HOLY MOLY: Abe Rivera 4 - "Waddles"

cosmicevan · #1 10-30-2009, 09:02 PM

I never thought the day would come, but a recent purchase forces the sale of a bass (maybe 2

). I can't believe I'm actually doing this (I reserve the right to change my mind up until a deal has been solidifed). RARE and amazing bass...

Abe Rivera 4 string
"Waddles"

This is the hands down, most versatile passive bass ever. 4 string 34" scale. Feels incredible and sounds even better.

Bartolini jazz pickups, wired with 2 volumes and a tone control and a 3 way toggle switch - mute, jazz bass single coil, spaced apart humbucking with the 2 jazz pickups tapped as a humbucker (it's like a music man with an authoritative bottom). when in the humbucking mode only the bridge volume is used, the neck volume becomes inactive.

Packed securely and shipped insured in a fitted hardshell case to your door for $3,200. PRICE DROP - $3,000 (all reasonable offers considered)
local in-person pickup/meet up available within reason of LI, NY.

many more photos here - http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f2.../Abe%20Rivera/

adam clinton · #2 10-30-2009, 09:30 PM

Wow - someone is going to be lucky...as the previous owner I can say Evan is right, this bass kills!!!

If I weren't in a rare time where I am not GASing (since I just bought a new bass) I would snatch it back

cosmicevan · #3 10-30-2009, 10:03 PM

yeah, i'm hoping some other way to raise the funds comes along so i can hang onto this one. i'm actually selling this to offset the cost of a Carl Thompson No Frills...the exact twin (but a 32" scale) to the bass i've been chasing since the day i shipped it off your way.

kesslari · #4 10-30-2009, 10:06 PM

That is beautiful. What are the woods?

cosmicevan · #5 10-30-2009, 10:33 PM

thanks. it's really hard to capture the full beauty with a camera.

- the top and back are highly figured and spalted beech with padauk core. those lines on the top aren't cracks in the wood, but the actual figuring...really breath taking. like a REALLY fancy coffee table (lol).
- padauk/walnut/padauk 3 piece neck-through.
- fingerboard is rosewood with stunning abalone position markers and a brass nut.
- gold hardware (badass II bridge, sealed gotoh tuners) and schaller strap buttons.

this is a rare chance to own a bass by one of the most highly regarded luthiers in the business. remember that gorgeous bass that jerry jemmott plays in the jaco vid? that's a rivera. this bass is no joke!!!

RickC · #6 10-31-2009, 09:03 AM

I've only played one Rivera, and it was a memorable experience.

Weight please?

/rick

cosmicevan · #7 11-01-2009, 08:39 AM

unscientific bathroom scale method showed 9.8 - 10lbs.

davec · #8 11-06-2009, 08:10 PM

wow bump

cosmicevan · #9 11-12-2009, 08:00 PM

rare chance to own a truly unique and incredible instrument. some interest is brewing, whose gonna be the new lucky owner of this fine example of the art of luthiery?

cosmicevan · #10 11-15-2009, 11:36 AM

all reasonable offers accepted.

Dee-man · #11 11-15-2009, 03:40 PM

Can't stop looking at that bass. What a beauty. What's the nut width? Are you considering trades or just cash?

cosmicevan · #12 11-16-2009, 10:40 AM

I'll have to measure the nut when I'm home, but it is pretty thin. I'd prefer cash, but am willing to entertain trades and/or cash + trades (but no cash on my side).

If you trade me, don't be shocked if I end up listing the bass you trade me shortly after the transaction. I really need the cash at this point, so if I don't sell what you trade me, I'll be selling something else.

Dee-man · #13 11-16-2009, 09:11 PM

Thanks. I have an early 70s Fender jazz but I'm not sure I can or should part with it (it was my bass in college - sniff sniff). You can let me know if that's even in the ballpark and I'll keep thinking/dreaming. Good luck either way. DM

cosmicevan · #14 11-18-2009, 07:05 AM

dee-man, PM me if you want to talk about trying to work something out. we might be able to work something out if you are willing to part with the bass.

cosmicevan · #15 11-20-2009, 07:48 AM

few trade offers...nothing solidified. bump.

Dee-man · #16 11-20-2009, 11:37 AM

Free bump. I'm gonna sit tight, but thanks. It's a beauty. Good luck, DM

cosmicevan · #17 11-20-2009, 12:51 PM

no worries, have other trades i'm considering. Got a reasonable offer on my Morch and might just keep this if the Morch deal goes through, so this could be last call on this bass.

mgauction · #18 11-21-2009, 10:11 AM

So Waddles might be gone after all. As the third one back on this thread who owned this beauty, we all hate to see this one go.

cosmicevan · #19 11-21-2009, 12:33 PM

probably hanging onto it since the Morch is sold pending drop-off tomorrow.

cosmicevan · #20 11-23-2009, 08:28 AM

the Morch sold, going to leave this one for sale for a bit. I do still need a set of V-drums and a decent keyboard for my jam room (among other items). if this doesn't sell really soon, i'll just keep it and raise the funds for the other gear a different way.

if you are on the fence about this one, act now. reasonable offers accepted.