molan Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 (edited) I've been putting off selling this as part of my ongoing clear out because it's such a lovely bass to play but thought I'd better put it out there to see if there's any interest as I simply have too many basses kicking around! Built at Performance Guitar in Hollywood CA, by Yasuhiro Yokote; an amazing custom builder with a client list that reads like a who's who of LA guitar gods! There's a really good article about Performance Guitars here [url="http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issu...nce_Guitar.aspx"]http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issu...nce_Guitar.aspx[/url] They have been making a very limited range of basses with the most notable being the Louis Johnson Signature Black Dragon. This particular modal was a specially commissioned custom with extra elements added like the neck reverse; Tobacco Burst finish; additional Bartolini Jazz pickup on neck; John East Preamp. Unsurprisingly, given that it's a Louis Johnson Signature, it's a complete slap monster with that big Bartolini humbucker in the bridge. Pretty rare to find a custom build take on the classic Musicman Stingray bridge humbucker design ethic. However the addition of the extra pickup & the J East circuit (both fitted from new by Performance) takes this to a whole other level in terms of flexibility. Personally I like it with both pickups on full and a little passive tone roll off It's a seriously nice bass to play and genuinely looks absolutely like new, not a single mark that I know of. The satin finish is a real head turner & every single person that's tried this has said how impressed they were with it. In fact of all the basses I've owned it's probably been the one that's been most universally praised - and that's saying quite a lot! Specs are: Louis Johnson Signature Black Dragon Custom Bass: Body: US alder (2 pieces center jointed) Neck: US maple with 1 3/4' nut (standard P bass nut width but not an overly chunky neck) Fretboard: Indian Rosewood Frets Frets: 21 medium gauge Bridge: Bad Ass II Gold Tuning: Hip Shot HB-1 Gold Pickups: Bartolini US Humbucker Bridge/ Bartolini US single Jazz Neck Preamp: John East UK 5 knobs Deluxe Gold Jack: Top gold jack Finish: Tobacco burst Tint: Satin (Body & Neck) Options: Elbow contour Special Louis Johnson slap contour Neck reverse Weight: 8.8 Ib (4kg) The basic Louis Johnson bass model costs $4,000 (without shipping and VAT !) and this model with the various extras would add at least $500 to that. Comes with an equally immaculate hard case & happy to ship anywhere Edited June 15, 2011 by molan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fianso Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I confirm, this bass is really really great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Would love to get my thumbs on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 [quote name='YouMa' post='938519' date='Aug 27 2010, 11:21 PM']Would love to get my thumbs on this.[/quote] It's definitely something that cries out for a 'thumb' master Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Forgot to say that this bass is currently residing at BassGear in Harrogate if anyone fancies trying it out. It really is a killer bass, that satin finish on the body and neck is soooo nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 Price includes UK shipping - happy to ship anywhere really but may have to add a little for additional freight costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 Willing to consider trades on this for something interesting or easy to sell on Can also accept credit cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Seriously thinking of pulling this one back into the fold now that I've moved a few other basses around but thought I'd give it another little try here just in case there's any interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 I've had this back home for a few weeks and it really is a lovely bass to play but I just struggle with wider necks (even though this one really is lovely) so decided to put this back up for sale again and drop the price a little Now £1,850 collected from sunny Oxfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Have seen this in the flesh, and it is pure sex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 [quote name='Gust0o' post='1179939' date='Mar 28 2011, 08:03 PM']Have seen this in the flesh, and it is pure sex.[/quote] It really is lovely in the 'real world', I especially like the matt satin finish on the body and neck, makes it feel really classy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_stones Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Sweet mother of God, that is one sublime looking bass. If I only had even half the money.... best of luck with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_stones Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Damn....the more I look at this the more I want it...that ideal pickup config, the lovely satin finish, East pre-amp and all the bling hardware..... I don't get why this hasn't been snapped up already?! Is it just because it doesn't have a <insert better known brand name here> label? If I could afford this in any way, I'd be all over it. I don't suppose you'd be interested in a deal of any sort? (not that I have a lot to offer..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 [quote name='chuck_stones' post='1183634' date='Mar 31 2011, 05:53 PM']Damn....the more I look at this the more I want it...that ideal pickup config, the lovely satin finish, East pre-amp and all the bling hardware..... I don't get why this hasn't been snapped up already?! Is it just because it doesn't have a <insert better known brand name here> label? If I could afford this in any way, I'd be all over it. I don't suppose you'd be interested in a deal of any sort? (not that I have a lot to offer..)[/quote] Always up for a deal, lol. I think you're right about the brand name stuff, I've owned a few other basses that cost more than this and sold for less and weren't as well made or as nice to play. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_stones Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Seriously, the construction on that thing looks meticulous, impeccable and mighty fine spec to go with it; absolute stunner. If there's anything in my sig (or a combination thereof) that tickles your fancy feel free to drop me a PM. Could probably offer [i]some[/i] cash your way if needs be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 [quote name='chuck_stones' post='1184172' date='Apr 1 2011, 01:19 AM']Seriously, the construction on that thing looks meticulous, impeccable and mighty fine spec to go with it; absolute stunner. If there's anything in my sig (or a combination thereof) that tickles your fancy feel free to drop me a PM. Could probably offer [i]some[/i] cash your way if needs be [/quote] If only someone would buy the Clover & Kopo Lina, lol. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_stones Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 [quote name='molan' post='1190866' date='Apr 6 2011, 07:21 PM']If only someone would buy the Clover & Kopo Lina, lol. . .[/quote] Haha yep! You know it. I'd be all over this bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 [quote name='chuck_stones' post='1190900' date='Apr 6 2011, 07:41 PM']Haha yep! You know it. I'd be all over this bass![/quote] Actually Marc (Voxpop) lives near me - could be a 3-way deal involved somewhere. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_stones Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 [quote name='molan' post='1190907' date='Apr 6 2011, 07:45 PM']Actually Marc (Voxpop) lives near me - could be a 3-way deal involved somewhere. . .[/quote] Haha, well I'm open to suggestions... just about anything for this bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 That is a stunning bass right there! The reverse headstock is really classy I reckon. If I had the dough, you'd be baking bread mate1 Truckstop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 The satin finish looks great with the tobacco burst paint job. Good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_stones Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 [quote name='Truckstop' post='1192011' date='Apr 7 2011, 05:22 PM']That is a stunning bass right there! The reverse headstock is really classy I reckon. If I had the dough, you'd be baking bread mate1 Truckstop[/quote] +1 Does anyone need a kidney? I've got one going spare, only £1,850 - Bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Hmm... I was more in the market for some lungs Bump for the lovely Molan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_stones Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hi there...is this bass still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 [quote name='chuck_stones' post='1199427' date='Apr 14 2011, 02:19 PM']Hi there...is this bass still available?[/quote] Yep - it is sitting happily in its pristine G&G case waiting for someone to call out to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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