FS- FBB 7 String

[pointbass]

After a bad car accident and resulting spinal column issues, it is clear that I can no longer make use of this bass. Originally looking to trade it (see this thread FS/FT FBB Fretted 7 w/Audere ), it's now for sale. FBB will be building me a new bass to replace this, so this will help to fund the new build.

FBB # 1112-06, 35" scale fretted 7, 18mm spacing at bridge, Hipshot hardware, FBB custom pickups, Audere Z preamp, passive by-pass switch to VOL only. 5A quilted maple top, African Mahogony back, 5 piece rock maple/bloodwood neck-through.

This is a serious bass, my main player for the past 4 years. It is a working bass, so it has some minor bruising but nothing significant (no gouges, chips, etc), mostly just some mojo funk from working hard. Currently strung with LaBella flats (.029-.049-.069-.089-.109-.128) six set with a high F SIT .018 plain steel.

Clips of the bass are in several spots on my web site and YouTube channel. This bass plays incredible well, has a huge presence in a live setting, excellent balance, thin neck profile, and is a striking looking axe. It's a big boy, too .... when looking at pics on my web site, keep in mind that I'm 6'5" and 250 pounds ..... not a small bass by any stretch.

Outright sale for $1,800 shipped. I'm in no rush, so "payment plans" are cool with me. PayPal is fine, too.

Give a shout if there are any questions .....

[pointbass]

Wow, 8 pages back in one day

[buzzbass]

When did you have the accident Ed ? Hope you feel better soon

[pointbass]

Originally Posted by buzzbass

When did you have the accident Ed ? Hope you feel better soon

March 3rd ... Got rear-ended while sitting at a traffic light on Rt 9 in Old Bridge ... guy was doing 50 mph & never once hit the brakes. Screwed up my C5 & C6 discs, so any pressure on my shoulder causes dizzying pain. Some junk messed up in the lumbar, too, but that might heal on its own.

As long as I sit down I'm good to go. No more dancing around on stage though, and the single cut design isn't working that great for me. FBB will be building me a new fretless 7 in the next batch run .....

BTW, I'm a lifer at Lorenzo's .... strange joint for sure ....

[pointbass]

Temporarily on hold for a potential deal in the works ....

Lots of interest, all PM's replied .....

[pointbass]

Off hold and still available ....

[pointbass]

Weekend bump ....

[T. B. Player]

Hi Ed!!

Hope you're healing - we'll be in NJ this week at the Cape May retreat center (cleaning), so we'll be keeping you in our prayers.

All the best!!

Z

[7StringBassist]

Man that bass is a beauty

Good luck on the sale and I hope you feel better boss

[pointbass]

Thanks fella's ....

Just had an epidural in my spine, seems to have helped quite a bit. I've got almost free motion in my neck for the first time in many months ..... if this will help me continue to improve, I might just be pulling this back from a sale and having her de-fretted.

However, right now she's still available ....

[TolerancEJ]

Sorry to read about your accident. This bass looks awesome & deserves a free bump.

[pointbass]

Originally Posted by TolerancEJ

Sorry to read about your accident. This bass looks awesome & deserves a free bump.

Thanks

I sort of forgot this thread was still open .... there has been some limited progress with my back and hopefully continuing therapy will keep working. I can at least move my neck now freely, something I haven't been able to do for the past 5 + months.

I'll leave this open for a little longer just in case someone is really interested in the bass, and if not, I'll most likely de-fret it in the not too distant future and keep it, it's a great sounding/playing bass .....

[Armbruster]

Hi Ed, trade for a Marco 5'er?

[pointbass]

Originally Posted by Armbruster

Hi Ed, trade for a Marco 5'er?

Thanks, but I don't play anything less than a 6 ....

Nice basses, though ...