Waldo Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 (edited) Fantastic bass this, easily the best jazz I've ever owned. Am only selling as I don't really get on with having five strings, my hands are much more comfortable with four. Pics and specs: This used to belong to Ped and he's allowed me to use his pictures Bacchus 02STRONG EXT-36 Jazz Bass Completely hand made, two piece ash body, 3 piece maple neck with laminates, 36", 6 bolt tongue/groove joint. Pearl binding around bidy/neck, MOP block inlays 18mm spacing at bridge 2 piece bridge piece Bartolini BC soapbar pickups and NTMB pre-amp Villex booster circuit very nicely figuired fingerboard (Jacaranda) and top (flamed maple) Fitted hard case You can find more pictures [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v164/pedullaman/Vigiers%20and%20Bacchus/?start=40"]here[/url] but just to make it clear, I don't have the bassmute or pickup cover that is in some of the pics. Oh and there are some sound samples knocking about somewhere too. Sounds awesome, like a jazz but with balls! the pickup blend lets you dial in totally different sounds and I can even coax a musicmany/wal type sound out of it. It has a 36" scale which makes the bottom B nice and tight. It's also worth pointing out again that this has a Villex passive booster installed. Hard to describe what it does but the best I can do is to say that it just squeezes more tone out of the bass. There's plenty of reviews in the reviews forum here. It's in excellent condition, the only damage I can see is a bit of buckle rash on the back as the wood is unfinished. I'm located on the Wirral but can also be in Chester if that's any easier. Pickup/tryouts are welcome! Oh and if anyone would like it, I can provide them with my ebay feedback, which has 50+ sales, all 100% positive feedback. Think thats it.... Edited April 1, 2009 by Waldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Chris, Here are some sound samples of the bass: [url="http://www.frozencloudmusic.com/~chrishiscocks/Bad%20Back.mp3"]http://www.frozencloudmusic.com/~chrishisc.../Bad%20Back.mp3[/url] [url="http://www.frozencloudmusic.com/~chrishiscocks/Years/01%20Track%2001.mp3"]http://www.frozencloudmusic.com/~chrishisc...0Track%2001.mp3[/url] [url="http://www.frozencloudmusic.com/~chrishiscocks/Years/04%20Track%2004.mp3"]http://www.frozencloudmusic.com/~chrishisc...0Track%2004.mp3[/url] Superb Jazz - don't be put off by the fact it is 36" - It feels every bit as comfortable as any 34" I have played, and everyone who played it did not even notice - I have played 35"s that felt noticeably 'longer'. It gives the bass extremely good feel and just makes you want to dig it all day!! Cheers ped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Here is one with the Villex installed: It is the black knob towards the output jack. My review of the unit is here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2462&hl=villex+booster"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...=villex+booster[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Cheers ped! [quote]Superb Jazz - don't be put off by the fact it is 36" - It feels every bit as comfortable as any 34" I have played, and everyone who played it did not even notice - I have played 35"s that felt noticeably 'longer'. It gives the bass extremely good feel and just makes you want to dig it all day!![/quote] Yes I'd be inclined to agree. The only difference I can feel is the obvious one of having a fifth string! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-T-P Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 (edited) Coupla q's... What's the current state of play regards the pick-up cover - fitted or not? holes in scratchplate or not? - and also what I presume is a string muting type thingumeebob - fitted or not? If not, any sign of it's presence? Oh and how does the scale length affect string choices? Cheers. Edited January 30, 2008 by P-T-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Both the pickup cover and bassmute have been removed - both were affixed with car numberplate tape and have therefore left no residue/signs that they were there at all. I think Eubassix has the pickup cover and the bassmute now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 [quote name='P-T-P' post='130552' date='Jan 30 2008, 11:38 AM']Coupla q's... What's the current state of play regards the pick-up cover - fitted or not? holes in scratchplate or not? - and also what I presume is a string muting type thingumeebob - fitted or not? If not, any sign of it's presence? Oh and how does the scale length affect string choices? Cheers.[/quote] Read the post again [quote][i]just to make it clear, I don't have the bassmute or pickup cover that is in some of the pics[/i][/quote] It has a scratchplate, the bass looks exactly how it does in the first picture plus a black knob for the Villex. Ped used sticky pads to put the mute and pickup cover on I think, there's absolutely no indication that they were ever there. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 RE: String choices - I always used Elixir strings on it and the only problem was I needed an extra long B string because it tapered just before the nut. Most strings are 'extra long scale' as they are designed for thru-body stringing so you should be fine with pretty much every brand, but see if you can get an extended B (unless yours doesn't taper as early as Elixirs - Chris - might be good idea to measure the distance between the nut and the ball end for comparison to string types - IIRC Elites B string was fine, too) Hope this is some help and I hope you don't mind me fielding one or two questions Chris!! ped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I remember admiring this when Ped had it up for sale, it looks (and sounds stunning) shame I'm now firmly anti-5's and Fender style basses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkydario Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='130827' date='Jan 30 2008, 06:36 PM']I remember admiring this when Ped had it up for sale, it looks (and sounds stunning) shame I'm now firmly anti-5's and Fender style basses [/quote] very nice bass , good luck for the sale !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 PM Sent and deposit on its way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevthebass Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 hi ya m8, if i sell my jazz bass im gonna take this straight off you, thanks trevthebass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 Now sold! Thanks for the interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Back up for sale due to the buyer backing out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 bump..again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 still here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile252 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 This bass looks amazing, At times like this, I wish I had a well paid job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 [quote name='Exile252' post='143374' date='Feb 19 2008, 09:06 PM']This bass looks amazing, At times like this, I wish I had a well paid job [/quote] I wish you had a well paid job too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 still here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Well...if my amp wasn't costing a bomb at the moment and I could raise another £400 I would have this off you instantly. Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 Still here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted April 12, 2008 Author Share Posted April 12, 2008 The interest seems to have dried up for this, so I think i'll now consider trades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldbass Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 How about a nice natural finish stingray?? craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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