Cort Elrick NJS5 in black with Noll Pre. Large drop - *SOLD* £625 Kendal, UK

[GreeneKing]

I presently have this bass on eBay. It is a genuinely exceptional instrument. My feedback on BC hopefully stands well for my reputation as a genuine bloke. 
My reserve on eBay is £525 with £25 UK delivery. 
I was hoping for more but if anyone is prepared to match that they will get an absolute bargain. Peter

 

I've owned this bass from new. I'm suffering osteoporosis that affects my spine and I'm only using lightweight basses so this sadly needs to go. Not that it's a boat anchor at 9.25lb.

 

It is in my opinion an awesome bass. Why? It is beautifully made and superbly finished. It balances well, looks good, plays superbly and sounds awesome.

 

The specs:

 

35" Scale, presently strung with DR Sunbeams that have a lot of life in them.

 

Alder body

 

Zero fret, angled back headstock, 24 frets

 

MetalCraft M5 bridge (String spacing : 18mm)

 

Licensed Hipshot Ultralight tuners

 

A pair of Cort VTB-ST single coil pickups that are very good.

 

3 piece maple neck and 12" radius hard maple board with block white pearloid inlays

 

The original Bartolini pre-amp wasn't great and when it failed I ordered a Noll pre-amp from Germany to replace it. The Noll is a great replacement and features Volume, Blend, Mid +/-, Treble over Bass +/-, and a passive tone that is always in circuit. There is a push/pull on the Volume for active/passive. Proper chrome Warwick knobs fit on the Noll pre-amp and look glorious.

 

The finish on this bass is lustrous. A deep black that is also very tough.

 

The back of the neck felt unfinished and the neck now has a gloss finish that plays superbly.

 

It really is a bass that exceeds itself hugely at this price range. It is close to mint condition with no knocks or dings that I can find.

 

I'm not hugely impressed with my photos so can provide more if needed.

 

Situated in Kendal in the far flung NW of England. viewing welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 5, 2024 by GreeneKing

[dub_junkie]

Superb basses these. 

[mic mac moe]

Are you open to trades? I have a fender player plus precision in silver smoke (4string) located down the road apiece from you in sunny Fleetwood 

[GreeneKing]

I’m not I’m afraid. I have at least 1 too many already. 

[GreeneKing]

Sometimes I have to humbly admit that my iPhone does a better job of capturing images that my £2k camera.

 

[WAYNESWORLD]

These bass’s punch way above there weight.Ive just bought one I’ve sold back.Not far off half price from new.GLWTS

[ScottBass86]

I keep looking at this bass. It looks an absolute beauty.

 

The sexiest Jazz Bass so far.

[haimesy]

I have one of these .. it’s been one of the best basses I’ve owned in 40years and I would imagine well over 50 basses including quite a few boutique ones at that .. bargain 

[lee650]

Lovely bass, but 60's spacing,black,and 35" scale are not what im looking for currently.

They sound fantastic on online demos, and Peter is a top fellow to deal with.