Gaucho 5

Thanks to you both! Making me re-think though, see if I can hold my nerve and let go????

Hi Folks, Very sad to let this one go! Fabulous resto by CARLSIM on this Bass well documented here: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/479078-xotic-xjpro-5-string-sold/#comment-4973009 Additionally there is a blog and Carl has kindly offered to answer any questions if required? So I bought this in from Carl in June 2023 and it has never left the house whereby apart from a fettle and my setup, a set of USA Dunlop Nickle wound brights 45/130, new batteries and several polishes it is exactly as before! Plenty of info and reviews out there and I can 100% confirm how good this bass is! Does all the Jazzy things you would imagine plus has some very unique tones of it's own due to those incredible pick ups, very playable neck and balances well. Cash is king, not really interested in trades, however a nice J/MM 5'ver with 18-19mm spacing plus cash might tempt me? Meet within a reasonable distance preferred or I can courier strictly at the buyers risk and expense albeit my packaging is legendary lol! Plenty of more detailed images if you click on the link in the above text. Had a few weight requests so I tried two scales: 9lbs 8ozs on the first and 9lbs 9ozs on the second, not heavy for an Ash body IMO and it balances well! Just remembered, there is the original Xotic gig bag with it, bit of stitching around the zip adrift but otherwise in great nick! Gaucho 5 IMG_0026.MOV

Hey Paddy, How's the B string on this? I believe the 2025 models (which includes the Fired Red and Indigo Blue) had a bit of a tweak here and there so may have improved the B??? Slightly subjective subject as there was quite a marked difference of opinion regarding the B! I've not seen any reviews of the newer model as yet so I'm sure chatters would appreciate your view buddy! Regards Gaucho

While I'm still in the poor house up pops one off my bucket list Paddy! How did you find that and in that colour!!! May have to consider busking to raise the cash....lol!

Sod the shipping and tax I'll go £2... lol 😂

Hey Paddy, Very good question! The early Mk1 Barts are a bit different IMO: top end has more bite, a little zingy bur not shrill, mid is a touch clearer more defined, low end identical. However albeit I've had a few later non USA Mk1's they've been paired with East, Glock, Lakland and Bart pre amps. The Prose in it's current form has the Aguilar OB2 pre which is known for its pronounced highs, so maybe I'm not making a fair comparison? One observation I can make is I had a 6'er with USA Mk 1's and a Glock pre which was very similar in tone range. Gaucho

Thanks Paul, good to hear from you! Unfortunately shipping on man's best friend's meds etc has just taken a hike so I'll make a very last minor reduction😔 However that will be the last as the Bass is worth way more than what I'm asking. Gaucho

Hmmm, not sure, however virtually all the history of this Bass has been added to my post buddy! Can't believe I've still got it TBH! I missed this once before it became mine as there were a few people after it, and the same again when I bought her. Still while I'm covering the Vet bills and medication I'm glad she's still mine, however if somebody stumps up what I'm asking....we may part ways ☹️ Gaucho

Miles better than the price suggests, proper all-rounder! You can cover virtually everything with one of these! 😉

Hi Lee, Absolutely perfect for street gigs! Sorry about the price buddy, but it is literally brand new and Roland no longer make these! N/B the replacement model is not as good I'm reliably told. Regards Gaucho

A very well balanced 10lbs in old money, so no flyweight but doesn't feel heavy in any way!

Blimey even more history unfolds😄 As Dave mentioned the slab body/ back should have lightened it somewhat? I'll weight it later and post the result. Additionally the bridge has changed (USA Hipshot), the pre amp (Aguilar) and the neck albeit another Lakland 35' (JO5) with rosewood fingerboard. The original neck developed an issue (unusual for a Lakland) somewhere along the way and was replaced by another brand new one shipped in from the states. As mentioned if the 55-60 goes I'll be very happy to keep it, but needs must😪

Funny you should say that as albeit there are a multitude of tones this can produce the one that sticks out is the Gary Tibbs WAL sound, absolutely nails it IMO! Nothing to do with the shape though😁

Maybe not in its current form, however it did start life with a P shaped slab body. To my eyes front ways the horns make it more P than Jazz. The later scoping of the back lends the rear to appear more Jazz than P! Either way it is what it is and it is a very fine instrument.

Thanks Marc, It is truly mint, I only had a noodle on it to see how all the effects worked and was mightily impressed! Gaucho

Hi Mike, PM incoming Gaucho

Hi Dave, Didn't know it started life with a slab body! I knew the contour was scooped by Martin, for you I think? Looks almost Jazz like at the back to my eyes and balances lovely on the shoulder, so a very worthwhile improvement methinks! Gaucho

Hi Dave, I was looking for those threads! I nearly took this off you myself, however it was another owner or two later that it became mine! I believe the last work done was Martin at the Gallery again with a slight reprofile to the back of the body. I've only given it it a little fettle here and there and a set up to my taste, probably seven years ago now so apart from strings it remains as I got it and bloody fine thing it is! Still if my 55-60 goes I'll keep it.....or vice versa lol! Gaucho

Hi Folks, WITHDRAWN keeper now! Unusual and unique custom build. Specs: Mahogany P shaped body with Flamed maple top, USA Mk1 Bart's, Aguilar OPB 2 18v Pre, USA Hipshot bridge, Lakland JO5 rosewood board 35' neck. Had this around 7 years or so, absolute dogs whatsits! However mounting veterinary costs dictate I should sell yet another prized Bass. Excellent condition for the age no noticeable dings or knocks, neck is mint! Sound wise it goes from very warm and deep to a modern snappy jazzy zizz! Brilliant low B goes without saying! Cash is king, but willing to trade with a nice, but lesser value 5 or 6 string Bass plus cash? Local delivery or meet preferred, could courier at buyers cost/arrangement? Gaucho