FS: MINT, Richie Baxt "Custom" Precision Bass, Trans Blue/Maple J-Neck

jwbassman · #1 11-28-2011, 01:12 PM

Picked this up a few months ago. Great bass, just don't play it that much. So I'm selling it to fund a new upright. Looking to get what I paid:

~~$850 shipped CONUS in a gig-bag.~~

~~$800 shipped CONUS in a gig-bag.~~

NOW: $750 shipped CONUS in a gig-bag.

Description below is from the seller I got this from:

Original Thread FS: MINT, Richie Baxt "Custom" Precision Bass, Trans Blue/Maple J-Neck, SPECTACULAR!

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Originally Posted by Joe Milstein

A Magnificent RICHIE BAXT CUSTOM MADE Precision Bass, One of a Kind, Transparent Blue w/Gold Pick-guard, MINT!

I have been considering selling this for a while, but I thought it may be a little bit blasphemous or sac-religious to do so. Come take a look at the gem. This is a true collector’s bass. Indulge me…. I am simply not using it. I stare at it in admiration. Should be used more and enjoyed!

Looks great, sounds great, and plays great! IMHO, you will not find a better bass out there at this price point. Unlike other comparably-priced instruments, this one comes with built-in street credentials: This custom-made Precision-Bass was constructed entirely by hand, here in New York, by Lower-East-Side phenomenon, Richie Baxt, using Fender parts and his trademark dedication to craftsmanship and perfectionism.

This is a spectacular Precision-bass body in Transparent Blue (color not available anymore) with a Gold Pick-guard, a supple & fast Jazz-style Fender-Licensed Maple Neck with the skunk line along the back (1.5” width at the nut), and a warm, fast and gorgeous, Maple Fretboard.

The Pick-ups are Vintage Fender 60s Re-issue and the Bridge is a Fender American. The slick, Transparent Blue (with Turquoise tints) covering the wood body is breathtaking. The photos cannot do it justice. This bass is a thing of beauty. I really don’t play it much for fear of creating a blemish but I make sure it is maintained, meticulously.

I obtained this masterpiece from the original owner for whom it was personally designed and constructed; a full time professional Bass player (name being withheld) who bought it from Richie Baxt himself in 2009. It is in excellent, MINT condition. I would definitely say it’s a 9 out of 10. It sounds truly magnificent. Currently strung with Curt Mangan medium gauge strings. Weighs a tad less than 8 lbs on my bathroom scale.

If you have any doubt or curiosity, do a web search on Richie's Guitar Shop, East Village NYC, (starting here: Housecalls and here: YouTube - Richie's Guitar Shop New York City ) to familiarize yourself with the stellar reputation Richie has among his fans, friends, customers and peers. I have met/dealt with him at his Greenwich Village apartment/guitar shop and the encounters are really a unique experience. He is an amazing man, with an amazing story with amazing instruments.

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basstodave · #2 11-28-2011, 01:19 PM

Is it an aftermarket Fender parts bass? Parts made where?

jwbassman · #3 11-28-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by basstodave

Is it an aftermarket Fender parts bass? Parts made where?

It's a licensed US Fender parts assembled bass. Assembled in NYC by Richie Baxt.

Just as nice as any US made Fender I've played.

jwbassman · #4 12-05-2011, 08:29 AM

Price Drop Bump:

~~$850 shipped CONUS in a gig-bag.~~

NOW: $800 shipped CONUS in a gig-bag.

cactusPhan39 · #5 12-07-2011, 02:30 PM

New Speedway Boogie Bump

Joe Milstein · #6 12-08-2011, 03:55 PM

bump for arguably one of the most amazing basses out there. looks and sound. richie baxt custom basses are 2nd to none. worth 5x this price. this one is spectacular and priceless. good luck with the sell.