WHUFC BASS Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 (edited) I'm selling my Traben Chaos Core "Whisky Burl" 5 String as I've just got too many basses, so grab a bargain. I got this imported from the U.S.A at some considerable cost back in 2010 and have not been disappointed with it at all. It's the more conservative looking bases from the Traben range and it's quite rare to find one of these in the UK these days (especially a 5-string) with the Aguilar pre-amp and Rockfield active pickups. They're quite versitile as both single coils and humbuckers and with the five-way switch you can change the setup instantly (see diagram below). I've recorded two albums with it and the Aguilar OBP-3 pre-amp really sounds great for recording and live work. The Rockfield pickups really sound great (why they've never made replacement bass pickups in this range is beyond me). The 5 string neck is wide and flat yet really comfortable. Its set up nicely and its never let me down. Specs are: BRIDGE: Chaos internal bridge SCALE: 35" NECK CONSTRUCTION: bolt on PICKUPS: two Rockfield® humbuckers ELECTRONICS: Aguilar OBP-3 pre-amp CONTROLS: three-band eq with volume and five-way switch BODY: Royal Paulonia TOP: burled maple FRETBOARD Rosewood NUT synthetic There's a "2" stamped on the back of the neck which I think means it was a second but as far as I can tell, the reason for this is some white paint on the battery compartment protective film as seen in the pic. Protective film can be removed if you want. I think the straplocks on it are Dunlop. Looking for £320. Edited December 20, 2022 by WHUFC BASS 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petecarlton Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 What a beauty. Are you sure about this price? - seems an absolute bargain. GLWTS anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 Yeah I think it's a fair price, as I say it's stamped with a "2" which as far as I can tell is from the paint on the battery cover so I've knocked a bit off for that. I've had this bass years and I just need to reduce the number of basses (he says as he just took possession of a Peavey Foundation today!) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I have a 4 string Traben (Neo Ltd) and it's an absolutely stonking bass. Someone will be very happy with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WHUFC BASS Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share Posted December 19, 2022 *ON HOLD* 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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