TimCook

Sorry, I’ve only just seen this… it’s still available - was little interest so now at Bass Direct with a little markup for his margin and efforts (fair enough)

22 hours ago, Bunion said:

Have you considered a commission sale at bass Bros or bass direct they reach a bigger audience and you’ll probably get more 

Strangely that had slipped my mind to do that!! I’ve messaged Bass Direct

There’s been surprisingly little interest in this so price reduced to £995.

This is a ludicrous price for a special edition bass!

17 minutes ago, basolas said:

Hey!

The strings are bronze covered with transparent plastic?

Brand?

 

Gorgeous bass!!!

Hi there, they’re LaBella Copper White Nylon Tapewounds (760C I believe). They sound absolutely exquisite and importantly for me are silky smooth. I do a bit of climbing which leaves my fingers pretty raw so discovered these let me keep playing.

Worth noting I intend to replace these for the sale since it’s due a re-string anyway so’ll happily take advice on a ‘normal’ high quality string.

On 25/09/2022 at 10:02, wright/watt said:

I keep coming back for a look at this beauty!! The craftsmanship here, truly  amazing!! An, as new £5.5k bass at £2.2K  It may be a lot of money, but bargain alert!! GLWTS👍😃

 

Cheers, being a high end custom instrument, I’ve no doubt made some niche choices not everyone would go for (thinking passive & purple hardware) but it is a stunner.

**Pride reduced to £995**
 

Hi there, I've decided to sell on my Spector Euro 1977 special edition since it rarely comes out of the gig bag (also included). I listed this on a Facebook forum some months ago but it's still available!

It's based on the original Spector bass made in 1977 and was limited to a run of 50 I believe. I purchased it second hand from Bass Direct 2 years ago for £1400 and it hasn't left the flat since, hence it still has the original price tags and label on from there.

For full transparency- It's immaculate with the exception of one small scuff in the middle of the neck. I hadn't noticed it until photographing but it can be felt if you're feeling for it.

I believe UPS can deliver uninsured for £30 or I'm happy for collection.

I've spent a fair bit of time away so not bumped this recently and regrettably missed a few questions - it's still available though!

21 hours ago, Clarky said:

Stunning workmanship. If I were a better bassist I would be all over this and play nuevo flamenco. Unfortunately I am a meat and potatoes blues rock bassist, haha! Have a bump from me for a wonderful bass

Thanks Clarky! Much appreciated 👍

No interest in the Super Symmetry? Have reduced the price to £120

Ah, I should add - I'm happy to source and replace the strings prior to sale - I'm well aware nylon tape wounds are a niche choice! (I took up climbing and found nylon tapes to be smoothest to allow playing with raw fingertips 😂)

How was I so unaware of how in-demand the COG would be?! 🤷‍♂️😳

Apologies to those who missed out, the COG has sold almost instantly

26 minutes ago, simisker said:

As a designer, can I just salute the specification of hardware that's an actual Pantone colour? The knowledge that this is possible is going to change my world/GAS/bank account forever.

 

Looks as smooth as a buttered eel. GLWTS

 

 

I spent so much more time agonising over this decision than anything else in the build! I only wish I knew how to get this applied to hardware all my basses!

Hi there,

I'm going to let these two go since I haven't used either for at least a couple of years. The COG is just a phenomenal Octaver and pretty rare to find now and Darkglass quality always speaks for itself. Unfortunately I no longer have any boxes for either but the Darkglass can be posted in a Tech 21 tin (the Darkglass is also Velcro'd)

COG T-16 for £100 *SOLD - sorry*

Darkglass Super Symmetry £120 *SOLD*

Free postage to the UK

Best, Tim

***NOW SOLD***

My final fee was £5500 just 2 years ago for reference.
 

Hi there,

I've decided to sell on my custom Jerzy Drozd, which I received in August 2020. It was originally commissioned in 2018 to my specifications - a lightweight, walnut topped, passive 4-string with purple hardware and 33" scale. It's been semi-hollowed so is lovely and lightweight and as far as I've seen this is the first of Jerzy's new body shape I've seen come up secondhand. It's in immaculate condition, having never left my flat and comes with a quality Hiscox case.

