Gust0o Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 (edited) Traded with Deaver, for a lovely MTD Kingston Heir 5-string - which, blimey, is a relief on the back! Thank you to all those who displayed interest. --------------------------------------------------------- Well, I'm a bit disappointed to be letting this go. I purchased this in May from the delightful Guzzibass, who you'll see featured below. At the time I was a strapping, virile, adonis of a man. Sadly, now I have slipped disc and nerve pain which means I can't stand for too long, and certainly not with a bass around my neck. I'm told I'm going to be this way for some time, and it makes sense to look at my collection in light of that. The back problem means this is too uncomfortable to play, and I'd like to let it go to a good home to support my search for something more featherweight - or, at the very least, to help pay my physio. I'll post some updated shots and a video review this weekend, but for now I'll borrow Guzzi's originals: ^ Guzzi doing what he does best! The bass is in good condition overall, with no significant wear or damage to body and neck. The pick-ups are stock split-P/J and lend themselves well to a good rock tone. The strings are new Ernie Ball slinkys. Happy to take additional questions, or shots on request. I will say, from personal experience, that this is one of the most robust basses I've ever seen. It feels very substantial, and solid and certainly lives up to it's looks; and thankfully avoids the worst excesses of the neck-dive on the reverse models. I'd prefer a pick-up, and am based in York. Shipping is an option, but be warned - I have a real bubblewrap fetish - and you will find yourself popping for weeks thereafter I use Interparcel, who are suitably economic. There's an option to ship with a padded Fender gig bag - we'll need a chat about what you think that might be worth in the deal. Lords know what a trade would be. BC Rich, Charvel, Jackson, Kramer offerings will go to the front of the class. Pillows and heat packs will also be accepted; as would young ladies well versed in the arts of making spines better. Please do shout - failing that, I'll post some updates over the weekend. Edited November 18, 2010 by Gust0o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butlerk02 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Buy with confidence from Gus. He is a top bloke and a pleasure to do business with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophano Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Bumperoo for a lovely bass. I really fancy this.... Shame I'm poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 OOh I say Missus, luvverley. Bad back syndrome, always try a hollow bodied electric bass, Jack Cassisy, one of the lovely Ibanez's etc. Weigh nowt, sound great. Good luck with the sale and the back kinda bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzibass Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Ha!! I'd buy it back if I could, but have other agendas to deal with. Its a great bass - I was worried about moving from 4 to 5 - but seemed to have no trouble. The pic above was at a gig not long after I got it. Not bad - makes me look relatively competent..!!! Good Luck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 It looks like a cool press shot, Guzzi - definitely one for the band website, with you pulling the moves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 [quote name='Gust0o' post='1006611' date='Oct 30 2010, 07:32 PM']It looks like a cool press shot, Guzzi - definitely one for the band website, with you pulling the moves![/quote] And if I'm not mistaken, my old Ashy in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Back to the top with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 And again. Conscious I need some more pics, but the only questions I've had to answer have been the differences from the much more common 4-string reverse Thunderbirds - and I'll comment that this feels like a totally different beast. The bodyshape cures most of the neck-dive in the reverse 4s; there's still some, but it's marginal and only apparent when the bass is unsupported. A decent wide strap and simply playing the bass resolves that. The sound is different, as a result of having the P/J combo over the twin humbuckers - and I've a preference for this set-up over the humbuckers, given that it's the one I have on nearly all my other basses. I'll measure the string spacing. Hadn't played a 5-string previous to this - the neck felt substantive, yet the spacing easy; ultimately I got on with the fretboard very well, considering I do not have the biggest of hands. Weight I'll check. It's a little subjective, considering the current state of my spine - it's too heavy for me, but I've damaged myself. Previously, as I said, it felt substantive - but then it's a big bass. It's no Aero; but harking back to the likes of my old Encore, it's no dead weight either. Would you have any additional to offer Guzzi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 The string spacing is very close on these. its not quite 5 strings on a 4 string neck but it can't be far away from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzibass Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1006664' date='Oct 30 2010, 07:25 PM']And if I'm not mistaken, my old Ashy in the background. [/quote] Yes, indeed it is your ex - giving sterling service I might add!! (who's that on your avatar? ) Gus, I can't add much more, I didn't find it heavy at all, but then I'm often told I'm an insensitive bar-steward!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 [quote name='guzzibass' post='1009050' date='Nov 1 2010, 09:44 PM']Yes, indeed it is your ex - giving sterling service I might add!! (who's that on your avatar? )[/quote] Good to hear it. She's Jessiqa Pace - made famous for her Loews hairpin Martini poster being too great a distraction for some of the drivers at Monaco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 The face of the race! Back to the top with you. [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1009543' date='Nov 2 2010, 12:57 PM']Good to hear it. She's Jessiqa Pace - made famous for her Loews hairpin Martini poster being too great a distraction for some of the drivers at Monaco. [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Bumpy! Trade-wise, still looking for 80s-esque pointy-or-otherwise rock basses, but would consider some combo options also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 Bump for price drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 Bump-o-tron. The back's not getting better any time soon, and nor is this getting played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 Well, I thought someone would have offered up something suitably 80s rock by this stage. Where, oh where, have all the kitsch trades gone. Remember: ask Santa for cash. You've been good boys. You can then buy this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegs Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Not sure it's kitch, rock or 80's.......... but, any interest in a Peavey 5 string?? Zephyr I believe, neck-through with Koa body. The Thunderbird is more my thing!!! [attachment=63541:IMG_0077.jpg] [attachment=63542:IMG_0079.jpg] [attachment=63543:IMG_0080.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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