Eminence removable neck 4-string upright bass

[Clarky]

I got this lovely instrument in November last year from SMART Distribution (who sell the US-sourced Eminences; apparently the ones on Thomann are straight out of the Far East). As used by the likes of Esperanza Spalding and Marc Johnson, its the removable neck version which is incredibly useful for touring - I used it on Rattlin Bone's mini-tour of Portugal and it assembles and disassembles in about 10 minutes. It comes with a hard golf case that makes it flight friendly and protects it very well.

Here's the specs page from the Eminence website [url="http://www.gelbass.com/bass/bass4RN.html"]http://www.gelbass.com/bass/bass4RN.html[/url]

Please click on the porn pics link in my sig below for a pic of me playing it at the 12 Bar club and a pic of it with my DB.

Has very low action (wearing Silver Slaps strings) and comes with stand, gig bag and the aforementioned hard case.

For full disclosure, it did slip off its stand and sustain very minor damage to the edge of the lacquer finish on the shoulder (no structural damage, just superficial). I have just had this touched up by DB luthier Malcolm Healey so its barely noticeable unless you know its there.

I paid exactly £2,398 (!) for the whole setup just over six months ago and would be looking for £1,950. Must be collected (I am in London) as its difficult to post, given the size. I really enjoy playing this bass (its a lot easier than my 'real' DB) but I have been offered a very special upright bass and need to fund the deal, hence this is up FS.

Edited June 22, 2011 by Clarky

[Gareth Hughes]

You are such a tart Clarky - tho I can't wait to hear what your new beastie is.

Also - these are great instruments. I've been playing mine around the world for the last ten years almost and loving it. I've even recorded a few albums with it, the sound is that good. So - bump!!!!

Edited June 18, 2011 by Gareth Hughes

[fatback]

Seems to be a link problem there, Clarky. 'Flickr page not found.'

[Clarky]

Does this work? [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/64030127@N08/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/64030127@N08/[/url]

[fatback]

[quote name='Clarky' post='1273688' date='Jun 18 2011, 12:42 PM']Does this work? [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/64030127@N08/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/64030127@N08/[/url][/quote]

That's it.

Oh, very nice bass. One of the best looking EUBs imo.

[Clarky]

[quote name='fatback' post='1273770' date='Jun 18 2011, 02:14 PM']That's it.

Oh, very nice bass. One of the best looking EUBs imo.[/quote]
Thanks fatback! It's a lovely piece of high end kit that makes upright bass practical in a gigging environment. It would not be for sale if I hadn't been presented with the opportunity to acquire an original 1960s Ampeg Baby Bass.

Small price drop too to £1950, to take it to a c.20% discount on new price

Edited June 19, 2011 by Clarky

[Clarky]

Here's the rather talented Esperanza on her Eminence (also better looking than me and - though I've not met him - Gareth Hughes, sorry mate!)

[Clarky]

Bump-ola

[Beedster]

[quote name='Clarky' post='1274695' date='Jun 19 2011, 01:38 PM']Here's the rather talented Esperanza on her Eminence (also better looking than me and - though I've not met him - Gareth Hughes, sorry mate!)

[/quote]

I suspect that she might be marginally more talented mate, but better looking seems unlikely?

It's always great to see one of the better players using an instrument that you own isn't it, and it seems to be even more the case with EUBs. Having said that, the Eminence does seem to be one of the most consistently highly rated across the board. Pretty rare opportunity to get the Ampeg, hope it works out, after all, it's a rare EUB that fits the Rattlin' Bone aesthetic?

[Gareth Hughes]

[quote name='Clarky' post='1274695' date='Jun 19 2011, 01:38 PM']Here's the rather talented Esperanza on her Eminence (also better looking than me and - though I've not met him - Gareth Hughes, sorry mate!)[/quote]

But you've never seen Esperanza and I in the same place at the same time, have you? I may well be Esperanza's beard - her covert alter ego, here to perpetuate the myth that is - Esperanza!!!! Or I may have had very little sleep last night.

[Clarky]

[quote name='Gareth Hughes' post='1276721' date='Jun 21 2011, 09:56 AM']But you've never seen Esperanza and I in the same place at the same time, have you? I may well be Esperanza's beard - her covert alter ego, here to perpetuate the myth that is - Esperanza!!!! Or I may have had very little sleep last night.[/quote]
She doesn't have a moustache Gareth (let alone a beard) I would like to drink some of what you had last night though!

[Clarky]

Now in the highly capable hands of Mr_Bassman (Keith) after a dodgy service station rendezvous

[Mr Bassman]

[quote name='Clarky' post='1279011' date='Jun 22 2011, 08:34 PM']Now in the highly capable hands of Mr_Bassman (Keith) after a dodgy service station rendezvous [/quote]

And I get Brownie points for adhering to Mrs B's new rule of 1 in, 2 out

[TheRev]

Have fun with your new acquisition - the Eminence basses are fantastic.

[Mr Bassman]

[quote name='TheRev' post='1279505' date='Jun 23 2011, 11:58 AM']Have fun with your new acquisition - the Eminence basses are fantastic.[/quote]

Thanks Rev,
I'm already enjoying it unplugged.