FS Kinal MK5-B

[Hoffman6000]

I have a beautiful handmade 5 string Kinal MK5-B. The pics aren't the best and don't do it justice. This bass was built June 1999 - the body is swamp ash with a Bubinga top. Rosewood fingerboard. The neck wood is birdseye maple. Graphite reinforced, (21 frets) 35"scale. It has an A style bridge...fully adjustable....The bass is in excellent condition. Comes with a hard case.

There is a volume control, a pickup pan knob, High Mid and Low EQ for up to 12db of boost/cut. Active preamp 18V electronics.
The pickups are the Bartolini BD series soapbar. The bridge pickup is a triple coil.

There are also three switches:

The first switch is a 3 way toggle, giving you single, series and parallel sound.
There is a 2 way switch for the preamp. Flat (all EQ controls bypass) or active - enabling the 3 band EQ.
The last switch is 3 band eq for the midrange control, you can choose between 250hz, 500hz, and 750hz for shaping the mids.
The Volume knob is a pull toggle for a volume boost.

The case is a little road worn but still functional.

All body cavities came fully shielded with copper foil.
I realize that all these controls sound intimidating, but its simple, and you really can't get a BAD sound out of this bass. The controls give this bass the ultimate versatility.

Here's the website. http://64.180.97.138/kinal/bass.htm Mike Kinal is an incredible luthier taking his time and making a quality product. With a little research, you will find nothing but praise for his work. The serial number is #47!, so you know there's extensive time put in to each piece.

This bass plays and sounds incredible. It is capable of getting almost any tone, vintage to modern, woody, to smooth. I've owned high end Laklands, Pedullas, Yamahas, and Fenders, NOTHING has compared to this bass. I really thought I would keep this bass forever, but my current gig aesthetically calls for a 5 string Fender J and funds are tight.. My loss, your gain... $1400 shipped

I'm on the road right now and internet is here and there. I'll be checking when I can, so, I guess the first $1400 message takes it!

Thank you.

[Hyper-sloth]

Oh man that's so beautiful. I have a 2008 American Standard 5 string black J Bass with a maple neck, with a hip-shot detuner and a pearl pick guard. I however don't have the funds but have plenty of things to sell so if this beauty is still around I'd like to trade with cash from me. I am subscribed. I grudgingly wish you good luck lol. The Audere JZ3 pre is not currently installed.

[swpyne]

These are amazing basses. If they weren't 35" scale I'd still own one! Great price too...............

[Hoffman6000]

sorry, really only looking to sell. I have a Transparent Blue 2007 Custom Shop V Jazz I need to sell as well..It's never been giged or recorded. Plastic still on pickguard, case candy sealed....only been played a few minutes...I'll put that up when I take quality photos.

[Hyper-sloth]

Cool. Truly good luck on your sale. Still drooling a bit but I'll get over it!

[speyer]

Free Bump!!

That is a damn nice looking Kinal made by my favorite local builder...

[bobunit]

Bump for a sweet looking Kinal. Mr. Kinal is a top notch luthier and his instruments are a great value.

[t0t0m]

I played Kinal MK5 before, and this bass rocks!!
Excellent built, nice modern sounding..

Good luck with the sale

[Kevin Woods]

Originally Posted by swpyne

These are amazing basses. If they weren't 35" scale I'd still own one! Great price too...............

Mike offers his basses in 34", 34.5" and also in 35" and the prices are truly reasonable.

This bubinga beauty really shimmers. Love it. And it is a great price on a custom bass made with loads of tender loving care.

Good luck with the sale.

[Keef Green]

how many frets? is that a 24? I've been looking for a 24 fret 5 string that has full access to the 24th fret. Many of the 24's are hard to access the lest few frets causing you to totally change hand position and making chording a pain in the arse

FS/FT Aria-Pro II SB-1000 mint and all original + a huge pile of cash from me??

[Hoffman6000]

It's got 21 frets...There was a question about Spacing: it's a 18mm at bridge, (although adjustable) and 1 3/4 at the nut. Neck is a smooth modern C shape. The sound is really even throughout the bass and intonation is great. The neck is solid due to the graphite reinforced neck. Keef, That Aria's really nice, but unfortunately I have to try to just break even on all the MIA Jazz/Sadowski J5 PU's/Hipshot A/Redeye DI/in-ears/...(etc...you get the point) equipment I had to buy for my current gig. Plus we're playing those dirty dusty windy State Fairs this summer and this is WAY too nice of a piece to subject to that. This is my first listing on here and I don't want to break any rules for self bumping, so PM me if you have any more questions today, and THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE BUMPS. I'm really sad to see this one go, but basses come and go, I've had many loves, and I'm sure there are many more to come!

[Hoffman6000]

Long distance BUMP! Someone needs to give this thing a new home....although it is the nicest piece of furniture I have in my house. PRICE DROP. $1050 Shipped (CONUS)

[swpyne]

PM Sent

[TimBosby]

BUMP! I almost bought this bass and still drool over it. Jason is a really nice guy-someone buy this before I lose my mind!

[Hoffman6000]

Awwwww.....Thanks Tim....now BUY! BUY! BUY!....I need a new deck on the back of my house! SWPYNE, I sent you an email with some pics and info.

[Hoffman6000]

BumpCity!

[itclever]

I PM to you.

[Hoffman6000]

SOLD!!!!!