Pete Academy Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I want to sell my USA Tobias Classic 5. I'm reluctant to do so, but I want to buy some new cabs. It's about 15 years old, well gigged. A deep ding in the top of the neck, a small crater where I've rested my thumb, and well-tarnished bridge due to years of toil and sweat. Beautiful unlacquered lacewood top (looks like lizard skin), alder back, sandwiching a wenge plate. Pau ferro fingerboard, flamed maple neck. £1000...no offers. I can get photos if anyone's really interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistahbenn Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Yeah put up some pics, we always like looking at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='689642' date='Dec 20 2009, 11:53 AM']I can get photos if anyone's really interested.[/quote] tbf, i dont think anyone will be 'really interested' until you show them photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 Photos tomorrow, hopefully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgnofski Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I've seen this Tobias & it's real beauty! Pete is a great Guy to deal with too. At least one too many strings for an old duffer like me unfortunately - but have a bump anyway Pierre! [quote name='Pete Academy' post='689914' date='Dec 20 2009, 05:14 PM']Photos tomorrow, hopefully! [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Just been checking out the Pre-Gibson Tobias thread on TalkBass. Wow.. Can't wait to see pictures of this!!! Wish I had a grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 It's a lovely bass- It plays great and has the most awesome slap sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 [quote name='overwater#1' post='690631' date='Dec 21 2009, 01:55 PM']Just been checking out the Pre-Gibson Tobias thread on TalkBass. Wow.. Can't wait to see pictures of this!!! Wish I had a grand [/quote] It's not a pre-Gibson, I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 (edited) Here we go. I've shown the dings and dongs and blemishes. It's a beaut! [attachment=38728:petes_bass_9.jpg] [attachment=38729:petes_bass_10.jpg] [attachment=38730:petes_bass_11.jpg] [attachment=38726:petes_bass_7.jpg] [attachment=38727:petes_bass_8.jpg] [attachment=38724:pete_bass_5.jpg] [attachment=38725:petes_bass_6.jpg] [attachment=38723:pete_bass_4.jpg] [attachment=38720:petes_bass.jpg] [attachment=38721:petes_bass_2.jpg] [attachment=38722:petes_bass_3.jpg] Edited December 21, 2009 by Pete Academy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Thought I'd just bump this up again in case anyone missed the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ialma Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) Serial number ?? Looks like it does miss the original rear cover plate Edited December 22, 2009 by ialma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Seriously nice bass & good luck with the sale! I had one of these around 1991 and it was fabulous, though yours looks like it's got wider string spacing which is a good thing IMO.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 [quote name='ialma' post='691352' date='Dec 22 2009, 11:09 AM']Serial number ?? Looks like it does miss the original rear cover plate[/quote] Serial number 2116. Everything original. The back cover plate is the same wood as the neck stringer. Should also mention I had the neck shaved down a bit to accommodate my small hands better. Feels awesome to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ialma Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Pete, you have a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Another absolutely shameless bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 That top looks pretty amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 [attachment=38802:pete_bass_dint.jpg] As requested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 So, while I'm waiting patiently for the Greek gentlemen to reply, is anyone going to take this off my hands? Going on ebay soon, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 Failed to sell on eBay. Thought I'd bump it up again. £1000, no offers. Can send cheaply via Interlink. Mr Greek Chap from Cardiff who said he had cash waiting...are you still out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Just thought I'd give this a little bump again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Thought this had sold but it's fallen through. Still for sale. £1000 inc delivery in UK. No offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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