FS/FT Kawai F2B 110ks

hyden · #1 10-22-2009, 01:10 PM

SOLD SOLD SOLD For sale or trade my beloved Kawai F2B 110KS. Newer model with Schaller bridge and tuners. Plays and sounds great. Just had a setup and new ML strings. Cosmetically in good shape, has one scratch near the controls that has gone into the wood. Comes with original blue felt lined case - it actually is still pretty functional.
All original except for Dunlop staplocks. I hate to sell it - I need a fretless for the band I'm in. It was either this one or my 70's jazz - what a horrible decision.
I'll have some better pics up in a day or two.
Anyone who reads up on these will find out what great instruments they are. $675.00 shipped lower 48 Would consider trade for an Eastwood EUB-1, Fretless Jazz or other classic design, Corvette maybe - got to be fretless, unlined and 4 string - you might have to add funds / I might be able to add funds to make it even.

PENDING SALE TO stemadden - Enjoy!

**Chef** · #2 10-22-2009, 01:55 PM

There is a Kawai FOG (F2 Owners Group) in basses that has lots of info and pics, etc..
These are very well crafted, very nice instruments.

ctufankjian · #3 10-22-2009, 01:56 PM

That's pretty cool! Any more pics?

hyden · #4 10-22-2009, 02:00 PM

Thanks Chef -
I knew you were a fan - I hate to sell this bass.

hyden · #5 10-22-2009, 02:01 PM

I'll have more up tomorrow - I'll try to get a close up of the small, faint scratch

ctufankjian · #6 10-22-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyden

I'll have more up tomorrow - I'll try to get a close up of the small, faint scratch

Stellar! Hope it will still be around. That's a VERY cool looking little bass.

J. Crawford · #7 10-22-2009, 02:03 PM

Wow, Alembic much?

hyden · #8 10-22-2009, 02:09 PM

I didn't want to call it an Alembic clone or copy and offend anyone here on TB (some pepole seem to be a little sensitive and critical at times)- they have quite a few of the same features but are unique. Obviously not as high end - but a darn nice bass with a great "piano" type tone.

ubado · #9 10-22-2009, 04:39 PM

Great basses ... nice price!

I've had two of these over the years ... super versatile ... very well built ... uber comfortable.

A poor man's Alembic isn't too far off. These basses will either cure someone's Alembic GAS ... or ignite it!

Good luck with the sale ... it sure is a sweet one. Very nice Koa.

stemadden · #10 10-22-2009, 06:03 PM

How about a CCI Mediums electric upright?

And do you have a case with the Kawai?

Thanks,
Steve

J. Crawford · #11 10-22-2009, 06:10 PM

Or a Brubaker Brute?

mb94952 · #12 10-22-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ubado

Great basses ... nice price!

I've had two of these over the years ... super versatile ... very well built ... uber comfortable.

A poor man's Alembic isn't too far off. These basses will either cure someone's Alembic GAS ... or ignite it!

Good luck with the sale ... it sure is a sweet one. Very nice Koa.

+ 1
I have owned a few of these. I LOVE the tone.
They did, however ignite my Alembic GAS - After that I decided that Alembics are not for me.
I would consider another FIIB, though. If I had steady income, then I'd just buy it...

hyden · #13 10-23-2009, 03:29 AM

Comes with original case that's in ok/useable shape.
Has two three position mini-toggles(original).
Active -
Lots of info about these here on talkbass.
I'm trying to get some more pics today if I can get some free time. pm me with any questions

MaddAnthony_59 · #14 10-23-2009, 05:57 AM

I too am a Fan of the Kawai FIIB! Truly a work of Art!

I think this link might be helpful to Anyone interested in these UnderStated instruments:

http://www.kawaius-tsd.com/pages/kawai_bass.html

hyden · #15 10-23-2009, 07:57 AM

Pending sale to stemadden - Enjoy! You'll love the bass and I'll miss it.

ctufankjian · #16 10-23-2009, 08:13 AM

Lucky guy!