TimAl Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) [color=#cc0000][size=7][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][b]S O L D[/b][/font][/size][/color] [size=5][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Hello there all,[/color][/font][/color] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Here's something a bit out of the ordinary - I've gone for a Flying V Bat Bass this time.[/color][/font] [color=#000000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Built by myself - so truly unique - I've decoupaged an old genuine 70s Batman comic onto the body, along with a bespoke headstock decal & then lacquered all to protect from blood, sweat & tears - it's even Glastonbury proof![/font][/font][/color] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#282828]The donor was a Gear4Music Flying V originally in black, so please note that this is NOT a new bass so it does[/color][/font][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] have a few dings & dongs [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]& has been finished by hand[/font][/color][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#282828] so there's the odd crease where the paper has been wrapped & stuck to the edges of the body - which is only natural! - but nothing at all that affects its visual appeal or playability; I'm sure this would really be more likely to hang on a wall than your 'go to' bass but I must say it sounds great with huge tone & presence with those two mahoosive humbuckers. The [/color][/font][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]action is medium at around 3mm at the 12th fret, & i[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]t weighs in at just under 4kg / 8.8lb on my particularly ancient bathroom scales - but certainly doesn't feel too heavy to me.[/font][/color] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#282828]In my own little world I've listed how much I believe this bass is worth to me at £220.00 - my previous Bat Basses generated a lot of interest & my last one sold for more than this figure - b[/color][/font][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]ut I am open to serious offers as this is a one-off piece & it's really only worth what YOU think it's worth.[/font][/color] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#282828]I'd also[/color][/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] positively encourage you to come see it in the flesh, so to speak, to make sure you're totally happy before parting with any lolly. I'm just outside Bedford & work from home, so am pretty flexible with timings. If that's not possible for you I'm more than happy to securely bubble wrap & box up if you wish to arrange your own courier.[/font][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Payment by PayPal 'Gift', bank transfer or good ole fashioned cash in hand - plus no trades, swaps or magic beans please.[/font][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]All comments - both positive & negative - are most welcome. Cheers Tim[/font][/font][/color][/size] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] Edited August 7, 2014 by TimAl
smaz Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Oh god, at band practice last night I was just thinking 'I should get a Flying V to match the guitarists custom made one'.... And I tried to bid on the Jazz (but didn't get a message to the girlfriend in time)...
TimAl Posted July 26, 2014 Author Posted July 26, 2014 All good thanks gents - thanks very much. Just a little Saturday bump . . .
Isaaclefunkymakak Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Great looking bass one more time, congrats Tim!
Mark_ii Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Another cracker Tim, you do this so well, the head stock always brings a smile to my face, keep them coming
fretmeister Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 The Bat logo on the truss rod cover is upside down!
TimAl Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 Thanks fellas. fretmeister - guilty as charged! Happy to correct it if it's a deal-breaker though . . . LOL
TimAl Posted August 4, 2014 Author Posted August 4, 2014 [center]A good ole fashioned Monday morning[/center] [center][/center] [center]Seriously, I'm happy to consider any offers before it goes on the dreaded bay this week.[/center] [center]Happy Monday all, Tim.[/center]
karlfer Posted August 4, 2014 Posted August 4, 2014 Nice work again but I would have gone for a different headstock decal (if I had a thousandth of your talent ) Bump [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/index2_zps047fe59a.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/index2_zps047fe59a.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
TimAl Posted August 4, 2014 Author Posted August 4, 2014 SOLD! Subject to the usual blahs . . . @ Karlfer - you know, I did toy with the 'usual' text-based headstock but found that particular image fitted pretty well so thought a bit of colour worked wonders up there. Talent smalent - all learned from Blue Peter . . .
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