Curbow Petite 5 FS (maybe FT)

tombowlus · #1 08-30-2011, 10:15 AM

I hate to sell this bass, but a variety of factors (home repairs, car repairs, running out of room for stuff, etc) have conspired to encourage me to sell it, so here it is. This is a Curbow Petite 5 with a teak body, wenge top, Rockwood neck/board, and Bartolini electronics. It did have some repair work done to the headstock by a previous owner. I asked Doug Somervell about this repair, and he remembered it well. I believe he said that he and Greg both worked on it (or maybe Greg did the repair, but Doug knew about it), but at any rate, he claims that the headstock is now stronger than before the repair and it should have no long-term issues. I'll try to take better pics showing the area I am talking about. Shortly after I received this bass, I sent it to Doug to check it out and also to swap out the older Bart preamp (forget which model) for a newer NTMB pre, which definitely made an improvement, IMHO. He also touched up the finish a bit for me. It has an oil finish which was showing some wear from a previous owner's slap/pop playing. You can still see it a bit, but I think Doug did a really good job. Tuners are Sperzel locking-style. It's a fairly heavy bass, and I'll weigh it soon.

Here are the pics:

Here it is with my Curbow fretless (which is not for sale):

Here is a link to a video of Mike Fredericks (MikeBass) playing this bass at one of my GTGs.

I am asking $1,500, plus shipping. It does come with a Curbow matching case. Trades considered, but a sale (within the lower 48) preferred.

Thanks for looking, Tom.

blueacid4l · #2 08-30-2011, 10:30 AM

You have PM.

tombowlus · #3 08-30-2011, 10:37 AM

On hold!

Memphaustralian · #4 08-30-2011, 11:12 AM

That fretted looks a lot like my fretless.

And your fretless is ridiculously good looking

Please let me know if the fretted doesn't sell...I am keen on a partner for my fretless.

Thanks and congrats on the sale

tombowlus · #5 08-30-2011, 11:52 AM

Off hold (for now). Still available.

Memphaustralian · #6 08-30-2011, 12:40 PM

Sent you a PM, Tom. Thanks

slamsinger · #7 08-30-2011, 12:42 PM

Pm sent

rusackas · #8 08-30-2011, 02:58 PM

Long shot PM incoming...

tombowlus · #9 08-30-2011, 03:15 PM

Okay, I guess I always thought this bass was heavy for how thin it is, but it weighs in at a whopping 7.4 lbs.

tombowlus · #10 08-30-2011, 03:22 PM

Someone had asked about the case, so here are some crappy cell phone pics:

Please note, it is currently missing a G-string. I must have cut the string too short when I restrung it the last time. I will restring the bass before shipping.

Though that means that I will play it again... which might mean that I'll have severe seller's remorse (which I always do, which is why I have way too much gear...).

rms2 · #11 08-30-2011, 03:37 PM

Hey Tom - what is the string spacing at the bridge and neck width at the 24th on this one? In the video you linked to it looks like either this one has fairly narrow spacing, or it could be that Mike is a really big dude. And is it 34" scale?

Definately like the 7.4lbs part too! If you think that's heavy I'd love to have one of your "light" basses!

Memphaustralian · #12 08-30-2011, 07:52 PM

I think I have found a way where you only have to ship this local, Tom, will PM some details and see if that'll work for you.

KUETSUM · #13 08-30-2011, 08:05 PM

the lightest curbow iep5 I've seen

Memphaustralian · #14 08-30-2011, 08:18 PM

BTW: I sorted out how to get local shipping done, I am trying to sort out payment with Tom now. I hopefully have dibs on the bass.

justBrian · #15 08-30-2011, 08:28 PM

Email coming, Tom...

tombowlus · #16 08-30-2011, 09:12 PM

Wow, I am blown away by the amount of interest I have had in this bass! I guess I should have asked for more, eh?

Well, it looks like this bass is going back to its prior owner, and I am definitely happy about that, because I'm demanding buy-back dibs, myself!

Thank you all for your interest.

WalWarrior · #17 08-31-2011, 07:04 AM

Holy Smokes what a deal! This reminds me of when I scooped up my Wal MK 1 Geddy for $1200.00 with OHSC. These basses are amazing. Glad I found one, albeit I paid twice what you asked. Congrats on the Sale Tom!

bass1503 · #18 08-31-2011, 02:52 PM

Man!
It was a deal!!!
I hope you will change mind soon.

Anyway is it 34" or 35"?

**cheezewiz** · #19 08-31-2011, 02:54 PM

Absolutely a great deal. I've played that bass, and I dig it, A LOT.

WalWarrior · #20 08-31-2011, 07:17 PM

So what's the deal? Did this gone back to the original owner? Editing....I can't read...yes it did go back. Unbelievable deal!