ scale....

the circuit has active passive option 

3 minutes ago, triplebass said:

señor, how about a sound sample? bitte, danke, gracias, muito obrigado...

p.s. shipping to EU as well?

Shipping to EU is no problem.... I’ve arranged this many times. Typically costs around £50-£120 depending on the service required. No real reason to go above £50 unless you need an express service. 
 

sound sample.... I’ve not really got recording facilities to do it justice.... (Sorry I’m a bit low tech with this type of thing) 

it’s got a great range of tones from passive P & J to active HiFi and all between.... it’s certainly got a great slap sound that stays ‘big’ with no drop in volume when switching from finger style to slap... no boost needed for a slap solo !!

11 minutes ago, molan said:

These are quite different beasts from the current 'Standard' models.

If I remember rightly they were built in very small batches, maybe 10 - 20, and in the main custom shop by the, at the time, very limited number of luthiers.

I think they were kind of a 'test' series to work out a way of batch-building to sit alongside the core custom lines. At the time the only way to get a Fodera was to place a full custom order. The idea behind these was to build the small batches in popular combinations but with no custom specs. All built alongside the custom basses. This allowed people to sample the full Fodera bass experience without the, circa 2 year, wait time and at a more affordable price (bearing mind that an 'affordable' Fodera is still a LOT of money to many players).

The natural follow on to these was the Standard series we now have. Simpler construction, the biggest time saving is the straight headstock instead of angled back, followed by the rear cutaway, and generally larger build numbers.

I've owned 5 or 6 Foderas and although my early standard is the lowest cost it's actually the only one I've hung on to!

I certainly think these are worth a decent amount more than most of the current Standard models you'll see on the used market (although the newer Ltd editions are getting quite special / pricey now). Definitely worth £3K+

Thanks for taking the time to provide that insight Barry..... hope you’re well 

Hi Denzel, 

yes a Mahogany body with a slight flame to the maple that’s more noticeable in the ‘wood’ than on camera...

yes, I agree.... while the current standard is a fine instrument this generation of standards were the equal of the deluxe instrument... just bolt on ! 
 

There’s no question this is superbly well built instrument and that’s exhibited in how it plays and sounds..... it’s got a quite vintage feel to the bass.... it just feels like it’s been a bass long enough to have forgotten it was ever a tree !! Ofcourse this generation Fodera we’re making standards from aged / matured wood the same as their deluxe models...

regards 

mark 

14 minutes ago, k-sad said:

Those basses were named "new standards" I believe !!! 

Great basses as it seems !!! 

They certainly set a new standard ! 

Decided to Sell so price reduced to £2500 to move quickly before I change my mind !

Cheapest Fodera you'll ever find and absolutely one of the best !!

2 hours ago, adamlunt said:

Keep it fella. You’ve clearly got love for it, and I can foresee some regret if it goes.

You’re probably right 🤔👍🏻

Guys....

The bass I had my eyes on looks as if it’s not going to be available as such I’m likely now hang onto this wonderful Fodera... I’ve had a good session with the bass today and it truely is marvellous! 
 

apart from the tones you’d expect it to have the P sound in passive mode is to die for....!!

I will leave it up for the weekend and withdraw if not sold by Sunday Evening 👍🏻 
 

Regards

Mark 

6 hours ago, mustafunk1 said:

The preamp is 2 band ? And weight?

Thanks.

Yes pope 2 band and it’s smack on 4kg