Hi-
I am selling the following-
Rufus Philpot Custom Soundgear 5 String..offers..oohh, say-$1,695 O.B.O....34" scale-v. good B string response...24 frets
This has Nordstrand Pickups
Hipshot bridge-18 mm spacing -bout same a s a ken smith , little wider than regular soundgear-(they r round 16-17mm....)
Aguilar 3 band pre amp-bass and mid boost , and passive tone
Chestnut and alder body
vintage style small frets
bolt on neck
pau ferrau board
I used this on the tracks on the new forthcoming PLANET X cd
This is a Custom one off Bass-there is no other Ibanez like this .It was built by hand for me in their Los Angeles workshop...

ALSO-
4 string Roadgear RD900-as featured in the Bass Player and Bass Guitar Magazine ads( see these on my pic gallery at myspace or on m y website-maple top, 24 fret top of the range RD 900 model , w/ flame maple top, bound fingerboard.........BUT!!!!-It has HANDMADE AERO pickups(extremely pricey!!!)..... fitted-custom made for this bass! In perfect condition....
Price- $495.00- O.B.O. wow..thats a bargain!

5 string 500 series Roadgear-the one in the pic of me on the TALKBASS interview-red/blackberry gloss on quilted maple top...Used this w/Planet X on tour-
has seymour duncans Basslines p/ ups/-European spec model-active eq, 24 frets, medium fretwire.. Used on Planet X Tour in 04/05
and with Virgil Donati Band at Australian Modern Drummer Fest (05)
Say $395.00-wow - O.B.O !!!
VGC!

If anyone wants, I can provide certificate.sign the bass etc...or not of course!!!
AND....if someone buys all three...
I will take $2,200 for all of em!



FOR PICS -go to my myspace page- www.myspace.com/rufusbass
OR- there are higher res ones at www.rufusbass.com
Ideally, I would prefer to sell these locally-California, but can figure out shipping if neccessary...
You can contact me here or englishmustard2002@yahoo.com

Thanks

You don't even know how badly I'm GAS'ing for the RP Soundgear.

Is that the normal spacing at the bridge, or bigger?

I would love to buy the bass but alas I have no money. I do appreciate being introduced to another bass hero. I had heard of Rufus but never actually heard him. I'm blown away. Consider this a hijack bump.

Rufus,
Can't believe your letting this one go.
Bump for a awesome player with a bass that has great tone,
I have heard and seen this one, very nice, Rufus uses it sometimes in our lesson session.

update

Nice bass!

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/5975/rufuslq0.jpg

Rufus, are you still endorsing Ibanez?

Rufus, are you still endorsing Ibanez?

without sounding like a smartarse, evidently not...:ninja:

seriously, rufus is awesome, saw him with Planet X and can't wait for the new CD

that SR looks amazing.....

....bump!

Basses -update!

What Nordy are they? Fat Stacks or Big Singles?

Hey Rufus,

I'm Interested in the 5 string 500 series Roadgear. Does it have the stock electronics?

Thanks, Adam

Does your custom bass have ramp between pickups?

I really could not tell from the pics.

Also, i am also interested in what nordstrands pickup you used in your custom bass.

thanks!!

E Mail Sent.

Hey everyone
P-ups are Nordstrand BIG SINGLES...tried the fat stacks, but preferred these...
There IS a clear perspex ramp (removable-double sided tape) between the p-ups.....
Controls are- Bass Boost, mid boost with push/pull for selctable mid, and PASSIVE MASTER TONE!
I had this wired in INSTEAD of a treble boost..I am not a huge zingy bass toen fan!
This has a nice growly fender-ish vibe-although if you open the tone control up, it gives you a good slap sound too-quite bright enough!
Cheeeeers
RUFUS

email sent!!!

forgot to mention the RP custom has the Willis style tuners as well..

Anyone know if all these sold? I'm, all over the RD 900 if it's still around.

I have played the RP Custom and had seriously thought about buying it...it is a badass bass.

Here's a bump for a great bass, and a GREAT teacher!!!

yep ... its been sold and i bel. has been thru 3 different owners since then. it was just on ebay a month or so ago and actually sold for more than rufus sold it.. wonder why its moving so much????

Ok to clarify!!!
The RP CUSTOM has NOT been sold yet-- though i do have a possible buyer- but watch this space because---
I actually have two Custom 5 string fretted-Another is SOLID swamp ash, one Seymour Duncan pick up-Think Gary Willis Bass but handmade here in California-Macassar Ebony board, ramp, etc....
Same price too...
Price is firm. i dont need anything else-unless someone has an old Moon J J 5 with Bartolini's..Otherwise CASH!
The bass is in great condition-as is the original Custom....
So-over to You Guys.

Ok to clarify!!!
The RP CUSTOM has NOT been sold-I had two potential buyers flake on me-
I actually have two Custom 5 string fretted-Another is SOLID swamp ash, one Seymour Duncan pick up-Think Gary Willis Bass but handmade here in California-Macassar Ebony board, ramp, etc....
Same price too...
Price is firm. i dont need anything else-unless someone has an old Moon J J 5 with Bartolini's..Otherwise CASH!
The bass is in great condition-as is the original Custom....
So-over to You Guyz...

BUMP~!!!

bumpppp!

Ok to clarify!!!
I actually have two Custom 5 string fretted-Another is SOLID swamp ash, one Seymour Duncan pick up-Think Gary Willis Bass but handmade here in California-Macassar Ebony board, ramp, etc....


I have been looking for a fretted Gary Willis for what seems like forever now...why have you done this to me! But alas I don't have the funds at the moment unfortunately.

BUMP

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