It is a Samick Artist 6 string, as far as i can figure, made between 1996 and 1999. This is a very solid bass, Keeps tuning incredible well, Easy to play, Narrow string spacing, Good sound, Active (2 band pre amp.. pots might need some cleaning), Neckthrough.. This is not a "cheapo" Samick bass, as the reviews can testify for.
I have used this bass live, and as a main bass with a band I played abit with, and I didn't need to tune it for 3 practices!
Once in its lifetime it have been repainted black, I doubt its a proffesional job, but it is certainly not badly done.
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270£ shipped.