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Unfortunately, I have to reduce my equipment even further. After long hesitation, I am now offering my Duesenberg Motown Bass, of which there are not too many instruments on the market. Compared to other Duesenberg basses and semi-acoustic bass models the Motown offers a couple of “special features”: 3 Single-Coil-Pickups (neck-position, Preci-position, Jazz-Bass-position). Each of them can be switched on and off individually. Longscale-neck (34“) and Singecut-body without any neck-dive! Here are the further details: Body: maple with spruce top Neck: maple with rosewood fretboard Frets: 20 Jumbo-frets, 34“ Pickups: 3x Duesenberg Special DS Single-Coils Elektronics: passive, 1x Volume, 1x Tone Hardware: Duesenberg Weight: 3,9 kg (8.6 lbs) The WWW offers some further information and YouTube-Videos about the Motown Bass. Some German reviews can be found in Bassquarterly 05/2013 and Guitar 12/2013. The bass was purchased from Alex Grube (pro bass player), who used it for a MTV Unplugged gig. I basically used the instrument for a couple of living-room-rehearsals. Accordingly, the Motown is in very good condition. Ernie Bass Cobalt Flats are currently on, which in my opinion suit the bass very well! The bass comes with a matching gig bag, which is of course part of the offer. Insure shipping is free inside Germany. For all other countries please ask for the shipping costs. If there are any other questions: PLEASE ASK! I will try to answer everything to the best of my knowledge and belief!

Weeeeekend special: ::::::::::::::::::::::::: 1-5-0-0-G-B-P ::::::::::::::::::::::::: including shipping fees and insurance!

I used the DG PJ4 on a lot of gigs with a well booked cover band and a couple of recordings. I never experienced any hum-problems. So I am not really sure about the bridge single-coil pickup, but I assume that it is the „not hum-cancelling version“ from Fralin. If you want I can check it with Don.

This article may be interesting for „Grosh newbies“: http://epublish.panaprint.com/publication/?i=158781&ver=html5&p=18

Weight is 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) Width@nut is 38.5 mm (1.5“)

Actually I always assumed that this time would never come. However, the financing of my new K-Bass PV4 from Knut Reiter is leaving its mark, so that I have to part with an exceptionally resonant, flexible and extremely rare Don Grosh PJ4. The Don Grosh instruments are known and "legendary" in guitarist circles. However, Don only builds a small series of basses every few years, which don't have to shy away from comparison with the custom models from Sadowsky, Lakland, Nash etc. But on the contrary! Here in a nutshell the information about the Don Grosh PJ4. :: Body: swamp ash :: Neck: maple, longscale, 21 frets :: Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood :: Bridge: Hipshot B-Style Aluminum Bridge :: Machine heads: Hipshot Ultralite (USA) plus Hipshot D tuner :: Electronics: Aguilar OBP2, 18V :: Pickups: Lindy Fralin PJ (one of the best PJ sets on the market) :: Color: Nitro lacquer in Charcoal Frost with matching headstock :: Serial number: # 2689 I "retrofitted" the White Shell Pickguard (bought at Don Grosh!), The potentiometer knobs and a Hipshot D tuner myself. The original pickguard is Toirtoise and belongs just like all other original parts for sale. The bass comes with a sturdy case (original), which is of course part of the offer. Shipping is free in Germany. For other countries, please inquire about shipping costs.

Final bump: 999,— GBP

Pricedrop: 1.099 GBP

OPEN FOR TRADES - LOOKING FOR "TRADITIONAL" 5-STRINGS - Don Grosh - Celinder - Tedesco - ... CASH COMPENSATION POSSIBLE!

PRICEDROP: 1.199 GBP!!!

Hello Thunderheads, here I am offering my original Gibson Thunderbird 2015. In my opinion the 2015 Thunderbird series is one of the best T-Birds of the past decades – only my opinion. However, the bass is of excellent quality with very resonant woods and a really Jazz-Bass-style neck. Please refer to the Gibson homepage for a very good and detailed documentation of the 2015 T-Birds. The bass is in very good condition and received a couple of reasonable upgrades that push the instrument even further: EMG TBHZ PUs – an absolute improvement – precise attack and a lot of “Thunder” new (and better) pots, a quality input-socket and new knobs (the original electric-department is still existing and part of this offer) stripping of the back of the neck – a surface like velvet and significantly “faster” than the original finish, the work was done by a professional luthier As already mentioned the T-Bird is in very good condition with a new setup and new Elixir Nanoweb strings. The only optical flaw is a small varnish crack on the side of the headstock (see pics) - not visible for the audience and the band members and only visual appearance. Besides the EQ-parts mentioned the T-Bird comes in the original Gibson case including tools, certificate and all the stuff from the original purchase. If you are interested I can offer an additional hardware set (Babicz bridge and Schaller tuner) and handwound „60ies Vintage Thunderbird Alnico Humbucker“ from German pickup guru David Barfuss. Bridge und PUs are still brand-new and in originally packaging – they haven’t seen any instrument from the inside. It was planned as one of my projects I never found time to start… The T-beauty is located in Germany – of course I offer worldwide shipping and tank-like packaging. Feel free to ask any questition. I will do my very best to response quickly and in detail. Please excuse my "bumby" English…

Sold! Thanks for your interest and comments!

