Steff Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) Hi guys, recently acquired this lovely example in a trade, but I realised it’s got very similar feel and sound to another bass that I already own so this one will have to go. 33” scale, flat fretboard - it’s by far the fastest neck I’ve ever played. Action is ridiculously low (can easily be set higher if you prefer). I played a couple of gigs with it and imho it’s the easiest bass to play due to the shorter scale, my hands were thanking me after Can be strung either C to E or G to B, I have it to B at the moment and it’s one of the tightest B’s I’ve ever heard. Very punchy, really nice low mid growl. I believe the string spacing at the bridge is 16.5 mm It has the John East 5 knob preamp fitted which is one of the most versatile preamps out there. Correct me if I’m wrong but looking at Overwater’s website, this one would cost over £3200 to build at the moment. As as far as I can see there’s no marks or dents on it. I’d be interested in trades for other 5 sting basses - Lakland, Dingwall, Zon, and I would pay extra £’s for a Ken Smith or anything interesting with higher value. I would be extremely interested in a trade for a Scott Ambush bass but I know that’s a long shot - these are rarer than a hen’s teeth. I’m based in West London but I travel often for gigs, and I would drive for the right trade. Here’s a link to Scott playing and reviewing it himself. Thanks, Steff Edited May 4, 2018 by Steff Price drop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Just out of interest, and if you don't mind me asking, what's the bass you have that's similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 27 minutes ago, 4000 said: Just out of interest, and if you don't mind me asking, what's the bass you have that's similar? A tribute Tobias with the same John East preamp I’ve put in and Bartolini pickups mate. It’s just a bit lighter and being lower value, I’d prefer to keep it as I can trade the overwater for something more upmarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco10 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I have the 4 string Overwater Scotty with the same 33" neck and 16.5mm spacing and can confirm it really does play itself. Lovely instruments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 Bump! Will consider sensible offers. Played it on a couple of gig and it’s the punchiest bass I’ve ever owned. Harmonics ring like bells, really easy to play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Now £1700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 Bump for a trade option added - I will now consider a full or a partial trade with cash either way for a super jazz type 5 string basses. Like Fender Marcus Miller or even something more exotic, even with humbuckers, that does the fat slap sound 😏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrT-Bass Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Hey Stefan, If this sells, I have an Overwater Hybrid Jazz for sale...I’m not really interested in a trade but thought I’d mention it 😉 GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 Last reduction - £1500 for a £3200 rrp bass. It is a lot of bass for the money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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