USA Handcrafted Boutique custom BARCUS BASS 5 string Single cutaway (Sweet deal)! One of a kind! £1450 Maryville, TN USA

[ModLad69]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 21 by ModLad69
Adding more pics

[Piers_Williamson]

That does appear to be a right handed bass (very good looking mind). Because us lefties are not selling many basses now, this may be a cunning ploy to get more exposure for a right handed bass.....but if I were you, I would re-list in the right handed part of the site.  Loads of people look there.

 

 

[ModLad69]

Ah damn. I didn’t realize I accidentally posted in the Left handed basses for sale area. Argh! 

Thx so much Piers for the heads up on that error. 👍

[reggieboomboom]

Are the fret board dots stickers? They aren't in the build pics.

[ModLad69]

Not stickers. They are real inlays

[ModLad69]

I will ask Greg Barcus about the fretboard dot markers to double check how he did them. 

[ModLad69]

I ran my fingernail gently on my fretboard and the fretboard dots feel ever so slightly raised and not actual inlays routed into 

the fretboard. I rarely played this 5 string. I am assuming he added the dots after finishing my bass with a slight finish coat over them to keep them from coming off or wearing down. I am still awaiting Barcus’ reply on Facebook. I think the bass actually looked better without those dots as seen in his pics. If they are surface mounted fret dots, then they can be carefully removed if the new owner chooses to do so. Stay tuned for Barcus’ reply……..

[ModLad69]

Major Brain fart! I looked closely at that one performance (see my last pic with me onstage) back in and around 2015 and

took notice that my Barcus did NOT have the dark fret markers on the neck. I ordered the bass sans fret markers and later had my friend (who works on guitars) add those fret dots for me since he if good at lining them up appropriately. 

I have had so many basses over the years, but this Barcus was kept in my closet and only rarely played it at home. I had 12 string, 8 string, 5 string basses, and sold them all eventually and just stayed with a few 4 string basses. Sorry for the confusion on those fret dots. I completely forgot my bass originally came without fretboard  markers. I will update my for sale post wording. Thx much

for taking note off that and bringing it up, brother. 👍

 

[ModLad69]

Just updated my post , plus I forgot to add the cool feature (lighted upper fret dot markers ). Have a read. 👌

[binky_bass]

8 hours ago, ModLad69 said:

Major Brain fart! I looked closely at that one performance (see my last pic with me onstage) back in and around 2015 and

took notice that my Barcus did NOT have the dark fret markers on the neck. I ordered the bass sans fret markers and later had my friend (who works on guitars) add those fret dots for me since he if good at lining them up appropriately. 

I have had so many basses over the years, but this Barcus was kept in my closet and only rarely played it at home. I had 12 string, 8 string, 5 string basses, and sold them all eventually and just stayed with a few 4 string basses. Sorry for the confusion on those fret dots. I completely forgot my bass originally came without fretboard  markers. I will update my for sale post wording. Thx much

for taking note off that and bringing it up, brother. 👍

 

Could you clarify how were they added please? Are they inlayed into the fretboard or are they sitting on top of the wood? Can they be removed or are they 100% permanent?

[ModLad69]

The sticker dot inlays can be removed simply and safely with Goo Gone. I detailed that in my for sale posting. 👍

if you wanted to install a very reasonably priced onboard (or use their pedal preamp) , https://lusithanddevices.com/ in the UK

makes incredible preamps starting 75 pounds sterling which can take you into Wal bass sonic flexibility. 

👍

[binky_bass]

1 hour ago, ModLad69 said:

The sticker dot inlays can be removed simply and safely with Goo Gone. I detailed that in my for sale posting. 👍

if you wanted to install a very reasonably priced onboard (or use their pedal preamp) , https://lusithanddevices.com/ in the UK

makes incredible preamps starting 75 pounds sterling which can take you into Wal bass sonic flexibility. 

👍

It wasn't in the description when I asked the question, it now is. Thanks for clarifying.

[ModLad69]

You’re welcome, binky-bass. I had updated the post  description , thus why you didn’t see that at first glance. 

👍

[binky_bass]

I gathered that... Your last post very much read as if I'd missed it in the description - not that it was added after I'd asked the question. 

 

Lovely looking bass, very singlecut-wal-esque. I'm sure it sounds as good as it looks! 

[ModLad69]

Thx Binky. I actually  designed my bass ,sent Greg Barcus a drawing and he did a killer job with my build. 

I combined wal, Ric, and Fodera inspired , hybrid styling which became popular with some of Greg’s bass customers who

used my styling ideas to have Greg B incorporate them in their basses.  

[tauzero]

I have its 6-string fretless set-neck (or through-neck) cousin. Sounds good, and the neck is lovely to play. It's an asymmetric carve on mine, very comfortable in the hand. Build quality is up there with Seis and Shukers.

[ModLad69]

You have a Barcus 6 -string?  You can vouch for Greg Barcus and the build quality , sound, and playability of his work of art basses. 👍