FT only (possibly FS): Marco Custom 5'er (my 'famous' bass)

Armbruster · #1 07-20-2010, 06:37 AM

I really would like to try something new, plus I really want to go to 6 strings (but I'll take a look at 5'ers too, and possibly high-end 4's!).

As for a straight sale, I have a right to change my mind on wither I want money or not. Made in 2007 for $2,700 by Marco Cortes. I'd say $1,500 shipped CONUS, complete with HSC and case candy, and transfer of lifetime repair warranty from Marco Cortes. You could snap this bass in half (but please don't!) and Marco would repair it with a smile as long as you'd pay for shipping. He's the coolest guy you'll ever meet.

As anybody who has heard this bass in the studio or live, it's amazing! And trust me, my playing's not great, but this bass makes me sound so much better than I actually am. You can get basically any sound of it, and I go from thumpy R&B gigs, to my jazz ensemble at a local club, to big, phat reggae studio gigs. I can do it all with this Marco.

PM me! Sound demos and more information available upon request.

trujo777 · #2 07-20-2010, 09:32 PM

want a Matt Pulcinella Level 6 6 stringer? my offerring guy backed out at the last minute

Armbruster · #3 07-21-2010, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by trujo777

want a Matt Pulcinella Level 6 6 stringer? my offerring guy backed out at the last minute

I liked that bass, but I'll pass. Thanks though.

Tampabass · #4 07-21-2010, 07:25 AM

BUMP for the 941!
Where's your jazz gig in Sarasota?

Randy W Lopez · #5 07-21-2010, 07:32 AM

Can you post some info on the bass.
ie-type of preamp and pups, weight, string spacing, woods.

Armbruster · #6 07-21-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tampabass

BUMP for the 941!
Where's your jazz gig in Sarasota?

Two restaurants and clubs, downtown Sarasota and Saint Armonds! Nice to see somebody locally, we should get a GTG sometime.

Armbruster · #7 07-21-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy W Lopez

Can you post some info on the bass.
ie-type of preamp and pups, weight, string spacing, woods.

It was built by master luthier Marco Cortes in late 2007, all the electronics are USA Bartolini (soapbar-fitted), it sings like an MTD 535. All the hardware is Hipshot USA. It weighs around 8.9 pounds. I don't know the string spacing off my head, I'd say it's about the same as an MTD 535, too. It's African Ash, with a Wenge fingerboard and matching top wood.

Danny R. · #8 07-21-2010, 09:36 AM

I love my Marco Jazz so here's a free bump for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8toK1ZZyIk

Armbruster · #9 07-21-2010, 12:22 PM

Thank you! Marco builds great basses.

Armbruster · #10 07-22-2010, 12:19 PM

Bump. I'll do a sale.

jzucker · #11 07-22-2010, 01:57 PM

spacing?

Armbruster · #12 07-22-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jzucker

spacing?

I'm pretty sure it's 19mm spacing. I may be wrong.

Armbruster · #13 07-23-2010, 05:25 AM

Bump.

Armbruster · #14 07-25-2010, 09:33 AM

Boomp.

Armbruster · #15 07-26-2010, 07:58 PM

Bump.

Armbruster · #16 07-27-2010, 11:40 AM

Dump.

Armbruster · #17 08-01-2010, 09:04 AM

Bump!?!

J. Crawford · #18 08-01-2010, 10:00 AM

Free bump for my bruddah.

Ive heard this thing.. Sounds like pure sexy time.

Armbruster · #19 08-01-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by J. Crawford

Free bump for my bruddah.

Ive heard this thing.. Sounds like pure sexy time.

Mr. Crawford, thank you! I just played a gig with it last night...

and it rocked.

FenderCharles · #20 01-27-2012, 06:47 PM

I have a Fender 5 American jazz with a J Retro pre amp installed. It is a 2007 model Cola Red with a maple neck, let me know if interested in a trade. They go for $1400 and the pre amp goes for $295. It is in great shape!