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I'm really surprised this hasn't sold - SCs and 5s aren't for everybody but I think this looks beautiful. The spec is amazing and the detailing looks just stunning. I wasn't sure about Shukers until I got hold of one on a whim - every aspect was truly superb - certainly as good as every other top-end UK bass I've played (and that really is a lot). I had a Fodera MG5 too (the obvious inspiration behind this Shuker) and can't imagine that Jon's creation would be inferior in any way. I wish I could engineer a need for this - I'd have absolutely no hesitation. In terms of value for money, to me at least this has to be one of BC's major bargains

Hi Martin, are the handles the sprung flip-out type or briefcase style? Heavy but a thing of beauty

Very rare, very desirable. If its not already there, it might be a good idea to post this on the Alembic Club site. It's probably only of really serious interest to Alembic SI and S II players.

Really lovely - what a very cool bass

Very few left in such excellent condition - this looks lovely. Where are you based and can you ship?

Andytoard - it looks like Wolverhampton

now I've calmed down...Binky is very well known to me and a character of the highest integrity. He is also an extraordinary aesthete and talent. I know this bass well and have enjoyed the pleasure of playing it extensively. My erratic, voracious and frequently emotional purchasing behaviour has placed me in a position where - to the detriment of other pursuits and demands - I have enjoyed the privilege of access to an extraordinary feast of the world's most beautiful basses. Vintage Fenders, Wal, Fodera, Celinder, Sei, Alleva Coppolo, Status, Lakland, Pangborn, Shuker, Overwater, Sadowsky, Spector, Fender Masterbuilt and CS, Alembic, Spector...the list of silliness goes on and on. I can, however, claim in all honesty that this Celinder Vintage is among the three most incredible instruments that I have played (in 40 years, and the other two are short-scales) - ergonomics, playability, tone and fit and finish are in a different league. All of my Celinders have been stunning but this stands head and shoulders above each of them. In my opinion, a very special, almost magical bass and the pinnacle of Chrisitian's work

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Wonderful clean, authoritative amp - highly versatile and very useful in the studio or on-stage. The pre in these is a thing of great beauty. A quality unit - even the machined aluminium knobs are pure class. A bargain in my view

Don't see many if these! What's the voltage please - I suspect it's 110/120?

Lovely - I came very close to buying this when joebethell had it on here at the end of last year - love the spec

Amazing amps and fabulous to see one survive in such good condition. These sound brilliant - bright and clean but with a lovely responsive, fat and clear low-end. Great to see something of such vintage

Fantastic colour - I can see from previous threads that this is the bass that Isabass was selling last November - lovely, I was close to buying it then

Beautiful - I came very close to buying the same model that Isabass was advertising late last year. Is this the same bass that Isabass sold (or one of the other 5)?

Ooohh...does the colour change with bias selection? I think the new images should move this quickly!

a lovely instrument and some lovely playing too!

These are lovely - I've had a CAR and sonic blue and both were very impressive instruments

Just two things to say here - first, these basses are absolutely amazing instruments with extraordinary playability (and this is one of the most beautiful examples I've seen), and second, Pestie is without doubt one of BC's finest and most trustworthy sellers. A stunning bass and a brilliant seller

This is a really lovely bass at an astounding price in my opinion. I had a Limelight J and it was sublime (the OW 'reference' heavy relic). The necks are J width nut but slightly (and it really is slight) thicker front to back. They don't feel overly 'substantial' but are solid, slick and comfortable - 'fast' if that actually means anything? Pickups are excellent too and the overall feel and aesthetic is fantastic - very usable basses. This example is an absolute steal (and it's just 20 minutes over the Pennines from me!) Somebody is going to get a bargain.

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Absolutely love this but doubt I could move it - absolute bargain!

I know this isn't going to light (!) but what's the total weight of the amp plus case? Incidentally, the case looks superb.