FBB Custom Matt Schmill #19 4 string fretted FS

[Greyvagabond]

Well, I'm finally going to do it. I've had this bass since I was a Sophomore in High School (2002!). It was one of the earlier basses Matt Schmill made, when he was still in western Mass. Its got a great, small body sized (about the size of a Warwick Thumb). Here are the specs:
-34" scale, Cocobolo fretboard, 4-string fretted
-Bartolini split-coil 9J pickups
-Bartolini NTBT 2-band active EQ
-Active/passive switch
-Volume/Pickup pan/Bass/Treble knobs
-Gotoh 201 bridge, string-thru body, Gotoh tuners
-Matched Black Walnut top on a Poplar core
-5 piece neck-thru-body of maple-purpleheart-maple-purpleheart-maple

I love this bass. Its got a real snappy, punchy tone, great for funk and prog rock, but you can dial in some thump by backing off the treble. I've been playing my fender-style basses almost exclusively for a while now, so I think its time for it to go to a good, loving home! Its all hand-made, and the craftsmanship is top-notch (do a search for FBB or Matt Schmill and you'll read the great reviews of his work!) Its currently strung with Medium-light Hi-beams, which fit its personality well, I think. Here are some older pics of it, before the active/passive switch was installed (by Matt, not me!) Let me know if you have any questions, let me know. I'm not looking for any trades, unless its a Hartke LH500 + cash on your end. Price is $700 shipped

[zadillo]

+1 for an awesome FBB. Seriously, these things are awesome - I got mine for a similar price, and once I actually got it, I would have paid 2-3 times more.

Whoever gets this will be in for a treat - I almost made the mistake of selling mine, which I don't think I'll do again.

[Ronen]

I remember this one from his site years ago, looks great!
Questions please:
weight, nut width, string spacing at bridge, neck profile, fingerboard radius if possible..

[rythman6969]

yeah, that's a sweetie, I regret selling mine. #1125

[Greyvagabond]

Off the top of my head, I'd guess weigh at ~7 lbs, I know the nut width is 1.5", and string spacing is similar to a fender jazz. The neck profile is a D shape, a bit chunkier than a Jazz bass. Not sure on the radius, but it seems flatter than a Jazz.

[Greyvagabond]

Le Bump.

[xush]

ah, tempting- I'd jump on that for sure if I hadn't just bought a similar 4-stringer off ebay recently and have a fretless commission going...

[Greyvagabond]

Bumpity bump bump

[quadrogong]

any idea of her weight?..

[Greyvagabond]

I'll weight her tonight, but my best guess is 7.5 lbs +/- .3 lbs. She is quite light; very easy on the back!

[EBMatt]

I've owned two FBB's and they are some of the best out there in my opinion. If you get this, you won't be disappointed.

[Greyvagabond]

First day of Autumn bump!

[Greyvagabond]

PRICE DROP! Now $700 Shipped!

[zadillo]

Originally Posted by Greyvagabond

PRICE DROP! Now $700 Shipped!

This is an insane deal for whoever gets this - seriously, these things sound great and are just beautiful.

[roadrunner]

Is it true these basses are unfinished wood?

[pointbass]

Not that you need any more glowing confirmations, but I own #20 (a fretless 6) that is set up almost exactly like this except for a curly maple/african mahogony body. Easily the most excellent bass I have ever owned, along with my FBB 7 string fretted right behind it ....

And at that price, it's a crazy deal. If I played 4's at all it would be gone already ......

[roadrunner]

pm sent

[Greyvagabond]

Needs-a-loving-home bump!

[Mrdak]

What kind of case will it ship in?

[Greyvagabond]

Bass on Deposit, SOLD pending payment. Thanks for the interest and glowing reviews, TB!