Owen Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 (edited) If you are a regular reader then you will recognise my love/not sure relationship with this bass. I have already traded it and traded it back once. It has a set of Piezo pick ups which frankly speak with the voice of thunder, with a really open bottom end and a sound that sits extremely well acoustic instruments nice and full, but without the thud of a magnetic pick up. The magnetic pick up covers that end of it. However I am a Jazz bass bloke and try as I might I cannot get with the pick-up placement for wedging my thumb onto it. This is a personal foible and no reflection on the instrument, I am just to old to change my ways so I shall plumb some piezos and a decent buffering pre-amp into another bass. The pics speak for themselves but they do not tell you that it only weighs 7.6 pounds. It comes with the original HSC and the controls are (EMG) magnetic pick up Vol/BassTreble/Mid with mid sweep and then there is a seperate Piezo volume and tone control. Sperzel locking machine heads. Let's face it, it is fitter than a fit thing and you need it. [attachment=16955:Bolin007.jpg] [attachment=16954:Bolin003.jpg] £740 + Carriage. Firm. Not looking for trades, I have already bought the next bass. You know how it is. Edited December 7, 2008 by owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotmaka Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 (edited) What the hell is that!? Do you play it upright? Looks exciting anyway. G EDIT: just to clarify, I wasn't trying to be mean there Edited December 7, 2008 by graemecohen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 PM sent.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Nooooo! As a former owner of this bass I have to say the piezo sound is truly phenomenal. 'IF' I were a 5 string player I'd never have let this bass go (I still retain the 4 string version). John Bolin builds basses and guitars for some of the worlds top musos and you can not get a production version of this bass anymore; you'd have to pay serious money for a custom Bolin bass. This is one of the few 5's I've ever been comfortable on... I'm still in two minds as to whether to get this back or get an alternative 4 string. Hngh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 ooh, that's seriously piqued my interest - I think now is the time to ebay my bob gluab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 [quote name='mr_russ' post='348444' date='Dec 8 2008, 11:22 AM']ooh, that's seriously piqued my interest - I think now is the time to ebay my bob gluab[/quote] You knows it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Yum. Very, very yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='348230' date='Dec 7 2008, 11:36 PM']This is one of the few 5's I've ever been comfortable on... I'm still in two minds as to whether to get this back or get an alternative 4 string. Hngh! [/quote] Look deeply into my eyes........................................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I got this Bolin from owen and traded it back with him after a while (owen was missing the Bolin just like I was with the spector euro I part ex'd against it) Its probably the poshest bass I ever owned, sounds stellar imo, the piezo was such a great tone. good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 How many BCers have owned his bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 [quote name='budget bassist' post='353552' date='Dec 13 2008, 01:55 PM']How many BCers have owned his bass? [/quote] Obviously I've had it BUT I don't 'think' that eubassix has even though Josh said that he did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I like everything about this bass, apart from the headstock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='353561' date='Dec 13 2008, 02:00 PM']Obviously I've had it BUT I don't 'think' that eubassix has even though Josh said that he did![/quote] I DID have one of these ages ago - same specs/colour (you can get various options including 2x magnetic p/up in addition to the piezo / and various colour options - although IMHO this is the best). If there's some slight marking/wear below the rear 'hook' (extension for strap/balance) then it's possibly mine (well, formerly mine). There is (was) also a superb Bolin fitted hardcase (traditional, tolex type but with interior fitted for this bass specifically) with 'Bolin' logo. Superb instrument!.. can only agree with what's been stated thus far (except that I do like the headstock concept) - I really enjoyed playing it but didn't really find a 'working' use for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 [quote name='eubassix' post='354555' date='Dec 14 2008, 08:31 PM']I DID have one of these ages ago - same specs/colour (you can get various options including 2x magnetic p/up in addition to the piezo / and various colour options - although IMHO this is the best). If there's some slight marking/wear below the rear 'hook' (extension for strap/balance) then it's possibly mine (well, formerly mine). There is (was) also a superb Bolin fitted hardcase (traditional, tolex type but with interior fitted for this bass specifically) with 'Bolin' logo. Superb instrument!.. can only agree with what's been stated thus far (except that I do like the headstock concept) - I really enjoyed playing it but didn't really find a 'working' use for it.[/quote] This does have that bit of wear described... am I going completely senile, did I buy this off you Dave or did you have it prior to my receiving it. I'm certain that I got it off eBay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='354604' date='Dec 14 2008, 09:41 PM']... am I going completely senile, did I buy this off you Dave or did you have it prior to my receiving it. I'm certain that I got it off eBay![/quote] No more than me, I'm sure .. (LOL) .. 'cos I can't recall either ! I do recall talking with you about the bass but don't think you bought it from me - maybe somebody within the chain-of-purchase/owners will recall more clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Thanks Ady! .. thank goodness somebody has a decent memory: there you go John, if Oct. 07 sounds about right then you would have bought it from Ady/ebay. +1 on Ady's comments on the lightness/0-dead spots (in addition to what's been said before). Remains an excellent & uncommon bass .. at a very good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 [quote name='eubassix' post='355130' date='Dec 15 2008, 03:39 PM']Thanks Ady! .. thank goodness somebody has a decent memory: there you go John, if Oct. 07 sounds about right then you would have bought it from Ady/ebay. +1 on Ady's comments on the lightness/0-dead spots (in addition to what's been said before). Remains an excellent & uncommon bass .. at a very good price.[/quote] Phew... thought I was having a senior moment. Yep it looks like those dates would tie-in nicely. If those dates are correct why the heck did I get it off ebay and not direct from Ady? Never mind, another bump for a cracking bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 A cracking looking bass - this may prompt some disgust elsewhere but how do you reckon it would be with it's frets pulled out? I'd get it done properly! Ieuan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 [quote name='ieuanmacey' post='356988' date='Dec 17 2008, 02:30 PM']A cracking looking bass - this may prompt some disgust elsewhere but how do you reckon it would be with it's frets pulled out? I'd get it done properly! Ieuan[/quote] Ummmmmm........... I guess that it would work well. It is light and resonant and the Piezos certainly sound finer than a fine thing. I could get the pliers out tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Lovely bass, good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mr_russ Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Where abouts are you based sir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 [quote name='mr_russ' post='385923' date='Jan 20 2009, 12:24 PM']Where abouts are you based sir?[/quote] Bangor in North Wales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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