Carl Thompson 5 String Fretted for sale $5500

[Paul_Gaita]

Ok...I said I'd never sell this bass but times have gotten really tough. This is one of Carl's more recent basses, the date/serial number is 2-5-09, it was actually completed a week or so before but when I went up to the shop to pick it up, he asked me if he could put his birthday as the serial number since he loved the bass so much and his 70th birthday was around the corner.

This bass has a mahogany core, a very interesting cocobolo top and back with accents of bicote and maccasar ebony. The neck is maple and bicote with a pau ferro board. Two kent armstrong pickups with ebony covers, hipshot tuning machines and a wooden bridge. The scale length is 36 inches and there are 26 frets, also its tough to get up past the 24th. If you need more pics or have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I'm asking $5500 but I'm open to reasonable offers.

[austentaciousC]

So glad i don't have children...because i would sell them for this...god help us all

[Ric Fish]

That is gorgeous. I really want a Carl Thompson but holy moly...I just can't afford one.

[Paul_Gaita]

she plays even better than she looks...if you can believe that

[willyrep]

Paul! Say it ain't so!!!!! (Will from New Orleans)

[ctbassplayer]

Originally Posted by Paul_Gaita

she plays even better than she looks...if you can believe that

Do you have a road case for this beauty? Would you take $4500? Beautiful bass. I own 2 CT's this would be a great addition to my collection. Please let me know what you think.

Thanks,
Troy

[Paul_Gaita]

Wil,l I hate to say that it might have to be so...Some serious things were in the works when you got to play her on Thursday...I'd love to keep her but I just don't think I'm gonna be able to

[Paul_Gaita]

Troy I sent you a PM

[EduardoK]

That top is awesome!
Wish I could handle a 36" scale......

[D Bopp]

Truly a work of art.

[willyrep]

This bass is truly a work of art indeed. The 36" scale is not as different or hard to adjust to as one would think. Extremely light, beautifully handmade and incredible tone. Paul's a super talented player and nice guy too!

[Lublin]

Dear little baby Jesus,

Please bring me this work of musical art.

Love, Me.

[nickbass79]

PM Sent

[Zildjian106]

oh sweet jesus

[Hankenstein]

wow - very shiny

[bread903]

I'll contact you as soon as the shipping method is confirmed, sir..!!!

[bread903]

Please post some more pictures including the back of the whole bass and body!

[Paul_Gaita]

More pictures to come...most likely tomorrow.

[asg618]

Paul - PM Sent! Happy New Year everybody!

[Paul_Gaita]

PM replied...happy new year! My camera is not working but I still have the pics I took when I went up to the shop to pick the bass up so here is a shot of the back and a better shot of the full bass...notice how it is balancing perfectly on my lap.