F/S 4-string neck through body 32" medium scale bass with gig bag - Think EB3 style - *WITHDRAWN* £1395 Chorley, Lancs., PR6

[ead]

Well, I never thought the day would come that I’d be selling this bass because of arthritis.  When I ordered this bass I was attempting to create my perfect version of a Gibson EB3 style bass without the things that frustrate me about Gibson basses in general.  I have to say that I was, and still am, very pleased with the result.  A great gigging bass with a good variety of tones to hand, from deep and rich to very punchy.  Weight is just over 4kgs.

 

The bass is in excellent condition having been cherished all its life.  It will come with a gig bag.

 

AGH is a small one-man builder in Leek (when I picked this up, Alex said that was pausing new builds, but that may be old info now).  I also have some pics of the build process if anyone would like to see them.

 

Spec.:

·       Body - Cherry with Indian Rosewood top and radiussed body edges (not beveled)

·       Finish - Natural satin

·       Scale length - 32” with 21 vintage-style  frets + zero fret

·       Neck - 5-pc Maple/Wenge (neck through with angled 2 over 2 with Gibson-esque headstock

·       Nut width – 43mm

·       Fretboard - Rosewood with 20" radius

·       Side dots - Luminlay

·       Bridge - BadAss II

·       Electronics - Passive:  Volume, Blend, Tone, Series/Parallel mini switch for Artec EBC4

·       Pickups Neck - Artec EBC4 Mudbucker (placement per early 70s EB-0 / EB-3)

·       Bridge – Thunderbird-style

·       Strap locks - Dunlop Dual Design

·       Tuners - Lightweight Gotoh keys

·       Hardware colour - Chrome

·       Strings - D’Addario EX170BT

 

I would probably prefer a meet up to hand over the bass if at all possible or collection from me if you’re nearby.  I might consider a courier if either of the preferred options is not possible.  Clearly there would be some additional cost involved.

 

There’s an NBD thread here: 

 

Here are some pics.  Happy to answer any questions, do more pics and for anyone to try the bass out here.

 

Thanks for looking.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited Tuesday at 07:40 by ead

[three]

Clear references but uniquely yours.  This should balance much better than a standard EB3 (I'd hope).  Quite an understated look but some lovely timbers.  Very impressive - something genuinely different!  'Really sorry to hear about the arthritis - horrible and I hope you're able to find a solution

[ead]

I can confirm that the bass has impeccable balance.

[petecarlton]

10 hours ago, three said:

Really sorry to hear about the arthritis - horrible and I hope you're able to find a solution

+1 

Mine is slowly getting worse and I dread the day it stops me playing.

 

GLWTS - you and your luthier clearly did a wonderful job.

[W1_Pro]

Lovely looking bass. Great spec too. Someone will be very happy with this. GLWTS.

[TheGreek]

Lovely looking thing...needs a bump!!

[MNY]

Stunning instrument, I’m sorry you have to let it go. GLWTS. 

[andydye]

Friend of mine had to stop playing due to arthritis, he changed his diet, lost a lot of weight and his arthritis eased right off, he's back playing again, I don't know the full ins and outs but it might be worth investigating?

 

...also, this is a stunning instrument!

[ead]

Price drop for you lovely people.