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Plastic bass/guitar A frame stand - black plastic - perfect condition and perfectly functional. Comes in velvet(ish) carry pouch. £4.50 shipped in the UK

A set of chrome ashtrays from a Precision - very good used condition but some minor marks. I'm not sure if these are Fender or aftermarket but came on a Fender Japan '62 re-issue body. Shipped in UK for £21

Having owned a few beautiful Celinders, I have no doubt that this will be a world class bass. Christian built (builds?) some of the finest Fender type basses on the planet and his selection of timbers is impeccable. One of my Celinders had the Rio board and the 'ping' in note attack was astounding. I play short-scale almost exclusively now - if I was looking for a 34" scale as a main bass, this '62 would probably be top of my list

As a US Spector player, I can say with some confidence that this is an outrageously good price!

Lovely! Is this one of Christian's Rio or Brazillian boards (it looks quite dark) - I know he had a stock of both in the early 2000s?

I keep coming back to look at this, so beautiful. Two more strings than reasonable for me but an outstanding example of Martin's world class craft

[quote name='NickA' timestamp='1502393302' post='3351220'] Beautiful bass. Though few of us have ever had the chance to play such exotica, hence hard to know what it sounds like! Where is it btw? Something tells me it's not in the UK. [/quote] I've had one of these - absolutely beautiful! They sound like an Alembic (!) with a very powerful fundamental and a piano-like clarity and complexity. They're quite a bright bass but with no lack of bottom end (it's possible to get a very full and round bass with judicious use of the sophisticated and versatile, if relatively simple controls)

Love these - a bit cheeky but GS were great builders - fantastic quality

this is incredibly well-priced IMO - absolute favourite for bass in some big name studios, and the choice of stage DI for some big name pros (personally, I much prefer these to high-end valve DIs). If I didn't have one, I'd have grabbed this ages ago

Lovely bass and I don't want to go too far off-topic, however, I'm pretty sure that there is a niche but serious market for a bespoke ergo/gizmo. If somebody was able to fabricate a tailored/custom, partially adjustable version to fit Alembic small bodied short-scale basses, i'd be willing to pay a realistic price (to reflect the design work and hand-crafting involved). Improving the balance, positioning and playability of an expensive bass is well-worth the additional outlay - to me at least. Scrumpymike, I think your idea is brilliant and I applaud and envy your skills. Of course, any version for Alembics would have to involve no new holes, but the strap pin at the heel offers opportunities for securing any device. A really practical and beautifully executed solution! I wish Alembic had thought of this

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I have the original version (G2?) - it's excellent, certainly the effects are of studio quality, but this must be a massive leap forward. I'd love this but it's far beyond my modest effects needs. Worth watching the video in which TC try to destroy the unit by running over it with various forms of wheeled transport, and ultimately a tank. it appears to be roadworthy, to say the least.

You really, really can't go wrong with one of these. Loud, tough, and great tone (if you like the TE thing - I do!) And what a price (IMO!)

Is this a J width nut (1.5") - not easy to tell from the images?

I had the 5 string in sunburst - beautiful in every aspect - fabulous build quality and very powerful for a passive bass

Nice amps and loads at Glastonbury this year. Sold mine a few years ago (I don't get on with valves) but put a Millennia/Avalon pre up the front of these and a wondrous power amp. For anybody with a valve (pre) preference, possibly the best of the bunch IMO.