Custom Clement #202 Mahogany w/ Ebony FB

M2roger · #1 02-13-2011, 01:37 PM

SOLD

I bought this bass brand new on ebay last August from the builder, Tom Clement. It is a great bass, but I really wanted a 5er that I could wear for long practices, so I asked Tom to build me one and it fills all my fretted needs. So now this awesome bass needs a home.

Here is the blurb about #202 from his website:

"19-34-4 Kim Mahogany body with oil finish Nordstrand 70's wind jazz pickups 8.5 lbs"

The "Kim" style is Tom's take on the J bass. The only change I made was to install Delano JC 4 HE/M2 pups. The singles sounded huge and awesome, but I am really sensitive to buzz so I put in the humbuckers. I asked Brian Ristola at Best Bass Gear to recommend humbuckers that sounded the most like singles and he recommended these. I think they sound great.

Pics - Also from Tom's website.

I am selling for $950 shipped CONUS.

Cheers,
Mike

kai_ski · #2 02-14-2011, 01:00 AM

do you have the original pups?

M2roger · #3 02-14-2011, 04:58 PM

Sorry - the original pups are gone

emjazz · #4 02-14-2011, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kai_ski

do you have the original pups?

You won't miss 'em. The Delanos sound amazing in this bass....such a great bass.

M2roger · #5 02-16-2011, 06:17 AM

Agreed. I believe you used the word "wooly" to describe the tone of the lower notes, and I think that pretty much nails it.

M2roger · #6 02-16-2011, 09:19 PM

On hold with a deal pending.

tjclem · #7 02-17-2011, 05:27 AM

Hope the new owner enjoys it!

M2roger · #8 02-17-2011, 07:04 AM

I am sure he will. Honestly I wish I could keep it, but it hasn't been played since I got #215, and it is too nice to just sit around as a backup.

krustwell · #9 02-23-2011, 11:04 AM

like the looks of this one a lot. i remember you talking about it on the Clement Forum a while back. g/l with the sale and congrats to the new owner.

M2roger · #10 02-23-2011, 12:18 PM

Thanks. I do wish I could keep it. I just love the look of the oiled mahogany, and it sounds great.

The sale is going well, and I think the new owner is really excited about it.

krustwell · #11 02-26-2011, 08:29 PM

I have a feeling one day this very bass will be mine. Let the waiting begin.

Krust

M2roger · #12 02-27-2011, 03:47 PM

I am sure Tom could help you out

Btw, the bass is officially sold and shipped.