wombatboter Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I bought this a year ago but I haven't been using it a lot so this one is for sale again. It is a Sound Of Sweden bass designed by Jonas Hellborg (bassplayer for Mahavishnu amongst others) and this model he used for a while during his career. There is not much to be found on the internet about these basses. A lot of different sounds are available through different switches from P-bass to dark mids. It is a versatile bass and easy to play. 27(!) fret fingerboard. Shadow humbucking pick ups with 3-position switches for selecting humbucking - single coil - out of phase. I'm asking 350 euros (I can include a gigbag), bass can be picked up (I live near Brussels) or can be send. for an idea of the sound, if you check Jonas Hellborg bass solo on youtube, there are plenty of things to be found with this type of bass. If you want more pictures just send me an email Thanks, Geert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 If that had an extra string it would be winging it's way to the UK by now. That is a cracking spec for a Bass, probably my ideal BUT, it's a 4 String. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Very interesting; Looks like a cross between a Spector and a Wal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claude Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 wath is the scale? active or passive ? Bump for a nice bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 On hold... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 That bass is seriously awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Would love this but no money - again! Another classic bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) Mister G? Happy Birthday (freebump!) Edited November 12, 2009 by Bassman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 It's on hold? Don't think it needs a free bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 thanks for your explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 [quote name='Bassman' post='652524' date='Nov 12 2009, 01:16 PM']thanks for your explanation.[/quote] Thanks anyway :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Potential buyer took back his offer so back for sale again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='648233' date='Nov 7 2009, 05:27 PM']Very interesting; Looks like a cross between a Spector and a Wal.[/quote] +1 Hellborg used a Wal for many years IIRC so maybe that influenced his design ideas.. Must say I'm suprised to see this back up for sale; looks like a very interesting bass. Good luck with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 [quote name='wombatboter' post='648213' date='Nov 7 2009, 05:00 PM']for an idea of the sound, if you check Jonas Hellborg bass solo on youtube, there are plenty of things to be found with this type of bass.[/quote] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh_Z1kt5iR4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh_Z1kt5iR4[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='652508' date='Nov 12 2009, 01:05 PM']It's on hold? Don't think it needs a free bump![/quote] Now, it does ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Some more pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Nice bass and Geerts a great guy to deal with. R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 What does the bass weigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Now I know how much I weigh too :-) Bass weighs 4,5 kg.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Oh for god's sake, will somebody please buy it and stop me lusting after this bass that I can't afford and don't need but really really want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) [quote name='wombatboter' post='653834' date='Nov 13 2009, 05:17 PM']Now I know how much I weigh too :-) Bass weighs 4,5 kg..[/quote] Ah the 'trusty' ( ) bathroom scales! Past experiences with folks using that method leaves me cold unfortunately. [quote name='Rich' post='653860' date='Nov 13 2009, 05:45 PM']Oh for god's sake, will somebody please buy it and stop me lusting after this bass that I [s]can't afford and[/s] don't need but really really want...[/quote] +1 Edited November 13, 2009 by warwickhunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 already had a couple of offers from all around Europe but so far nothing final so this one is still for sale... I would also rather not trade... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Bump for a great guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgoogle Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 My damn bass wont sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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