FS/FT Pelosi Goodness, Fretted and Fretless 5er's

jebmd · #1 08-31-2010, 08:41 AM

After much debate, I've decided it time to let my Pelosi's go. Both of these have amazing tone and are very light. Beautiful wood combinations and craftsmanship make these killer to play as well as look at. $1275 each, shipped CONUS. The prices are firm unless you buy them both. Please No posts with pictures of Nancy, this is about Pelosi basses. Thank you.

I'm open to 5er trades with 1 7/8 nut. 1 for two or one for one. Run anything by me but cash is king. *** Opening up the idea of 4 and 6 string trades to see what's out there. Trades + or - cash. Let me know what you have.

More pics here:

http://s856.photobucket.com/albums/a...deralx/Pelosi/

More about Anthony Polosi and his basses here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvUkGnzj5wg

First up:

2007 Pelosi Fretless Traded

17mm bridge spacing
1 3/4" nut width
35" scale length
Gotoh lightweight tuning machines
African ebony headstock veneer, truss rod cover and pickup cover top.
Bookmatched koa top
bookmatched monkey pod back
Mahogany center core with padouk and wenge laminates.
Alder "wing" wood with black died maple laminate accent.
Quartersawn maple with laminate wenge/ sapele center for neck.
Black walnut binding on neck
Putty filled fret lines, fretboard sealed with oil
position markers on fretboard side in line with fret lines
ABM bridge
Bartolini pre-amp
Pelosi handwound Humbucker
8.5 lbs

I have the nameplate which I took off to make a copy of without the name. Both are included.

Next: 2008 Pelosi Fretted V SOLD

17mm bridge spacing
1 3/4" nut width
34.5" scale length
Gotoh lightweight tuning machines
Bookmatched spalted maple top
bookmatched monkey pod back
Mahogany center core with padouk and wenge laminates.
Alder "wing" wood with black died maple laminate accent.
Quartersawn maple with laminate wenge/ sapele center for neck.
Wenge pickup covers
Black walnut binding on neck
Vine inlaid ebony fretboard
ABM bridge
Audere Audio 3ZB Preamp
http://www.audereaudio.com/3ZB.htm
Chrome knobs
Pelosi handwound Humbucker
Pelosi handwound Single coil
8 lbs

Thanks!

rodneyat · #2 08-31-2010, 02:05 PM

Those are gorgeous! Bump for two nice basses and a great seller!

krovx · #3 08-31-2010, 03:03 PM

A-OK basses!

Seriously was wondering what a Pelosi bass was bump!

carlc64 · #4 08-31-2010, 03:19 PM

looks lovely, I'm not familiar with him; it sounded like a bass to scare people at a "Tea Party" rally! ;-)

wallydog · #5 08-31-2010, 04:09 PM

tea party rallies could use some funky bass! but then again, it might scare them..

perfektspace6 · #6 08-31-2010, 04:22 PM

I've heard good things about these basses. The fretted is pretty awesome looking. It has a hint of the Gene Simmons "axe". Good luck with the sale.

carlc64 · #7 08-31-2010, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallydog

tea party rallies could use some funky bass! but then again, it might scare them..

good point, if they hear a funky pop/slap bass riff they may hit the deck! :-)

jebmd · #8 08-31-2010, 04:30 PM

Thanks for the comments. They are indeed great basses, I just need an 1 7/8 nut and something a little more traditional. Taking the fretless to a blugrass gig didn't go over very well....

thonkthonk · #9 08-31-2010, 08:55 PM

Whoah, talk about bad timing. I would have given up my Fodera for these but I just traded it off.

Bump to a beautiful set of Pelosi lightweights.

jebmd · #10 09-01-2010, 08:49 AM

Here is a pic of the nameplates. Top one came on the fretless bass and the bottom one I made out of mahogany, no finish yet. Both are included with the fretless bass.

Jeb

jebmd · #11 09-02-2010, 09:10 AM

Deal cooking on the fretted...

Mojo-Man · #12 09-02-2010, 09:42 AM

I would be all over the fretless.
If not for the 17" spacing.
Just to small.
Great basses though.

rodneyat · #13 09-02-2010, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mojo-Man

I would be all over the fretless.
If not for the 17" spacing.
Just to small.
Great basses though.

Now, if it were 17" spacing..that would make for a REALLY big bass. But, at 17mm, it is a bit narrow for me too.

jebmd · #14 09-02-2010, 10:23 AM

Pelosi Fretted is Sold!

jebmd · #15 09-03-2010, 07:38 AM

Bump for added trade ideas.

jebmd · #16 09-07-2010, 10:08 AM

Tuesday Bump, fretless still available.

jebmd · #17 09-08-2010, 02:22 PM

Couple deals cooking, nothing carved in stone yet.

rodneyat · #18 09-08-2010, 05:57 PM

Wow..this is still here...at that price?

jebmd · #19 09-09-2010, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodneyat

Wow..this is still here...at that price?

Yep, I can't believe it either. I was hoping to ship it out before I went on vacation this weekend. We'll see

jebmd · #20 09-12-2010, 07:58 AM

And they're both gone! Thanks for all the interesting offers.