andyonbass Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) [font=Helvetica][size=3]With the demise of my swing/rock and roll band I find myself with this bass surplus to my requirements.[/size][/font] [font=Helvetica][size=3]It is a pretty unique instrument, made by Alan Hatswell under the name of “Bassix” [/size][/font] [font=Helvetica][size=3]To all intents and purpose this is an acoustic Double Bass made from composite materials and thus very stable and impervious to changes in weather and humidity. It is also capable of being folded up for travel purposes. The previous owner took it on an extensive tour across many countries where it proved to be reliable and robust and more than a match for baggage handlers! It is a standard ¾ scale length with a slightly downsized body utilising a standard bridge and tailpiece arrangement. Easy string height adjustment by allen key.[/size][/font] [font=Helvetica][size=3]I have been using it with a Krivo magnetic pickup to eliminate feedback, which is included in the sale along with a Planet wing pickup. It is strung with Presto ultralites which work well with the mag pickup and are easy on the fingers. [/size][/font] [font=Helvetica][size=3]As mentioned above it has been well gigged but the heavy duty gig bag (included) and the travel case has kept it in a very reasonable condition. I have had this for about 3 years and gigged it regularly in pubs, clubs theatres and festivals and it has always impressed even diehards who initially scoff at it![/size][/font] [font=Helvetica][size=3]I got this because the only space I have at home for an upright is in the garage which is subject to constant temperature changes and a “proper” upright would probably suffer all manor of ailments under those circumstances! This even stays in tune! I keep it in the gig bag and very rarely fold it up into the travel case but I did it for photo purposes today and timed myself setting it back up and it took just under ten minutes to get it back together and tuned up.[/size][/font] [font=Helvetica][size=3]Here is a link to the Bassix web site….[url="http://www.bassix.net"]Bassix[/url][/size][/font] [font=Helvetica][size=3]I am looking for £750 for this, which includes the bag,the case, pickups, spare strings, F Deck clone and stand. Collection only.[/size][/font] [font=Helvetica][size=3]I am in Swindon, any trial welcome.[/size][/font] [font=Helvetica][size=3]Pics here [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/andyonbass/library/Bassix"]http://smg.photobuck.../library/Bassix[/url][/size][/font] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/andyonbass/media/Bassix/IMG_20160313_112036317_zpsaue4shda.jpg.html"][/url] Edited May 28, 2016 by andyonbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 That is pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randythoades Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I have a Bassix fold up 'stick' style bass and it is a lovely bass to play. This looks the part too which is very cool. If it wasn't for the demise of my own rock and roll band I would be coming up to Swindon with a hand full of cash... GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Thanks guys, clip of it in action here... https://youtu.be/Rt3nAM2En5A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Bump!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Got your eye on something else Andy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) Not really Graeme, I'm pretty much GAS free at the moment. Just trying to free up some space!! [size=1] [/size][size=1]Having said that, I quite like the look of the Class D Mesa Boogie head....... [/size] Edited March 16, 2016 by andyonbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 More pics.. [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/andyonbass/media/Bassix/IMG_20160313_111725695_zpsuw9esxws.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/andyonbass/media/Bassix/IMG_20160313_112707481_zpsz4sqiypi.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/andyonbass/media/Bassix/IMG_20160313_113536364_zpskgtg5g1i.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/andyonbass/media/Bassix/IMG_20160313_112050359_zpsbkxzyp1h.jpg.html"][/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Gair Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Stil for sale or did this go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 [quote name='Kenny Gair' timestamp='1462891061' post='3046694'] Stil for sale or did this go? [/quote] Well I've still got it, I had a potential buyer who seemed quite keen but I haven't heard from him recently....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Gair Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Sorry, just noticed you have replied!!! What are you looking to trade for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 [quote name='Kenny Gair' timestamp='1463418625' post='3051222'] Sorry, just noticed you have replied!!! What are you looking to trade for? [/quote] Not after anything in particular, what have you got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascanicoff Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Nice Bass and nice video. What's the Weight of this beauty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) [quote name='cascanicoff' timestamp='1463859564' post='3054637'] What's the Weight of this beauty? [/quote] According to my unscientific bathroom scales method, it is 14.8kg, which of course is not noticed in play.... btw, I can be a little bit flexible on price - pm me...... Edited May 22, 2016 by andyonbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzomatt Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Hi Still for sale...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Muzomatt' timestamp='1464037782' post='3056067'] Hi Still for sale...? [/quote] It is now sold...... Edited May 31, 2016 by andyonbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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