Here's the full spec list:

Scale: 33"

Frets: 24, stainless steel, medium

Body wood: Swamp Ash

Body top: Figured Walnut

Body type: Hollowed body

Neck wood: 3-piece Maple

Neck depth: 21mm at first fret

Fingerboard: Pau Ferro

Fingerboard radius: 20" (508mm)

Fingerboard markings: Mother of Pearl side dots

Electronics: Passive - Volume, Pan, Tone

Electronics: Custom pots - Pau Ferro, custom control knob sizes

Control plate: Pau Ferro

Pickups: Hard Maple lower, Birds Eye Maple top

Hardware: Purple, Pantone 2695 C
String spacing at bridge: 20mm

Needless to say, this is an absolutely stunning instrument - any questions at all, please do get in touch!

Best, Tim

Hi there, are these still available?

This is such an amazing bass... lightweight, packs and punch and just a breeze to play. This is almost criminal it’s such a steal... good luck with the sale - whoever gets it is lucky as…!

Price now reduced to £2200 but UK only (for shipping simplicity)

5 hours ago, bamboscha said:

Can’t belieeeeeeeve no one’s bought this yet.

It’s understandable, there are a lot of great basses for sale at the moment at modest prices and also a significant population without an income for a few months now. It’ll sell eventually, it’s a great bass.

Thanks BigRedX and Jakester, I had overlooked anodising so will definitely look into that. Great points re trouble with the fine details with powder coating. Thankfully the bridge in mind has individual, removable brass saddles but I’ll look into anodising now over powder coating - the teeth in the tuners especially would need attention I guess.

That Gus is absolutely stunning btw and I can see the finish has stood up impeccably. Nice work.

Hi there,

I’ve had a thought to colour the hardware on one of my basses for a bit of uniqueness and was wondering if anyone else has tried it and if so with what results? I’ve spotted a few Jerzy Drozd basses have coloured bridge and tuners so thought maybe a domestic powder coat company might be able to do the same thing.

Thoughts/problems?

REDUCED to £2200 but UK sale only (for simplicity due to new brexit shipping complications)
 

Here’s something a bit special...

It’s a Jerzy Drozd Soul IV, which I excitedly purchased secondhand in 2016. She’s a truly incredible instrument; ultra lightweight and with a slim, fast, satin-silk neck. I’d describe the sound as modern, with the full range of EQ (Aguilar OBP-3) coming out when she’s opened up a bit!

Regrettably since acquiring a custom order Jerzy, this is more wall-art now so doesn’t get the playing time it deserves.

There are a few sites to check out for further photos and specs; Jerzy Drozd’s website, NoTreble bass of the week (I’m a proud owner) and the original listing on Bass Club Chicago (rrp $6,600!).

Jerzy Drozd website:  https://www.jerzydrozdbasses.com/jerzy-drozd-soul-iv-matisse-blue

Bass of the Week August 2016:  https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2016/08/01/bass-of-the-week-jerzy-drozd-soul-iv-matisse/

Original Listing:  https://www.bassclubchicago.com/product_p/jdsoul4matisse.htm

Here’s the spec list:

* High Gloss Matisse Blue Finish with accentuated wood grain with White Pearl finish over body and headstock
* Satin Matisse Blue finish over fretboard and neck
* 34" scale, 38mm nut width
* 24 frets
* Birdseye Maple fretboard
* JeD4XS single coil split noiseless pickups
* Aguilar OBP3 Preamp
* Passive Tone
* Active/Passive Switch
* Midrange Frequency Switch 400/800 Hz
* Mother of Pearl Headstock Logo
* Padouk pickup covers and knobs
* Hipshot Ultralite Tuners
* 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)

Please do visit the linked websites, the photo’s are so much better than what I can achieve using my phone. It’ll come with a Jerzy Drozd branded soft/hardcase and Allen keys for adjustments.

Any questions at all, please do pop me a message.

Note since taking the photos I’ve switched the strings to La Bella Black Nylons but can replace with Jerzy Drozd strings which came with my custom order if wanted.

1 hour ago, stewblack said:

Bad luck mate! I would advertise it as pre-dinged. Save the new buyer worrying about putting a mark on it. 

Good shout, I’ll re-word the post slightly. It wouldn’t bother me too much, it’s 24 years old after all, but you’re right, cheers 👍

So, having owned this bass for 16 years, now I’ve come to want to sell it, I knock it over onto the corner of the coffee table. No major damage but a couple of fresh scratches.

Thanks dyerseve, it was quite surprising when reading back the full spec sheet to appreciate the quality at every component choice. I guess that’s what small, custom builders can do.