tayste_2000 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 My number 2 bass for many years, it's been taken to a lot of gigs but not used unless I broke a string or just fancied a change. It's an absolutely lovely bass, diamond inlays, binding up the neck, neck thru mahogany. 2 custom Bill Lawrence Pickups, I had the bass rewired professionally when I first got it as stock these come passive, master volume, front volume, rear volume, master tone. I had it change to front volume, rear volume, front tone, rear tone. Additionally I had a push pull put on the first volume knob so you could coil split the front pickup. It was only recently when having it setup by another tech that I learned the reason we never did the same on the rear pickup is one coil isn't working, now I've never noticed because the bass sounds so big and full. I've toyed with getting a replacement but end of the day there isn't really a proper replacement for a handwound 70's bill lawrence pickup so I've left it, it sounds so good as it is but this is why the bass is so low priced considering it's rarity. There is actually a replacement available but the company is only Bill Lawrence in name and he's had nothing to do with them for such a long time. It's the brown/tabacco burst one on the right (though the blue one on the left is also for sale) I'll get some more pictures tonight So it's been professionally setup with a set of Overwater standard guage stainless steel rounds, the neck is nice and straight, I had the truss rod nut replaced recently as the last one had been stripped over the years so there is now plenty of adjustment left in the neck (please note there is no issue with the neck, truss rod, I just had the bit you put an allen key in replaced as it was a bit worn). I've added a Schaller style Hipshot de-tuner (though original tuner will be included) As this didn't come with a case and I had two for my other Overwater original (also for sale) so this comes with either a fitted Aluminium ATA case or an original late 70's leather covered Overwater hardcase (the other bass has the same option so it will be very much a first come, first serve) This is one of Chris May's early basses a real rarity and going for an absolute bargain. Not looking for any trades at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Steve, why can't you be left handed. One of my all time GAS basses. Arrgghhh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 One of us is bound to ask so I will what's the weight of it please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grreth Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I had that 5-string made a few years ago! Glad to see it still in use and great condition. I love the Original shape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tayste_2000 Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 Weight is about 10.5lbs, I only have a scale with a needle and it weighs me very accurately but obviously allow for some variance. More pics [IMG]http://i44.tinypic.com/n4uwqr.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i42.tinypic.com/ve6nhw.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i42.tinypic.com/2s7e4wl.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i43.tinypic.com/9pz60k.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 More pics [IMG]http://i43.tinypic.com/2m32rmv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i40.tinypic.com/wqtx02.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i40.tinypic.com/2m4yszd.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i43.tinypic.com/2r6zgia.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i43.tinypic.com/v8n9s1.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 Even more pics [IMG]http://i39.tinypic.com/9utcpk.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i40.tinypic.com/1182ec6.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i42.tinypic.com/2mwe15y.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/30m8o7q.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i40.tinypic.com/depsv5.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i44.tinypic.com/4lkh7p.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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