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Old 01-09-2011, 08:44 PM
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FS/FT: Luthier Matthew Friedman Acacia 6 string

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This bass is amazing!
Body is Mahogany core with Bloodwood and Wenge laminations. 13 piece neck with Wenge,
Mahogany, Bloodwood and Purple Heart laminations, rosewood fingerboard. EMG soapbars
with high-end passive circuit (Vol-Vol-Tone-Tone). 34" scale with a superb low B, string spacing is 18mm.
This is one of the later Acacia's with 24" radius fretboard planed and slotted in-house by Friedman.

Major setup work recently performed as well as brand new La Bella Super Steps strings.
The bass weighs just 10 lb. thanks to the very thin carved body.

I need vintage tone for my gig... So trades for a great vintage P Bass or Sting Ray considered.
Also would consider a high end 5 string fretted.

$1800 shipped CON US or trade for/toward 70's P Bass or Sting Ray

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Old 01-10-2011, 10:30 AM
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Looks fantastic!
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Old 01-10-2011, 11:13 AM
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these basses kill... I used to have two, and they were as awesome as can be
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Old 01-10-2011, 11:27 AM
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More pics!!! This bass is ART




















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Old 01-10-2011, 01:01 PM
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*calling Mr. Kennedy*
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Old 01-12-2011, 05:23 PM
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One trade offer didn't work out... Keep em coming! I will also consider a 5 string fretted bass of similar value.
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Matt was an incredible, incredible builder. Best of luck selling it.
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Old 01-13-2011, 09:44 AM
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This photo shows the wide range of adjustability on the Kahler bridge. Currently at its widest setting (90mm overall width / 5 string-to-string gaps = 18mm spacing)

I'd say it is adjustable for spacing between 14mm and 18mm

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Old 01-13-2011, 08:31 PM
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SALE PENDING! Looks like this one is heading to Virginia!
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Old 02-09-2011, 11:24 PM
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Shipped and received. This beauty now has a new home!
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