USA Handmade custom BARCUS BASS 5 string Single cutaway (Sweet deal)! £1450 Maryville, TN USA

[ModLad69]

Hi all,

I had previous purchased 2 Wal Basses (Mk I & Mk II) on Basschat. My two reference members are WalbassUK  (Paul) purchased his

brilliant MK II, and Anthony Lewis (Tony) buying his passive MK I. 

I am selling my custom made Barcus single cut, 5 string (passive) with custom made Wal inspired humbuckers . Gregory Barcus is the

 brilliant Luthier from Minnesota, USA that handmade this custom beauty in 2013. He uses my bass as his profile pic on Facebook (scroll down to find pics of my bass before and after completion). 

https://www.facebook.com/BarcusBasses/photos   ***Take note that my bass was made without fretboard dot markers . The dark fret markers are high quality dot stickers which my guitar tech applied for me some years ago. They can be carefully removed with Goo Gone if desired. The fretboard is lacquered so don’t worry about removing the dots.     I had Greg install laser light activated ,glow in the dark top fingerboard markers. Use a small  laser flashlight or small regular flashlight and aim it at the top dot markers to charge them so you can see your top fingerboard position on a dark or dimly lighted stage.       Greg Barcus’ craftsmanship is out of this world!  I am parting with this beauty since I am playing my 4 strings all the time, and the Barcus stays safely in its original, well padded gig bag. The woods used on this bass are gorgeous and give tons of resonance. It has a reinforced , dual truss rod and I never seem to have to adjust the neck, even during climate changes. Built like a tank, but without a hefty weight. All USA made components. Super clean condition since I rarely played or required a 5 string. The sweet price included FREE shipping across the pond which I am sure you know how PRICEY shipping is, especially for a bass from the USA to the UK. It will be fully insured and very well packed. The FREE shipping only is honored by paying the original asking price, otherwise the buyer would pay the ship cost. Thanks for looking! 

 

Edited 20 hours ago 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.