Well, as much as I love this bass, I've decided the neck is too wide for my small hands to comfortably play the low b below the 8th fret, so off she goes.
At least I still have my Mouse.
This is #110 (that means the top of the body is not contoured, like later ones; but no big deal for me) and, yes, it is a 34" scale 5er (35" is what's available standard now). Lined fretless. Figured maple top, swamp ash body (I think; if not, probably alder), stunning birdseye maple neck and headstock, and beautifully grained cocobolo (I'm pretty sure) fretboard and bridge. Ivoroid binding and a 6" long ebony thumbrest that Rob made and I installed (it's parallel to the b string and nicely tapered high-to-low toward the b). Strung with the usual LaBella tapewounds.
Sounds great. Low b is solid, deep and throaty, and overall it has that wonderful Rob Allen sound with a little dark growl. It's in excellent cosmetic condition. Edit: I posted this at work and have now given the bass a thorough lookover. There are two minor dings and a few scratches on the side and back of the body. No effect on playability. The neck is like glass, and the neck, headstock, fretboard and top are all excellent. I can email pics on request (can't seem to upload them here).
I'm the second owner (bought it locally a few years ago). Some playing time by me, but not a ton. I take very good care of my equipment and it's never been gigged. The only hitch is that I don't have a case for it (I use a fender gig bag for it when it occasionally goes out to friends' houses, but I'd like to keep that), so it's priced accordingly (and I'll be sure to work out packing to buyer's satisfaction).
Asking $1650 shipped via FedEx ground insured to CONUS only. Paypal or cash equivalent. No international for now and not interested in any trades (however, if you have a fretless Birdsong Hy5 or other quality shortscale fretless 5er (are there any besides Veillette?), let's talk).
Thanks for looking, DM
