80`s BURNS Bass (Made in Japan, Neck-through), £550
I selling a extremly rare BURNS Bass (Made in Japan). Made in Morridiara Factory, Japan. Sometimes these instruments appear under "Morris Global Sound" trademark.
Body design similar to early Alembic /J&D bases. Very rare model, not possible to find similar bass in web. Built in in early 80`ties, no serial. In good condition, few scratches on body.
Very amazing sustain on all strings and unique vintage tone. Absolutelly NO any hum or noise in headphones in active and passive mode. This instument is very good for recording as well as live!
Neck: Neck-through, 5-piece walnut/flamed maple
Fretboard: Rosewood with pearl ovals
Body: alder body with walnut top/bottom.
Weight: less than 4 kg.
Scale: 34”
Brass nut (top).
20 frets. Frets are 30-40% wear remaining.
String spacing at bridge: 18.5-19 mm.
Instrument equiped with new two piece Warvick bridge, and it is possible to adjust string spacing/bridge height depending on your needs.
Original single coil pickups, pots and bridge was replaced by luther with new humbucker PU and preamp:
Pickups: Seymour Duncan Passive Soapbar set SSB-4s (ceramic magnets):
https://www.seymourduncan.com/pickup/passive-soapbar-set-phase-ii?__uuid_ref=5bb5e210995e4?__uuid_ref=5bb5e21099628
Preamp: Glockenklang 3 band EQ, active/passive switching by push/pull volume pot.
Volume (passive/active mode push-pull) / Balance / Treble /Middle /Bass controls
https://www.glockenklang.de/en/products/products_bass.htm
Instrument comes with big wooden hardcase.
Instgument will be profesiionally packed for shipping.
Located in Riga, Latvia.
Shipping to EU/UK without problem.
Price: £550 + shipping, depending of destination.