Godfrey Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) This Ned Steinberger designed 5 string bass was handmade by John Bolin Guitars in Boise, Idaho, USA and imported directly by me. It was a limited production run and they are rare in the UK. Solid Alder body with lovely quilted Maple top. Maple neck with 35 inch scale Ebony fingerboard. Open headstock design with Sperzel locking tuners. EMG double coil pickup plus Fishman under bridge piezo pickup. Active with Fishman 18v preamp (2 x 9v batteries). Good all round condition with just a few minor marks around the edges (see pictures). Comes with strap and new Gator G-PG padded bag. Bass Guitar Magazine said “When spending this kind of money, this is the sort of quality you would expect.” “Excellent detailing, everything on this bass feels right.” “Solid, it feels like a hand built instrument should.” “Simply the best fingerstyle sound of any bass I have ever played: warm, round, smooth and sensual.” “Whether on a stand at home or performing on stage, this bass will grab people’s attention, a beautiful bass.” “Total score 96/100 – Truly one of the nicest instruments I have seen and played for a long time. Poised and beautiful with a wicked sound.” Edited August 26, 2018 by Godfrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Rare and lovely basses! They really don’t come up often at all - GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 It's just as well it's got frets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmjos Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Sound files would be good for a rare beast like this..... very little out there to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godfrey Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) I don't think I'm a competent enough player to do it justice with sound files. I think the expert opinion of the Bass Guitar Magazine reviewer can be relied upon as a fair description. (I do have the magazine copy with that article which will come to whoever buys the bass) Edited July 20, 2018 by Godfrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 These are beautiful instruments. I was at an event as a punter and an artist friend (who's album I had played on) asked if I'd accompany his solo set. He'd already made equipment enquiries before he asked and the stage manager, who's band were playing later lent me his Bolin. It was the piezo only version and the sound was beautiful... so easy to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godfrey Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Just noticed this very bass is for sale again at The Bass Gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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