TRADED
Ed Friedland's excellent video review of this bass is
here. Since Ed posted his review, Human Base added a series/parallel switch to this model, so the bass for sale has some additional punchy/burpy/single coil/J-bass sounds not heard in the video. Delano pickups, Glockenglang 3-band preamp - engineers are gaga for this bass in the studio, it's natural voice is warm and clear with a dry growl. Action is currently absurdly low, and the B string is articulate throughout its range, never flabby.
I am the first owner, bought it new at the Bass Place last summer, and it's in great shape: one tiny nick on the headstock, some very minor play wear (serial number on the back is starting to rub off), no issues. I replaced the stock knobs with some plastic Jazz knobs that look a little cheesy, but are a lot easier to deal with in a live setting. The original knobs will be included with the bass. Bridge is an adjustable Hipshot "A" style, I have it set up as wide as it goes, 19mm spacing, it'll go down to about 17. For the record, it's a 34" scale and a 45mm nut width, some more specs are
here. Bass ships in a very plush suede Axe Pack gig bag.
There are going new for $1400 plus tax (if you could find one),this one can be yours for $1150 + shipping. This is on the block ONLY because I got a Sadowsky RV5. My 5 string needs are covered, but I'm a huge sucker for new toys. I'd like to trade for a good sixer (or mid-range sixer plus cash), or maybe a quality 4 plus cash.
'nother edit: I'm not sure what's reflecting in a couple of these photos, but there are NO scratches on the body, scroll down for some more photos.
Thanks:
Pete in Tucson