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1 hour ago, lowdown said:

What about a Surbahar...(Bass Sitar) ?

 

https://chandrakantha.com/articles/indian_music/surbahar.html

 

Surbahar is an amazing instrument in the hands of a master.. Those low bends!!

 

 

 

What's the weight please?

Hariprasad Chaurasia..Indian bamboo flute supremo early April. ..he was part of one of John McLaughlin's later Shakti line ups.

Just brilliant. I use to listen to this type of fusion back in the late 70's...reminds me very much of some old Lee Ritenour albums I've got.

I'd love to buy some these guys music assuming they've recorded something.

Just fan.

Such a fantastic bass. A really great array of tones...and so gorgeous to behold. I own a fretless one and very nearly sold it. Tbh I'm glad it didn't sell..I think I would have regretted it. These are special basses...I would reconsider.

Spectacular. Absolutely spectacular.

Its Burke's birthday today.. Happy birthday to a great bass player, whose bass lines with Budgie were a great inspiration to me when I was starting out.

Any other fans here?

On 24/03/2019 at 10:00, Sparky Mark said:

Unfortunately the proof of lack of interest is that nobody has even bothered to ask that old chestnut, "How much does it weigh?" If it still had frets it would appeal to more players too. GLWYS.

Hahaha...that's brilliant.. Love it!!

I'm taking the advice of Silverfoxnik..and hanging onto this beauty.

Tough luck guys..you had your chance.

3 hours ago, hooky_lowdown said:

You posted this in the wrong section. This is for bass gear!

Thanks.

Posted now in discussion.!!!!!!!!

Good morning BC'ers.

I am a huge fan , and great admirer of a legendary British bassist, who has been around for years, is unique as a player, really innovative... but never gets mentioned in this forum.

I'm referring to 

Colin Hodgkinson.

Any other Colin & Back Door fans here??

Good morning BC'ers.

I am a huge fan , and great admirer of a legendary British bassist, who has been around for years, is unique as a player, really innovative... but never gets mentioned in this forum.

I'm referring to 

Colin Hodgkinson.

Any other Colin & Back Door fans here??

41 minutes ago, Sparky Mark said:

Unfortunately the proof of lack of interest is that nobody has even bothered to ask that old chestnut, "How much does it weigh?" If it still had frets it would appeal to more players too. GLWYS.

Hahaha...that's brilliant.. Love it!!

1 hour ago, silverfoxnik said:

Have to say, I'm very surprised to see this hasn't sold yet, especially at this price! 

I used to have one in the 1990s  which was very similar to this but had a Bill Lawrence pick up in the bridge position.

Without doubt, it was the best bass I'd ever owned up until that time (and probably still is).. My old recording / writing partner back then said it was the best sounding bass he'd ever recorded which was high praise given the fact he'd worked with same amazing bass players in his career, including Pino of all people! 

Fortunately for me, I managed to pick up another 1980s built, through neck BC Rich Eagle 15 years ago and whilst it  doesn't have the amazing Neal Moser designed active circuitry, nor the same level of finish as this one, it still plays and sounds incredible because of the choice of tonewoods, the Dimarzio pick ups and the neck design ! 

Anyway, that's enough waffle from me...

Suffice to say this is a beautiful example of a classic Bass and, if it was good enough for Bernard Edwards to play one back in the day, then it's more than good enough for anyone now! 

GLWTS (again) 😊

Thanks.

The bass came with some fairly heavy gauge and quite old flat wounds on it, that I don't like. But I've just bought some light tension labella deep talkin' black nylon strings, ..I think this will transform it. I have about 7 different fretless's including a Le Fay Remington Steel they are all fabulous in their own right. But the feel of the neck on this one is very special. I love the Di marzios and the pre amp & switching options, and to be totally candid I think people are being stupid by not buying this bass..just as I now begin to realise that I am being stupid selling this bass...no need really because I have enough money for my motorbike now.

I'll be withdrawing it in the next few days...tough luck fellas...stick to your cookie cutter " jazz bass in CAR" overpriced nonsense.

What a fabulous bass.

Aah well. I've done my best.

I'll give it 1 more week. I've just bought some Labella black nylons for it, I think that might unlock some mega goodness.

Last chance folks. 1 week and then I'm withdrawing it...not unhappy either tbh.

I want it. 

I'm gonna email him and ask the cost.

Its a fully functional bass...the ebony fretboard is hard to see in that pic. I would LOVE to play it 

1 hour ago, BigRedX said:

Luthier?

Website?

http://danou-guitars.ch

 https://photos.app.goo.gl/mVEaoYM26wgRaYWD7

I've reduced the price to £1500 ovno.

Can't say fairer than that folks!

3 hours ago, W1_Pro said:

Having recently purchased a bass off Raj I can thoroughly recommend him as a seller and all round good chap. Deal with confidence!

Thanks Stuart.

Thank you Breadbin.

I am indeed from Slough.

Cool.

I would love this. Wanted one ever since seeing these guys..

With the same pick ups, shape and good woods, the pertinent question must surely be why would anyone pay 2-3 times this price for a Warwick Thumb...what will it do better than this bass?.... that's the question on MY mind.