Bass Centre Power Bass in Gold - Custom Ordered to Bruce Thomas Profile Bass Spec - Precision Bass Copy - *SOLD* £360 London

[denki109]

Bass Centre Power Bass in Gold - Custom Ordered to Bruce Thomas Power Bass Spec - Precision Bass Copy

 

This bass was a special order from The Bass Centre as a gold (you are gold.....aaaaaaaah!) version of their much loved Bruce Thomas Profile Bass. 

 

As SITE regulations were in full effect at the time of the order, a Macassar Ebony fingerboard was opted as a substitute for the Rosewood one that came with the Bruce Thomas model at the time. 

 

In addition, a matching gold headstock was ordered. This created a blessing in disguise in that the admittedly 'wanting' Bass Centre logo is not as visible as they opted for dark blue version. 

 

Unlike the Profile Bass, this one features a slightly flatter radius and a lightly oiled (back of the) neck which reminds me A LOT of Laklands in feel and aesthetics. 

 

In comparison to my Profile Bass, and this is likely a product of the ebony fingerboard, this is a slightly more snappy proposition from a sonic point of view. It's offers more 'bite' than 'wooly' hugs on the in terms of the attack and transients. But, when you tame the tone pot down a bit, the woolly mammoth returns and can be unleashed. Yes, tone pots do DO something. 

 

It's a well balanced instrument. And it looks the part. More importantly, the playability is outstanding. This enjoyed a full fret level and set-up by Alberto Zioli and it plays like butter. Or margarine if that's your jam. 

 

This bass comes with a gig bag that is 'ok'. The bass that you'll be putting into the case, however, is outstanding. 

 

The instrument resides in East London. Collection is preferred although I can meet the new owner within the confines of the M25. In addition, I am happy to send the bass provided the buyer co-ordinates the courier. 

 

 

Edited yesterday at 16:49 by denki109

[denki109]

Price Drop:

£310 

Bargain

[Steve1967]

My old bass I believe, if I can sell my Spector Q4 this may be coming home Andy. 

[denki109]

Yes, indeed, it is. It’s a great bass. I am just not using it as much as it deserves. And that’s not fair on this beautiful gold beast. 

 

I would live for it to remain in the family…..

[ricksterphil]

I had a Power bass and a Bruce Thomas.

 

Great basses and added to the 'why the feck did I sell that bass' list

[denki109]

Bump