Reviewed in German „Bassprofessor“ 2/2014

Here are a couple of pics I took today. Not as good as the pro-pics but hopefully sufficient...

NEW PRICE: 1.400 GBP !!! (I want to re-invest in the Lull T4...)

The bass was reviewed by a German bass magazine and these are their professional photographs. But it’s exactly the bass on sale here!

Musicman Stingray MM30 Sapphire Black / Roasted Maple Neck Limited Edition for Premier Dealer Network Only 25 worldwide!!! This Musicman Stingray MM30 was produced in 2013/2014 exclusively for the Premier Dealer Network limited to 25 pieces. It’s got a special effect lacquer called “Sapphire Black” combined with a breathtaking roasted maple neck. The only change was made by replacing the original PU with a handwound Stauffer/Haeussel MM-PU. The original PU is included. Here are the facts: Model: · Musicman Stingray MM30 (PDN Limited Edition) Neck: one piece maple neck roasted with oil-/wax-finish (really incredible feel!!!) longscale (864mm) with 21 frets 6-point bolt-on neck joint compensated nut neck width: saddle 42,8 mm - 12th fret 56,7 mm neck thickness: 1st fret 22 mm - 12th fret 24,3 mm Body: Ash body special effect finish „Sapphire Black“ Hardware: Schaller hardware chrome hardened Music Man bridge string spacing: Saddle 11 mm / bridge 19 mm Electronics humbucking-PU (replaced with a handwound Stauffer/Haeussel-PU, original MM-PU is included) distance from bridge: 77/101 mm Musicman 3-band EQ current: 9 Volt Overall weight: 4,5 kg (stated) - mine is 4,27 kg (digital fine scale) original accessories: gigbag (no case!), sticker, cloth I purchased a quality case for the Stingray but alternatively the original gigbag is also available. Compared to the “standard” Stingray the bass is less "aggressive". The roasted neck and the Haeussel-PU lead to an even tone without loosing the original punch and growl. The bass is located in Dortmund / Germany. Insured shipping to UK is no problem and included in the instrument price! Price: 1.400 GBP I am open for any questions!

SOLD! That was my fastest sale ever...!

Dear "Bass-Gear-Heads", here I am offering a wonderful bass from Scottish luthier Alan Cringean (AC Guitars). Alan builds his instruments in his custom shop in Moffat as a one-man-show. The output is highest end and can easily compete with any boutique brand for USA, Switzerland or Germany. The electronics are developed in close cooperation with well known EQ-guru John East (well known for his Retro-EQs) and Aaron Armstrong (well known for his top-end Kent-Armstrong-Pickups). If you are interested in the overall qualities of an ACG bass, I recommend a professional review from “Bassquarterly 01/2016”. You’ll find an English translation von Alans website. This is Alans version of a high-pimped 5-string J bass and is called “ACG Custom J-Type 5”. Here are the specs: Body: Alder Neck: 3-piece Maple, asymmetric profile Fretboard: Birdseye-Maple, 34”, 24 frets, 20“ radius Trussrod: dual action trussrod and carbon rods Pickups: ACG FB Single-Coils (by Amstrong) EQ: John East U-Retro (Vol, Pan, Bass/Treble, param. Mid, Bright-Switch) Bridge: Hipshot A-Type with 18mm String-Spacing (black) Turners: Gotoh GB7 and Hipshot string-tree (black) Finish: gloss-black with Tortoise scratchplate Strings: DR Fat-Beams (nearly new) HANDLING Based on the fantastic, asymmetric neck profile the Custom J-Type 5 is a very comfortable and intuitive player. The neck allows for lowest, high-speed string action. The workmanship is without exception first class. SOUND The sound puts out a noble piano-string-tone with tons of overtones. The U-Retro EQ facilitates a couple of sound variations and adaptations based on parametric mids and a bright preset: fat and round, precise and growly – everything is possible. But always with the noble character mentioned above. I would suggest this instrument especially for Fusion, Jazz, Funk, Soul, Cover and so on… CONDITION The ACG Custom J-Type 5 is in a used, but overall very good condition. There some typical belt-buckle-scratches on the back and a small dent on the upper horn (see pictures). There are NO flakings of the painting or any other damages. WHY IS THIS GUY SELLING SUCH AN INSTRUMENT? Ich am playing a 72 Jazz-Bass and a Don Groshh P-Bass. Therefore, “my” sounds are based in the “passive vintage” sector. Since I am basically doing rock, blues-rock and some punk-rock stuff, I need an instrument with “punch and growl”. For this stuff the ACG is much too noble. In addition 5-string bass will never become my best friends… ANYTHING ELSE I offer an insured shipment to all UK destinations free of charge! Please contact me for other destinations around the planet. It is also possible to see, feel, play and pay the ACG in Dortmund (Germany) or anywhere in the “Ruhrgebiet”. Since I am selling this bass as a used instrument as a private person there will be no guarantees, warranties or withdrawals possible. I prefer selling the ACG Custom J-Type 5. If you want to trade I am open for a semi-acoustic 4-string fretless bass or some interesting Musicman stuff. Please excuse any lack in my english wording...