biro Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Apparently no one is sure of the builder—I have to confess I am not sure either. https://burningshed.com/store/mickkarn/mick-karn_5-string-fretless-bass_other Quote A rare opportunity to own one of the basses Mick Karn played on the Rain Tree Crow album in 1991. An unbranded 5 string fretless bass, the instrument is in excellent condition and signed by Mick Karn on the back of the body. The bass comes with a letter of authenticity from Mick’s widow, Kyoko Karn. ———— The auction is open for 14 days starting on Thursday 8th June and finishing at midnight on 22nd June 2023. If you’d like to place a bid for this unique item, please email [email protected] with the subject line MICK KARN BASS AUCTION. The starting bid is £7000. Please note that shipping will cost extra (see below). Further details regarding shipping can be found on the page (accessible by clicking the image of the bass above). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simisker Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) Judging by this thread, I'd say it was a Tony Revell bass. edit: further evidence here - https://www.soundaffects.com/acoustic-guitars-c96/tony-revell-1997-blues-legend-in-natural-pre-owned-p18237 Edited June 9, 2023 by simisker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biro Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Oh, wow! This is some serious sleuthing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Gone already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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