Dread Bass Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) UPDATE* I am now up for trade offers on this. I don't need to sell this but would rather have something that is going to get some use. I am up for trades for 4 and 5 string basses that are fretted. Cash either way considered. I fancy a Jazz bass at the minute, preferably MIJ and not sunburst but all basses considered. If you have seen my post in the repairs forum you will know i may need to get some repairs done to my amp/cab so i might be up for trades for amps/cabs but for now its just basses. am looking to move this bass on and realise its a bit topical at the minute but needs must. I have realised a prefer the sound and feel of ACG basses so have ordered a fretless 6. Condition wise i would say its in good condition however the finish is quite soft therefore it does have a few marks. The worst mark is on the top of the lower horn (see picture). Sound wise despite its modern look its a very smooth sound and not aggressive. I think it sounds more like a P bass than anything. If you are looking for a more modern tone it would be easy to add a preamp which would liven it up plenty. The controls are the same as a P bass so volume and tone. Currently strung with new d'addario round wound strings. This bass is very light much lighter than my other basses my scales are out of order but i am guessing around the 7.5 to 8.5 mark. Spec is: 6 string fretless singlecut mahogany body spalted beech top mahogany neck Letts pickups Ebony ramp Ebony bridge Hipshot tuners. Beech and ebony tone block. When Jon was building it he accidentally put fret markers on both edges of the fingerboard doesn't really matter tho as you can't see them. Price wise i am asking £400 comes with a worn Warwick Soft case. I would much prefer to meet up and let the buyer try the bass in person. Happy to drive. This was one of the first Letts bass special and i paid £475 all in. I am not sure how much it would cost for Jon to make one now but i am guessing well over £1000 plus the wait time. [url="http://s915.photobucket.com/user/andrew_workman1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0489_zps93300caa.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s915.photobucket.com/user/andrew_workman1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0486_zps17d81af8.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s915.photobucket.com/user/andrew_workman1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0812_zps71c101a8.jpg.html"][/url] Edited March 21, 2015 by Dread Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggieboomboom Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 If only I was left handed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 That could be the best £400 you'd ever spend. Love the look of that ! Similarly to Reggie I'm wrong handed for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Cheers guys it is a looker alright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Bargain for the lefties, I had the 5 string version of this, v nice bass and a lot of kit for £400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggieboomboom Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 wonder if its playable the other way round? Switch the nut round, it would just be a biatch playing high up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Is that bridge glued on? Im lefty but play strung upside down. Bridge and nut would need reversed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks79 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 See, now things like this are why I'm really rooting for Letts to come back fighting and really get business sorted, cos this looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Sblueplanet I've pmd you but the bridge is not fixed it moves. Wooks - john does some great work for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxm Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Not usually my thing - but this is a stunner !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Cheers Mxm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) I have put this on Ebay with the listing going live at 10pm tonight. Starting price £415. Give me a shout of anyone is interested. Edited September 24, 2014 by Dread Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Bump. UPDATE* I am now up for trade offers on this. I don't need to sell this but would rather have something that is going to get some use. I am up for trades for 4 and 5 string basses that are fretted. Cash either way considered. I fancy a Jazz bass at the minute, preferably MIJ and not sunburst but all basses considered. If you have seen my post in the repairs forum you will know i may need to get some repairs done to my amp/cab so i might be up for trades for amps/cabs but for now its just basses. Edited October 29, 2014 by Dread Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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