Beedster Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 (edited) Bought last week from The Brig to replace a bass that I subsequently decided not to sell! It is a very very well put together, beautifully finished and resonant instrument. The neck is, to coin a phrase, to die for; beautiful birdseye maple finished to a lovely balance between a varnish and an oil, immaculate fretwork and playability, and the wonderful sense of stability you get from Warmoth parts. The light swamp ash body is beautifully finished and contoured, the tort pickguard finishes it wonderfully, and the bass balances very well. This is a very very high quality and clean instrument. Warmoth manufacture the finest bass woodwork you'll find this side of a custom build, and the other components (SD QP PUP, Schaller tuners, Gotoh 201 bridge) are all very high quality. As I posted in the original listing, it's a Fender Custom Shop instrument for Fender Modern Player money. In fact it's so well put together and finished I'd almost go so far to call it boutique I'm selling because I've decided to keep my Fender Custom Shop '55, and whilst I'd love to keep this as a back-up the neck is probably too thin for me (it is classic Jazz width and depth), and I've never been very good at looking after immaculate basses! The Brig clearly knows both how to put a bass together and how to look after it once he has! I've used his original pics below, I'm sure he won't mind. Please ask any further questions in the thread below (original listing here might help also [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/260140-sold-warmoth-precision-telecaster-bass-sold/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url]) Price £450, bass is currently in Aberystwyth, I can post at buyer's expense or meet up anywhere from Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury, Birmingham, London and Canterbury (my commute is a PITA). Trade offers welcome. [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/Warmoth%2055%201_zps22haah2u.jpg.html"][/url][url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/Warmoth%2055%202_zpse5889wxl.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/Warmoth%2055%203_zpsnr9fi8d9.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/Warmoth%2055%204_zps15fcmljt.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/Warmoth%2055%205_zps9p8xpanu.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/Warmoth%2055%206_zpsbnrrwxih.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/Warmoth%2055%207_zpsk3h0p67x.jpg.html"][/url] Edited May 18, 2015 by Beedster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 PS here is the one I'm keeping just so you understand why I'm selling the Warmoth http://basschat.co.uk/topic/260327-fs-stunning-fender-custom-shop-55-precision-limited-edition-2013/page__fromsearch__1 C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Open to trades but really don't need any more Precisions thanks Seriously though, a decent Strat or mandolin, or recording gear are on my list at present C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thornybank Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Hey, Chris Tomas Buchannan Mandolin [url="http://www.folkmandolin.co.uk/instruments/mandolin.htm"]http://www.folkmando...ts/mandolin.htm[/url] Standard model. Unplayed - took it as a swap with Tomas. His current new price is £750+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 [quote name='Thornybank' timestamp='1429962152' post='2756727'] Hey, Chris Tomas Buchannan Mandolin [url="http://www.folkmandolin.co.uk/instruments/mandolin.htm"]http://www.folkmando...ts/mandolin.htm[/url] Standard model. Unplayed - took it as a swap with Tomas. His current new price is £750+. [/quote] Hello mate, long time, hope all's well. Looks lovely but as my current model is a similar shape I'm looking for something a little more Gibson-esque. Many thanks for the offer, no doubt we'll resume trading status again soon C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Chris, what does it weigh please? Can it do a low action? cheers, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 I'd say about 8.5 lbs and yes Tom, neck straight as a weapon used by a native american and a very nicely adjustable Gotoh bridge Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) Apparently it's 8lbs 9oz so 8.57lbs, original estimate pretty much spot on Edited May 5, 2015 by Beedster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Oh bollox I love the look of it but it has to be <8lbs because of my back, sorry mate . GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1430507135' post='2762214'] Oh bollox I love the look of it but it has to be <8lbs because of my back, sorry mate . GLWTS [/quote] Ah, sorry mate. If it's any consolation I'm working on a newly acquired project 70's Telecaster Bass that weighs close to 12lbs, and I have a mid '70s ash hardtail Strat that weighs close to 10lbs. Both make the Warmoth feel like playing a feather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 12 lbs? holy smokes that'd hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byo Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1430508473' post='2762228'] Ah, sorry mate. If it's any consolation I'm working on a newly acquired project 70's Telecaster Bass that weighs close to 12lbs, and I have a mid '70s ash hardtail Strat that weighs close to 10lbs. Both make the Warmoth feel like playing a feather [/quote] Ouch!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 [quote name='Byo' timestamp='1430557197' post='2762512'] Ouch!!! [/quote] Yep, guitarists look visibly stunned when they pick up the Strat. Of course, I then direct them to the Telebass saying "If you think the Strat's heavy try this for size........". The only conclusion that they can arrive at is that bass players are REAL MEN. Should point out folks that the bass for sale is actually very light, just got a little sidetracked here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) Bump, will listen to offers, happy to talk trades but don't need any more basses or amps thanks. Studio gear, Hi-Fi, and stringed instruments that don't require amps are all on my radar at present Edited May 10, 2015 by Beedster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beedster Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Dressed it up a little different for a gig.... [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_4304_zpstvt4ecvh.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_4304_zpstvt4ecvh.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Vintage Fender bridge, no pickguard, lefty Warmoth Tele neck. Think I prefer it this way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Oh wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byo Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Looks amazing this way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Change out the SD quarter pounder for an SD stack and you've got something very close to the Dusty Hill signature for a minute fraction of the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm gonna keep it in modified form, it's a monster but my kind of monster [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Might even get an SD stack in there as well Delberthot[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Cheers[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Chris[/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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