BCH Posted January 21, 2018 Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) SOLD This is my stunning Enfield Cannon 4 string bass with Super 8 pickup & case. I was very lucky to buy this new in 2010, its in excellent condition & has been kept in a smoke free studio. It is set up by Auden guitars. Martin Simms designed this unique bass in 2008, the quality of components, build & finish is of the highest quality. Martin has finished 3 of my basses over the years. I view him as one of the top bass luthiers. The Cannon model is top of the range custom built, this one is stunning to look at blending from the sunburst finish front to the blue back...The top is made from English Sycamore that came from Wales. It was from a batch Martin got from a furniture maker who had the wood for over 50 years in his workshop and when he retired sold it on and we were lucky enough to receive a small quantity. It is fab to play and the sound pallet is vast because of the Super 8 pickup design partnership with John East...any question please contact ( have some 2008+ reviews)..this is a wold class bass & a serious investment (I have inc' the price list which is now £5700), so come and try...this is why its a cash on collection Some links http://www.enfieldguitars.com/cannon.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBujWmzlUrw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0TsJ8osYoc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1QIXoALQA http://www.bassplayer.com/basses/1165/enfield-basses/25905 From Enfield web Our Enfield Cannon was the first model we launched back in 2008 to showcase our unique Super 8 pickup. Still our flagship model they are built to the highest standard using only our best hand selected timbers. All cannon basses are built to order and are available in either 4, 5 or 6 string models. The cannon has been specially designed not only for the pro player but for anyone that seeks the ultimate in sound from their bass. With our Super 8 pickup and it's eight individual coil's along with our uniquely designed pre-amp built to our specifications by the renowned 'John East' ( J-Retro fame ) the cannon is perfect for any gigging or studio situation. Cannon Specification's Tone chambered body with bespoke hardware designed and produced by Enfield Guitars. Standard quarter inch jack and a Balanced XLR output. Maple neck with dual action truss rod and 25 med/jumbo frets fitted with custom prepared 'Hipshot' tuners. Nut Width's 4 String Cannon = 44mm Bass Player Review 2 PDF.pdf Enfield instructions page 3.pdf Enfield instructions page1.pdf Enfield instructions page2.pdf Enfield review 3.pdf Enfield review 4.pdf EnfieldReview1.pdf Edited October 18, 2018 by BCH SOLD 2
4000 Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 Liking the blue back against the burst front. Very nice.
BCH Posted January 23, 2018 Author Posted January 23, 2018 Thx...Yes the blue blends/leaks into the edge of the burst front...
scrumpymike Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 I love basses that are exotic and unique - and that's one of the nicest I've ever seen!! GLWTS
scrumpymike Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 PS I had a long chat with Bernard yesterday when I handed over his Gillett Contour S, and you can buy with confidence from this guy - he's got a real eye for quality and only buys the best
BCH Posted January 24, 2018 Author Posted January 24, 2018 Thank you Mike, it was a real pleasure meeting & chatting....B
margusalviste Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 I own the same model and it has one of the best construction quality I have met so far. Piano like clearness. Everything in those basses is top notch! I traded a Fodera for it and never regretted.
BCH Posted January 25, 2018 Author Posted January 25, 2018 Looks amazing.... Congratulations, great choice...its a real workhorse with wide sound pallet...MS & East are geniuses 1
margusalviste Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 4 hours ago, BCH said: Looks amazing.... Congratulations, great choice...its a real workhorse with wide sound pallet...MS & East are geniuses Thanks! Yes, these are amazing basses!
LewisK1975 Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 Well Well, I normally favour much more traditional Fender type designs, but I really do like this. I imagine the range of sounds available from it are huge!
Shaggy Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 Gorgeous - probably the only current production bass I'd take over a Wal bump
Sparky Mark Posted February 11, 2018 Posted February 11, 2018 Is there a reason why the A and D string machine heads aren't symmetrically spaced from the centre line of the headstock? I have never seen (or perhaps noticed) this on a 2 + 2 headstock design before.
scrumpymike Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 13 hours ago, Sparky Mark said: Is there a reason why the A and D string machine heads aren't symmetrically spaced from the centre line of the headstock? I have never seen (or perhaps noticed) this on a 2 + 2 headstock design before. This set-up will reduce the lateral break-angle of the D-string and the force it exerts on the nut - don't know whether that's the reason for it though . Hard to tell but it looks like the G string post is inset by a couple of mm too.
TheGreek Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Contains the SimS pick up system - 15 different combinations. P/J/H
BCH Posted February 22, 2018 Author Posted February 22, 2018 Great bass sound innovation, the super 8 imo is still the best(see attached), but v'difficult to retro fit. So this brings a vast range to your existing bass. Enfield instructions page1.pdf Enfield instructions page2.pdf Enfield instructions page 3.pdf
BCH Posted April 16, 2018 Author Posted April 16, 2018 Good comparison...I think Martin Simm's was a Wal fan...hence the headstock...maybe!
margusalviste Posted April 16, 2018 Posted April 16, 2018 But they don't feel like Wal. Holding it in my hands no Wal comes in my mind at all.
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