sccl11 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 This is a rare bass in extremely good condition and it uses optical pickups rather than magnetic. This concept is explained on a review by the Bass Whisperer on youtube. It basically can give better sustain and a cleaner sound. See more on Willcox Guitars website and very positive comments on talkbass. The body is semi hollow so is of lighter weight – around 7-8lb. Controls for Master Volume, Bass, Treble, Mid Boost and Sweep, Ice tone level. Also a Warm /Cool switch which is a bit like Neck to Bridge pickup switching). It has a rechargeable battery and a charger with lead (can be played while charging but you get 15 hours or more on a single charge). Complete with User Manual, Operating Manual, and a Lightwave factory included heavy duty gig bag. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Wrong end of the country, as I'd like to have tried this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlequin74 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Lovelybass. How old is it please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sccl11 Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Harlequin74 said: Lovelybass. How old is it please? I cant date it exactly - the User manual is dated 2005 but is a photocopy and may be younger than the bass. I guess late 90s or early 2000s. I have had it about 6 years and the previous local owner about the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodwind Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Wow!!! I've always loved the idea of these. Christmas looming and job insecurity in the new year rule me out. This looks like a bargain. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 14 hours ago, sccl11 said: I cant date it exactly - the User manual is dated 2005 but is a photocopy and may be younger than the bass. I guess late 90s or early 2000s. I have had it about 6 years and the previous local owner about the same. IIRC the easiest way to date them is from the internal battery pack, I think the date is hand written on there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sccl11 Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 (edited) Thanks warwickhunt. I took off the rear cover (which is screened with foil) and inside was written “CA 4E BLK/SKU. #040111301 Mike Martini 2004. Great Player” As #040111301 is the serial number on the headstock I guess it’s a 2004 bass. Added pictures which also show 2 blemishes I hadn’t previously noticed, one scratch on the fretboard, one on the horn (bottom right about 3mm). Edited December 15, 2022 by sccl11 Correct error 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 I can tell you all that Steve is a top man who looks after his basses. If I had the dosh I would be round at his right now! GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlequin74 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Still for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sccl11 Posted December 29, 2022 Author Share Posted December 29, 2022 YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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