Uli Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) SOLD! [font=Helvetica]Hi,[/font] [font=Helvetica]I am selling a Fano alt de Facto GF4 bass because I have to save up money for a very nice cello I recently spotted.[/font] [font=Helvetica]Body and neck are build from mahogany, the top wood is maple. The instrument has a fantastic sound because of it’s resonant semi-hollow design and the custom Lollar pickups. The bass has passive electronics and a medium aged finish.[/font] [font=Helvetica]Scale length is 32” which is a perfect compromise between thick “thump” and clear tonal separation. And for sure it is very easy and fast to play.[/font] [font=Helvetica]The instrument is in a mint condition (as this is valid for a new ‘medium aged’ instrument) and was bought in oktober 2013 at Vintage Gitarr / Oslo ([url="http://www.vintagegitar.no/varekatalog/gitar-elektrisk/solgt/2543-fano-gf4-faded-teaburst"]http://www.vintagegi...-faded-teaburst[/url]).[/font] [font=Helvetica]Specifikation:[/font] [font=Helvetica]+ Body: Mahogany[/font] [font=Helvetica]+ Top: Maple[/font] [font=Helvetica]+ Neck wood: Mahogany[/font] [font=Helvetica]+ Neck: Bold on[/font] [font=Helvetica]+ Neck shape: Early 60’s C -shape (.800-.970)[/font] [font=Helvetica]+ Finish: Nitro cellulose[/font] [font=Helvetica]+ Distress level: Medium[/font] [font=Helvetica]+ Scale length: 32”[/font] [font=Helvetica]+ Nut width: 38mm[/font] [font=Helvetica]+ Fretboard radius: 7.25”[/font] [font=Helvetica]+ Weight: 3.54kg[/font] [font=Helvetica]+ Tuners: Schaller[/font] [font=Helvetica]+ Nut: Graphtech Tusq[/font] [font=Helvetica]+ Bridge: Hipshot[/font] [font=Helvetica]+ Pickguard: 4-ply Tortoise[/font] [font=Helvetica]+ Case: G&G custom [/font] [font=Helvetica]In May 2013 the Fano GF-4 bass got an Editor-Award from ‘bassplayer’ magazine:[/font] [font=Helvetica]“In some respects-scale length, electronics, fit and finish—the semi-hollow GF4 shares a lot in common with the PX4. But without a doubt, the GF4 is a beast of a different breed. One of the vibiest basses to pass through the BP offices in quite a while, the GF4 displays the same degree of expert craftsman- ship and attention to detail as the PX4—and then some. With its offset dual-cutaway body—accented by a marvelous faux-tortoiseshell pickguard—the medium-scale GF4 balances beautifully on a strap and in a lap. Strung with D’Addario XL Half Rounds, the semi-hollow Fano is woof-y as wolfhound with the bite of a pit bull. While some semi-hollows are prone to sound muddy, the GF4 speaks clearly at all settings. And for what it is—a passive semi-hollow with two pickups and a tone control—the bass is remarkably versatile.[/font] [font=Helvetica]Whereas the PX4 uses Lollar Thunderbird-style pickups, the GF4 has pickups modeled after Gibson’s Firebird guitar pickups. Don’t scoff—it actually makes perfect sense. At their best, semi-hollow basses offer warmth, woof, and bite. But that woof can turn into a murky, muddy mess with the wrong pickups. The brightness of Lollar’s Firebird-style pickups offset the darker acoustic character of the GF4 brilliantly. Again, well played.”[/font] [font=Helvetica]If you are interested I am happy to send more photos.[/font] [font=Helvetica]Case made by G&G (new condition) and a set of extra strings (D’Addario Chromes ECB81M) is included.[/font] [font=Helvetica]Original price: 2900,- EUR / 2300,- GBP[/font] [font=Helvetica]Accepted sales price:[/font][size=4][font=Helvetica]1630,- EUR / 1300,- GBP[/font] [font=Helvetica]Just now the instrument is located at Public-Peace in Germany ([url="http://www.public-peace.de/index.php/bass-guitars/used-basses/1076-fano-alt-de-facto-gf4"]http://www.public-pe...lt-de-facto-gf4[/url]), so it is no problem to send it within Europe with little costs.[/font][/size] [font=Helvetica][size=2][url="http://s1039.photobucket.com/user/ulisander/media/Fano%20GF4/DSC01006_zpsfcc815ee.jpg.html"][/url][/size][/font] [url="http://s1039.photobucket.com/user/ulisander/media/Fano%20GF4/DSC01005_zps98ec2fb4.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1039.photobucket.com/user/ulisander/media/Fano%20GF4/DSC01003_zps9c1569cf.jpg.html"][/url] Edited December 4, 2014 by Uli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uli Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 No feedback? Come 'on Fano builds great instruments! This one has a solid top and Lollar pickups which makes it stand out from the rest of its semi-hollow breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uli Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 And up Price reduced! I may also consider trade with a nice acoustic guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uli Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 The instrument is now sold and on the way to the new owner. Cheers, Uli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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