Okay, I'm selling this mojo-ridden monster.

Here are the specs:
- 9 Strings (tuned: F#, B, E, A, D, G, C, F, Bb)
- Sidewinder Bodystyle
- Neck-Through
- 30 Frets
- Walnut Body
- Gaboon Ebony Fretboard
- Maple/Purpleheart Neck
- Bartolini Pickup / Preamp
- Extended Cutaway
- Oil Finish
- Weight about 12-13 lbs.

The street price for this bass direct from Conklin is currently over $7000.

However, this bass has been through hell and back! The Oil finish is worn and there is tons of scrapes on the body (even a couple of extra holes for a normal strap). Regardless, the bass plays and sounds great.

So, I'm offering 2 options:

1) $2900 in it's current condition.
2) $3500 sanded down with a brand new Poly finish from Michael Dolan.

Dolan quoted me $500-600 to do the finish on it, which will make the instrument close to brand new (he might be able to wire in a couple more holes/pots if you want full eq). A new finish will delay the bass 1-2 months and I would like payment in full before getting the work done to the instrument.

Shipping is around $50 for US. Comes with a Soft-Hard Case. The bass has black metal knobs now (the wood knobs in the photos are on my 11) and the added straps are no longer on it. PM me if you have any questions. I will try to take close-up pics of the body, but honestly if you are nitpicky about scratches this probably isn't the instrument for you (unless you opt for the refinish).

Here's a few pics

http://www.jeanbaudin.com/images/wally1.jpg


http://www.jeanbaudin.com/images/wally2.jpg


http://www.jeanbaudin.com/images/wally3.jpg


http://www.jeanbaudin.com/images/wallyback.jpg

WHAT A GREAT BASS AND GREAT BASS PLAYER! GOODLUCK MAN

Of all your basses, this is actually the one I covet most. Wish I could afford it.

I must say that it's really cool to see a high dollar Conklin with a bunch of playing wear on it. I get the impression that a lot of them get bought and only leave the house once or twice per year, if that, and otherwise get played very gingerly. It's always kind of rubbed me the wrong way. :)

I wish this were fanned (and that I had $3k burning a hole in my pocket).

wow, I posted about this on myspace to, If I didn't suck, and I had the money, I would buy that in a heartbeat

I'm logging off to go wear the finish off of my bass.

There is soooo much mojo in/on/around that bass. Oh how I wish I had the money/talent to play that.

Im surprised your letting it go, Jean. That things got to fit you like a glove now.

I feel bad for the person who decides they wanna refinish it... so much mojo!

Jean, what is the scale length and the string spacing (center to center) at the nut and at the bridge?

Jean, what is the scale length and the string spacing (center to center) at the nut and at the bridge?

34" scale. The spacing is 15mm.

Thanks for the comments guys!

Here's the bass in action!

http://www.chromatic-fantasy.com/2003-08-23-nuclear-rabbit/index.html

http://www.chromatic-fantasy.com/2003-08-23-nuclear-rabbit/Dsc01184.jpg

- Dave

http://www.chromatic-fantasy.com/2003-08-23-nuclear-rabbit/Dsc01266.jpg

YOU KIDS STAY THE HELL OFF OF MY LAWN!

pm sent


Best Wishes,
DR Burkowitz

All PMs Answered. :)

Wow! That's 3 more string than I can handle. What a cool bass.

There is soooo much mojo in/on/around that bass.
Yeah, but I think if you use some wood cleaner and patience you'll be able to get most of it off.

:p

- Dave

Yeah, but I think if you use some wood cleaner and patience you'll be able to get most of it off.

:p

- Dave

Hmm...maybe Ill scrape it off and glue it on mine. You think thatll work? :smug:

Hmm...maybe Ill scrape it off and glue it on mine. You think thatll work? :smug:
Couldn't hurt.

:D

- Dave

Wow, nice bass.this bass has got 2 higher strings than a typical 6 string bass. But yet it has 6 more frets.

My feeble brain can't handle the math but I reckon this is close to the range of an 88key piano, right?...at least a 76 key.Is it? That is freakin awesome!!:eek:

It'll be cool just to be seen on stage with this, use only 2 strings and call it musical self control.;)

Can replacement strings be purchased easily?

Tonewise, it looks like a Fender-jazz-jaco-bridge-pickup kinda tone. what other tones can u get out of it?

Hey guys, Sale Pending! :D

Strings can be purchased direct from Conklin. LaBella and SIT also have strings available.

MUST. GET. THAT. BASS.

wow... and I thought my 6 string thumb was overkill!

Did this ever sell? I'm curious.

I didn't know you were in Palo Alto, Jean- are you planning any clinics in the near future? I'd be up for it.

I hope it's found a good home!

It was on ebay last week!

Man dont sell it, that thing is "heirloom" material. A piece like that Id pass down to my children with as much action as its seen.

wow... and I thought my 6 string thumb was overkill!

Imagine playing top 40 hits with that !!!

lol.

When I go through a mid life crisis this will be the first thing I buy. Screw the Ferrari: I'll take a nine string....can you really call it a bass?

It sure is pretty though.

If so, I pay for it!!!:hyper: