Toasting Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) For sale: my beautiful custom made CertainBass '61 P-bass funk-machine re-issue. Purchased during a fit of GAS, current hard times now force a sale. I'm reticent to let this bass go because it really is a beautiful machine but alas circumstances dictate. Clearly put together with care, attention and detail with parts sourced for purpose, it absolutely sings acoustically and has a deep vintage growl when plugged in. It really does sound great and certainly does that Motown sound justice. It is in the same great condition as when I purchased a short while back. Specs: Alder body, with the beautifully classic sunburst finish and matching headstock. Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 P-Bass pickup CTS pots & switchcraft jack Schaller strap-buttons (for schaller straplocks) Tort pickguard 60's spec thick slab rosewood fingerboard on maple neck bone nut (previous owner noticed that the nut is cracked under the D string (although my old eyes can't see this and he noted that while it does hold in with the string tension it will eventually need 'at least' supergluing or at worst 'replacing') Fender style tuners & string tree Fender style bridge Hard shell case I'm willing to throw in a brand new un-opened set of La Bella Deep Talkin' flatwounds too, so couple those with the foam and you've got that James Jamerson Motown sound. The bass was apparently £800 at cost and I paid £500, so with brand new La Bellas and considering it hasn't been out of my room since I'll gratefully accept the same - £500. I'd prefer a collection from London but can arrange a courier. Edited April 4, 2013 by Toasting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroybasslines Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 That is a beautiful bass! I wish I had the money to help you out...good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 As the first/previous owner of this beauty I can verify that all of the claims and specs above are spot on! Someone will be getting a beautiful bass that plays and sounds like a proper one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasting Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Thanks guys. It really is a beautiful bass and I'm just sad that I can't keep it. Unless I win the lottery this weekend that is. Best buy a ticket eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Had never heard of these, which by the look of yours is a shame; lovely looking bass; especially the matching headstock. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasting Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 A couple of nibbles at this lovely bass but nothing confirmed as yet type bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasting Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Is everyone as skint as me bump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasting Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Long overdue bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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