al embic Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) looking to move this one on..had it since brandnew,about 12 months..it's just not getting the use.my status and gb are hogging my gig time!! comes with hardcase and the original black scratch plate(if i can find it)..the pearl effect one in the pics is a custom peice,that would cost about £40?? to have made.the bass is imaculate,the action is superb and it has a great modern jazz sound. idealy i'd like to get £475 but may consider trades for a maple necked stingray/sterling,with cash your way..let me know what you got. Edited August 10, 2009 by al embic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al embic Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 bump in the name of "i found the black guard"...price is flexible,slightly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Played one of these in Aroundabout Sound in Cheltenham, this may even be that one as they are quite rare i imagine. Fantastic, wonderful bass. You have a big certified bump on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) I owned the one in Aroundabout briefly. Sadly that one had issues but I'd love another one. I had a pearl guard made (possibly this one) and I think it was £40 must. Step. Away from the bass ! Edited June 8, 2009 by gafbass02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 No! Stop it!! Noooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devinebass Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Hi mate, can you tell me the exact weight of the bass. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odub Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Just to say i bought my G&L from al embic and he is a pleasure to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al embic Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) [quote name='devinebass' post='513115' date='Jun 14 2009, 02:36 AM']Hi mate, can you tell me the exact weight of the bass. Cheers.[/quote] looks to be about 9lbs ....i know some ksd's had a weight issue..i bought mine direct from bernie at gb i know he hand picked this one for me.i believe he sent some back as he felt they were too heavy....think ebs freak can back me up on that one? Edited July 30, 2009 by al embic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 [quote name='al embic' post='516403' date='Jun 17 2009, 01:41 PM']looks to be about 9lbs ....i know some ksd's had a weight issue..i bought mine direct from bernie at gb that hand picked this one for me.i believe he sent some back as he felt they were too heavy....think ebs freak can back me up on that one?[/quote] That's correct. Bernie had more bodies sent over because some of the bodies that were shipped weighed an absolute bomb. If I recall, the heaviest body that was ever sent, weighed 15lb by itself - completely unacceptable. Each body and neck was then handpicked to go together, reassembled and setup by Bernie. I believe there is still a collection of jazz body shaped ballast sitting in his basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 KSD body anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='516656' date='Jun 17 2009, 05:28 PM']KSD body anyone?[/quote] Actually I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al embic Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) [quote name='EBS_freak' post='516647' date='Jun 17 2009, 05:20 PM']That's correct. Bernie had more bodies sent over because some of the bodies that were shipped weighed an absolute bomb. If I recall, the heaviest body that was ever sent, weighed 15lb by itself - completely unacceptable. Each body and neck was then handpicked to go together, reassembled and setup by Bernie. I believe there is still a collection of jazz body shaped ballast sitting in his basement.[/quote] cheers for the info mate...would defo explain why this ksd plays so well and doesn't break my back!! that paint schemes awesome.....how much and where from?..... Edited June 17, 2009 by al embic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 [quote name='al embic' post='516694' date='Jun 17 2009, 06:01 PM']cheers for the info mate...would defo explain why this ksd plays so well and doesn't break my back!! that paint schemes awesome.....how much and where from?.....[/quote] No problem. Paint job? A good friend of mine in Birmingham. Website is on the picture - [url="http://www.outofthisswirled.com/"]http://www.outofthisswirled.com/[/url] and I think the current cost for a bass body is about £250 coated and polished. He is the daddy at swirls - his clearcoating is flatter than flat (no ripples) and it shines like mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al embic Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='516734' date='Jun 17 2009, 06:44 PM']No problem. Paint job? A good friend of mine in Birmingham. Website is on the picture - [url="http://www.outofthisswirled.com/"]http://www.outofthisswirled.com/[/url] and I think the current cost for a bass body is about £250 coated and polished. He is the daddy at swirls - his clearcoating is flatter than flat (no ripples) and it shines like mad.[/quote] thanks for the info mate....oooops,bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al embic Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 [quote name='al embic' post='517251' date='Jun 18 2009, 11:02 AM']thanks for the info mate....oooops,bump![/quote] bump....for the weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al embic Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 [quote name='al embic' post='519388' date='Jun 20 2009, 03:47 PM']bump....for the weekend...[/quote] price drop to £425.....any offers/interest??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al embic Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 [quote name='al embic' post='520913' date='Jun 22 2009, 05:17 PM']price drop to £425.....any offers/interest???[/quote] last time through the basschat mangle.£400.......or make me some offers...set on selling this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stufunkybass Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 [quote name='al embic' post='535590' date='Jul 8 2009, 12:23 PM']last time through the basschat mangle.£400.......or make me some offers...set on selling this!![/quote] Hi, I'd be very interested once my Moon Bass has sold! Looks very Funky! I'll keep you posted! Where are you? Cheers Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al embic Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 [quote name='stufunkybass' post='537563' date='Jul 10 2009, 10:17 PM']Hi, I'd be very interested once my Moon Bass has sold! Looks very Funky! I'll keep you posted! Where are you? Cheers Stu[/quote] hey stu, sorry for the delay,kinda lost this thread....bass is still up for grabs..i'm up near manchester,always welcome around to try before ya buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al embic Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 i need waldo's gb type bump!!..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Uber pretty bass you have there! What are the neck dimensions of it like? Same nut width and everything as a regular Fender Jazz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmartyr90 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 If only this was a 5 string I would defiantly take this, oh well. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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