Eboclive Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) I have for sale a Lightwave Saber SL fretless 4 string bass. This is a few years old now, and is slightly different to the current model. It has an alder body, natural finish, maple neck and fingerboard. The headstock has a flame maple veneer on it. The unique thing with this bass is the pickup system. It uses lightbeams instead of conventional magnetic pickups!!! There are many benefits to this, too many for me to explain here, so check out this link for a look at the current model and a video explanation of the system. [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Lightwave_SL4_fless.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp..._SL4_fless.html[/url] I am looking for £550 as a cash sale for this. Not really interested in a trade, as I am after something specific and need the money to get it. I have had this bass for approx. 6 years and used it for recording an album. It has made it to a few rehearsals, but I've never gigged with it. I'm not getting any call to play fretless, so it has sat idle for the last 3 years, only being played on the odd occasion. The sound is somewhere between a fretless and a double bass, due to the pickup system, and there is a good variety of tone options from the eq system. The bass is very light to wear and has a very slim neck. (Possibly the slimmest I have ever come across). The pickup system is highly versatile and gives great scope for midi capability, as each string has it's own pickup. The electronics inside the body look daunting, but is designed for easy set up, and there are many fine adjustments that can be made. It has an on board rechargeable battery that you plug into the mains (see socket next to jack). This gives approx 16 hours of playing time. You can still play the bass while it is being charged. It is strung with Rotosound flatwound strings. The bass comes with the charging lead. The bass is in great condition, and I can only find one tiny mark on the rear bottom corner and some slight wear on the back of the bass. If anybody wants to come and try the bass, message me and I will arrange a day/time. Any further questions, please message me. Thanks for looking. [attachment=72926:IMG_0164.JPG] [attachment=72920:IMG_0158.JPG] [attachment=72921:IMG_0159.JPG] [attachment=72922:IMG_0160.JPG] [attachment=72923:IMG_0161.JPG] [attachment=72924:IMG_0162.JPG] [attachment=72925:IMG_0163.JPG] [attachment=72927:IMG_0165.JPG] [attachment=72928:IMG_0166.JPG] [attachment=72929:IMG_0168.JPG] [attachment=72930:IMG_0169.JPG] [attachment=72931:IMG_0170.JPG] [attachment=72932:IMG_0171.JPG] Edited February 23, 2011 by Eboclive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuee Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) Please stop SHOUTING! Seriously though, better at least edit your title so it's not in ALL CAPS. It's against the rules & completely unnecessary. Fascinating bass though Edited February 21, 2011 by Stuee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 [size=1]I think I just went deaf and blind.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukewarmWater Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I wonder if this is my old bass? I had one that looks just like this that I sold on eBay about 6 years ago back when I lived in Bristol. Either way these are nice basses, you can get quite a range of tones by blending the lightwave pickups with the piezos as well as using the EQ. Mine was quite light as well, certainly the lightest bass I've owned. Rather regret selling it actually ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Great basses these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eboclive Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'm a newbie to this, so sorry if I used capitals. I didn't think it was a problem.. @LukewarmWater - yeah, this may be your old bass. I do remember going to pick it up from Bristol. If you regret selling it, now's your chance to have it back. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 [quote name='LukewarmWater' post='1136906' date='Feb 22 2011, 11:35 AM']...Mine was quite [i]light[/i] as well, certainly the [i]light[/i]est bass I've owned. ...[/quote] Are we talking about weight here? Or lightbeams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eboclive Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 [quote name='Eboclive' post='1137624' date='Feb 22 2011, 08:12 PM']Bump.[/quote] Hi How does it differ from the current model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eboclive Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) As far as I know, the Saber SL is no longer available in Natural finish. Options are red, blue or black. The fingerboard is also now rosewood, maple is not an option. The neck is now attached with five bolts, not four as on my model. (There is no problem with the neck moving). This model has a flame maple veneer on headstock. They now come with colour matched headstock. I think the fretless fingerboard has lines on it now - I don't know if it comes in an unlined version. I'm not sure if there are any other differences, but please check out the link in advert. This will take you to a page where there is a video explanation, and also a review. The price of these new is £1050, although the link takes you to a page where it is listed as £950 at the top, but then gives some details about the VL model, so not too sure if they haven't muddled up the models somewhere, or if they are offering a discount on that particular bass/second hand? You can also get to the SL model details by clicking the link at the top for 'SL'. Please check out what reviewers think of these instruments. Cheers. Edited February 23, 2011 by Eboclive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eboclive Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 [quote name='leroydiamond' post='1138813' date='Feb 23 2011, 04:54 PM']Hi How does it differ from the current model?