Benavente Vortex 5 Spalted maple and Warrior 4 string signature model Neck through

trujo777 · #1 08-24-2009, 10:28 AM

#1 Benavente Vortex

Benavente Vortex 5 w/ Spalted Maple top, Maple fretboard and Neck, Dimarzio Ultra Jazz pickups w/ John Suhr 3 band preamp w/ passive/active switch, mute switch, series/parallel switch. Has volume and pick up pan controls and recessed input jack (see pics).

It gives great J bass tones, very comfortable, looks and sounds killer. Handmade by Chris Benavente in his Oregon, USA shop, and is featured on the Benavente website. The neck has a smooth satin finish, and is flatter than most necks. Low action with no fret buzz.No major issues, a couple of small dings on the back, top is very nice and has 2 small nicks that can not even be seen on the pics. Chris Benavente is a top Boutique builder & makes serious handmade basses.

string spacing is 19mm adjustable or comfortable ¾” spacing, active passive switch, series parallel switch, Mute switch. 35” scale is a Custom Option & provides a great Low B! Recessed strap locks, no neck issues. Brass nut & 9v circuit.

I have more pics. just send me your email address and I will send you more pics.

asking $1900 or best offer plus shipping. Benavente is gone!! Warrior still here.

(pics of Benavente below)
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#2 Warrior Signature bass 4 string (Twin Soapbar pick ups)
Warriors have 3 main lines from cheapest to more expensive : the "Soldiers" the "Studio" and this one which is the "Signature". Warrior basses are custom basses handmade in the US.

Warrior Signature 4 string. Seymour Duncan Basslines pick ups and electronics by Bartolini exclusively for Warrior. 3 band eq, pick up pan, active-passive. the body is walnut, purpleheart body wings, the neck is made of Wenge and purpleheart, purpleheart fretboard, twin soapbar pick ups. MINT condition, natural oiled finish, flushed straplocks. plays like a dream. abalone inlay with the "Warrior Sword" on the 12th fret and also on the headstock. Neck through construction.

This one weighs 9.0 lbs

asking $1850 Benavente is gone!! Warrior still here. I will let it go for $1550 plus shipping

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got more pics on all these basses to email you if you want them

Will ship wherever you are in and /or out of the US.

Might trade but mainly looking for a sale towards a major purchase I got coming up.

Might trade for Elrick, Fodera, Sadowsky, Valenti, Warwick, Lakland, Warrior, Pedulla, Fender Marcus Miller 5er or any other interesting 5 string bass