FS: Rob Allen MB-2 5 String Unlined Fretless

[ted burik]

FOR SALE-PRICE REDUCED AGAIN! & TRADES CONSIDERED: Rob Allen MB-2 5 String Unlined Fretless Bass

Up for sale is my Rob Allen MB-2 5 String fretless. Weighs just less than 8 lbs, very well balanced, great acoustic tone much like an upright, with mwah that just sings and cuts through any mix. This bass is about 10 years old and in outstanding condition-only a small nick on the front that is too small to photograph. I've had this bass about a year and am only selling because I use my Rob Allen Deep 5 for most fretless occasions.

Specs:
unlined fretless fingerboard
35 inch scale
1 7/8 inch nut
19mm string spacing
just shy of 8lbs
Fishman Matrix piezo pickup and preamp
Walnut top
Ash body
Ebony fret board (in nearly perfect condition)
Ebony bridge
Birdseye Maple neck
MOP large side dots (professionally installed in SF by Gary Brawer)
tortoise binding
semi-hollow body design
volume control incorporated into bridge
Hipshot tuners
well padded soft shell Fbass gigbag

PRICE REDUCED $2075 $2250 OBO shipped CONUS, discounted for local Bay Area sale. Prefer Paypal, but will consider other forms of payment. TRADES: might consider a trade for a Bergantino CN112 or CN212 plus cash. Please PM me with any questions and thanks for looking!

[ted burik]

Additional pictures.

[ted burik]

Final pictures...

[ted burik]

This beautiful bass is awaiting a new home bump!

[Baird6869]

Wow!

I hate the "I would buy this if....." posts that happen on TB way too frequently.....

But, I would buy this if I didn't have a Fodera custom to pay for.

Beautiful bass and a good deal.

GLWTS!

[ted burik]

Thanks! This beauty is still available. For anyone looking for that classic Rob Allen tone in an unlined fretless-this might be the bass for you. Please PM me with any questions and thanks for looking.

[Quackhead]

Wow I'm in Northern CA, but I'm not in the market right now. GLWTS.

[ted burik]

Thanks, Quackhead!

[ted burik]

Bass is still available and ready to be played. Please send PM with any questions-thanks!

[Hot Pocket]

I am local and love the RA stuff, but like you, I am going for a DEEP. This is a great deal on a great bass though.

[ted burik]

Thanks, Hot Pocket-they are both great basses-hard to believe I'm selling the MB-2!

[ted burik]

This pristine MB-2 is still available. Great chance to own a Rob Allen unlined fretless 5 string in nearly flawless condition. Great acoustic tone, 8 lbs on your shoulder, recently set up by Rob himself when I visited the shop in southern CA.

Shoot me a PM with any questions and thanks for looking!

[Davidg]

Ron Allen - BEST FRETLESS TONE ON THE PLANET!

I picked up a RB Mouse here on TB a few years back and the tone and playability are amazing. All the Rob Allens really sing. They are very responsive to the player's touch while at the same time are a little "forgiving" in the intonation department (ie: easy to play in tune).

This is a great bass at a great price!

[ted burik]

Thanks, Davidg-I couldn't agree more on all fronts!

[Sywannab]

Rob Allen says, "tone is everything"
He really focuses on the tone of his basses

I am local and it's very tempting..nice fretless bass!!

[ted burik]

Indeed, tone is everything when it comes to Rob Allen basses. Send me a PM if you want to discuss trying the bass out, Sywannab.

[Ukiah Bass]

A fine looking bass you've got there, Mr. Burik! Good luck with your sale!

[ted burik]

Indeed-and thanks Mr. Ukiah Bass!

[ted burik]

Bass is still available and awaiting a new home! Please PM me with any questions.

[rwider]

Dang it Ted, another bass close enough to pickup.
Bump brother.