mrmaffo Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 (edited) [attachment=34811:DSC02690.JPG][attachment=34812:DSC02676.JPG00[attachment=34814:DSC02626.JPG][attac hment=34815:DSC02691.JPG][attachment=34818:DSC02633.JPG][attachment=34876:DSC02733.JPG]I had the body of this bass made to order by a Brazilian luther, made to the same spec of an Alembic heart omega. Everything else, electronics, set up etc was expertly put together by Martin Peterson (SEI bass builder) at the bass gallery in London. This bass is nearly 2 years old but is as new, it has a beautiful natural tone and with the benefit of a John East U-Retro EQ fitted it has endless tone possibilties. It has a very low fast action and is a pleasure to play. It has a very small manufacturing fault in the triple stripe in one spot only, i have included a close up photo. Lack of work and a looming vacation force me to sell this bass, i did think i was going to keep it forever, but when needs must and all that. Thought i would try to sell it on here for a week or so before i go to Evilbay. Buyer collects or meet up somewhere, i live in Forest Hill, south London. Offers above £1100.00 SPEC 6 string 34" scale 23 frets 17mm string spacing at bridge Dual truss rod Body materials- Mahogany, book matched Imbuya Burr front and back with Maple, rosewood triple stripe front and back. Through Neck matarials- Rosewood x3, maple x2, Mahogany x2 Rosewood fretboard. Pic ups - Neck EMG 45P, Bridge EMG 45J Electronics- John East U-RETRO (see website for full details) - [url="http://www.east-uk.com/"]http://www.east-uk.com/[/url] Hard case included. Edited November 1, 2009 by mrmaffo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 (edited) MB1. Blimey!....Thats a work of Art!. Edited October 20, 2009 by MB1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Wow, stunning. 9 piece laminate body too. I'd love to make something like that myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Was this one of the many bodies and instruments that was being sold by that brazilian luthier on Ebay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmaffo Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='631658' date='Oct 20 2009, 06:55 PM']Was this one of the many bodies and instruments that was being sold by that brazilian luthier on Ebay?[/quote] It was that same Luthier. I bought 2 basses on ebay from him - Warwick corvette copy, Warwick dolphin copy. I custom ordered this body direct from him. Edited October 21, 2009 by mrmaffo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Oh ok, I wonder what happened to him? He was really cheap too, I nearly bought a jazz bass body off him but thought better of it because I couldn't tell whether those exotic woods would sound OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 That looks stunning, but the holes on the headstock for truss rod access look a bit hokey for my tastes. Lovely bit of wood though, and it looks like it'll have a bit of tonal variety in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='632008' date='Oct 21 2009, 12:51 AM']Oh ok, I wonder what happened to him? He was really cheap too, I nearly bought a jazz bass body off him but thought better of it because I couldn't tell whether those exotic woods would sound OK.[/quote] He got kicked off ebay for ripping people off! And sending shoddy work to people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmaffo Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='632093' date='Oct 21 2009, 08:57 AM']He got kicked off ebay for ripping people off! And sending shoddy work to people.[/quote] The Luthier concernered(Luciano Pastor) was forced to go and work in the U.S due to his sons illness. Thats why he disapeared from Ebay! I can assure you that this bass and the other 2 that i have from him have been built to high standards. I would ask you to produce any evidence that you have of your (rip off/ shoddy) statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I hear keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysprefect Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='632188' date='Oct 21 2009, 12:48 PM']I hear keys.[/quote] Help a non-native speaker out here? I can guess at your general thrust but the exact spot lies hidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 [quote name='nobody's prefect' post='632196' date='Oct 21 2009, 10:58 AM']Help a non-native speaker out here? I can guess at your general thrust but the exact spot lies hidden. [/quote] I'm a native speaker and I've no flaming idea either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Sorry I can just see this thread being locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Ahhhh I get a gist of an undercurrent here and also a hint of irony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 With a pinch of rosemary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) I guess people can make up their own mind, whether he was kicked off ebay as he got reported so many times by buyers, or because he moved to America. I had a body built by him! I spoke to others who bought from him too, a few messaged me after I left negative feedback. Either way though, doesn't effect you selling this bass, since if Sei actually put it together it should be okay. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=14786"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=14786[/url] Edited October 21, 2009 by thedontcarebear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 [quote name='jakesbass' post='632237' date='Oct 21 2009, 11:32 AM']I own an Alembic so I'm pretty familiar with the lingo, I'm also a member of the Alembic club as is Kiwi.[/quote] +1 Me too although i haven't posted in a good while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikhay77 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Still,it does look quite a bit like an alembic.Nice woods,finish,great pick ups and circuit set up,reasonable money for what is a one off sixer,good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 its probabl.y betterr than an alembic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 [quote name='marcus bell' post='633035' date='Oct 21 2009, 11:41 PM']its probabl.y betterr than an alembic.[/quote] Shush. Or I'll ban you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='632217' date='Oct 21 2009, 11:15 AM']I had a body built by him! I spoke to others who bought from him too, a few messaged me after I left negative feedback. Either way though, doesn't effect you selling this bass, since if Sei actually put it together it should be okay. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=14786"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=14786[/url][/quote] Yes, that's the one I bought off you (with my eyes fully open). Lovely wood, frets all over the place so it's awaiting further ministrations (frets are already out, neck needs some shaping, and I have plans for what to do about the fretboard). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmaffo Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='632217' date='Oct 21 2009, 11:15 AM']I guess people can make up their own mind, whether he was kicked off ebay as he got reported so many times by buyers, or because he moved to America. I had a body built by him! I spoke to others who bought from him too, a few messaged me after I left negative feedback. Either way though, doesn't effect you selling this bass, since if Sei actually put it together it should be okay. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=14786"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=14786[/url][/quote] Thanks for the this, i could 'nt remember the name of the top wood (imbuya burr). I will change the spec listing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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