Mr Bassman Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 (edited) A friend of mine has asked me to spread the word about this 1900ish German fatback that he wants to sell. The neck is quite chunky, the fingerboard is painted so I can't say what the wood is, probably rosewood It has a big sound I've got the bass here at my house in Harrogate if anyone would like to see it. [size=5][s]£3000[/s] now [s]£2750[/s] now [s]£2500[/s] [size=5] now £2000[/size][/size] [attachment=102764:erez.jpeg] Edited October 20, 2012 by Mr Bassman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 I've taken some pics but the internet is slow and I've got to out soon so I can't upload all of them just now [attachment=102776:photo-2.JPG][attachment=102777:photo-3.JPG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 [attachment=103171:photo-6.JPG] [attachment=103172:photo-8.JPG] [attachment=103173:photo-7.JPG] [attachment=103174:photo-5.JPG] I've just been asked about the dimensions of this old bass l.o.b. 42 1/4" upper bout 20 1/2" centre bout 14 1/2" lower bout 25 1/8" ribs 8 1/8" mensure 40 3/4" string spacing at nut 1 3/8" at bridge 3 3/8" I'd say it's set up for arco Strings are mixed set of A & D spiro E & G unsure, would benefit from new strings. There have been usual repairs to cracks and the neck / peg box which all seem sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 Bump for a big sounding bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Bump for price adjustment. £2750 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supabock Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hi, You seem to know your stuff with regard to what instruments you use and DB's that you have, so maybe you can cast a view on more detail of your friends DB in terms of construction, woods, etc. and all the necessary stuff us potential buyers need to know before we commit......bearing in mind 2700 is your asking price.... S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Yeah, I'm aware the pics I took are not detailed enough, I'll take some high def when time allows I'm not certain what woods the back and ribs are to be honest. I'll see what I can find out If any local guys want to drop by and give it the once over I'd appreciate their opinions on it. The owner of the bass plays classical double bass as a hobby, he works long hours at his day job and is rebuilding a house on weekends so he hasn't much spare time, (unlike me ) I understand he has more than the asking price invested in the instrument but hasn't the time to give it the t.l.c. it deserves due to moving house etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 whats the going rate for a liver ?, she looks very nice,but no cash,so a bump on me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Further price reduction Now £2500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Huge price reduction bump! Now £2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 That sounds a fabulous deal, Keith! I paid considerably more for my 1880s German flatback Its such a buyers' market right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 It's a huge price drop and I know my friend is loosing a lot of money at that price. It does need a bit of work, I'm tempted myself but I've got 3 big basses already plus my eub's. and too many other things that need doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Someone snap this up. I spent about 18 months waiting for a bass like this to turn up at a price like this, eventually gave up and bought a new one, so I know this sort of deal is rare! If I hadn't bought a car last week I'd still be considering it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 There's been some interest in the bass so here's a quick update a bassplaying friend came round this afternoon to try some stuff and ended up playing on this bass for some time. We're both impressed with the sound, I tried to uplaoad a video but failed. Anyway this evening I thought I'd have a look at lowering the bridge and the sound post has dropped so I'm off to the sellers house to borrow his sound post setter and look in his spare bridge drawer. I'll try and get the fingerboard and action sorted by the weekend if anyone is still wanting to come and try it Be back later tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 About an hour round trip, a bit of a chin wag and back home. Sound post now reset and action lowered time for a play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Hi Keith, A quick question on behalf of an interested party... It looks like a blockless wonder from what I can see of the pics; do you know if it's had a block fitted? Cheers, Daf Edited October 15, 2012 by daflewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 HI Daf, I wondered about that, it defo has a block, could be a later addition, looks newer wood been peeping inside with mirror & torch and all repairs seem professional with neat cleats etc. there are no open seams or cracks just been having a play with lower action, it's lost a bit of the massive thump as to be expected but the potential is there. I'm quite liking it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Thanks Keith, I figured it probably had been sorted, I doubt there are many around that haven't... Well, not still in one piece anyway! Cheers, Daf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 There's a guy fairly local to me was using a "blockless wonder" haven't heard from him for a while I'm enjoying playing on it, the set up isn't by any means final, I just picked a bridge that was lower and fitted the top, put the sound post where I thought it should be and tuned her up. It's the fattest neck I've ever played & could be just right for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 On hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Sold, on it's way to a new home in Cardiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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