[/quote] Also, the nut on this model is solid brass, whereas the new ones are plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMT3781 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 played this mofo today.. awesome bit of kit! bump for this so called "newbie"... deal with confidence people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eboclive Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 [quote name='JMT3781' post='1140152' date='Feb 24 2011, 04:58 PM']played this mofo today.. awesome bit of kit! bump for this so called "newbie"... deal with confidence people![/quote] Cheers James. Glad you enjoyed playing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NT1991 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I must say after playing it the other day i am very tempted by it, had a great sound to it and felt fantastic to play But due to funds being low i would have to wait for the next part of my student loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigmondo Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Now, that is one clever and helpfully-designed bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Can we have some more pics please? lol ps is that rabbit poo I can see on your carpet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantijoe Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 [quote name='Eboclive' post='1136512' date='Feb 21 2011, 11:11 PM']It has an alder body, natural finish, maple neck and fingerboard. The headstock has a flame maple veneer on it.[/quote] Hiya I've been interested in these for a while but am puzzled by the use of maple for the finger board. I've always favoured ebony so am curious how you found the 'maple sound'? best wishes, joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eboclive Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 [quote name='shantijoe' post='1143103' date='Feb 27 2011, 10:38 AM']Hiya I've been interested in these for a while but am puzzled by the use of maple for the finger board. I've always favoured ebony so am curious how you found the 'maple sound'? best wishes, joe[/quote] It would be difficult to say how I found the sound of the maple fingerboard, as the pickups give their own distinct sound anyway. The feel of the maple is very smooth, and no different to most other fretless basses. The sound of the bass is sort of a mix between a fretless and a double bass. It has great sustain and all the normal fretless mwoah type sounds, yet has it's own natural sound. The bass is available for people to try if you are local enough. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantijoe Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 The bass is available for people to try if you are local enough. /quote] Hiya thanks for the offer. Though I was born in Oadby, Leices. I don't get back to the old county much but i'm tempted... Soar on, joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 interesting bass this. Have a free TIM on me. You sure that not rabbit poo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eboclive Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Also forgot to mention. This bass comes with it's own 'branded' gig bag. The bag is very well made, and although not fully 'soft' padded, it is quite protective. I think neoprene is used in it's construction. There are a couple of front pockets on it and a leather handle. I haven't used the bass very much, but I use the gig bag almost on a daily basis for my other basses, and it has stood up very well to regular use. There are some wear marks on the bottom and some slight marks on it, but still a very good bag that I could probably continue to use for another 10 years. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amenra Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I have been to look at this beauty and it's like new If i was a more skilled fretless bass player this would of been in my collection.Who ever gets this as to play or keep as a investment will get a bargin all the best on your sale and thanks for letting me play this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eboclive Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Cheers. Thanks for coming and having a look at it. Appreciate the comments. [quote name='amenra' post='1148123' date='Mar 3 2011, 10:37 AM']I have been to look at this beauty and it's like new If i was a more skilled fretless bass player this would of been in my collection.Who ever gets this as to play or keep as a investment will get a bargin all the best on your sale and thanks for letting me play this.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 [quote name='Eboclive' post='1149035' date='Mar 3 2011, 10:54 PM']Cheers. Thanks for coming and having a look at it. Appreciate the comments.[/quote] Whilst completly avoiding the 'Rabbit' issue :b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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