FS/FT Kinal SKB-5 Alder / Maple Flame Beauty!

[Nomad5]

This bass is destined to hide in my closet as I've gone back to 4's and I'm staying there. I asked a few of you regarding trades recently, and I think the best thing for me to do is put it to the board. I've had this bass for about a year, and it's seen 20 or so gigs. Very minor swirling & 1 finish ding I could hardly photograph. Definitely a 9.?/10.

Here are the details:

Kinal SKB-5
- Alder Body
- Flame Maple Top
- Pau Ferro Fretboard
- 35" Scale
- Kinal Proprietary Preamp
- Active / Passive + many many pickup & switching options
- Approx. 9.5 lbs on the bathroom scale
- 18mm spacing at the bridge
- Hipshot hardware
- Gator case in VTG condition - just a few scuffs.

Trades Considered - Try me - don't mind if I politely say "no":

First of all - basses must be 4's for obvious reasons
I already have a burst Jazz ('09) so I don't need one of those...
No Cabinets - I'm loaded with those...

- Lull 4's,Vintage Jazz's, Nash's - or similar
- SVT Classic or VR (Preferred) - USA only, Mesa 400+, Shuttle 9+cash, Streamliner 9 (never hurts to ask)

Cash Price $1,250 shipped CONUS. I'll stay firm on this price, and if you buy the bass you'll know why. Don't need to sell, but I like to use my gear live, and the Kinal will end up in the closet.

Pics:

http://s447.photobucket.com/albums/q...ycourts/Kinal/

Thanks! Let me know if you have any questions!

(Edit: Just noticed it's also in my avatar - sorry about the rockstar pose...)

[swpyne]

I was the previous owner of this bass and I can tell you that it's a really sweet one. I used it for a 2009 Summer tour and it totally rocked. If it was a shorter 34" scale I'd still own it.

This bass is easily on par with $2K plus basses as far as build quality, playability and tonal vibrance. It's going to make someone VERY happy!

[Nomad5]

Thanks Spencer. It really is an amazing bass, but truthfully - just bringing it out for 2 or 3 songs a night isn't doing me or the bass any good. Better to send it back to the TB continuum!

Hoping all is well with you!

Shel

[stflbn]

Looks like kind of a cross between a Yamaha TRB and a Musicman.
Where does it land as far as tonal character?


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[Nomad5]

Spencer.....help me....

Just kidding.

The pickup configuration gives this bass a lot of tonal variation. One of the things I liked was being to go from a P-Bass to a MM vibe in a heartbeat between songs. If I had to give an overall feel to the tone I would say it has some "bite" and therefore would lean toward MM. God it's warm & fat, though. The B is absolutely killer.

Seriously, if someone buys this for cash - I'd like Mike to build the same bass in 34" scale 4 string....

I hope this helps. I'll try to find a sound clip that would be "meaninful" - IOW somewhat dry.

Cheers,

[swpyne]

Originally Posted by Nomad5

Spencer.....help me....

Just kidding.

The pickup configuration gives this bass a lot of tonal variation. One of the things I liked was being to go from a P-Bass to a MM vibe in a heartbeat between songs. If I had to give an overall feel to the tone I would say it has some "bite" and therefore would lean toward MM. God it's warm & fat, though. The B is absolutely killer.

Seriously, if someone buys this for cash - I'd like Mike to build the same bass in 34" scale 4 string....

I hope this helps. I'll try to find a sound clip that would be "meaninful" - IOW somewhat dry.

Cheers,

I may have a sound clip that I can post here later this evening. I'll see what I can find. I'd also like to have Mike Kinal build me a 34" version of this bass. I really do miss it!

[RPIcka]

I got a trade to offer. It's the Jazz. http://www.greenebasses.com/#/gallery/4540825869

[Nomad5]

Originally Posted by RPIcka

I got a trade to offer. It's the Jazz. http://www.greenebasses.com/#/gallery/4540825869

Do you mean Pic #1? Both have Jazz bodies. Wow, the quilting on the other one is amazing!

Let me know which one and I'll think on it. Are the specs the same as listed on the site?

Cheers,

[Joe Smithberger]

What are the specs on the onboard preamp? Tone control center freq's?

[Nomad5]

The controls are Volume -push/pull active or passive, Treble, Mid, Bass and Blend controls. The switches are passive (Flat setting) mid switch and back pickup coil selector(front coil, both coils or back coil).

That's the best I can tell you. I'm sure we could get more details from Mike himself. He answers email pretty quickly.

BTW, I believe this is a 2003.

Thanks

[RPIcka]

Originally Posted by Nomad5

Do you mean Pic #1? Both have Jazz bodies. Wow, the quilting on the other one is amazing!

Let me know which one and I'll think on it. Are the specs the same as listed on the site?

Cheers,

Yes, pic #1. I'll pm you the specs.

[Nomad5]

Bump just so I can find the post!

Considering a few very nice offers. Comin' down to the wire on a choice. I'm very glad this bass will be heading to good hands....

Cheers,

[Nomad5]

Trade Pending. Thanks everybody!

[Trabeen]

Thanks Sheldon, time to figure out how to use that new giant string next to the E after all these years...