Happy Jack Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) About as boutique-y as a boutique bass gets, this is a riot of beautiful and exotic woods in an unusual body shape. Turn up with this bass, and it's unlikely that there will be another one at the gig. More pics at [url="http://tinypic.com/a/2k3kg/3"]http://tinypic.com/a/2k3kg/3[/url] The electronics are basically active Jazz, i.e. two single coils which hum-buck when selected together, and the controls are Master Volume + Treble Boost/Cut + Bass Boost/Cut with a 3-position pickup selector flick-switch. Very simple, very effective. [url="http://www.pelosibasses.com/index2.php?v=v1"]http://www.pelosibas...index2.php?v=v1[/url] In the YouTube coverage of NAMM, this bass is on Pelosi's stand. Unfortunately there are no decent soundclips of the bass in action, and my playing is nowhere near good enough for me to post any. I described the tone of this bass elsewhere as being Jazz --> Shuker, and I think that's about right. Currently strung with whatever were on there when it arrived. Everything works exactly as the maker intended, no issues whatsoever. Weighs (with strap) just under 9 lbs. [size=4][b][s]£800[/s] £600 ono[/b][/size] DESCRIPTIONS I don't do the whole describe-the-neck thing, and tell you what it feels like or how "fast" it is (does that help when you play a song by J.J. Cale?). I don't tell you how low my action is. I don't slap or tap, so there's no point asking me. All my basses are set up for reasonably robust finger-style playing. If you want to know the sort of music I choose to play, check out the Band link in my sig. If my description didn't mention a problem, then there isn't one (IMHO). All that said, obviously you should always try before you buy if at all possible. If you can't do that yourself, then I'm perfectly happy for you to ask a knowledgeable friend to come round and check a bass out on your behalf. OFFERS There's not a lot of cash out there and (given that I am not looking for trades at all) I am prepared to entertain offers ... in fact some offers can be quite entertaining. DELIVERY The bass will be supplied with a decent hard case, and it can be tested in and/or collected from London, either in Chiswick W4 or the West End WC1. I can post if I really have to, but I greatly prefer to do business face to face. If I'm posting, then I use my firm's courier - they are very reliable but they are NOT cheap. No, I will not queue up at the Post Office with a bass. No, I will not use DelBoy's ultra-cheap delivery service. No, I will not wait in at home all day in case your chosen courier decides to put in an appearance. Bin there, dun that. Edited April 12, 2012 by Happy Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I like that, I don't know why but o really do. Good luck with the sale. It must be something quite special on the horizon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 [quote name='charic' post='1178876' date='Mar 27 2011, 10:08 PM']I like that, I don't know why but o really do. Good luck with the sale. It must be something quite special on the horizon [/quote] Thanks, and yes, it is special, but I'm saying nothing, NOTHING d'ye hear, until I know I can get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I'll go out on a limb and guess then It's not a squire vmj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='1178868' date='Mar 27 2011, 10:04 PM']I'm having my first serious GAS attack in ages, and I need to raise somewhere north of £2000 in the next week or two.[/quote] The thrill of the chase! Live the dream for all of us HJ. I am excited and I do not even know why yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Yeeee-hah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 wow, gorgeous bass and a brill sales thread - first one I've seen with an interview with the luthier. I'd be interested to hear other luthiers takes on matching the truss rod to the hardware but he sounds like he knows his stuff and his basses look the biz £800 looks like a really good price, good luck with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Do you know the scale length and the string spacing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 [quote name='Mike' post='1179080' date='Mar 28 2011, 07:39 AM']Do you know the scale length and the string spacing?[/quote] 34" (maybe a tad less) and 18mm at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 wow....I really like the shape of this bass. Have a 'good looking' bass bump on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Mate, your bass was at that show! I knew there was a reason I'd been staying away from this forum.............................. * must not buy more basses * must not buy more basses * must not buy more basses * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 [size=3][b]CUSTOM BASS PRICE SLASHED BY BERSERK VENDOR IN UNPROVOKED ATTACK![/b][/size] "I blame the obese", claims carrot-wielding jazzer. "We blame jazz", claim obese couch potatoes. *************************** Full Story from our Special Correspondent *************************** Happy Jack has succumbed to GAS once more, and bought another bass while still trying to sell two others. OK, it's time to get serious. Currently listed at £750, if I were to successfully eBay this bass at (say) £700, then eBay/PayPal's 15% would leave me with just £600. Solution? This bass is available for the next week or so at [b][size=4]£600 [/size][/b](plus delivery - I hardly ever charge people for collecting things). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2009 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 That is a great price man, and one unique bass. I think it looks like he was going for a single cut then slipped with the router and decided to make that funky looking thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I had the pleasure of playing this bass at the weekend; it's very light & comfortable and tonally very versatile...quite a surprising package! Good luck with the sale Jack.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I've always had a soft spot for those and that's a great price. Best of luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Money talks ... and I'm speechless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts