Feeler....F/S, F/T The Funk Machine

DWBass · #1 12-10-2009, 05:46 PM

Here is my beloved Funk Machine. I want to try something else. This bass has served me well but I think it's time to move it.

I received this bass in a trade. It's origins are somewhat of a mystery as the previous owner didn't know it's origins either. It is NOT a Fender Jazz. It is a parts bass. I thought it was from Warmoth parts but several 'experts' say they don't look like Warmoth parts. Anyway, here are the parameters.

Maple neck w/Ebony fretboard with no markers.
Black Schaller tuners
Black Baddass Bridge
Black control plate with V/V/T
Active Seymour Duncan Pro Active pups with dip switches for mid cut/boost and db cut/boost
Battery (9V) compartment in the back
Fender logo on headstock.
Ships w/soft case, instrument cable and I'll put new strings on.

Disclosure: There is a small chip in the finish on the back corner that was there when I received the bass. I'll take some more pics tonight and post them.

Trades I'm looking for are for a Sterling by Musicman SB14 or small lightweight 4ohm 1x15, 1x12 or 1x10 cab w/tweeter! Outright sale $400 obo.

false404 · #2 12-10-2009, 06:22 PM

Sexy!!

DWBass · #3 12-11-2009, 07:32 AM

Bump for the Funk Machine!

jlane72t · #4 12-11-2009, 07:39 AM

oooOOOOooo

jeffbass · #5 12-11-2009, 07:44 AM

PM Sent

mcapote · #6 12-11-2009, 07:47 AM

looks very clean

Blueszilla · #7 12-11-2009, 08:51 AM

I ain't much for white basses, but that is hawt!

DWBass · #8 12-11-2009, 09:57 AM

All PM's replied to.

GeneralElectric · #9 12-11-2009, 10:00 AM

I don't know what it is, but it sure looks killer.

bassteban · #10 12-11-2009, 10:42 AM

Looks like it has the *70s* rear PU spacing.

DWBass · #11 12-11-2009, 11:06 AM

No, that's not the case it will come with!!

chf3354 · #12 12-11-2009, 11:24 AM

it looks like the bootom side of the neck and the binding its not straight and the fret spacing over the heel its uneven ,is it a home made neck ?

DWBass · #13 12-11-2009, 11:41 AM

Could be camera angle and flash anomolies but your guess is as good as mine. I've had no issues ever playing this bass. Been through at least 50-60 gigs with it. I'll take some more pics tonight. Those pics are about a year old.

chf3354 · #14 12-11-2009, 11:45 AM

cool Bro i got the brubaker ready to go just in case !!

chf3354 · #15 12-11-2009, 05:37 PM

pm sent

chf3354 · #16 12-11-2009, 05:51 PM

sent e mail with pics !!

PhatBasstard · #17 12-11-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chf3354

it looks like the bootom side of the neck and the binding its not straight and the fret spacing over the heel its uneven ,is it a home made neck ?

Yup. I see it too. In two different shots so it's unlikely it's the camera angle.

It's fret 17. It looks too far back (actually, 16 might be a little forward also). Are the notes flat on that (17) fret?

DWBass · #18 12-11-2009, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhatBasstard

Yup. I see it too. In two different shots so it's unlikely it's the camera angle.

It's fret 17. It looks too far back (actually, 16 might be a little forward also). Are the notes flat on that (17) fret?

Hmmm...I never noticed. Will check in the morning.

Here's a download link to pics I just took including a better look at those frets and the nick in the back. https://www.yousendit.com/download/M...a0RlM1IzZUE9PQ

DannDubblewe · #19 12-12-2009, 09:50 AM

PM sent.

DWBass · #20 12-12-2009, 11:41 AM

I'm going to pull the ad and close the thread. Many folks have spotted an issue with the neck and I won't feel right selling a bass with issues. I have gigged the bass quite a lot and have had no issues with playability or tuning. But I'm just a bass player who plays basses. I know nothing about how necks are built! I'm thinking of buying a new neck at some point and will try to sell it then!!

Thanks!