SOLD 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.
I am asking $850 shipped CONUS in a gig-bag.
I will leave this thread up for a week. If it doesn’t sell, I will keep it.
Bass/gig-bag will be packed and shipped securely and professionally.
I have done my best to describe and illustrate this gem. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks for looking and Enjoy!
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