The famous shiny black fretless P bass! ~reduced price~

bongomania · #1 04-28-2007, 04:31 PM

SOLD!

Yes, it's the one featured in this thread:
My new fretless P! (Michael Dolan does nice work)

To recap the features:
Alder body (Fender Standard American)
SD Quarter Pounder pup
fully shielded cavity
upgraded pots, cap, wiring
new Allparts pickguard (B/W/B/W/B)
Schaller straplocks
Recent set of Chromes strings
Neck is maple, with two graphite reinforcing rods
Ebony board with hard polyester coating
matching headstock with Dolan logo
Hipshot standard tuners
nut width 1.625"
32" scale!
about 9 pounds

The neck, which was hand-carved and finished by Mike Dolan, is in excellent condition- the only wear on it is light/superficial string wear in the polyester coating on the fingerboard. That string wear is not visible unless you pull aside the strings. No dings or any other sort of marks otherwise. This neck is easily the nicest-feeling, quickest, smoothest neck I've ever played, and the carving and finish quality are clean and professional. It looks and feels like a premium production instrument, not like the hippie woodwork of some boutique luthiers.

I bought the body used from a TB'er, and it has some general light player wear on the surface of the finish, as well as one shallow scratch from the bridge to the output jack, but no buckle rash. You can view several detailed closeups of the condition here: http://www.ev-b.com/bassforsale.html

The playability is super fast and smooth, not only due to the shorter scale but also because the neck is relatively shallow from front to back. The tone is warm, smooth, and even, although honestly the E string is not as "focused" or tight sounding as some might like. But overall it's fun and comfortable to play and has a great "clean vintage" sound. I'm only selling due to having made some big $$ purchases lately, and also I now have a P5 and an EUB so I've got the sounds of this bass pretty much covered.

If you're outside the 48, please PM me for a shipping quote. I take Paypal or check/MO/cash. A brand new padded gig bag is included! Please read my feedback both here on TB and on Ebay:
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAP...me=STRK:ME:UFS

I'd prefer money instead of a trade, certainly, but I am open to trades for high-quality rackmount gear and pedals. I can add cash as needed if you want to trade a higher-value item. I am no longer entertaining any offers of trades for basses or cabs, or anything else physically large, because I am packing to move. If you want to trade me something, think "small and valuable".

Please do make me an offer!
Thanks!

CelinderMotoMan · #2 04-28-2007, 07:14 PM

PM sent

bongomania · #3 04-28-2007, 07:29 PM

Replied, thanks! I'm not looking for any cabs right now.

Dave · #4 04-28-2007, 07:42 PM

Man, this is easily one of the coolest looking fretless basses Ive seen in a long time. Bump for black, shiny awesomeness.

homercaholic · #5 05-04-2007, 02:35 AM

Say it aint so! You posted that every possible thread you could get away with

bongomania · #6 05-04-2007, 03:37 AM

Hey, I am still quite proud of the looks of this bass. I even posted the shot of the headstock in a thread just yesterday!

Actually, it's not so much that I posted it everywhere, but it was my avatar picture for a long time:

...so it got "posted" whenever I said anything.

(I have no idea how the image got corrupted like that.)

remo · #7 05-04-2007, 05:16 AM

hehe reminds me of...

LeftyJack · #8 05-04-2007, 10:55 AM

Bongo, if that was only lefthanded

I'd be on 101 right now doing 100 m.p.h.! A truly gorgeous bass.
Someone please grab this so I can begin the healing process...

jonno1707 · #9 05-05-2007, 07:25 PM

Great marketing......

**5stringwonder** · #10 05-10-2007, 07:58 PM

Wow..that's a sweet bass....surprised that there are no takers so far....

might take it if not for the shipping cost...

JanusZarate · #11 05-16-2007, 01:35 AM

You're selling it?!?

But who else could possibly wield something so evil looking?

...

SpankyPants · #12 05-17-2007, 03:10 AM

Bongo noooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't do it!!!

SpankyPants · #13 05-17-2007, 03:11 AM

Okay, I've decided that if you must force this bass away, I'll be okay with trading my LBM for it. ;-D

(Guess it didn't take too long to change my mind haha)

bongomania · #14 05-17-2007, 03:53 AM

I know, I know, it's "too cool to let go of", but I can't afford to be a collector at this time, and my other basses are more "meat and potatoes" players. When I eventually decide/can afford to have another custom bass built, it will be a "mark II" version of this one.

SpankyPants · #15 05-17-2007, 04:00 AM

If I had a job, I'd nab that right now!

Good luck with your finances. Everyone seems to be overspending a little, lately. 'Tis the season, I suppose.

Bump for Bongo. This is one killer bass.

morf · #16 05-17-2007, 08:19 AM

Thats a great price for this, you're gonna regret selling this one!

JanusZarate · #17 05-17-2007, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpankyPants

Okay, I've decided that if you must force this bass away, I'll be okay with trading my LBM for it. ;-D

(Guess it didn't take too long to change my mind haha)

Heh... and I thought you were really going to go for it, too.

SpankyPants · #18 05-17-2007, 04:59 PM

I would if I could, man....

bongomania · #19 05-23-2007, 02:36 AM

Bump! The deal I had in progress may possibly not work out, in which case this bass is still available.

People, don't be scared by the lack of fretlines. There are fret markers for every fret position along the top edge of the neck, and they are placed exactly perfectly, and easy for the player to see. And the action of this bass is so low, the bass practically plays itself. I spend a lot of time woodshedding on my P5 with medium action; when I go back to this bass, I feel like my fingers are just flying!

EricF · #20 05-23-2007, 11:26 AM

Bump for a good guy. Someone please give this beauiful instrument a good and loving home.

Bongo - I just realized (duh)...that bass matches your dog.