eubassix Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) J.D. V. PARIS BASS - Piccolo 4 Short Scale Stunning short scale bass is a masterpiece from German luthier Johannes-Dieter von Paris (based in Göttingen) - when with 'Schack' - for the Frankfurt MusikMesse (2002). It demonstrates JD's masterful combination of top quality tone woods and the sound/playability is exceptional. The electronics feature 2 toggle switches that allow a choice between single coil and humbucking mode (zero noise issues - both modes). The 3-band electronics can be modified by flicking the internal controls (see pic.) to pre select the frequency of each of the 3 tone controls. The bass knob may be preselected within 100-300Hz. The mid tone knob can be preset between 400 and 1500 Hz, and the high frequencies range from 2 to 8 KHz. This extends the tone controls to a semi-parametric 3-way on board preamplifier. Deep growling mids, extreme punch, crystal clear top and crisp slap sound are just a few of the capabilities. There is a veneer of rosewood between the beautiful flamed maple neck + GonzaloAlves fingerboard and it's thru-body construction. The wooden truss-rod cover plate is engraved with the JDvP logo. The ETS tuning fork Bridge is a 3-dimensional string-through (option) version. The playability of this bass is incredible. It is joy and effortless to play - fast neck, shorter scale and amazing fretboard Specs: • High gloss nitro' lacquer finish • Thru-neck, flamed maple w/ inner rosewood veneer, 30.75" scale. • GoncaloAlves fingerboard, 24 frets, with rosewood veneer • Body wings 2-piece sandwich maple with flamed ash • Center block 3 piece ash/rosewood • 2 x Bass Tech Soapbar Humbuckers • 18V Andy Schack Electronics with Bass, Mid, High Tone controls (pre-selectable centre frequencies) • 2 PU single coil/humbucking mode toggle switches • Black Gotoh tuners, ETS 3D Tuning Fork Bridge • Weight: 6.4 lbs / 2.78 kg (!) Comes with a short-scale gig-bag (with good protection/cushioning) The condition is near mint. Only minor flaws are on the back on the electronics cover and near thru-body string holes, plus a slightly stiff pan-knob. Link to same instrument in Bass-Porn:- [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=79737&hl=JDvP"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=79737&hl=JDvP[/url] The links (there) are no longer working: apparently Johannes (DvP) might be returning to work with Andy Schacks’s new bass venture. Original price was €3400 (with similar/later basses going for €4000) – realise this is something of a special(ist) instrument (will probably give this a go on TalkBass) / SOLD Edited June 15, 2011 by eubassix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Now that is a nice bass/weight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Interesting instrument... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 [quote name='eubassix' post='960553' date='Sep 18 2010, 05:01 PM']... and (nice) price?!... although not so bad cf. an Alembic SC/ss, which is the only thing with which I could compare it (!)...[/quote] Jon Caulfield was looking for a nice short scale a little while ago. He's on here under that name. Top bloke and impressive professional player. LC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 What a gorgeous little thing - wish I could afford it! This isn't helping my shortscale GAS one bit... Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaNoFuNkY Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 WOW! Forgive my ignorance, but is this a piccolo purely because it is strung with octave strings? Or can it be tuned normally? Also, could you measure the neck width at the nut at 12th fret when you get the chance? I am seriously considering downsizing my entire existence to come up with the funds for this! Cheers pal, good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 [quote name='RaNoFuNkY' post='961232' date='Sep 19 2010, 03:11 PM']WOW! Forgive my ignorance, but is this a piccolo purely because it is strung with octave strings? Or can it be tuned normally? Also, could you measure the neck width at the nut at 12th fret when you get the chance? I am seriously considering downsizing my entire existence to come up with the funds for this![/quote] Sorry, I should have further explained in the OP/description (and included more precise specs.): OK ... the nut is just shy of 1.5" and at the 12th fret it's 2" .. at the 24th fret it's 2 and 3/8". String spacing at the bridge is 19mm. (nut @ 10mm, 24th fret @ 17mm) The neck profile is a flattened c/d (it's hard to say or show ) I could try to photograph and send to you if you could PM an email address. I did some measurements: at fret 24 the neck depth is c. 3/4-7/8" including the fingerboard. The neck/body depth (at the join, where you will see a rear strap-pin) is 1 and 5/8". In the photos this looks deceptively deep/rounded; it's not. It is (with the flattened back) a very slim, fast neck. Bass balances great when seated. it's not neck heavy at all; if I hold it right into the 'pocket' (at F24) then there is a very slight lean towards the body side (so the neck tilts up very slightly). ... RaNoFuNky, I realise you didn't ask for all these details but somebody from the USA did so thought it best to include as much as might be useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) SOLD Edited September 29, 2010 by eubassix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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